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Leap Partners Makes Tennessee HVAC Acquisition

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Terry Morrow of Patriot Services, center, with Kristi Toth, vice president of human resources at Leap Partners, and Ben Scott, vice president of business development at Leap, upon Leap's acquisition of the Chattanooga, Tennessee, -based Patriot Services. Morrow will stay on to manage Patriot, which will continue to operate under that name. 

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December 1, 2023

ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leap Partners, a collection of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the Southeast, recently expanded in Tennessee with its acquisition of Patriot Services in Chattanooga.

“Patriot Services is a perfect addition to our family of companies,” said John Cerasuolo, Leap Partners CEO, in a press release. “We are excited to expand and bring our commitment to the highest-quality service to more customers in the Chattanooga market.”

Patriot Services is a plumbing, heating, and air conditioning specialist in the Chattanooga area. The former owner, Terry Morrow, will continue to lead his team, and the shop will continue to operate as Patriot Services.

“My team and I have worked hard over the years to build a company that provides top-quality work that we can all be proud of,” Morrow said. “We are excited to continue on that mission to serve the Chattanooga community, now with Leap Partners’ help and expertise.”

Over the last two years, Leap Partners’ portfolio has grown to include 14 home services companies — HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Missouri.

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