Oak Tree Industries, LLC is a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector — including landscaping, outdoor living, tree care, and related service verticals.

We specialize in partnering with founders of closely held companies to provide succession solutions, operational support, and long-term ownership. Our acquisition program prioritizes good, solid businesses across the Southeastern United States, with a strong bias toward loyal customer bases, historical profitability, and proven teams.

At OTI, we bring an action-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset to everything we do. Our mission is to build a top 100 Lawn & Landscape company that serves communities, clients, and crews.

The Oak Tree Industries brand strategy is unique to the industry, as we retain the name, logo and trademarks associated with each business at the time of the acquisition. We are committed to preserving the goodwill and long-standing customer relationships local businesses have built and see the value in maintaining local and regional branding.

If you’re interested in exploring a potential transaction with Oak Tree Industries, please contact Alexander Theofilis, Founder, at (470) 330-9601 or alex@oaktree-industries.com. We're here to help with a confidential, no-obligation discussion about how our acquisition models can align with your exit strategy

Who We Are

Why Oak Tree Industries?

Your Legacy Secured

We acquire companies with strong local roots and loyal customer bases. We protect what matters—your people, brand, and relationships—while enhancing back-office systems, financial reporting, recruiting, business development, and operational execution.
You built the legacy. We bring the scale.

World-class Support

You'll gain access to a seasoned team of operators, M&A professionals, and industry experts. From strategy to execution, we provide targeted support where it adds the most value—without disrupting what already works.

Employee Opportunities

Your team becomes part of a growing platform with real career pathways. We offer advancement opportunities, performance-based incentives, and the potential for equity participation through stock option plans.

Access to Capital

We bring the capital and financial expertise to support growth—whether that means expanding services, investing in equipment, or entering new markets. Our team has decades of experience structuring and raising growth capital.

Flexible Transaction Structures

Every owner has different goals. Whether you’re planning for succession or looking for a growth partner, we tailor each transaction to reflect your timeline, needs, and desired involvement post-close.

Collaboration

We’re building a network of high-quality regional operators. As part of our group, you’ll gain access to peer collaboration, shared resources, and opportunities to strengthen your market position through strategic alignment.

Executive Leadership

Alexander Theofilis is the Founder of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Founder & Principal of Oak Tree Industries: Founder of a strategic holding company focused on acquiring and consolidating SMEs within the Green Services sector. Assembled a world-class Board of Directors and Leadership Team. Established relationships with top-tier representation, engaging Holland & Knight and CBIZ. Alexander drives the vision for strategic growth, overseeing acquisitions, transaction structuring, and capital raising to align with long-term objectives.
Experience at Yarbrough Capital: Gained invaluable experience working alongside billionaire investor Jon Yarbrough. Learned advanced investment strategies and honed expertise in transaction management while contributing to high-stakes investment decisions.

Early Start in Buyouts: Entered the buyout industry at age 15, shadowing a $50+ million leveraged finance transaction. This early exposure provided a strong foundation for a career in investment and consolidation, fostering a deep understanding of deal dynamics and strategic growth.

Mark Stanko is the Chief Financial Officer of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Strategic Financial Executive with Home Services and M&A Expertise: Over 35 years of financial leadership spanning public accounting (“Big 4”), public corporations, and private equity–backed growth companies, with a proven track record of scaling companies, including a multi-location home services platform, through disciplined acquisitions, operational integration, and strategic financial management.
Instrumental in Scaling Companies: As CFO, Mark was instrumental in integrating add-on acquisitions in the residential roofing, automotive accessories and franchising industries resulting in significant increases in both revenue and enterprise value. He has negotiated purchase price reductions, led ERP and CRM optimization, and helped build the organizational and financial infrastructure to support rapid expansion.
Home Services and Multi-Location Growth Leadership: Mark’s experience spans the home services value chain, including franchising, residential and commercial service operations, and construction-related industries. He has developed and led finance functions that balance aggressive growth with disciplined governance, delivering improved profitability, streamlined reporting, and stronger cash flow management.

