December 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates, a leading buy-side M&A advisor, today announced the continued growth of the firm’s business development team with the addition of Declan Cole as Vice President M&A Development.
Most recently, Declan served as Head of Corporate Development and M&A at Kylemore Holdings, a diversified holding company with a global investment mandate. Prior to Kylemore, he spent two years in Corporate Development at Dealerware, a subsidiary of Audi AG and four years in a Strategy & Innovation leadership role at Citigroup in London and New York. Earlier in his career, Declan worked in M&A Advisory and Assurance at KPMG and PwC.
“Declan brings outstanding experience to the Genz team with a strong foundation and proven experience in financial and corporate development disciplines. I’m excited to welcome him to the firm, as we continue to invest in our business development team, expanding our ability to serve clients and meeting overall demand for our services,” said Mark Genz, Founder & CEO.
In his role, Declan will lead engagements with our private equity, family office and corporate clients and assist them in executing their thesis-driven investment strategies. A key part of his day-to-day is building relationships with business owners and executives on behalf of our retained clients, with the goal of bringing the two parties together to complete a successful transaction.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process, and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
November 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bryant-Ritter Hewitt Electric Corporation by Traffic Management Solutions (TMS), a portfolio company of Warren Equity Partners (WEP). Bryant‑Ritter Electric Corp is a Virginia based electrical contracting firm specializing in industrial, transportation, government and commercial electrical as well as communications and highway-construction projects.
TMS is a leading and growing specialty contractor to the transportation market and provide smart infrastructure integration services from intelligent traffic systems (ITS) and roadway signalization to tolling, highway lighting, signage, and underground utilities. In November 2022, TMS partnered with WEP, a private equity firm that invests in businesses providing mission-critical products and services to the infrastructure and building markets.
Genz & Associates was initially retained by WEP in late 2021 to find the right anchor company for their strategy and sourced TMS, the initial platform. After the transaction was completed, Genz continued to serve as the buy-side advisor to both Warren Equity and TMS to execute a strategic buy-and-build strategy.
“It’s very rewarding to see a client’s investment thesis come to fruition from execution to completing the initial platform and then continuing to work with the client across the cycle of the investment,” said Mark Genz, Founder & CEO of Genz & Associates. This is the second add-on acquisition the Genz team has completed for TMS.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
October 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce that Vectair, a Northstar Capital company, has acquired WizKids Products. WizKids, founded in the early 2000s, is an innovator manufacturing odor-eliminating and antimicrobial restroom products designed to keep facilities clean and hygienic.
Vectair, an innovator and supplier of aircare and hygiene products, delivers unique, patented solutions in scent delivery and hygiene space. For 35 years their business customers have relied on them to enhance common spaces in a wide variety of facilities globally. Northstar Capital, guided by Midwestern values and more than 30 years of experience, has been a trusted financing partner for lower middle market financial sponsors, business owners, and management teams. They bring integrity, experience, and commitment to each partnership. Northstar invested in Vectair in 2020.
Genz & Associates was retained by Vectair and Northstar Capital to lead the buy-side M&A efforts supporting Vectair’s acquisition strategy. The transaction was sourced and executed through Genz & Associates’ proven approach, which combines a proprietary research platform, a disciplined process, and the expertise of its experienced team.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
October 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vermont Generator Systems by Oak Electric, a portfolio company of ShoreView Industries. Vermont Generator Systems is a provider of residential and commercial standby generators, specializing in Kohler Power Systems. The company offers sales, installation, maintenance, and repair services, focusing on reliability and customer satisfaction.
Michigan-based Oak Electric is an electrical and mechanical services company that provides a range of electrical, solar, and backup generator services for residential and commercial clients. They also offer plumbing and HVAC work and are known for their large-scale solar installations and Tesla Powerwall integrations.
ShoreView Industries is a Minneapolis-based private equity firm that invests in middle-market, family or entrepreneur-owned companies across sectors such as manufacturing, industrial services, business services, and distribution. The firm generally targets companies with revenues between $20–300 million and provides capital and strategic support for buyouts, recapitalizations, and buy-and-build strategies.
Genz & Associates was engaged by Oak Electric and ShoreView as their buy-side advisor to assist in executing a focused buy-and-build strategy. This transaction originated from Genz & Associates’ proven approach, which combines a proprietary research platform, a disciplined M&A process, and the expertise of its dedicated team. This represents the second transaction the Genz team has originated for Oak Electric this year, the first being Great Lakes Electric that closed in February.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
October 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce Johnson County Clin-Trials (JCCT), a portfolio company of FFL Partners, has acquired Juno Research. This strategic transaction strengthens JCCT’s ability to deliver high-quality clinical trial services across a broader geographic footprint, supporting sponsors, physicians, and patients alike. With Juno’s proven experience conducting a wide range of therapeutic trials and commitment to operational excellence, this transaction enhances JCCT’s capacity to meet growing sponsor needs while maintaining its patient-first approach.
Founded in 2005, JCCT has remained dedicated to advancing modern medicine by providing strong clinical research services to leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and contract research organizations.
FFL Partners is a leading middle-market private equity firm that has been investing in high-quality companies since 1997. Based in San Francisco, FFL is a hyperspecialized, thematic investor focused on targeted areas where the firm has deep expertise and broad networks. The firm aims to partner with exceptional management teams and employs a high-engagement approach to accelerate growth at its businesses.
FFL engaged Genz & Associates in 2023 to find the right anchor company for their strategy and sourced JCCT, the initial platform. After the transaction was completed, Genz continued to serve as the buy-side advisor to both FFL and JCCT to execute a strategic buy-and-build strategy.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
October 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates announced that K&R Operating, a Chimney Rock Equity Company, has acquired West Texas Industrial Engines. West Texas Industrial Engines is a high-quality rebuilder of industrial engines, offers heavy equipment service and repairs, as well as cost-effective quality alternatives to OEM parts.
