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Our Team: Aligned Leaders. Trusted Partners. Shared Purpose.

Empowering Growth Through Partnership

Shared Services That Unlock Scale

From HR and IT to payroll and marketing, we provide a back-office engine so owners can stay in their zone of excellence.

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People-First Mergers & Acquisitions

We partner with founder-led businesses to continue legacies while unlocking new opportunities for teams.

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Value Creation & Collaboration

Leverage purchasing power, tech platforms, and leadership expertise to boost margins and performance across the board.

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At Exscape Group, We’re More Than a Group of Companies, We’re a Team of People Building Something Lasting.

Our success is driven by leaders who know the landscaping industry from the ground up and by operating partners who bring experience, resources, and strategic vision to every acquisition. Together, we’re empowering companies, elevating teams, and shaping the future of landscape services across the Midwest.

Leadership Team

Industry Operators Driving Real Impact

Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience in landscaping, business ownership, and operational excellence. These are the people guiding Exscape Group’s day-to-day growth, from initial conversations to acquisition, integration, and long-term success.

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Building a Family of Landscape Leaders

We're more than a platform, we're a growing family.

At Exscape Group, we bring together exceptional landscaping businesses that share a commitment to people, purpose, and long-term growth. From Exscape Designs to Green Impressions, our companies maintain their local identity while gaining the support of a like-minded team dedicated to shared success.

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Bill Dysert - Chief Executive Officer

Bill is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry veteran who built Exscape Designs into a regional leader before launching Exscape Group. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by owners, Bill leads with empathy, integrity, and a clear vision for scalable, people-first growth.

Justin Young - Chief Financial Officer
Justin Young is a dynamic finance and operations leader who transforms fast-growing, founder-led businesses into scalable, high-performance organizations. At Exscape Group, he drives operational clarity and consistency across all branches, empowering teams through modern shared services and real-time visibility. A Columbus native and Miami University alum, Justin brings his energy and precision to both work and play—whether he's optimizing systems or tuning up his latest car project.

Strategic Partners

Investors Who Understand the Landscape

Our growth is powered by a true partnership with BHMS Investments, a private investment firm with deep experience in service-based businesses and a successful track record of scaling companies through add-on acquisitions.

Jeffrey Michael - Principal, BHMS
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Matthew Mendenhall - Principal, BHMS

Matthew brings operational expertise and a sharp eye for value creation. He works closely with leadership to evaluate opportunities and build efficient, scalable structures that support long-term performance.

Jacob Freeman - Analyst, BHMS
Jacob supports strategic planning and ensures each partnership aligns with Exscape Group’s mission and values. His insights help guide our investment strategy and integration process.

Partners in Growth. Experts in Landscape M&A.

Our team combines decades of hands-on landscaping leadership with deep acquisition expertise to support owner-led businesses ready for their next chapter. Backed by BHMS and powered by a people-first shared services model, we don’t just provide capital — we deliver strategic clarity, operational relief, and the opportunity to grow without losing what makes your business special.

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Justin Young - Exscape Group

Meet Your Growth Partners

Led by industry veterans Bill Dysert and Justin Young, Exscape Group combines deep operational expertise with a clear vision for long-term value.

With decades of hands-on experience in landscaping and business leadership — and the backing of BHMS Investments — our team is here to help you unlock your next chapter of growth.

Meet the Leadership Team
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Our Core Offerings

  • Strategic Acquisitions
  • Centralized Back-Office Operations
  • Growth & Market Expansion Support
  • Operational and Financial Optimization
  • Seller Transition and Equity Rollover Options
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Operating Partners

Strategic Investors Who Understand the Landscape

With decades of hands-on experience in landscaping and business leadership — and the backing of BHMS Investments — our team is here to help you unlock your next chapter of growth.

Matt Mendenhall

Operating Partner, BHMS

Matt brings operational expertise and a sharp eye for value creation. He works closely with leadership to evaluate opportunities and build efficient, scalable structures that support long-term performance.

Jacob Freeman

Operating Partner, BHMS

Jacob supports strategic planning and ensures each partnership aligns with Exscape Group’s mission and values. His insights help guide our investment strategy and integration process.

Our Landscape Services Platform at a Glance

Exscape Group is a landscape services platform built to scale great companies through shared services, strategic support, and true partnership.

CURRENT SERVICE AREA:

Ohio: Novelty, Painesville, Sheffield, Columbus, Middletown

Expansion Targets:

Ohio: Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo

Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh

Michigan: Detroit

Indiana: Indianapolis