Goldenwest was established as a Washington State corporation in 1980. Roland Lamarche, the company’s founder and President, is the sole shareholder. The company initially started in Spokane Valley as a vehicle modification company with customers such as Washington Water Power (AVISTA) with a fleet of service trucks and R & R RV requiring recreational vehicle modifications.
In 1983, Mr. Lamarche purchased a larger facility on the north side of Spokane. Annual sales continued to increase with the addition of Goldenboy wheelchair lifters. In 1986, Braun lifters were added as the primary handicapped product. In 1990, Goldenwest joined the National Medical Equipment Association (NMEDA), which sets the standards in the industry.
In 1995, recognizing the need to be more retail oriented, Mr. Lamarche purchased a retail facility on a busy arterial with easy access, a handicapped entrance, an indoor vehicle showroom with room for expansion, and a large service shop. The new location was an instant success as it was ideally suited for both Goldenwest and its customers. Goldenwest’s annual sales have grown from $100,000.00 per year to over $1,000,000.00 per year.
As NMEDA set increasingly higher industry standards, Goldenwest became one of the first companies on the west coast to be certified at NMEDA’s highest level. Goldenwest employs an electrical engineer as its primary service technician. Every person on Goldenwest’s staff is trained and dedicated to provide our customers with exceptional service.
Roland Lamarche
President
Goldenwest
1/1/09
