Riverbend Sandler Pools (Concentric Equity Partners) Acquires Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools

Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Miller Pools

January 3, 2023

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based platform and portfolio company of Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Miller Pools, a residential pool service and renovation business headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. Founder Michael Miller sold the business and will remain as General Manager, with all employees retained as Riverbend expands its presence in the Houston market.

Concentric Equity Partners Recapitalizes Riverbend Sandler Pools

April 29, 2021

Construction

Concentric Equity Partners (the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation) has completed a recapitalization of Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano, Texas-based residential pool construction, service and retail-supplies business. Founder and CEO Charles Barnes will remain an owner and continue to lead the company as Concentric provides capital and strategic support to pursue further growth across the Dallas–Fort Worth market and greater Texas.

Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Claffey Pools

January 17, 2022

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based platform company backed by Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Claffey Pools, a Southlake, Texas provider of luxury residential and commercial pool construction, remodeling, repair, and maintenance. The Claffey family (Brian, Shelly, and Charlie Claffey) will remain in leadership roles and retain substantial ownership stakes as the deal serves as an add-on to Riverbend's DFW platform to expand capabilities and market share.

Riverbend Sandler Pools Acquires Pulliam Pools

November 29, 2021

Construction

Riverbend Sandler Pools, a Plano-based platform and portfolio company of Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Pulliam Pool Builders Inc. and Pulliam Services Inc., a Fort Worth-based residential pool construction, renovation, and repair provider. Seller and long-time owner Debra Smith will remain through a transition period and then move to a strategic consulting role; Riverbend plans to retain the Pulliam brand and employees and invest to grow the business.

Pool Service Partners Acquires B&B Swimming Pool Service

January 23, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Pool Service Partners (PSP), a Tamarix Capital-backed pool services platform, has acquired B&B Swimming Pool Service of Chestnut Ridge, New York. The add-on strengthens PSP's Northeast footprint and provides B&B access to PSP's operational resources and technology while keeping the existing team in place.

Green Meadow Sustainable Solutions Acquires Riverbend Environmental Services LLC

July 14, 2021

Environmental Services

Green Meadow Sustainable Solutions, a PE-backed environmental services platform led by investors including Bernhard Capital Partners, acquired Riverbend Environmental Services LLC in November 2020. The deal adds a landfill in Jefferson County, Mississippi and transfer stations in Vicksburg, Mississippi and Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Green Meadow's operations and supports planned infrastructure upgrades, workforce investment and continued municipal contracts.