Owner
Carl Levien, son of Carl and Gwen Levien, was born and raised in Ferndale. After gradution from Ferndale High in 1975, Carl started a job as a landscaper. Then in 1977, Carl married the girl of his dreams, Beth Smit, in 1978. Carl and Beth had their first son, Josh. At that time, Carl was working as a self employed professional landscaper. In 1982 after a frustrating day, Carl was offered a job at Lynden Mower Sales as a mechanic. Four years later he took a job at Total Rental then managing Eastside mower. By then he had accumulated four sons. Josh, Carl G. Jordan, and Clayton. On April 1 1990 we took a step of faith and open Carl's Mower & Saw and the rest is history
He now has four daughter inlaws and eight grandchildren, which bring him lots of smiles.
Carl enjoys bow hunting, salmon fishing, kayaking, attending church, and most of all spending time with Beth.
Carl Levien, son of Carl and Gwen Levien, was born and raised in Ferndale. After gradution from Ferndale High in 1975, Carl started a job as a landscaper. Then in 1977, Carl married the girl of his dreams, Beth Smit, in 1978. Carl and Beth had their first son, Josh. At that time, Carl was working as a self employed professional landscaper. In 1982 after a frustrating day, Carl was offered a job at Lynden Mower Sales as a mechanic. Four years later he took a job at Total Rental then managing Eastside mower. By then he had accumulated four sons. Josh, Carl G. Jordan, and Clayton. On April 1 1990 we took a step of faith and open Carl's Mower & Saw and the rest is history
He now has four daughter inlaws and eight grandchildren, which bring him lots of smiles.
Carl enjoys bow hunting, salmon fishing, kayaking, attending church, and most of all spending time with Beth.
Owner
Beth Levien (100% Dutch) is the daughter of George and Revah Smit. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her family moved to the Lynden area when she was four. Here she grew up on a dairy farm but never did learn how to milk cows. She graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1975 and just two years later married Carl and has been living happily ever after for the past 35 years. After her four boys were old enough, Beth drove school bus for Lynden Christian for 19 years, then retired in 2006. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping when possible, and loves to plan trips and travel. Beth is the mother to Josh, Carl, Jordan, and Clayton, and Grandma (Namma) to Kiya, Spin, Rian, Mavrick, Jeriah, Jessie, Sydney, and Ebanizar. When she's not at the shop, she can usually be found babysitting her grandkids, making delicious baked goods, or running errands to keep all those boys happy.
Beth Levien (100% Dutch) is the daughter of George and Revah Smit. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her family moved to the Lynden area when she was four. Here she grew up on a dairy farm but never did learn how to milk cows. She graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1975 and just two years later married Carl and has been living happily ever after for the past 35 years. After her four boys were old enough, Beth drove school bus for Lynden Christian for 19 years, then retired in 2006. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping when possible, and loves to plan trips and travel. Beth is the mother to Josh, Carl, Jordan, and Clayton, and Grandma (Namma) to Kiya, Spin, Rian, Mavrick, Jeriah, Jessie, Sydney, and Ebanizar. When she's not at the shop, she can usually be found babysitting her grandkids, making delicious baked goods, or running errands to keep all those boys happy.
Parts Manager
Josh Levien, oldest son of Carl and Beth, graduated from Lynden Christian School in 1996. Josh started in the Outdoor Power industry at a young age. He used to get off the school bus at Eastside Mower in Lynden on his way home and would help his dad sharpen chains. In 1990 when Carl's Mower opened, Josh was 12 and quickly picked up many of the small jobs. With Carl gritting his teeth, Josh started selling and quickly learned the ins and outs of the equipment Carl's Mower offered.
After graduating high school, Josh married Lyssie Dykstra in 1999. Josh and Lyssie have three children; Kiya, their oldest daughter, is a 5th grader at LC. Their son, Spin, is currently in 2nd grade at LC, and Rian, their youngest daughter, is a kindergartener at LC. You are quite likely to see the kids hanging out at Carl's and learning the ropes.
