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Pool Troopers acquires Kevin's Pool Service of Bradenton

What happened. Pool Troopers acquired Kevin's Pool Service, which had served the Sarasota and Bradenton area since 1992 under Kevin and Lisa Martin. It was the platform's 17th acquisition since December 2020. Kevin Martin said Pool Troopers would serve his customers well and give employees advancement opportunities; CEO Mark Patton praised the company's focus on personal relationships. At the time Pool Troopers serviced more than 20,000 pools across Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and Arizona.

Parties

Company
Kevin's Pool Service · Bradenton, Manatee County
Buyer
Pool Troopers
Capital
Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC
Price
Not disclosed
The name on the truckKevin's Pool Service
Bradenton, Manatee County
Operating ownerPool Troopers
Tampa, FL
Capital behind it
Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC
Tampa, FL

Other Tampa Bay brands under Pool Troopers: Pure Planet Pools, All Clear Pool Services, Pool Medic, Burke Pool Service, Professional Pool Solutions, Clearwater Pool Pros.

What this kind of deal tends to mean for customers and staff: pricing · sales pressure · technicians · the exit clock.

Sources Verified — primary document

  1. AQUA Magazine (2022-12-20) — trade press. Deal coverage and quotes
  2. Pool Troopers — platform site. Partner roster confirmation

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