Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle-market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing (“Blazer” or the “Company”) in its sale to Southern Home Services, a leading consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Southern Home Services is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors. The transaction closed on May 18, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This represents Marriott & Co.’s third successful transaction in the HVAC services industry.
Founded in 1989, Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing has become a trusted name throughout Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and the rest of the greater Richmond, VA metro market. The Company has grown by delivering reliable service to its customers, investing in its people, and maintaining a strong commitment to the community.
Scott Broyles, Owner of Blazer, said, “I appreciate all the hard work and professionalism that Marriott & Co. brought to this process of selling our company. Their team was critical to this successful outcome and did everything they said they would do as we embarked on this process together. Joining the Southern Home Services family allows us to continue growing while providing additional resources and opportunities for our team.”
“This is an exciting opportunity for our team and the customers we serve,” said Bobby Broyles, General Manager of Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing, “We’re proud of the reputation Blazer has earned over the years, and partnering with Southern gives us the ability to build on that momentum, continue investing in our people, and deliver an even stronger customer experience moving forward.”
“It was such a pleasure working with Scott, Bobby and the rest of the Blazer team,” said Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “We appreciate them allowing us to advise on this important transaction and are thrilled to be a part of such a great outcome for all parties.”
About Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing:
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mechanicsville, VA, Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing is a highly trusted provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services throughout Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and the rest of the greater Richmond, VA metro market. The Company has grown by delivering reliable service to its customers, investing in its people, and maintaining a strong commitment to the community. For more information, visit www.blazerservice.com.
About Southern Home Services:
Southern Home Services is a house-of-brands home services platform supporting trusted, locally operated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Since 2016, Southern has provided the leadership, resources, and operational structure that empower its local brands to deliver dependable service, exceptional care, and trusted expertise to homeowners in their communities. For more information, visit www.southernhomeservices.com.
About Gryphon Investors:
Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private investment firm focused on growing competitively-advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Software, and Technology Solutions & Services sectors. With more than $10 billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and management teams to accelerate the building of leading, high-quality companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly-differentiated model integrates since 1999 its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, artificial intelligence, human capital acquisition and development, acquisition due diligence and integration planning, treasury, finance, and accounting expertise. For more information, visit www.gryphon-inv.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Ecolab said Meridian Bird Removal, based in Christiansburg, Va. and founded in 2010, removes nuisance birds in a fast, effective and safe manner for customers.
“We look forward to welcoming Meridian Bird Removal employees to our 7,700-person global pest elimination business and to Ecolab – a company with more than 100 years of experience protecting people and the resource vital to life,” said Soraya Hlila, executive vice president and general manager, Global Pest Elimination. “Meridian Bird Removal’s specialized service expertise complements our existing pest elimination services, helping customers maintain the health and safety of their locations. We are excited to expand our capability in this space.”
The transaction closed on April 20, 2026. No additional transaction terms will be disclosed.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle-market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hunter Mechanical, LLC (“Hunter Mechanical” or the “Company”) in its sale to Thermal Concepts, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and installation services for commercial HVAC and building control systems. Thermal Concepts is a portfolio company of Trivest Partners VI, LP and Halmos Capital Partners. The transaction closed on April 2, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This represents Marriott & Co.’s second successful transaction in the HVAC services industry.
Founded by Jeff Hunter in 2009, Hunter Mechanical is a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and other specialty services to commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Over the Company’s 17-year history, it has developed a reputation for outstanding quality, responsiveness, and reliability with its customers which include a mix of commercial locations such as chain restaurants, retail stores, large healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, and others. Hunter Mechanical is headquartered in Newport News, VA.
Jeff Hunter, Founder of Hunter Mechanical, said, “The Marriott & Co. team did an excellent job of leading me through the process of selling my company. With Marriott & Co.’s guidance and hands-on approach, I believe we found an extremely strong partner in Thermal Concepts that will enable us to continue to serve our customers at the highest level, and I am excited about continuing to grow our business under their ownership.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed working with Jeff and the rest of the Hunter Mechanical team on this important transaction,” said Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this transaction that resulted in such a positive outcome for Jeff and his company.”