K&R Operating provides third-party services for natural gas compression, power generation, and process equipment. The company offers a range of services including maintenance, repair, and installation, with a focus on certified technicians and a commitment to quality service.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners is a Texas- based private equity firm that focuses on North American lower-middle-market companies within the industrials sector, with an emphasis on verticals such as aerospace & defense, industrial products and services, and niche manufacturing/distribution. Their portfolio companies at investment typically generate roughly $5–20 million in EBITDA and will consider portfolio company add-on acquisitions of any size.
Genz & Associates was retained by K&R Operating and Chimney Rock Equity as their buy-side advisor to assist in executing their buy-and-build strategy. This successful outcome was a result of Genz’s proven process, which combines the firm’s proprietary research platform, a disciplined M&A process, and the expertise of its dedicated team. This marks the second transaction the Genz team has originated for K&R this year, with the first being North End Electric that was completed in June.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
August 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates, a leading buy-side M&A advisor, today announced the expansion of the firm’s development team, hiring Adam Morrisey as Vice President M&A Development. In his role, Adam will partner with leading investment firms and portfolio companies to support their acquisition growth strategies, while prioritizing trusted relationships with business owners and management teams to align opportunities that create long-term value for all parties.
Adam brings 12+ years of leadership and professional experience in Business Development, Private Equity, and Management Consulting to the firm. He was most recently Chief Growth Officer at Shipshape, an Austin-based technology startup. Prior to Shipshape, Adam worked in Private Equity at Trumont Group and held roles in the M&A Advisory and Assurance practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Adam received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University Ohio and is a Certified Public Accountant in Texas.
“I’m thrilled to have Adam join the firm as a senior member of the Business Development team expanding our ability to serve investor clients, working to fulfill their investment strategies. Adam brings a depth of experience that is valuable to the firm as we grow the company keeping pace with an accelerated demand for our advisory services,” said Mark Genz, Founder & CEO.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
July 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce that K&R Operating, a Chimney Rock Equity Company, has acquired North End Electric. North End Electric brings over 60 years of experience in motor and pump repair, service, and sales. The company provides both industrial and commercial electrical services, including in-house motor rewinding, balancing, full-load testing, and emergency field service.
K&R Operating provides third-party services for natural gas compression, power generation, and process equipment. The company offers a range of services including maintenance, repair, and installation, with a focus on certified technicians and a commitment to quality service.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners is a Texas- based private equity firm that focuses on North American lower-middle-market companies within the industrials sector, with an emphasis on verticals such as aerospace & defense, industrial products and services, and niche manufacturing/distribution. Their portfolio companies at investment typically generate roughly $5–20 million in EBITDA and will consider portfolio company add-on acquisitions of any size.
Genz & Associates was retained by K&R Operating and Chimney Rock Equity to lead the buy-side M&A effort for K&R’s acquisition strategy. The transaction originated from Genz & Associates’ proven approach, which combines a proprietary research platform, a disciplined M&A process, and the expertise of its experienced dedicated team.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
June 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of River Mechanical by ENFRA Solutions, a DIF Capital portfolio company. River Mechanical Services offers comprehensive mechanical services, including plumbing, HVAC, and piping system installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial facilities.
ENFRA Solutions provides energy infrastructure solutions, including engineering, construction, and maintenance services. Its a leading provider of Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), offering clients energy efficiency and resilience without the upfront capital investment. DIF Capital is a leading global mid-market infrastructure investor specializing in essential infrastructure investments. The firm focuses on assets in energy transition, transport, utilities, and digitalization.
Genz & Associates was retained by ENFRA and DIF to lead the buy-side M&A efforts supporting ENFRA’s acquisition growth strategy. The transaction was originated through Genz & Associates’ proven approach, which combines a proprietary research platform, a disciplined process, and the expertise of its experienced team.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/
May 2025 – Austin, TX. Genz & Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clad Metal Specialties by Prince & Izant (P&I), a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP). Clad Metal Specialties is a full-service metal processing firm that manufactures custom composite metal materials for industries including aerospace, medical, and automotive. The company specializes in creating customized clads, inlays, and toplays by combining different metals to achieve a unique set of properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity.
P&I is a Cleveland-based provider of highly-engineered brazing alloys, precision-engineered materials, and high-purity precious materials in various forms that are used in critical and demanding applications in the aerospace, automotive, cutting tools, HVAC/R, and medical manufacturing industries. They differentiate themselves through deep materials-science expertise, engineering support, rapid lead times, and a consultative, customer-centric approach.
IGP is a San Francisco based private equity firm that focuses exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services companies in North America. Since its founding in 1997, IGP has raised around $3.4 billion of equity capital across six funds and backed more than 40 platform companies. They apply deep industrial expertise, conservative capital structures, and close collaboration with management teams to drive long-term, value-oriented growth.
Genz & Associates was retained by P&I and IGP as their buy-side advisor to assist in executing their buy-and-build strategy. This is the second completed transaction the Genz team has originated for IGP this year, the first being IGP’s platform investment in SENS Holdings which closed in March. In total, Genz has initiated and closed 12 transactions with IGP.
About Genz & Associates:
For almost fifteen years, Genz & Associates has been a trusted buy-side M&A advisor and partner to leading private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers in executing thesis-driven investment strategies for initial platform investments, strategic add-on acquisitions, and buy-and-builds. We leverage our relationship-driven approach, proven process and proprietary technology to help investors build great companies while providing business owners and executives with a path to realize the value they’ve created through years or decades of hard work. For more information, visit https://genzassociates.com/