Richardson Saw & Lawnmower

RICHARDSON SAW AND LAWNMOWER has served the DFW area for over 50 years. The company began business operations in the mid-1960s, a spinoff of the parent store located in Garland. Ron Poen began as manager in 1976, then in 1980 became the managing partner for both stores. In 1990, the Garland location was sold and Ron purchased the remaining stock in RICHARDSON SAW AND LAWNMOWER, becoming the sole owner. James Poen, the current owner of RICHARDSON SAW AND LAWNMOWER started working at the store with his father at an early age. James would follow his father around the store while learning the trade. During summer breaks from elementary, high school, and college, James worked in the sales, parts and make-ready departments gathering more knowledge and experience. In 1998, James took an outside sales job in Tampa, Florida, and was employed by Florida Outdoor Equipment. It was there that he gained valuable experience about the business by selling Echo, Scag, and Great Dane products along with other supplies in the outdoor equipment retail business. James was awarded Salesman of the Year by the Retail Dealer’s Association in 1999. In February 2000, James and his wife, Brenda moved back to Dallas to buy RICHARDSON SAW AND LAWNMOWER from his parents who decided they wanted to retire.