Every PE/M&A signal we can find, concrete deals and the broader market mood, each pinned to a verbatim quote from its source. 68 signals in the record.
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Following the transaction with Redwood Services, Justin Hendrick will continue to lead the day-to-day operations of Hendrick Heat, Air & Plumbing, maintaining local leadership and operating culture.
“Justin Hendrick will continue leading Hendrick's day-to-day operations following the transaction, maintaining the company's local leadership and operating culture.”
Current stakeholders including Union Main are expected to retain minority stakes, and Redwood's existing leadership will continue to run the company.
“Redwood’s leadership will continue to run the company, with current stakeholders, including Union Main, expected to retain minority stakes”
Following the acquisition of MSS by PremiStar, MSS President Rick Cowley will stay on to lead the Utah operation, ensuring continuity in local leadership.
“Rick Cowley, MSS President, stays on to lead the Utah operation.”
RJ Magee, who previously led the Sierra Platform, will join Redwood Services as Senior Vice President of Operations to oversee the integration of the newly acquired companies.
“The Sierra Platform’s team will join the Redwood Partner Support Center, where RJ Magee, who currently leads the Sierra Platform, will join Redwood as Senior Vice President of Operations.”
RJ Magee, who previously led the Sierra Platform, is joining Redwood Services as Senior Vice President of Operations to oversee the integration of the newly acquired companies and support their growth within the network.
“The Sierra Platform’s team will join the Redwood Partner Support Center, where RJ Magee, who currently leads the Sierra Platform, will join Redwood as Senior Vice President of Operations.”
As part of the integration, Sierra Platform leader RJ Magee will join Redwood Services as senior vice president of operations.
“Sierra Platform leader RJ Magee will join Redwood Services as senior vice president of operations.”
Following the merger of Habco and Moro under the Blackford Capital platform, Andrew Habel, the CEO of Habco, will lead the combined company operating under the Habco name.
“Andrew Habel, Habco CEO, will lead the combined company which is operating under the Habco name.”
Brett Thomas, President of DFW Mechanical Group, will remain as President of the DFW division post-acquisition, ensuring leadership continuity and maintaining customer relationships.
“DFW will continue to operate as a distinct division led by its current President, Brett Thomas, ensuring leadership continuity for its established client base.”
Comfort Systems USA announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from Executive Vice President and COO to President and COO, effective January 1, 2026. Laura F. Howell also announced her retirement as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, effective December 31, 2025.
“On December 19, 2025, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from his current role as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to the role of Company President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026.”
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, named Steve Margolius as CEO and Adnan Mughal as CFO to lead its next phase of growth in residential new-construction HVAC.
“DALLAS — Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management, has named Steve Margolius as CEO and Adnan Mughal as CFO.”
Service Logic cap-table reshuffled to Bain Capital and Mubadala in December 2025.
“Service Logic (to Bain Capital and Mubadala, Dec 2025)”
Redwood Services cap-table reshuffled to Altas Partners in May 2025.
“Redwood Services (to Altas Partners, May 2025)”
Sila Services cap-table reshuffled to Goldman Sachs Alternatives in November 2024.
“cap-table reshuffles at Sila Services (to Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Nov 2024)”
Jeff Morrow, who has led Airtron since 2019, is set to assume the position of CEO following the acquisition by Gamut Capital Management.
“Since 2019, Airtron has been led by Jeff Morrow, who will assume the position of CEO.”
Jeff Morrow, who has led Airtron since 2019, will assume the CEO position as the company becomes a stand-alone business under Gamut.
“Since 2019, Airtron has been led by Jeff Morrow, who will assume the position of CEO.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. appointed Gaurav Kapoor as a director effective August 1, 2024. He will also serve on the Audit Committee and will be compensated under the standard non-employee director program.
“On July 16, 2024, based on the recommendation of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company), the Board appointed Gaurav Kapoor as a director commencing on August 1, 2024. Mr. Kapoor has also been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, effective August 1, 2024.”
Former W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor CEO David Boree partnered with Exigent Group as Senior Advisor to the Board to guide strategic growth in the Southeast mechanical services market, specifically supporting ThermaServe.
“David Boree has partnered with the Exigent Group as Senior Advisor to the Board. Mr. Boree previously served as President, CEO, and Chairman of W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor Inc.”
Former W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor CEO David Boree partnered with Exigent Group as Senior Advisor to the Board to guide strategic growth in the Southeast mechanical services market, specifically supporting ThermaServe.
“David Boree has partnered with the Exigent Group as Senior Advisor to the Board. Mr. Boree previously served as President, CEO, and Chairman of W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor Inc.”
On May 21 Right Time named Doug Hart as CEO, replacing Craig Goettler. Hart previously led Royal House Partners, a Texas-based HVAC roll-up owned by CPS Capital, and held roles at Reliance Home Comfort.
