Locally Owned and Family Operated Larger multi-state companies operate with heavy overhead and pass that cost along to their customers. On the other hand, Lawnboyz is a local, family owned and operated small business that significantly lowers the cost of services while increasing the focus on customer satisfaction. About the Owners Joseph Ponder grew up in Tyler Texas as the son of a repair technician and enjoys time with family, basketball and the great outdoors with his wife and children. Zach Zajicek's earliest memories were learning to drive his grandfather's tractor and cutting timber with his dad in northern Michigan's logging forests. He and wife enjoy their large family and church family.