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Frank Gay Services

PE-OwnedHVACPlumbingElectricalDrains
Founded
1976
Acquired
2019
Counties
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk
PE Backer
Alpine Investors

Overview

Frank Gay Services is a full-service HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and drain company. Founded in 1976, it was the foundational acquisition for Alpine Investors' Apex Service Partners platform in 2019.

Ownership History

Founded in 1976 in Orlando. Acquired by Alpine Investors in 2019 to launch Apex Service Partners. The company has since expanded its service area to include Tampa Bay.

Deal Details

Frank Gay Services was the anchor acquisition for Apex Service Partners in 2019. Alpine Investors has since invested over $3.4 billion in the Apex platform.

Operational Changes

Expanded service territory to include Tampa Bay. Operates as a key brand within the Apex Service Partners network. Centralized procurement and technology support.

Market Impact

As the founding company of Apex Service Partners, Frank Gay's expansion into Tampa Bay brought one of the nation's largest PE-backed platforms to the region.

Key Events

8/2019founding

Apex Service Partners Launches with Frank Gay

Alpine Investors launches Apex Service Partners with the acquisition of Frank Gay Services in Orlando, creating what would become one of the nation's largest home-services platforms with Tampa Bay presence.

Parent Platform

Apex Service Partners

Backed by Alpine Investors

Primary Source
Alpine Investors