MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Redwood Services, a home services firm focused on investing in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, invested in Keefe's A/C, Heating & Electrical.

Keefe's, which was founded in 1979 by Keefe Ditta, has nearly 125 full-time employees serving the New Orleans metro area. The company has served more than 6,500 customers within the last two years.

"Keefe Ditta built his high-performing HVAC business from the ground up, largely in part due to hard work, determination, and care for everyone around him,” said Richard Lewis, CEO, Redwood Services. “Given the passion he has for his team, community, and customers, he’s a perfect fit for the Redwood family. Additionally, Keefe’s has built an exceptional generator business. We expect Keefe’s success in generator sales can be learned from and replicated by our partners in comparable markets across the Redwood family."

Ditta will retain a significant minority ownership stake as part of the investment. The Keefe's team will continue to operate and manage the business under the Keefe's banner and name, while Redwood will offer operational, strategic, and financial support to enhance the company’s growth.

"After getting to know the Redwood team, it's clear they have some of the best business coaches in the industry who will help grow my business,” said Ditta. "We are particularly excited to leverage Redwood’s expertise and the knowledge across the Redwood Family to add plumbing services to our business offering to better serve our customers."

Keefe's is Redwood's tenth platform investment, following investments in Memphis-based Best Care; Kent, Ohio-based Apollo; Jackson, Mississippi-based Environment Masters; Phoenix-based Plumbing Medic; Indianapolis-based Service Plus; Cincinnati-based Arlinghaus; Fresno, California-based Allbritten; Washington, D.C.-based John C. Flood; and Tucson, Arizona-based Rite Way. For more information, visit www.redwoodservices.com.