Stronghouse Announces Hire of Andy Colmone as Chief Financial Officer

December 2024

Addison, Texas

O2 Investment Partners is pleased to announce that Stronghouse Solutions has appointed Andy Colmone as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Colmone has spent the majority of his career working in high-growth environments across a number of industries. Prior to joining Stronghouse he spent five years as the CFO of Spotless Brands, a leading super-regional car wash company, which he helped scale from 25 locations to over 180 during his tenure. Previously, Mr. Colmone spent four years as CFO at Great Lakes Dental Partners and spent several years in financial services with Sterling Partners, American Capital, and J.P. Morgan.

Russ Reynolds, CEO of Stronghouse, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the Stronghouse team. I am confident that his talent and experience will lend themselves well to the company’s needs today and far into the future.”

Mr. Colmone added, “It is a privilege to join Stronghouse at this critical time in the business’s evolution. I am grateful to be able to build upon the outstanding foundation that has already been laid, and confident that in partnership with Russ and the rest of the team we will further establish Stronghouse as the preeminent name in roofing across the country.”

About Stronghouse Solutions:

Stronghouse Solutions is a leading provider of roof replacement, repair, and exterior home services to residential customers across the United States. Headquartered in Addison, TX, with 59 locations across 30 states, Stronghouse has the capacity to service customers nationwide. Additional information is available at www.poweredbystronghouse.com.

About O2 Investment Partners:

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern based private equity firm that seeks to invest in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. O2 invests with a view toward partnering with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, but a close partnership and alignment of interest with management.

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