Matt Improta, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., commented, “We are excited to announce our second transaction in the HVAC services industry. Well-run HVAC services companies – whether serving commercial or residential customers – continue to be in high demand from the private equity community. Buyer appetite also extends to other mechanical services, including plumbing and electrical, as all of these are typically recurring and mission-critical services performed by a highly fragmented universe of providers in local or regional markets. We look forward to continuing to stay active in advising other founder and family-owned mechanical services companies in the years to come.”
About Hunter Mechanical:
Founded by Jeff Hunter in 2009, Hunter Mechanical is a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and other specialty services to commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Over the Company’s 17-year history, it has developed a reputation for outstanding quality, responsiveness, and reliability with its customers which include a mix of commercial locations such as chain restaurants, retail facilities, large healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, and others. Hunter Mechanical is headquartered in Newport News, VA. For more information, please visit www.huntermechanical.net.
About Thermal Concepts:
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Davie, FL, Thermal Concepts is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and installation services for commercial HVAC and building control systems in the Southeast. Thermal Concepts’ unique service delivery infrastructure enables us to help customers maintain the long-term integrity and performance of an existing building’s HVAC and controls system through properly scheduled maintenance. Thermal has grown over its 40-year history due to its focus on providing exceptional quality, customer service, and expertise with the most complex HVAC and controls systems. For more information, please visit www.thermalconcepts.com.
About Trivest:
Trivest Partners, headquartered in Miami with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm with approximately $6 billion in assets under management that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses across North America, in both control and non-control transactions. For more information, please visit https://www.trivest.com.
About Halmos Capital Partners:
Halmos Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Miami, FL that invests in leading lower middle-market businesses. Halmos transforms small-capitalization, entrepreneurial businesses into institutional platforms positioned for continued growth and investment. For more information, visit www.halmoscapital.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle-market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Richmond Traffic Control, Inc. (“RTC” or the “Company”) in its sale to Moeris, a full-service traffic control company that is a portfolio company of Caymus Equity, a small-business focused private equity firm. The transaction closed on February 27, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This represents Marriott & Co.’s second successful transaction in the traffic control industry in the past year.
Founded by Ricky Edwards and Tom Kinsling in 2008, Richmond Traffic Control is a full-service provider of work zone traffic control products and services across Virginia. The Company provides its customers with a variety of services and products including installing lane closures and detours, performing flagging and mobile operations, installing signs, and renting and selling a full line of traffic control devices including truck mounted attenuators (TMAs), portable changeable message signs, arrow boards, signs, drums, cones and lights. RTC is headquartered in Ashland, VA and operates three locations across Virginia.
Ricky Edwards, Co-Founder of RTC, said, “This is a great outcome for Richmond Traffic Control, our customers and our employees as we believe Moeris will continue to build upon the strong reputation of integrity, safety and customer service that have been integral to RTC’s success over the past 18 years. I would like to thank the Marriott & Co. team for guiding us through this process of finding a great owner for our company.”
Added Tom Kinsling, Co-Founder of RTC, “We had a great experience working with the Marriott & Co. team to achieve this successful sale of RTC. Their team took the time to understand our key objectives up front, and then they created and executed upon a detailed and organized sale process to achieve those goals. Their team was responsive, hands-on and critical to the success of this transaction.”
“We are grateful to Ricky and Tom for entrusting us to advise on this major event in the history of Richmond Traffic Control,” said Bryan Burden, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “They built a great business and we are happy to have played a role in helping them achieve a smooth ownership transition to another company that will continue to build upon their legacy. We wish Ricky and Tom, the Moeris team and the Caymus team all the best in the future.”
Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., commented, “We are excited to announce our second transaction in the traffic control industry over the past year. This sector continues to see a high level of M&A activity driven by strong industry tailwinds such as continued infrastructure investment across the U.S., along with many well-capitalized larger companies seeking geographic growth via acquisition. We expect to stay active in assisting other closely-owned traffic control companies in sale transactions in the years to come.”
About Richmond Traffic Control:
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ashland, VA, Richmond Traffic Control (“RTC”) is a full-service provider of work zone traffic control products and services across Virginia. The Company provides its customers with a variety of services and products including lane closures and detours, flagging, sign installation, and rental and sales of traffic control equipment. RTC operates three locations in Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Tidewater Virginia. For more information, please visit www.richmondtcinc.com.