Board of Directors

Michael is a Non-Executive Chairman of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Executive Chairman of Great Day Improvements since 2025: Led company expansion from 12 locations with $35 million revenue to 300+, including 8 strategic acquisitions and the establishment of 100+ new locations with $1.7 billion revenue as Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2024.

Industry Recognition: Under Michael’s leadership, the company is ranked as the 2nd largest home improvement company in the U.S. by Qualified Remodeler Magazine.

35+ years of industry experience: Brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, with nearly a decade of service driving growth and operational excellence at Great Day.
Visionary Leadership: Focused on innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development, while fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
Proven Growth and Success: Instrumental in positioning Great Day as a leader in the home improvement sector, executing aggressive growth strategies and enhancing company performance.

Greg is a Non-Executive Director of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Experienced Leader & Trusted Advisor: Led over 50 M&A transactions, spanning small tuck-in acquisitions to multi-billion-dollar deals. Expertise in global audit, regulatory compliance, and P&L leadership, providing strategic guidance to clients across a wide range of industries.
Lead Partner & Strategic Advisor: Led private and multinational public company engagements, advising on multiple IPOs, M&A transactions, and strategic initiatives totaling billions in value. Extensive experience across industries including financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional sports, and not-for-profits. Provided counsel on complex acquisitions, business expansion, regulatory compliance, and crisis management, leveraging deep operational and financial expertise.
Proven Track Record in Growth & Crisis Management: Managed business growth as Managing Partner of KPMG’s Memphis Office, overseeing operations and P&L, while advising multinational clients on strategic initiatives. Provided steady leadership during the dot-com collapse as President and CFO of Staffmark Investment, navigating crisis and driving organizational change.

Bill is a Non-Executive Director of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Industry Expertise & Entrepreneurial Leadership: With over 35 years of experience in the green industry, Mr. Davoli has owned and operated landscape maintenance and construction companies across the U.S., demonstrating deep industry knowledge and a proven entrepreneurial spirit. His leadership spans businesses of varying sizes, from startups to companies exceeding $350 million in revenue, providing him with a broad perspective on business growth and operational excellence.

Proven M&A Expertise: A skilled professional in managing mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Davoli has extensive experience in leading transactions from both the buyer and seller sides. He excels in navigating the complexities of negotiations, due diligence, and integration, and has a strong ability to assess strategic fit, financial implications, and risks, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for stakeholders.

Strategic Vision & Industry Authority: As a third-generation leader in the landscape industry, Mr. Davoli’s wealth of experience enables him to effectively manage operations, drive growth, and implement successful sales strategies. He is highly respected for his forward-thinking approach, in-depth market knowledge, and ability to create value, earning him a reputation as a sought-after executive in the green industry.

Jody is a Non-Executive Director of Oak Tree Industries, LLC, a privately held holding company that acquires and operates well-established, profitable businesses within the Green Services sector.
Seasoned Legal Executive with M&A Expertise: Over 35 years of legal leadership experience across corporate, private practice, and in-house roles, with a strong track record in M&A, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Served as General Counsel for multiple multi-billion-dollar enterprises, leading over $2.2B in cumulative M&A activity across industries.
Instrumental Legal Leader in TruGreen’s Expansion: As Vice President & General Counsel of TruGreen-ChemLawn and TruGreen-LandCare, led legal support for hundreds of acquisitions, building the legal infrastructure from the ground up and supporting expansion across 25+ states. Directed legal teams and integrated M&A with operational execution, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Board-Trusted Advisor & Legal Strategist: Held C-suite legal roles at firms including Graham Packaging ($2.7B), ACH Foods ($3B), and ARS/Rescue Rooter. Trusted advisor to executive teams and Boards, with proven ability to align legal strategy with business goals, reduce enterprise risk, and support long-term value creation.