Josh enjoys the challenges at Carl's Mower & Saw and loves it when he is able to take care of a customer's needs. Outside of work, Josh enjoys taking care of his own yard, playing with his kids and their dog, Hershey. Josh also spends spend time volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at Sonlight Church in Lynden and as the president of the Friends Of LC board.
GO COUGS
Josh Levien, oldest son of Carl and Beth, graduated from Lynden Christian School in 1996. Josh started in the Outdoor Power industry at a young age. He used to get off the school bus at Eastside Mower in Lynden on his way home and would help his dad sharpen chains. In 1990 when Carl's Mower opened, Josh was 12 and quickly picked up many of the small jobs. With Carl gritting his teeth, Josh started selling and quickly learned the ins and outs of the equipment Carl's Mower offered.
After graduating high school, Josh married Lyssie Dykstra in 1999. Josh and Lyssie have three children; Kiya, their oldest daughter, is a 5th grader at LC. Their son, Spin, is currently in 2nd grade at LC, and Rian, their youngest daughter, is a kindergartener at LC. You are quite likely to see the kids hanging out at Carl's and learning the ropes.
Josh enjoys the challenges at Carl's Mower & Saw and loves it when he is able to take care of a customer's needs. Outside of work, Josh enjoys taking care of his own yard, playing with his kids and their dog, Hershey. Josh also spends spend time volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at Sonlight Church in Lynden and as the president of the Friends Of LC board.
GO COUGS
Service Manager
Carl G Levien is Carl and Beth's second son. Carl also attended Lynden Christian School. Carl first got his start in the industry when he was in 2nd grade. Two days a week he would go to Eastside Mower in Lynden and work with his Dad. His main job at Eastside was clean up, but he also did quite a bit of chain sharpening. From there he went to work on the Smit Dairy milking cows for his Grandpa. When Dad opened his own outdoor power equipment business, Carl would help out after school and on Saturdays. Before coming on full time at Carl's, he spent one summer on the mow crew for Mt Baker Mowing. Carl feels this experience in the field helps him to fully understand the needs of the lawn care professional.
After graduating, Carl started working full time at Carl's and has been perfecting his technical skills ever since. He is highly trained and certified for all lines of equipment that Carl's Mower & Saw sells. Every year, Carl looks forward to more training to improve his product knowledge and customer service. Carl's next step in training will be a class specifically on service shop management.He feels that this training help him even better service our customers. The training and experience that Carl has obtained has helped our service shop to become one of the most effecient in the country. You can count on your machine to recieve top quality repairs in a timely matter. Carl is married to Melissa Wagter Levien and has an adorable little girl named Jessie.
Carl G Levien is Carl and Beth's second son. Carl also attended Lynden Christian School. Carl first got his start in the industry when he was in 2nd grade. Two days a week he would go to Eastside Mower in Lynden and work with his Dad. His main job at Eastside was clean up, but he also did quite a bit of chain sharpening. From there he went to work on the Smit Dairy milking cows for his Grandpa. When Dad opened his own outdoor power equipment business, Carl would help out after school and on Saturdays. Before coming on full time at Carl's, he spent one summer on the mow crew for Mt Baker Mowing. Carl feels this experience in the field helps him to fully understand the needs of the lawn care professional.
After graduating, Carl started working full time at Carl's and has been perfecting his technical skills ever since. He is highly trained and certified for all lines of equipment that Carl's Mower & Saw sells. Every year, Carl looks forward to more training to improve his product knowledge and customer service. Carl's next step in training will be a class specifically on service shop management.He feels that this training help him even better service our customers. The training and experience that Carl has obtained has helped our service shop to become one of the most effecient in the country. You can count on your machine to recieve top quality repairs in a timely matter. Carl is married to Melissa Wagter Levien and has an adorable little girl named Jessie.
