CINCINNATI, OH – RKCA, Inc. (“RKCA”), a leading, independent, middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful sale of A.S.A.P. Garage Door Repair, Inc. (“ASAP” or the “Company”), a leading service provider and distributor of garage doors, garage door parts, and operators in Illinois and Wisconsin. The transaction closed in June 2024.
“From our initial meeting with the RKCA team. I was impressed with their experience and professionalism. After spending 16 months working with them, I am now even more impressed with the team. The RKCA team prepared us for the road ahead and helped make the process as stress-free as possible,” said Aaron Poling of ASAP. “We could not have made it through this process without their guidance. I would recommend RKCA to anyone looking to go down the road of selling their life’s work. I feel they found the perfect partner to continue our company’s legacy.”
ASAP was founded in 1993 by Aaron and Shelly Poling, a husband-and-wife team (story), and a third partner who left the business in 2005. Aaron’s grandfather and father were in the garage door business. This makes Aaron a third generation “garage door guy.” Aaron’s son, Aaron Poling Jr., runs the company’s Eagle River, Wisconsin, location and extends the industry lineage to another generation making this a fourth generation in the business. ASAP is headquartered in Huntley, Illinois.
Under Aaron and Shelly’s leadership, ASAP has earned a strong industry reputation with vendors and customers as a “gold-standard” partner. Aaron and Shelly made the strategic decision to reinvest in the business and build a strong team of more than 30 employees today. The management team of Aaron Poling Jr., Amanda Olsen, Jacob Swanson, and Matt Chambers will remain with and lead the business’s operations. Aaron will continue to be involved in the business as a board member, advisor, and minority owner.
“The day I met with the RKCA team, I immediately felt at ease. I knew this was the right choice to get the deal done. When I hire someone, I look for the ‘Best of the Best.’ The RKCA team had exceptional knowledge of business transactions. I felt RKCA was at the top level of their field,” said Shelly Poling of ASAP. “I look forward to staying in touch with Eric and the team for years to come. Thank you for helping us through this transaction and helping me keep my sanity. Greatly appreciated!!”
ASAP was acquired by Centerfield Equity, the lower middle market control equity investing arm of Centerfield Capital Partners. Centerfield has 25+ years of experience as a capital partner to the lower middle market through its junior debt capital investment strategy. Centerfield Equity collaborates with owners and management teams seeking a change of control transaction to accelerate business transformation across a variety of industry verticals.
“We are honored that Aaron and Shelly chose RKCA to help them realize their life’s work of over 30 years and maintain their legacy via the management team and ASAP name,” said Eric Hornung, Director and COO of RKCA. “Aaron, Shelly, and the ASAP management team were all a pleasure to work alongside to close this transaction. Congratulations to Centerfield for partnering with a fantastic organization.”
About A.S.A.P. Garage Door Services:
A.S.A.P. has been supplying Chicagoland and Wisconsin with a full line of quality garage doors and superior service since 1993. The Company operates its wholesale and service divisions out of two locations and works with some of the nation’s largest and highest quality manufacturers including CHI, Haas, Liftmaster, and Linear. For more information, please visit www.garagedoorsasap.com.
