Dallas, TX – March 18, 2025 – Riata Capital Group is excited to announce that Greenix Pest Control, an RCG Fund II portfolio company, has completed the acquisition of Proactive Pest Solutions, a Chicago based residential pest control services platform. This strategic acquisition represents another key milestone in Greenix's continued expansion, strengthens its position in the Chicago area markets, and reinforces its commitment to delivering top-tier pest control services across the region.
With the addition of Proactive Pest Solutions, Greenix now operates in 19 states, protecting over 200,000 households across the Midwest, East Coast, and its home state of Utah, where the company is headquartered. Since its founding in 2011, Greenix has built a strong reputation for providing sustainable, effective, and environmentally responsible pest control solutions to the communities it serves.
Bob Nilsen, Chairman and CEO of Greenix, shared his excitement about the acquisition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Proactive Pest Solutions to the Greenix family. Their dedication to high-quality pest control and exceptional customer service aligns seamlessly with our mission. This partnership allows us to expand our reach while maintaining our commitment to delivering safe, effective, and eco-conscious solutions to our customers."
Ryan Coleman, the owner of Proactive Pest Solutions, also expressed enthusiasm for the transition, stating, "We're proud to share that Proactive Pest Management, our Chicagoland-based pest control business, has been acquired by Greenix Pest Control. This sale reflects our confidence in Greenix's ability to carry forward our mission of delivering exceptional pest management services to the Chicagoland community. We're excited to see them build on the foundation we've established while we continue to strengthen our focus on other markets."
Greenix Pest Control was recently ranked as the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S. by PCT Magazine, with over a decade of experience in the industry. The company offers a wide range of premium pest control services, including general pest and rodent removal, mosquito and tick control, and eco-friendly treatment solutions. Greenix now operates in 19 states and employs over 1,000 professionals nationwide.
About Riata Capital Group
RCG is a leading Dallas-based private equity investment firm that partners with seasoned management teams to invest in growing, profitable, privately held companies with a focus on three industry sectors: business services, consumer, and healthcare services. Riata takes a selective approach to investing in high-potential businesses whose owners and management teams want an investment partner with the capital, experience, and record of successful collaboration required to achieve their liquidity and value-creation objectives. Over the course of their careers, the principals of RCG have deployed over $2 billion of capital into more than 45 platforms and 350 add-on acquisitions totaling over $7 billion in transaction value. The Firm targets equity investments of $25-150 million in companies with $5-30 million of EBITDA. With significant investment experience, a balanced team with financial and operating expertise, a strong team of seasoned operating partners, and significant experience in the firm’s targeted sectors, Riata provides a compelling value proposition to business owners and entrepreneurs.
