Service Country, a rapidly growing platform of HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical home service companies focused on smaller towns across the Southeast, has partnered with two highly respected HVAC businesses in key Southeastern markets.

Castle Air, based in Englewood, Fla., has been serving its local communities since 1990. Founded by Blaise Castellano, Castle Air has built a strong reputation for quality residential HVAC services with a focus on integrity, service and long-standing customer relationships. Castellano will remain with the business and retain an ownership stake in Service Country.

Childress Heating & Cooling, located in Gadsden, Ala., was founded in 2000 by Michael Childress and serves residential customers across the broader Gadsden market. Michael has grown the business through a commitment to reliable service and treating customers and employees like family. Childress  will remain as President and is also retaining an ownership stake in the platform.

“These are exactly the kind of like-minded operators we love partnering with,” said George Easley, CEO of Service Country. “Blaise and Michael have each built deeply respected businesses in their communities by doing things the right way — taking care of their teams and delivering outstanding service to their customers.”

With the addition of Castle Air and Childress Heating & Cooling, Service Country now includes nine brands across six Southeastern states, with a focused strategy of partnering with owner-led businesses in smaller towns and regional hubs. Each partner continues to operate under its own brand and leadership, while benefiting from Service Country’s support in marketing, operations, training and technology.

“Service Country continues to grow through strong partnerships with founders who share our people-first mindset,” said John B. Koch, Chairman of Service Country and Partner at Grove Mountain Partners. “We’re proud to welcome Blaise and Michael to the platform and look forward to helping them achieve their next chapter of growth.”

Service Country is actively seeking additional partnerships with owner-founded and controlled HVAC companies serving smaller communities throughout the Southeastern United States. The company is especially interested in businesses that share its commitment to customer care, employee well-being and community engagement, providing an opportunity for founders to grow while retaining their local legacy.

To learn more about Service Country or explore partnership opportunities, please visit ServiceCountry.com.

About Grove Mountain Partners

Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market wholesale distribution and specialty home services companies with annual revenues between $15 and $200 million.  With a mission to build great companies, it is long-term and relationship focused.