Richard joined the company as a full time sales representative in 1982 after earning an MBA from Northeastern University. Having been “born into a family business”, truly enjoying the creative process, and believing in bringing customers to the door of their clients, Richard’s legacy to become the third generation Poyant to lead the family business was inevitable.

Richard’s company experience began in his early teen years sweeping floors and washing trucks, and carried through into his school and college years when he learned both service and installation first hand. These opportunities provided Richard an appreciation and understanding of the aspects of the family business from the ground up.

The company has continued to grow in sales, territory and customer base focusing on a family tradition of continuous investment in the business through staff development, state of the art equipment, and facilities improvements.

Currently Richard serves as Vice President and Board Member of Downtown New Bedford Inc., is a member of the Business Advisory Council for St. Luke’s hospital and is a long standing member of both the New Bedford and Fall River Chamber of Commerce.