FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners
Washington, DC (July 22, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment bank providing merger, acquisition, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce that Richardson Saw & Lawnmower (“Richardson”), a leading provider of outdoor power equipment and services, has been acquired by Graycliff Partners (“Graycliff”), a New York-based private equity firm through its GCP Ascend small-cap fund. FOCUS served as the exclusive financial advisor to Richardson throughout the transaction process.
Founded in 1968 and based in Dallas, Texas, Richardson is a trusted provider of high-quality outdoor power equipment, parts, and repair services primarily for commercial landscaping customers. A trusted partner for industry-leading brands such as Stihl, Honda, Toro, and Echo, Richardson is recognized throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area for its technical expertise and exceptional customer service.
“I am excited to partner with the Graycliff team,” said James Poen, second generation family owner of Richardson. “They fit our company culture from the outset and have the knowledge and experience that will be integral to taking Richardson Saw to the next level.”
Graycliff’s investment will support Richardson’s continued growth through market expansion and operational improvements—all while preserving the company’s legacy of service excellence and deep industry knowledge.
“Graycliff Partners is excited to add another impressive platform company to the firm’s growing portfolio,” commented Taylor Catarozoli, Managing Director at GCP Ascend. “We believe that Richardson Saw & Lawnmower’s product and service offering are truly differentiators in the outdoor power equipment market. We look forward to working alongside James Poen and the team at Richardson who share our commitment to excellence in this growing industry.”
“It was an honor working with James to find a partner to help him grow Richardson Saw into a Super Regional powerhouse in the outdoor power equipment sector,” said Barry Calogero, Managing Director at FOCUS. “He is a person of exceptional integrity and a fine leader. We are proud to be their advisor, assisting with James and Brenda to reach the next phase of their journey.”
*These testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients; testimonials are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
Prior to joining FOCUS, Mrs. White served as a Principal at Walden Businesses, where she participated and closed on middle market sell-side and buy-side engagements in the businesses services, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and food and beverage industries. Mrs. White has consulted with hundreds of small businesses and secured over $30 million in funding while working for the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center.
For 10 years, Mrs. White worked for TSYS, the largest credit processing company in the world, on global expansion strategies including business development, mergers and acquisitions, company integrations, and lead origination. During her tenure working for TSYS in Europe and the U.S., she led a high growth sales team to secure millions of dollars in new business in domestic and international markets to expand the company’s prepaid and loyalty footprint with large global banking institutions and businesses including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Santander, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, and Harley-Davidson.
While serving as president and CEO of The Brumby Chair Company, Mrs. White secured strategic business alliances, positioned an experienced management team, streamlined operations, and developed an e-commerce platform launching the family-owned company into a new era of prosperity.
While maintaining ownership of The Brumby Chair Company, Mrs. White is recognized as a trusted business strategist. She has been a frequent public speaker at international conferences, universities, and professional business organizations. As an ongoing advocate for small business owners, Mrs. White is a frequent guest on Fox Business News, 11-Alive, and WSB Atlanta. She holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in both Political Science and Accounting from Presbyterian College and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. In addition, she attended the Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional Program at the Coles College of Business’s Executive Education Program at Kennesaw State University.
