West Bend, Wi – When you walk into Arrow Power Center these days, you’ll notice a few things that are new: fresh drywall, a more defined showroom, and a young local business owner who is excited to continue the tradition of personal service and quality repairs.
Owners Josh Yanke and Lucas Serwe of Stellar Motors, have teamed up again, expanding their business ventures by purchasing Arrow Power Center in West Bend.
“I kept the name,” Serwe said. “People already knew Arrow, and the logo—with the grass and the snowflake—really tells the story. We’re here year-round, selling and servicing both lawn mowers and snow blowers.”
Arrow Power Center, 7043 State Road 144N, remains an authorized dealer for Ariens and Gravely, with a growing inventory that now includes string trimmers, blowers, and other handheld equipment. “We’ve got dozens of mowers and zero turns in stock right now, and that’s just the start,” Yanke said.
While the owners have built a reputation in auto sales and service, the move into small engine repair and equipment sales may seem like a shift, but the decision came naturally.
So did the decision to retain Arrow employee CJ Garbisch who had worked part-time at Arrow for a decade under previous owner Gene Sommers.
“When I saw the business for sale, I asked CJ about it,” Serwe said. “I was kind of surprised he didn’t want to take it over, but that opened the door for us to have the conversation that got us here today.”
Now, Yanke, Serwe and Garbisch are carrying the business forward, with an emphasis on customer service and quicker turnaround times on repairs. “Lead times are always a challenge in this industry,” said Garbisch. “Parts aren’t as simple as ordering for cars, but we’re working hard to get people’s equipment back to them faster.”
Alongside updates inside the building, Arrow Power Center also has a new website—something the business hadn’t had before, aside from a single-page listing.
While Arrow Power Center joins existing small engine shops like Barton Small Engine and Tennies Ace Hardware, the owners see plenty of room to serve the community. “At the end of the day, it’s about providing honest, fair service,” said Yahnke. “Anything you need for the outside of your home—that’s what we we’re here for.”
“It’s exciting. We’re just looking forward to growing and helping folks take care of their yards and their homes,” Garbisch said.