About Moeris:
Moeris is a roadway safety and traffic control organization dedicated to protecting drivers, workers and communities during construction. Through its family of local operating companies, Moeris provides traffic control, barrier systems, pavement marking and sign installation services across infrastructure and heavy civil markets, while preserving local leadership and identity. For more information, visit www.moerisusa.com.
About Caymus Equity:
Caymus Equity is a leading small-business focused private equity firm founded in 2001. The firm focuses on control investments in the lower middle market, targeting profitable businesses with significant growth potential. Caymus Equity seeks to partner with owners and management teams seeking a value-added investor to help accelerate growth. These partnerships share similar culture, values, and strategic goals, forming the basis for long-term, sustainable value creation. Caymus Equity works closely with management to develop and refine strategy, while empowering operators to lead day-to-day execution. For more information, please visit www.caymusequity.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to RidgeRock Retaining Walls, LLC (“RidgeRock” or the “Company”) in its recapitalization by Cornerstone Capital Partners, Inc. (“Cornerstone”), a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing across the lower middle market in distribution, business services and manufacturing companies. Debt and equity to support the recapitalization were provided by Source Capital and Everside Capital Partners. The transaction closed on October 14, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in Charlotte, NC in 1998, RidgeRock has expanded over the decades to become a leading value-added distributor of proprietary and patented segmental concrete blocks to commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal contractors and installers, for use in retaining wall construction. RidgeRock sells a robust portfolio of products, including proprietary and patented segmental concrete blocks and proprietary synthetic geogrid to a diversified customer base across a number of end markets within the retaining wall industry. The Company is led by President John Tysinger and Vice President of Operations Zack Tysinger who joined the Company after a recapitalization of the business in 2019 led by the Tysinger family. Under John and Zack’s leadership over the past five years, RidgeRock has experienced rapid growth and has developed a talented and dedicated leadership team.
“I am excited about our new partnership with Cornerstone Capital Partners and can’t wait to embark on this next phase of growth for RidgeRock. In Cornerstone, we have partnered with a firm that truly understands our unique culture and customer-driven business model, and I am confident they will help us achieve our strategic growth objectives in the future,” said John Tysinger, President of RidgeRock. “I would also like to thank the Marriott & Co. team for guiding us through this process that resulted in such a terrific outcome. They were hands-on, responsive and ran a highly effective transaction process.”
Added Zack Tysinger, Vice President of Operations of RidgeRock, “Choosing a partner for RidgeRock was such an important decision to get right because this company has meant so much to our employees, our customers, and our shareholders from the 2019 recapitalization. Cornerstone checks all the boxes we were looking for in a new ownership partner, and I believe we will be very well positioned for exciting continued growth with their assistance. As John mentioned, we truly appreciate all that the Marriott & Co. team did to help us identify an investment partner that aligns so well with our core values.”
“We appreciate the RidgeRock team for allowing us with the opportunity to advise the Company on such an important transaction,” said Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “The RidgeRock team was a pleasure to work with every step of the way, and we look forward to watching their continued success in this new partnership.”
About RidgeRock Retaining Walls:
Founded in 1998, RidgeRock Retaining Walls (“RidgeRock” or the “Company”) is a leading value-added distributor of proprietary and patented segmental concrete blocks used in the construction of segmental retaining walls to commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal contractors and installers. The Company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC and serves a diverse base of customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. With a dedication to providing unrivaled customer service and a robust product offering, the Company has developed a highly respected reputation as a leader in the retaining wall industry. For more information, visit www.ridge-rock.com.
About Cornerstone Capital Partners, Inc.: Cornerstone Capital Partners, Inc., a private investment firm founded in 1990, acquires or recapitalizes companies with the potential for profitable growth. Cornerstone’s strategy is centered on investing in lower middle market companies with strong management, an attractive business model, and the potential to develop a leading market position. Cornerstone invests in companies that manufacture or distribute commercial and industrial products or provide business services. For more information, visit www.cornerstonecappartners.com.
About Source Capital: Source Capital is an Atlanta, GA based private investment firm that has been providing flexible equity and debt capital to lower middle market companies for over 20 years. The firm has a value-added investing approach that brings (i) patient capital focused on long-term value creation; (ii) collaborative partnerships with management teams, founders/owners, private equity investors and independent sponsors; and (iii) strategic and operational resources to its portfolio companies. To learn more about Source Capital or to discuss a new equity or debt investment opportunity, please reach out to a member of our investment team or visit www.source-cap.com.
