Albireo Energy Strengthens Growth Strategy With Appointment of Brad Freeman as Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions
Albireo Energy, a recognized leader in independent building controls and energy services, and a portfolio company of Huron Capital, has taken another strategic step to accelerate its nationwide expansion. The company announced the appointment of Brad Freeman as Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), a role that will position him at the forefront of Albireo Energy’s continued growth trajectory. In this capacity, Freeman will focus on identifying acquisition targets aligned with Albireo’s strategic vision, overseeing thorough and disciplined due diligence processes alongside Huron Capital, and ensuring seamless negotiation, closing, and post-acquisition integration.
The move underscores Albireo Energy’s long-term strategy to build a powerful national platform through partnerships with regional companies that deliver strong customer relationships, specialized expertise, and leadership in their local markets. Over the past several years, Albireo Energy has completed 24 acquisitions—each contributing to the company’s expanding footprint, service capabilities, and position as a top-tier provider in the rapidly evolving building automation and smart energy solutions industry.
Larry G. Wash, Chairman and CEO of Albireo Energy, emphasized the significance of Freeman’s appointment within this growth-focused model. “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 Wash. “Brad’s leadership will help ensure that new companies joining Albireo Energy experience a smooth, transparent process, and gain access to resources, expertise, and a national platform to accelerate their growth and legacy.”
What differentiates Freeman’s appointment is not only his operational background but also his deep personal connection to Albireo’s acquisition story. Freeman was the owner of Energy Options, the first company acquired by Albireo Energy. That experience gave him a firsthand understanding of what business owners face when they decide to join a larger platform—emotionally, operationally, and strategically. His journey from entrepreneur to senior executive within Albireo provides unique credibility and insight into supporting new partners who may be navigating a transformative decision for their companies and their teams.
Following the integration of Energy Options, Freeman became actively involved in every acquisition Albireo Energy pursued. His role has placed him at the center of the company’s entire M&A lifecycle—from identifying potential partners, evaluating strategic fit, managing due diligence, and participating in final transaction decisions, to shepherding the integration process that ensures acquired teams feel supported and positioned for success within the broader organization. Most recently, he has been serving as Senior Vice President of Operations, enhancing operational efficiencies across acquired business units while helping unify processes and culture across the national platform.
Freeman recognizes the unique position he is stepping into and the direct impact the company’s M&A strategy has on its long-term success. “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,” Freeman shared. “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 has positioned itself as a trusted growth partner in an industry that continues to evolve rapidly with the introduction of intelligent building technologies, ESG-driven priorities, and increasing demand for energy-efficient operations. The company’s acquisitions provide partner businesses with immediate access to resources they may not have the scale to achieve independently—such as enhanced engineering capabilities, innovative building automation platforms, national service teams, and advanced digital tools for remote monitoring, analytics, and energy intelligence.
One major enabler of this expanded capability is Albireo Energy’s Managed Services Center, which supports a sophisticated Intelligent Services platform. This technology suite empowers acquired companies to provide their customers with proactive, data-driven services—improving building performance, reducing operational costs, and generating new streams of recurring revenue. By integrating advanced automation with real-time analytics, Albireo Energy helps partners compete more effectively in a marketplace increasingly driven by smart energy management and sustainability goals.
At the heart of the company’s growth strategy is a strong cultural philosophy grounded in a people-first mindset. Albireo Energy places a high value on employee development, investing in training programs, leadership pathways, and career growth opportunities that reinforce belonging and long-term retention. This focus helps ensure employees within newly acquired companies feel confident in their future and motivated to contribute to the expanding organization.
This human-centered culture, combined with operational excellence and strong financial backing from Huron Capital, creates a compelling environment for business owners considering what’s next for their organizations. Albireo Energy aims not only to acquire strong companies, but also to honor the legacies founders have built—supporting them as they scale, innovate, and continue serving customers with the same local commitment and quality that made them successful in the first place.
As Senior Vice President of M&A, Freeman will play a pivotal role in advancing this mission. His ability to connect with business owners on both a personal and professional level positions him to lead a thoughtful, strategic, and relationship-driven acquisition program. Under his guidance, Albireo Energy is expected to continue expanding its national platform, further strengthening its market presence in building automation, energy management, and smart infrastructure services—fields that are increasingly important as organizations prioritize sustainability, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
With this appointment, Albireo Energy reinforces its vision for the future: a united network of best-in-class companies driven by innovation, empowered by technology, and guided by a shared commitment to customers and employees alike.
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