Partner Testimonials

Steve Rogers, CEO, The Franchise Company
"In 1989, we partnered with FirstService in the purchase of College Pro Painters, a company that was generating $25 million in annual system wide sales. Today we are the 2nd largest industry player with more than $1 billion of annual system wide sales and a portfolio of well-known brands. Our growth in both company-owned and franchised operations has been through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions. FirstService has been an excellent partner, encouraging us to grow our business and providing all the necessary support."

Gene Gomberg, Chairman, The Continental Group
"Since partnering with FirstService in 1997, The Continental Group has grown from annual sales of $25 million to the leader of FirstService's $500 million residential property management platform and established ourselves as America's largest community association management company. The discipline and support provided by FirstService has been critical to the growth and development of our property management business."

Doug Frye, CEO, FirstService Commercial Real Estate & Chairman of Colliers International
"Partnering with FirstService has provided our team with a strong strategic partner and the much needed capital to streamline our shareholder base and grow our business both organically and through acquisition. Since partnering with FirstService in 2004, our global organization has grown from annual sales of $280 million to annualized sales of $1 billion and established ourselves as the 4th largest full services commercial real estate services company in the world."

Anthony Vidergauz, President, California Closets Company
"In 1998, FirstService purchased a majority equity stake in California Closets primarily from my non-active financial partner. Since that time, our business has continued to both outpace the industry and become more profitable. I have been impressed with the industry savvy, business judgment and entrepreneurial culture they have brought to our team."