Sales Manager
Jordan Levien is Carl and Beth's third son. Jordan also attended Lynden Christian Schools. Like his brothers, Jordan grew up doing jobs around the shop, and after graduation he worked at Carl's for several years before pursuing a job in the concrete business. In January of 2005, Jordan returned to work at Carl's where he has the title of Sales Manager.
In September of 2006, Jordan took a 6 month sabatical from work and became involved with Youth with a Mission. He was able to spend 3 months in Thailand helping with building and other mission related projects. While with YWAM Jordan became aquainted with April Hazen, whom he renewed an aquaintance with in the fall of 2007. April shares Jordan's love for bikes of all types and shapes (including a rickshaw)! If you ever see a bike driving around town that is 3 bikes tall, that will probably be Jordan.
Jordan and April were married in Ohio, and make their home in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood. Jordan and April have two boys, Jeriah and Ebenizer.
Jordan Levien is Carl and Beth's third son. Jordan also attended Lynden Christian Schools. Like his brothers, Jordan grew up doing jobs around the shop, and after graduation he worked at Carl's for several years before pursuing a job in the concrete business. In January of 2005, Jordan returned to work at Carl's where he has the title of Sales Manager.
In September of 2006, Jordan took a 6 month sabatical from work and became involved with Youth with a Mission. He was able to spend 3 months in Thailand helping with building and other mission related projects. While with YWAM Jordan became aquainted with April Hazen, whom he renewed an aquaintance with in the fall of 2007. April shares Jordan's love for bikes of all types and shapes (including a rickshaw)! If you ever see a bike driving around town that is 3 bikes tall, that will probably be Jordan.
Jordan and April were married in Ohio, and make their home in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood. Jordan and April have two boys, Jeriah and Ebenizer.
Office Assistant
Lyssie Levien, Josh's wife, started working at Carl's in 1999. Lyssie Dykstra was born and raised in Sumas Washington and spent much of her youth playing fastpitch, volleyball, and basketball. She graduated from Lynden Christian High in 1998 and spent a short time at Whatcom Community College. Her and Josh were married in 1999 and now reside in Ferndale. Lyssie devotes most of her time to raising their children, Kiya, Spin, and Rian.
Lyssie Levien, Josh's wife, started working at Carl's in 1999. Lyssie Dykstra was born and raised in Sumas Washington and spent much of her youth playing fastpitch, volleyball, and basketball. She graduated from Lynden Christian High in 1998 and spent a short time at Whatcom Community College. Her and Josh were married in 1999 and now reside in Ferndale. Lyssie devotes most of her time to raising their children, Kiya, Spin, and Rian.
Parts
Clayton Levien
Clayton, the youngest son of Carl and& Beth, graduated from Lynden Christian in 2001. Clayton recently came back to work at Carl's after working the past 6 years at Westside Building Supply in Lynden. Clayton and his wife Kat (Camfield) live in the Everson area where they are raising their son, Maverick, and daughter, Sydney. Clayton's position at Carl's is mainly in the parts room where he sees daily ordering and receiving of parts. You will also deal with Clayton at the front counter where he looks forward to helping you.
When Clayton is not at Carl's or at home with Kat, Mavrick, and Sydney, he is volunteering at Fire District 4 in Bellingham.
Clayton Levien
Clayton, the youngest son of Carl and& Beth, graduated from Lynden Christian in 2001. Clayton recently came back to work at Carl's after working the past 6 years at Westside Building Supply in Lynden. Clayton and his wife Kat (Camfield) live in the Everson area where they are raising their son, Maverick, and daughter, Sydney. Clayton's position at Carl's is mainly in the parts room where he sees daily ordering and receiving of parts. You will also deal with Clayton at the front counter where he looks forward to helping you.
When Clayton is not at Carl's or at home with Kat, Mavrick, and Sydney, he is volunteering at Fire District 4 in Bellingham.