Joseph “Bonnie” Colley began working at RM&E as a parts runner in 1955. In subsequent years he became its parts department manager, a sales representative, and the sales manager. In 1977 he was named a vice president, in 1982 its president, and ultimately, 1984 he purchased the company.
Much of RM&E’s growth came under Bonnie Colley’s direction. As the business and economic conditions changed, new lines were added and new markets developed. The size of the staff grew and the depth of RM&E’s client list and sales expanded.
Since moving to its present location at 1701 Roseneath Road, just off the Boulevard in midtown Richmond (Scott’s Addition), the company has purchased adjacent lots and expanded our facilities to cover an entire half of a city block.
RM&E caters to everyone in the road construction and maintenance business, from the veteran contractor to those just getting started. We establish relationships with the hope to serve and grow with a customer as they grow. It is those long-term, close relationships that have made RM&E so successful.
