Albireo Energy, a leading independent building controls and energy services provider and a Huron Capital portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Brad Freeman as Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Freeman will drive Albireo Energy’s M&A pipeline, identifying strong partner companies, directing disciplined due diligence with Huron Capital, and overseeing the negotiation, closing, and integration of new acquisitions.

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“The Albireo Energy platform has been forged through the successful integration of 24 acquisitions, each representing a strong regional player that brought critical expertise, local market leadership, and a shared vision for customer-centric services,” said Larry G. Wash, Chairman and CEO of Albireo Energy. “Brad’s leadership will help ensure that new companies joining Albireo Energy experience a smooth, transparent process, and gain access to resources, expertise, and national platform to accelerate their growth and legacy.”

Freeman is uniquely qualified for this role. His company, Energy Options, was Albireo Energy’s first acquisition, and since that inaugural deal he has been involved in every acquisition the company has made. His experience spans the entire lifecycle of M&A—from sourcing and evaluating targets to leading due diligence, closing transactions, and overseeing integration. Freeman has been serving as the company’s Senior Vice President of Operations.

“As the first owner to sell my business to Albireo Energy, I’ve experienced both sides of M&A and have seen how this platform can create opportunity and support a company’s next stage of growth,” said Freeman. “I’m excited to help other owners experience that same journey, guiding them through an emotional and important process and giving them the scale and support to take their businesses and their people to the next level.”

Albireo Energy is widely regarded as a trusted partner for business owners seeking long-term market stability and accelerated growth. Newly acquired companies gain access to industry-leading commercial, operational, and functional support, along with deep expertise in building controls, energy management, and national service delivery. Albireo Energy’s Managed Services Center powers an advanced Intelligent Services platform that helps partners expand capabilities, unlock recurring revenue, and compete on a larger scale.

At the core of Albireo Energy’s model is a people-first culture that prioritizes employee development, retention, and shared success. This strong foundation, combined with the financial strength and collaborative partnership of Huron Capital, creates a compelling environment for companies looking to grow their legacy while joining a proven national leader.

About Albireo Energy

Albireo Energy is a leading independent building controls and energy services provider recognized by customers for creating intelligent, high-performance buildings. We help building owners and their teams make decisions about building automation that achieve operating performance, decarbonization, and sustainability goals. Our building performance experts design and deliver technology and service solutions that give building owners and operators maximum control of data centers, offices, hospitals, universities, manufacturing plants, and multi-use sites. Our work begins with engineering, project planning, and exceptional execution and extends through maintenance, monitoring, analytics, and energy procurement services. At Albireo Energy, our promise is to stay connected. For more information, visit https://albireoenergy.com.

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"As the first owner to sell my business to Albireo Energy, I’ve experienced both sides of M&A and have seen how this platform can create opportunity and support a company’s next stage of growth." - Brad Freeman