The LEPCO Difference

LEPCO amplifies the value of each brand and dealer partner, demonstrating a commitment to the industry that is second to none.

We Operate with Pride

Our family-owned and operated business model has ensured close-knit business relationships throughout the years. Maintaining these relationships and our reputation for outstanding service is our daily focus. Swift to act, we never sacrifice quality in product or support and are loyal to our strategic partners. We constantly ask ourselves, “How can we add more value?” to every task we carry out and every decision we make.

LEPCO focuses on proper inventory management to help dealers achieve the most profitable level of inventory turns. Through our Performance Rebate Program, dealers are able to reduce inventory risk, model mix challenges, and carrying costs. Our Inventory Protection Program focuses on retailing interest-bearing inventory by sharing the interest costs. Combined with strategic booking programs and top-rated logistics, dealers benefit from savvy ordering processes, next-day service, and dependable fill rates. LEPCO’s own financial strength supports ongoing operational innovation and stability even in the most challenging economic conditions.

In addition to core programming, LEPCO has a full team supporting both manufacturers and retailers in the channel, including: business consultants, technical service, marketing, customer support, and credit.

We Continuously Improve

LEPCO is five decades strong and committed to our future. Always hungry to discover new opportunities and areas of growth, LEPCO understands that small gains over time make a big impact in the long view. We’re dedicated to serving the dealer of today – and of tomorrow. We strive to be the distributor of choice for years to come. We put our money where our future is – investing in our state-of-the art facility, our people and our next generation.

Our Story

We Serve with Integrity

Do the right thing, all the time, every time. We have high standards of service and performance, which means we believe in transparency and accountability to earn your trust and respect. We proudly serve each other and our partners, as well as the greater community through volunteerism and charity.

Our Impact

We Create Successful Partners

Your success is important to us! We empower our channel partners and team members to innovate and grow, and we work hard to design profit-generating programs for all. Over our 50+ years in doing business, we’ve built a strong new dealer development methodology as well as ongoing business planning and support. Our retail-based sales readiness programs grow a dealer’s revenue and increase market share. We believe in unity and working as one with our strategic partners to accomplish greatness at every point in the channel.

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We Prioritize Family Culture

As a third-generation family business, we cultivate a unique culture for our staff and working relationships that is centered around people. Our team is human and values personal relationships where acceptance, generosity and kindness rule. When you put people first, success follows.

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Territory Management with a Team Focus

Delivering an industry-leading dealer experience is where our difference lies. Every dealer is assigned a strategic partner in their territory manager. This is the day-to-day go-to contact, who also offers business consultancy, product management and retail support. But because teamwork is at the heart of how LEPCO operates, you will be surrounded by sales management, inside sales representatives, product demonstrators, service technicians, accountants and a marketing team. Together we work to assist dealers in the promotion and sale of products. Dealers benefit from profit-generating programs, merchandising support, turn-key advertising programs, retail promotions, customer communications plans, sales and product training events, service schools and credit counseling. When a dealer calls customer support, they get a live voice on the other end ready to serve!

Product demonstration allows a dealer and their territory manager to offer product trials to prospective landscapers. A product demonstrator offers a hands-on experience for a crew on one of their specific job sites.

Product demonstrators also support dealer events at the dealership or within the community. Trade show? Open house? DIY workshop? A product demonstrator can bring demo units and a wealth of knowledge to such dealer-led events.

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Amplified Value

Brand value, dealer value, customer value. We work hard to amplify that value and move it along the channel.

When we provide quality products and exceptional service to our group of independent dealers, they in turn provide a higher level of service and support to the end-users of all the brands we represent. It’s how we all achieve forward motion in our businesses – and our hearts.

Sylvia Shenk, Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate since 2020

Best company I ever worked for. I enjoy working at LEPCO because of the way it is run like a small family business. Almost everyone is friendly and willing to help you out when needed. No questions asked.

Maurice Galindo, Browning Equipment Inc.

Browning Equipment Inc.

This is for all the ladies and gentlemen on the front line! It’s always a pleasure talking to all the wonderful women in customer support. They always take the time to help me, with a positive attitude! Also, a shout out for the technical service team – always professional and very helpful. When I need to find a solution for a customer, you guys always come through!

Missy Chaffee, AP Specialist

AP Specialist since 2016

The people I work with are all like family.

Dustin Kauffman, Credit Specialist

Credit Specialist since 2018

It is great to work for a company who truly cares about their employees.

Robert Kintner, CFO, Director of IT & Human Resources

CFO, Director of IT & HR since 2020

The benefit package is incredibly generous and employee support is paramount. When the company is faced with a challenge, the management team and the employees rise to the occasion delivering the highest level of service. This is a special company that I’m simply proud to work for and excited to come to work each and every day.

Mark Merrifield, Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager since 2018

The people, atmosphere, work ethic, and environment. Everything is great. Starting from a small garage and a station wagon, to seeing how far we have gone in 50 years in astonishing. Around my time of hire, there were 2 employee retirement parties totaling close to 80 years of LEPCO experience. You do not see that anywhere today. At LEPCO you are not just an employee number. They care more about you then any other job I have ever worked.

Kayla Ellsworth, Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant since 2021

Everyone at LEPCO is highly knowledgeable and happy to help anyone that needs it. It’s a great learning environment. Every project is collaborative in some way which leads to valuable feedback to encourage constant improvement.

Emily Fritz, Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager since 2021

Since Day 1, everyone at LEPCO has been committed to providing me the training and tools I need to succeed in my role. The onboarding was thorough, well-planned and terrifically executed. While there was a lot of information to absorb, the people on my team all demonstrated patience and understanding. Now that I’ve developed a better sense of my position, I know how I can make a difference for the company and our customers – and I’m empowered to do so!

Glen Burkholder, Service Manager

Service Manager since 1994

The success of LEPCO started with Merrell and continues today with Jeff, Mark, and Andrew. Today’s changing business model is dynamic and LEPCO finds a way to be a successful business partner and employer.

Betty McCoy, McCoy’s Lawn and Garden

McCoy’s Lawn and Garden

Every story I could share about LEPCO would be a success! LEPCO has been a top-of-the-line company to deal with from day one. Thanks to everyone at LEPCO – old and new – for everything you did and continue to do.