From Johnny Favre, owner of Jerry's Lawn Mower:
We've been Snapper mower dealers for as long as I can remember. I always tell people that when you cut my veins, little Snapper turtles run out! My dad, Jerry Favre, started this business in 1971 by taking in a few mower repairs when he was temporarily laid off from his welding job at the shipyard. He had a love for and a natural ability to fix any k
ind of engine. Soon, those few mower repairs became more and more and he moved his operation from his carport to an old shed in the backyard. The local Simplicity/Snapper dealer talked him into taking a few mowers to sell and as they say - the rest is history! He and my mom, Conchetta Favre, worked many hours, took lots of risks and made Jerry's Lawn Mower a successful business! I feel very fortunate that I inherited those mechanical genes and love for engines from my dad. It's what I know and what I do best. My dad became ill in 1994 and it was then that we made the decision that I would take over the reigns of Jerry's Lawn Mower. My wife, Holly Favre, eventually joined us in 1997 and she, my mom and I ran the business along with eight great employees for more than 20 years. My daughter joined us in 2017 and my mom retired in 2018 - keeping it in the family!
