Schill Landscape Collective | Regional Commercial Landscaping Leaders

What joining the Landscape Collective actually means

Group purchasing power, enterprise-grade technology, recruiting infrastructure, and sales support. National scale with a local feel.

Liquidity today, upside tomorrow

Take meaningful chips off the table at close while retaining equity in the combined business — so you participate in the growth you helped create.

Strengthening Great Local Companies

Your local identity remains central to the business. We work to preserve the leadership, relationships, and culture that made your company successful while investing in future growth and support.

Back-office Support

HR, payroll, benefits, IT, insurance, accounting, fleet purchasing — we provide systems and support so your team can focus on delivering exceptional service.

Resources you can’t build alone

Group purchasing power, enterprise-grade technology, recruiting infrastructure, and sales support. National scale with a local feel.

Clarity on how we close deals

We have a reputation for closing on Letters of Intent — quickly and without renegotiation. When we make a commitment, we keep it.

Flexibility in your role going forward

Whether you want to stay deeply involved or transition out over time — we work with you on a structure that fits your life and goals.

What to expect, step by step

We’ve designed our process to be decisive, transparent, and respectful of your time. While every partnership is different, most transactions are thoughtfully completed within 6–12 months from the initial conversation.

Initial Conversation

A confidential call with our M&A team — no pressure, no bankers in the room. We learn about your business and share how we work. You can also speak directly with a founder who’s been through our process.

Preliminary Evaluation & LOI

We review high-level financials, operational performance, and overall business fit before sharing a preliminary offer range. With mutual interest, we move forward with a Letter of Intent. We stand behind our LOIs with a reputation for a straightforward, transparent approach with no retrades.

Diligence & Structuring

We conduct a thorough but efficient diligence process focused on understanding your financials, operations, team, and long-term goals.
Deal structure is tailored to your goals and can include rollover equity opportunities if desired.

Close & Partner Planning

We close, and the real work begins. Before day one, we build a customized integration plan with your leadership team — focused on preserving culture and minimizing disruption for your people and clients.

Integration & Growth

Our integration team provides personalized guidance throughout the transition, working alongside your team every step of the way. Together, we gradually align systems, standards, and shared resources while providing the support and tools for long-term success. From day one, your team gains access to enhanced benefits, broader career opportunities, and the strength of a larger network.

Acquisition Criteria

We’re selective because we view every partnership as a long-term commitment, not a transaction. We look for strong businesses, strong leadership, and owners who share our values, vision, and commitment to building something meaningful for the future.

Maintenance-focused commercial book

Majority commercial clients with a high percentage of recurring maintenance revenue. Focus on retention and the recurring model is core to our business.

$3M–$30M in annual revenue

We consider businesses within this range. We’re open to smaller books in markets where we’re already established and looking to grow density.

Midwest and contiguous markets

Our primary focus is the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Central US, with strategic interest in adjacent markets. We don’t acquire businesses outside our operational footprint.

Strong leadership and culture

A committed management team that invests in its people and has built a strong, respected culture employees are proud to be part of.

Proven profitability

Consistent financial performance over 3+ years. We don’t require perfection, but we do need a track record of operational discipline.

From Founders Like You

Hear from the people who’ve been through it

Joining Schill through the acquisition of Grasscor was the start of something much bigger. Helping align multiple companies under one brand in Cincinnati—and turning it into Schill’s largest region—showed what’s possible when strong local teams are united by shared values and proven systems. Now, I’m proud to help bring that same culture of performance and cohesion to the entire Schill Landscape Collective.

Jono Fries

VP Operations, Former Owner

Schill is unique among platforms in their specialization in grounds care with a unique understanding of winter services. Operators know how difficult and thankless the snow & ice part of your business can be, and as an Ontario based business it’s great to be part of a team who understands it well.

Jay Murray

Member & Former Owner

Selling gave us a clear exit strategy while allowing Brogan Landscaping to continue the right way. It was important to leave the business in good hands, and Schill has done that while creating more opportunity for our team.

The added scale has brought lower overhead, more resources, and shared support from nearby Schill companies. We’re excited for what that collaboration will continue to bring year-round.

Steve Brogan