Every PE/M&A signal we can find, concrete deals and the broader market mood, each pinned to a verbatim quote from its source. 50 signals in the record.
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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
The hosts reference Billy Stevens having left the Wrench Group to launch a new venture, indicating his departure from the platform he helped pioneer.
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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.”
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.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from 9 to 11 members and appointed Constance E. Skidmore and Vance W. Tang as directors, effective December 1, 2012. The appointments were made to allow for a transition period before two directors reach the company's mandatory retirement age.
“On November 15, 2012, based on the recommendation of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Company’s Board and to allow for a transition period before two directors reach the Company’s mandatory retirement age, the Board decided to increase the size of the Board from 9 to 11 directors, effective December 1, 2012, and appointed Constance E. Skidmore and Vance W. Tang as directors.”
Comfort Systems USA's Board formally selected Brian E. Lane, the company's President and COO, as the named successor to CEO William F. Murdy. Lane is expected to assume the CEO role upon Murdy's retirement on December 31, 2011, while Murdy will continue as non-executive Chairman.
“On November 15, 2011, based on the recommendation of its nominating and corporate governance committee, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) formally selected Brian E. Lane, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, as the named successor to William F. Murdy as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Board anticipates that Mr. Lane will be elected to the position of Chief Executive Officer upon Mr. Murdy’s retirement as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2011.”
Lennox International Inc. announced the retirement of Scott J. Boxer, Executive Vice President, President and Chief Operating Officer of its Service Experts division, effective June 30, 2010. Michael J. Blatz has been appointed to succeed him in the same role.
“On May 26, 2010, Lennox International Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Scott J. Boxer, Executive Vice President, President and Chief Operating Officer, Service Experts, is retiring from the Company effective June 30, 2010. Michael J. Blatz has been appointed to succeed Mr. Boxer as Executive Vice President, President and Chief Operating Officer, Service Experts.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. elected Anthony J. Guzzi, its President and Chief Operating Officer, to its Board of Directors on December 15, 2009. This expands the board to 10 members, eight of whom are independent.
“On December 15, 2009, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of EMCOR Group, Inc. (the "Company") elected Mr. Anthony J. Guzzi, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, to serve as a member of the Board.”
Climate Zone founder and former president Andy DiPietro took on a new role as sales manager for both Climate Zone and the new ARS/Rescue Rooter location following the acquisition.
“In his new role, DiPietro will serve as sales manager for both Climate Zone and the new ARS/Rescue Rooter location.”
Comfort Systems USA's Board of Directors elected Darcy G. Anderson and Alan P. Krusi as independent directors, expanding the board to eight members. The appointments were effective March 5, 2008.
“On March 5, 2008, the Board of Directors of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously elected Darcy G. Anderson and Alan P. Krusi to serve as independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors, and thereby expanded the total number of Company Directors to eight.”
Following ARS's acquisition, 24/7 president and owner Ken Goodrich joined the ARS senior management team and will lead and expand HVAC and plumbing operations in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Southern California.
“said Ken Goodrich, president and owner, who now joins the senior management team at ARS. Goodrich will lead and expand existing HVAC and plumbing operations in Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as ARS’s HVAC businesses in Southern California”
Following the acquisition, Universal's CEO and owner Jake Mazhar joined ARS senior management.
“said Jake Mazhar, Universal’s CEO and owner who now joins the senior management team at ARS.”
EMCOR Group, Inc. elected Jerry E. Ryan to its Board of Directors on December 13, 2007, increasing the board to eight members. Mr. Ryan is a former owner and past Chairman/CEO of Fintube Limited Partnership, bringing experience in industrial maintenance, services, and manufacturing relevant to EMCOR's operations.
“On December 13, 2007 the Board of the Company elected Mr. Jerry E. Ryan to serve as a member of the Board.”
As part of EMCOR's acquisition of Ohmstede, senior executive officers William P. Reid and Douglas R. Harrington, Jr. will remain in their roles.
“As part of the transaction, William P. Reid and Douglas R. Harrington, Jr. will remain as senior executive officers of Ohmstede.”
Steven S. Harter resigned from the board of directors of Comfort Systems USA, effective February 26, 2007. He also served on the audit committee.
“In a letter dated February 26, 2007 addressed to the Company, Steven S. Harter resigned from the board of directors of the Company effective February 26, 2007. Prior to his resignation Mr. Harter served on the audit committee of the board of directors.”
Leicle E. Chesser resigned as Executive Vice President and CFO of EMCOR Group, Inc. and was elected to the newly created position of Vice Chairman. Mark A. Pompa was elected as the new Executive Vice President and CFO.
“On April 3, 2006, Mr. Chesser resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and was elected to the position of Vice Chairman of the Company. In addition, on April 3, 2006, Mark A. Pompa, the Company's Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer was elected to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”
Following the reverse acquisition, Alan Mintz was named CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mintz has over 35 years of experience in the HVAC industry, including serving as Western Regional VP for ARS and SVP at Blue Dot Services where he acquired over 100 companies.
“the Company named Alan Mintz CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.”
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. extended the employment agreement of Thomas N. Tanner, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective until August 23, 2008. This leadership change is tied to the company's corporate governance and executive retention.
“On January 27, 2006, Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Registrant”) extended the existing employment agreement with Thomas N. Tanner, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Registrant. The term of Mr. Tanner’s existing employment agreement was extended so that the employment agreement is effective until August 23, 2008.”
Greg Gernert, formerly of Kelso Industries, has joined Exigent Group as Chief Financial Officer to help integrate and scale financial operations as the PE-backed platform continues rapid growth.
“We’re delighted to announce that Greg Gernert has joined the Exigent Team as Chief Financial Officer. Greg is a highly experienced Finance leader. He joins us from Kelso Industries, a mechanical services group that has grown to $1 billion through more than 20 acquisitions in only 2-3 years.”