![]() ![]() Warren Equity Partners is a private equity firm that invests in small and middle market operating companies primarily in North America. In addition to Gunnison, Warren Equity has completed five other platform investments in Warren Equity Partners Fund II and its affiliates: Meridian Waste, a non-hazardous provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services SIMCO, a provider of corrosion protection services StormTrap, a leading designer and engineer of stormwater management systems M&D Distributors, an aftermarket distributor and rebuilder of diesel engine parts and components and a utility services business that provides overhead power line maintenance, substation maintenance, and storm response services for electric utilities. This transaction is Warren Equity Partners’ tenth platform investment since its formation in mid-2015. “We are excited to bring in a partner who understands our business and who will provide valuable stewardship during our next phase of growth.” “We chose to partner with Warren Equity because of their knowledge of the utility services industry and experience in building and scaling similar types of businesses,” said Matt Cathell, CEO of Gunnison. ![]() Today, Gunnison is a critical vendor for numerous utilities and government entities, including Georgia Power, SCANA Energy, and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Cathell has quickly grown Gunnison’s service offerings and customer base across multiple states due to its reputation for reliability and quality service. After starting over 20 years ago with a used truck and trailer, Mr. Gunnison provides comprehensive tree management services, with a specialization in highly technical tree removals. “Gunnison provides critical services to maintain aging electric infrastructure, and we believe we are well-positioned to help the Company grow both organically and through accretive acquisitions.” Our firm has conducted in-depth research on the vegetation management industry over the last few years and identified Gunnison as a high value target due to its strong reputation for technical expertise, safety, and reliability,” said Michael Zhang, Vice President at Warren Equity. “We are excited to partner with Matt and the Gunnison team. NUF will run as a separate subsidiary within the Company. Cathell will maintain a significant equity ownership alongside Warren Equity in the transaction and will remain Chief Executive Officer of the Company going forward. Warren Equity recapitalized Gunnison in partnership with Matt Cathell, who founded the Company in 1999 as a residential provider of tree removal services within the greater Atlanta area. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed. NUF, based in Athens, GA, is a leading local provider of residential and commercial tree removal, arborist, and management services. Gunnison, based in Atlanta, GA, is a leading provider of comprehensive tree and vegetation management services to utility, government, residential, and commercial customers in the Southeastern United States. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.Īs a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.ATLANTA-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Warren Equity Partners (“Warren Equity”), a lower middle market private equity fund, is pleased to announce the acquisitions of Gunnison Tree Services, LLC (“Gunnison Tree Services”, “Gunnison Tree Specialists”, or “Gunnison”) and New Urban Forestry, LLC (“NUF”) (together, the “Company”). BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.īBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.īBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. ![]()
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