About Everside Capital Partners:
Everside Capital Partners is an SEC-registered investment advisor, as well as a SBIC (Small Business Investment Company) license holder based in New York, NY. With over $2.1 billion in assets under management across its vehicles, Everside partners with leading SBIC managers in the lower middle market through its primary and secondary investing strategies, and also makes direct credit and equity investments in small businesses through its direct investing strategies. As a flexible capital provider, Everside offers debt and structured equity solutions for recapitalizations, acquisitions, liquidity events, and management buyouts. For more information, please visit us at www.everside.com.
About Marriott & Co.: Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Privé Med Spa (the “Company”), a leading medical aesthetics practice located in Lexington, KY in its partnership with Alpha Aesthetics Partners. Alpha Aesthetics Partners is a portfolio company of Thurston Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. The transaction closed on September 30, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Since its founding, Privé Med Spa has become widely recognized for its expertise in premier medical spa services, including advanced injections and laser treatments. The Company is led by co-founders Brandice Harrison, PA-C, a highly respected practitioner known industry-wide for her patient-focused approach and outstanding clinical results, and Becky McDonald, who leads operations and has been pivotal to the Company’s tremendous growth since its founding.
By partnering with Privé, Alpha strengthens its dedication to empowering aesthetic practices nationwide. This collaboration ensures that practices can leverage the benefits of a national platform while preserving their unique clinical identities and operating independently.
Brandice Harrison, PA-C and Co-Founder of Privé Med Spa, praised the Marriott & Co. team for their support in achieving this outcome: “This partnership with Alpha Aesthetics Partners marks an exciting new chapter for Privé. Our mission has always been to provide safe, effective, and personalized care, and this collaboration provides us with the resources and support to expand while continuing to serve our patients at the highest level.”
Becky McDonald, Co-Founder at Privé Med Spa, added: “Partnering with the Marriott & Co. team was absolutely pivotal for us. From day one, their unwavering support, deep expertise, and thoughtful guidance gave us the confidence to move forward with clarity and purpose. They weren’t just advisors — they were true partners in every sense. This milestone would not have been possible without them, and we’re incredibly excited about what this next chapter means for our team and the patients we’re privileged to serve.”
Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., commented: “The medical aesthetics sector continues to experience rapid growth and significant M&A activity. It was an honor to facilitate this transaction for Privé with Alpha Aesthetics Partners. Working with Brandice, Becky, and their talented team was a pleasure, and we wish them continued success in this exciting new chapter. The Privé team will be another significant asset to the already impressive Alpha platform.”
About Privé Med Spa: Privé Med Spa is a premier medical spa located in Lexington, KY offering advanced aesthetic services including injectables, laser treatments, and skincare solutions. Founded by Brandice Harrison, PA-C, and Becky McDonald, Privé is dedicated to providing patients with a luxury experience paired with clinical expertise. For more information, please visit www.privemedicalspa.com.
About Alpha Aesthetics Partners: Alpha Aesthetics Partners is a premier medical aesthetics platform, offering partners the best in clinical training, administrative support, strategic insights, team culture, leadership development, marketing, industry connections, and partner experience. Alpha Aesthetics Partners is backed by Thurston Group, a private equity firm specializing in growing healthcare companies. For more information, please visit www.partnerwithalpha.com.
About Marriott & Co.: Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Jet Blast, Inc. (“Jet Blast” or the “Company”) in its sale to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction closed on September 1, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This represents Marriott & Co.’s second successful transaction in the specialized industrial cleaning services industry in the past two years, following its sale of Arrowhead Environmental Services last year.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, Jet Blast is a leading provider of specialized industrial services including tank cleaning, vacuum truck services, hydro blasting, and other related services. The Company provides these mission-critical services to a number of industrial and government customers operating industrial and municipal infrastructure facilities in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. such as chemical plants, water treatment plants, marine facilities and others.
“This is a great outcome for our company, our employees and our customers,” said Ed Jefferson Sr., President of Jet Blast, “I would like to thank Marriott & Co. for their hands-on professional guidance throughout the sale process that led to such a terrific result.”
“It was such an honor to help Jet Blast in this transaction,” said Bryan Burden, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “Over the past 46 years, Jet Blast has built a reputation of delivering best-in-class industrial cleaning services to some of the top commercial and government entities in the greater DC/Maryland/Virginia market, and we are pleased to see the company’s ownership transition to a buyer that will continue to build upon that impressive legacy.”
