“From our first conversation, Jon understood what mattered to me, our customers, and our people. He and the Calder team were proactive, disciplined, and honest, which made a complex process manageable and ultimately successful.”
– Rob Schmidt, Founder, Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing, Grand Rapids, MI (Seller)“Jon and the Calder Capital team kept the deal momentum high by communicating clearly and promptly. Jon’s responsiveness helped both sides navigate diligence and closing.”
– Chris Holmes, Owner, Ole Man RB’s Tree Service, Greenville, MI (Buyer)
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ole Man RB’s Tree Service of Greenville, Michigan.
Founded in 2005, Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing delivers year-round groundskeeping and snow removal services throughout the Grand Rapids metro and greater West Michigan. Camp Lawn Care’s capabilities span mowing, tree service, leaf removal, lawn repair, garden design and planting, mulching and border installs, sprinkler installation, water-system repair, and irrigation maintenance. The Founder, Rob Schmidt, engaged Calder Capital’s Sell-Side team in order to shift from an ownership role to a management support role, assisting the new owners.
Ole Man RB’s Tree Service is a leading provider of tree removal, stump grinding, and lot clearing serving Greenville, Rockford, and surrounding West Michigan communities. Their acquisition of Camp Lawn Care and Snowplowing served as a strategic play, partnering with another respected landscape company with a great track record, complementing what Ole Man RB’s tree services does and can do. This partnership equips Ole Man RB’s Tree Service to service their clients’ outdoor needs in a more complete way.
“Building Camp Lawn Care from the ground up over nearly two decades has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” shared Rob. “As I considered the next chapter, it was essential to find a partner who values our people, protects our culture of integrity and service, and serves our clients with the same level of responsiveness and care. I’m confident Chris and his team at Ole Man RB’s Tree Service will do just that.”
“This acquisition of Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing is a natural extension of our service offerings, along with our mission to keep properties healthy, beautiful, and safe,” noted Chris Holmes, owner of Ole Man RB’s Tree Service. “Together, we can offer a more complete portfolio of services to customers across West Michigan while investing in the team members who make it all possible.”
Jon Pastoor of Calder Capital served as the Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor to Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing. Serving as Lead Analyst was Nick Browning of Calder Capital.
Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing’s sale process took 8.3 months from engagement to sale.
“From our first conversation, Jon understood what mattered to me, our customers, and our people,” reflected Schmidt. “He and the Calder team were proactive, disciplined, and honest, which made a complex process manageable and ultimately successful.”
“Jon and the Calder Capital team kept the deal momentum high by communicating clearly and promptly. Jon’s responsiveness helped both sides navigate diligence and closing,” commented Holmes.
“This was an excellent fit for both buyer and seller,” stated Pastoor. “This move sets Camp Lawn Care up for long-term success. Also, adding Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing to Chris’s platform will allow the team to help clients in more ways and will undoubtedly lead to great future success.”
“In 2025, we have witnessed a steadily increasing demand for service-based businesses, including those in the landscaping, grounds maintenance, and tree-care space,” added Max Friar, Managing Partner of Calder. “Our team has rich experience advising owner-operators in these service segments, yet we are particularly proud to deliver a strong outcome for Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing and their West Michigan customers and employees.”
Calder Capital served as the Exclusive Sell-Side Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor to Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing. The seller received legal counsel from Darren Burmania of Bodman Law. Meanwhile, the buyer received legal counsel from Nichole Sadek of Sadek Law.
About Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing:
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Camp Lawn Care & Snowplowing, LLC provides year-round grounds services and snow removal to commercial and select residential clients across West Michigan, including Holland and Muskegon. The company is recognized for integrity, reliability, and value across offerings such as mowing, tree service, landscaping, irrigation, and water-feature work. To learn more, please visit https://www.CampLandscape.com.
About Ole Man RB’s Tree Service:
Serving Greenville, Rockford, and surrounding areas, Ole Man RB’s Tree Service delivers professional tree care with a focus on safety, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Services include tree removal, stump grinding, lot clearing, and more, performed with state-of-the-art equipment and industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit https://www.OleManRB.com.
About Calder Capital:
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.