“on May 21st Right Time named Doug Hart as CEO, taking over the position last held by Craig Goettler.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. appointed Rhoman J. Hardy as a director and member of the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023. This leadership change is disclosed in an SEC 8-K filing.
“On September 25, 2023, based on the recommendation of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company), the Board appointed Rhoman J. Hardy as a director commencing on October 1, 2023. Mr. Hardy has also been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023.”
Phillip Carroll, CEO of Carroll Air Systems, will lead the merged operations including service, sales, and parts under Daikin Applied.
“Phillip Carroll will lead the merged operations, including service, sales and parts, which will now do business as Daikin Applied Central and West Coast Florida.”
The hosts reference Billy Stevens having left the Wrench Group to launch a new venture, indicating his departure from the platform he helped pioneer.
“so how did that that snowballed into like you leaving out of the wrench group and then you Start Sarah.”
Steve Knowles has been appointed CEO to lead Trinity Hunt Partners' newly formed commercial HVAC services platform, bringing extensive M&A experience to drive accelerated growth.
“Steve Knowles will lead the platform as the CEO, bringing extensive experience in M&A with a proven track record of leading services businesses through accelerated growth.”
P1 Service Group, a PE-backed home services platform, hired Denise Swafford to lead coaching and operational support for its partner companies.
“Denise Swafford , a seasoned home services industry professional, to serve as the company's Vice President of Coaching.”
Goettl announced a leadership change: president Jake Gress promoted to CEO, outgoing CEO Ken Goodrich becoming chairman, and John Landefeld named CFO.
“Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing president Jake Gress is being promoted to CEO, current CEO Ken Goodrich will continue as chairman, and John Landefeld was recently named the company's CFO.”
Salvatore Sidoti Jr. will remain as president of Sal's Heating & Cooling, and Marilyn Sidoti will transition as an acquisition specialist following the acquisition by User Friendly Home Services.
“Sal Jr., who will remain with the company as president of Sal's Heating & Cooling, now leads the team alongside his wife, Marilyn, who will transition with the company as an acquisition specialist.”
As part of its growth strategy, Air Pros built out a professional management team, with founder Anthony Perera stepping down as president in favor of Robert DiPietro, former managing director of HomeServe USA.
“Perera has also stepped down from his role of president and welcomed Robert DiPietro, former managing director of HomeServe USA, in his place.”
As part of its growth, Air Pros added a professional management team, with founder Perera stepping down as president and Robert DiPietro, former HomeServe USA managing director, taking the role.
“Perera has also stepped down from his role of president and welcomed Robert DiPietro, former managing director of HomeServe USA, in his place.”
Goettl announced a leadership reshuffle: president Jake Gress is being promoted to CEO, current CEO Ken Goodrich will continue as chairman, and John Landefeld was named CFO.
“Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing president Jake Gress is being promoted to CEO, current CEO Ken Goodrich will continue as chairman, and John Landefeld was recently named the company's CFO.”
Ian McKeen was named CEO of the Gryphon-backed NAEHS platform; he was previously president/COO of Service Experts (owned by Enercare).
“At the same time lan McKeen was named CEO of NAEHS. McKeen, a dual Canadian and U.S. citizen, was previously president/COO of Service Experts (owned by Enercare).”
The deal quote identifies Jarrod Brinker as vice president of acquisitions at Southern HVAC, signaling a dedicated M&A function.
“said Jarrod Brinker, vice president of acquisitions at Southern HVAC”
As part of the transaction, Ian McKeen — formerly president and COO of Service Experts — became CEO of the new NAEHS holding company.
“As part of the transaction, Ian McKeen has become CEO of NAEHS. McKeen, a dual U.S. and Canadian citizen, has spent more than 25 years in the home services industry and previously served as president and chief operating officer of Service Experts.”
As part of the Gryphon transaction, Ian McKeen, former president and COO of Service Experts, became CEO of the new NAEHS holding company.
“As part of the transaction, Ian McKeen has become CEO of NAEHS. McKeen, a dual U.S. and Canadian citizen, has spent more than 25 years in the home services industry and previously served as president and chief operating officer of Service Experts.”
Frontier Service Partners named Tim O'Reilly, formerly CFO of Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning, as its founding chief financial officer.
“Frontier Service Partners announced its partnership with Tim O’Reilly as founding chief financial officer. Tim is a chartered professional accountant with experience in the residential HVAC and plumbing industry, most recently at Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning, where he served as CFO.”
Frontier Service Partners, the Imperial Capital-backed platform, named industry veteran Dean Fulton (ex-Hiller, ex-Service Experts) as founding CEO to lead its roll-up of residential HVAC and plumbing brands.