Added Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “We continue to see a strong level of M&A activity in attractive sectors such as specialized industrial cleaning services. This is an industry in which the recurring nature of the work supported by aging facilities and infrastructure, combined with a high degree of market fragmentation, make it an attractive industry for continued M&A activity for years to come.”
About Jet Blast:
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, Jet Blast is a leading provider of specialized industrial services including tank cleaning, vacuum truck services, hydro blasting, and other related services. The Company provides these mission-critical services to a number of industrial and government customers operating industrial and municipal infrastructure facilities in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. such as chemical plants, water treatment plants, marine facilities and others. For more information about Jet Blast, visit www.jetblast.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle-market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to P.D. Brooks Co., Inc. (“P.D. Brooks” or the “Company”) in its sale to Right Traffic, a full-service traffic control company with offices across North America. The transaction closed on March 3, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Since its founding in 1962, P.D. Brooks has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality traffic control solutions across Virginia with a commitment to safety. The Company provides its customers with a variety of services including full-service traffic control services, special event planning services, and rental and sales of traffic control equipment. P.D. Brooks is headquartered in Mechanicsville, VA and operates four locations across Virginia.
Sarah Brooks, President and Co-Owner of P.D. Brooks, said, “P.D. Brooks was founded by my grandfather and has been a part of my family for over 60 years, so this transaction was a very significant undertaking for me. Marriott & Co. did an outstanding job of guiding us through the process, generating interest in our company, and managing every single important detail that went into this successful outcome.”
Frank Payne, Vice President and Co-Owner of P.D. Brooks, added, “This partnership with Right Traffic marks an exciting new chapter for P.D. Brooks, allowing us to strengthen our operations and expand our footprint while maintaining the high standards and responsive service that our customers demand. I would like to thank Marriott & Co. for their guidance, expertise, and dedication throughout the process that were critical in making this transaction with Right Traffic a reality.”
“P.D. Brooks is a great company with a proud history, and it was such an honor to work with Sarah, Frank and the rest of the P.D. Brooks team on this momentous event in the Company’s history. We truly enjoyed working with them every step of the way and wish them all the best in the future,” said Bryan Burden, Managing Director of Marriott & Co.
Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., commented, “The traffic control services sector is experiencing consistent growth and an overall trend towards consolidation, as the major players in the industry seek to capitalize on the positive tailwinds – such as infrastructure investment – and look to expand geographically via acquisition of well-established regional companies. We expect this trend to continue and look forward to assisting other closely-owned companies achieve their strategic goals.”
About P.D. Brooks Co., Inc.:
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Mechanicsville, VA, P.D. Brooks Co., Inc. is a leading provider of traffic control services, including lane closures, flagging, special event planning, work-zone safety solutions, and rental and sales of traffic control equipment. The Company serves a diverse range of clients in the transportation and infrastructure sectors across Virginia and operates four physical office locations. For more information, please visit www.pdbrooks.com.
About Right Traffic:
Headquartered in Beaver, Pennsylvania, Right Traffic is a full-service traffic control company with offices across North America. With thousands of highly trained professionals using industry-leading technology, Right Traffic works with national, regional, and local companies to keep workers safe and traffic moving smoothly for hundreds of millions of people everyday. For more information, please visit www.righttraffic.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce the promotion of Grayson Brown to Associate at the firm. Grayson joined Marriott & Co. in 2022 and focuses on executing M&A and capital advisory transactions for the firm’s closely-held business clients across a variety of industries.
“We are excited to congratulate Grayson on this well-deserved promotion,” said Justin Marriott, Managing Director and Founder of Marriott & Co. “Grayson’s strong analytical skills and work ethic have made him a key contributor to our firm’s success during his time here, and I look forward to his continued efforts.”
Added Bryan Burden, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “During Grayson’s tenure here at the firm, we have successfully closed nine M&A transactions, and he has played a significant role on a number of those. Our clients enjoy working with Grayson and so does our internal team, so I am happy for him to be recognized with this promotion.”
Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Grayson graduated from the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. Following his undergraduate experience, Grayson graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School where he received a Master of Science degree in Commerce with a concentration in Finance.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
Richmond, Va. — Marriott & Co., a premier middle market investment banking firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to W.S. Connelly & Co. Inc. (“WSC” or the “Company”) in its recapitalization by Incline Equity Partners (“Incline”), a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing across the middle market in distribution, business services and manufacturing companies. The transaction closed on May 24, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in the 1950s by Willard S. Connelly as a simple feed ‘n’ seed business in Roanoke, VA, WSC expanded over the decades to become a leading value-added distributor of consumable products used in the maintenance and development of commercial and residential turf and landscapes serving customers across the East Coast and Midwest. The Company sells a robust portfolio of products, including seeds, fertilizer, control products, erosion control products and many others, to a diversified customer base across a number of end markets within the “green industry” including lawn care, landscape, horticulture and arboriculture, golf, erosion and sediment control, and sports turf. Today, the Company is headquartered in Richmond, VA and is led by grandsons of the Founder, Patrick Connelly (CEO) and Kevin Connelly (President). Under Patrick and Kevin’s leadership, WSC has experienced rapid growth – both organically and via acquisition – and has developed a talented and dedicated leadership team and employee base across its 15 service centers located in five different states.
“I am excited about our new partnership with Incline Equity Partners and can’t wait to embark on this next phase of growth for W.S. Connelly. In Incline, we have partnered with a firm that truly understands our unique culture, and I am confident they will help us achieve our strategic growth objectives in the future,” said Patrick Connelly, CEO of WSC, “I would also like to thank the Marriott & Co. team for guiding us through this process that resulted in such a terrific outcome. The Marriott & Co. team shares a lot of the same qualities that we value here at WSC – including a high-touch approach to customer service, relentless work ethic and extreme competitiveness – so we worked very well together as a collective team.”
Added Kevin Connelly, President of WSC, “Choosing a partner for WSC was such an important decision to get right because this company has meant so much to our family and our employees going back to the 1950s. Incline brings everything to the table that we were seeking in an investment partner. Most importantly, I believe this is an extraordinary opportunity for our dedicated team of employees as we look grow at an even more accelerated pace going forward. As Patrick mentioned, we truly appreciate all that the Marriott & Co. team did to help us identify an investment partner that aligns so well with our core values.”
“We appreciate Patrick and Kevin allowing us with the opportunity to advise WSC on such an important transaction,” said Justin Marriott, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “The WSC team was great to work with every step of the way, and we look forward to watching their continued success in this new partnership.”
Matt Improta, Managing Director of Marriott & Co. said, “Our firm is thrilled to have played a role in this transaction, and we believe that Incline’s expertise will complement what the WSC team does well which should be exciting to watch in the coming years. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the WSC team and the Incline team as well.”
Added Bryan Burden, Managing Director of Marriott & Co., “We have long admired what Patrick, Kevin and the rest of the WSC team have built over the years as a successful third-generation family business, so it was very rewarding to have the opportunity to advise the Company on this momentous transaction. We wish them all the best going forward.”
About W.S. Connelly & Co.:
Founded in the 1950s, W.S. Connelly & Co. (“WSC” or the “Company”) is a leading value-added distributor of consumable products used in the maintenance and development of commercial and residential turf and landscapes. The Company is headquartered in Richmond, VA and serves a diverse base of customers across the East Coast and Midwest from its 15 service centers. With a dedication to providing unrivaled customer service and a robust product offering, WSC has developed a highly respected reputation as a leader in the “green industry.” For more information, visit www.wsconnelly.com.
About Incline Equity Partners:
Incline Equity Partners is a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing across the middle market in distribution, business services and manufacturing companies. Incline is generally seeking growing companies with enterprise values of $25 – $750 million. Incline’s typical investment types are ownership transitions for privately held businesses, buyouts and corporate divestitures within the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.inclineequity.com.
About Marriott & Co.:
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Marriott & Co. (www.marriott-co.com) is a premier, independent boutique investment banking firm focused on advising privately-held companies across a wide variety of industries. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and capital raising services primarily to family-held businesses and entrepreneurial business owners in the middle market. Marriott & Co.’s unique entrepreneurial culture enables the firm to tailor its services to meet the needs of its clients, and the firm’s professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing these companies and their owners today. By delivering senior banker attention, a high-touch approach to client service and best-in-class process execution to every assignment it undertakes, Marriott & Co. has established a long track record of closing successful transactions for clients all over the U.S.
