ABOUT GROAT BROTHERS

Meet Our Team

Meet the hard-working people behind our company

Lowell Groat

CEO

Born in 1937, Vancouver, WA and married to the love of my life: Netta Snead since 1956. She is the mother to my three children who we have raised in SW Washington. I am lovingly known as Poppa to my seven grandchildren and my great grandson. For over 30 years I was a volunteer firefighter for Clark District-12 and was commissioner the district for 25 of them. My church is very dear to me, and I remain an involved member. I love collector trucks, Saint Bernards and keeping busy.

Groat Brothers Inc has always been about family but most important hard work. Established in 1966, my brother and I hauled heavy equipment and big rigs. I now proudly share operations with my children. But my heyday is still running its course! You can still find me making local deliveries in my dump truck or in my office listening to radio.

Dennis Groat

President

I am a son of Lowell and Netta Groat of Ridgefield, WA and the Vice President at Groat Brothers Inc. I am a proud parent of Jonathan and Molly and grandpa to Anthony. I was a volunteer firefighter for Clark District-12 for 26 years; twelve of which as fire commissioner. For five years I was involved with the Clark College Diesel Advisor program. I remain an active member in my local community church.



Since 1982, I have overseen business operations. I bought my first dump truck in 1978 and found my calling in the industry. I have supervised and completed public works projects both large and small.

Ken Groat

Secretary/Treasurer

I’m born and raised in SW Washington. After graduating from Ridgefield, WA class of 1974 I went on to pursue education at WSU. Go Cougs!! I have two wonderful children Kenna and Alex. I enjoy golf with my buddies and relaxing with my dog.



In 1980, I became involved in operations.  As the business has grown so has my area of responsibility.

Susan Powell

Office Manager

I grew up in Ridgefield and have lived in Kalama for over 30 years. Since I was 13 years old I’ve worked with my family at Groat Brothers Inc. My three children have all worked for Groat Brothers at one time or another.