“Frontier Service Partners announced its partnership with Dean Fulton as founding CEO. Fulton is an industry veteran with over 30 years in the residential HVAC and plumbing industry, most recently at Hiller Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, where he served as chief operating officer and vice president of sales.”
Frontier Service Partners appointed Tim O'Reilly, formerly CFO of Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning, as founding chief financial officer.
“Frontier Service Partners announced its partnership with Tim O’Reilly as founding chief financial officer.”
Frontier Service Partners appointed Dean Fulton, a 30-year HVAC/plumbing veteran formerly of Hiller and Service Experts, as founding CEO.
“Frontier Service Partners announced its partnership with Dean Fulton as founding CEO.”
Right Time Group of Companies has a new CEO, Craig Goettler, who led the Anchor Home Comfort acquisition as his first deal at the PE-backed (Gryphon Investors) consolidator.
“Anchor Home Comfort is the ninth acquisition completed by Right Time and the first led by the company’s new CEO, Craig Goettler.”
Anchor Home Comfort is the first acquisition led by Right Time's new CEO, Craig Goettler.
“the first led by the company’s new CEO, Craig Goettler”
The Anchor Home Comfort deal is the first acquisition led by Right Time's new CEO Craig Goettler, who has 15 years of residential HVAC experience.
“Anchor Home Comfort is the ninth acquisition completed by Right Time and the first led by new CEO Craig Goettler who has 15 years of experience in the residential HVAC market.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. elected Major General (U.S. Army, Retired) Ronald L. Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2021. This is a leadership change at a major publicly traded mechanical/electrical construction and facilities services firm, which is relevant to the home-service and commercial HVAC consolidation landscape.
“On February 23, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of EMCOR Group, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Major General (U.S. Army, Retired) Ronald L. Johnson to the Board, effective as of March 1, 2021”
Comfort Systems USA announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from Senior Vice President to Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2021. This is an internal leadership change at a publicly traded HVAC consolidator.
“On December 11, 2020, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from his current role as Senior Vice President and Vice President – Region 4 to Chief Operating Officer within the Company, effective January 1, 2021.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. elected Ms. Robin Walker-Lee to its Board of Directors on December 13, 2018, filling a vacancy. She was awarded restricted stock units and will be compensated per the company's non-employee director policy.
“On December 13, 2018, the Board of Directors of EMCOR Group, Inc. (the "Company") elected Ms. Robin Walker-Lee to fill a vacancy on the Board.”
Comfort Systems USA announced that Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Trent T. McKenna will transition to a non-executive regional operations role effective January 1, 2019. This represents a leadership change within a major publicly traded HVAC and mechanical services consolidator.
“On December 12, 2018, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Trent T. McKenna will transition from his current role as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to a non-executive regional operations role within the Company, effective January 1, 2019.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. appointed Pablo G. Mercado as a director effective November 1, 2018. He will also serve on the Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. This is a leadership change relevant to a major publicly traded HVAC consolidation platform.
“On October 23, 2018, based on the recommendation of the nominating and governance committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, the Board appointed Pablo G. Mercado as a director. Mr. Mercado will begin his term as a director on November 1, 2018. Mr. Mercado has also been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee, effective November 1, 2018.”
CEO Ken Goodrich continues as leader of Goettl Air Conditioning and remains a significant shareholder after the acquisition.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ken Goodrich, a proven leader who will continue as the CEO of Goettl and will remain a significant shareholder in the company”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. appointed William J. Sandbrook to its Board of Directors on April 5, 2018. Sandbrook brings over 25 years of operations experience in building materials and construction, including CEO roles at U.S. Concrete and Oldcastle Inc. units.
“On April 5, 2018, based on the recommendation of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company), the Board appointed William J. Sandbrook as a director.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. increased the size of its Board of Directors to twelve and elected William P. Reid to fill the resulting vacancy on October 25, 2017. Mr. Reid was awarded restricted stock units and will be compensated according to the company's non-employee director policy.
“On October 25, 2017, the Board of Directors of EMCOR Group, Inc. (the "Company") increased the size of the Board of Directors to twelve (12) directors and elected Mr. William P. Reid to fill the resulting vacancy on the Board.”
James Mylett, Senior Vice President — Service at Comfort Systems USA, resigned effective February 1, 2017. The resignation was formalized with a severance agreement, and the company filed an 8-K to report the departure of this key officer.
“On January 9, 2017, James Mylett provided notice to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President — Service, effective February 1, 2017”
EMCOR Group, Inc. elected John W. Altmeyer to its Board of Directors on October 23, 2014. He was also awarded restricted stock units as part of the company's director compensation program.
“On October 23, 2014, the Board of the Company elected Mr. John W. Altmeyer to serve as a member of the Board.”