In a recent feature with Lawn & Landscape, Jerry Schill shared perspective on the sale of Schill Grounds Management to TruArc Partners and what the partnership means for the company’s future. The transaction marked an important milestone for a business that began in Cleveland and grew into one of the leading commercial landscape platforms serving the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
Founded in 1993, Schill Grounds Management built its reputation through strong customer service, disciplined operations, and strategic expansion. Over time, the company grew through a combination of organic performance and acquisitions, expanding its footprint across multiple states and into Ontario, Canada.
For Jerry Schill, the move to partner with TruArc represented more than a transaction. It signalled the next phase of growth for an organization built on people, service, and long-term thinking. TruArc noted its intention to support Schill’s continued organic growth, pursue additional acquisitions, and expand the company’s customer footprint beyond the Midwest.
Just as important, Jerry remained in place as CEO, ensuring continuity of leadership, culture, and vision as the company entered a new chapter. That continuity reflects a common theme in Schill’s growth story: building for the future while protecting what made the company successful in the first place.
Today, that same philosophy continues through Landscape Collective, a network of locally rooted commercial landscape companies connected by shared values, systems, and a commitment to excellence. Strategic partnerships, investment in people, and disciplined growth remain central to the mission.
For owners considering their own next chapter, Jerry’s story is a reminder that the right partner can help preserve legacy, create opportunity, and accelerate growth.
Key Takeaways
- Great companies are built through consistent execution over time
- Strategic partnerships can unlock the next stage of growth
- Leadership continuity matters during ownership transitions
- Culture and people should remain central in any transaction
- Building with long-term value in mind creates optionality
Looking Ahead
The partnership with TruArc represented a milestone, but not the finish line. It was another step in building a stronger platform positioned for continued expansion, customer success, and opportunity for employees across the organization.
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