Did you know? Each day, 1,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, only 10 percent of these people survive.

At BrightView Landscapes, our greatest asset is our employees. In addition to equipping team members with the skills and resources needed to safely perform your job safely, we are committed to providing the training to assist fellow employees and customers and community members, should medical assistance be required. In support of this endeavor, the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team regularly coordinates First Aid and CPR training events across the country.

Since October 2022, nearly 1,000 BrightView employees have been trained in First Aid and CPR and we currently have more than 35 American Red Cross-certified First Aid and CPR instructors on our EHS and Branch Management teams.

“Our goal is to have all Branch leadership members and crew leaders trained in First Aid/CPR,” said Holly Woonton, BrightView’s Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety. “This is important life-saving training, and within BrightView, there are dozens of instances where team members have used their training to come to the rescue of their coworkers and community members suffering a cardiac or life-threatening emergency.”

At the conclusion of the half-day course, team members will know how to:

• Perform CPR on someone who is in cardiac arrest
• Properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Administer First Aid to someone who is injured
• Assist someone who is choking
• Render assistance with Narcan and Epinephrine

BrightView’s vision of creating and maintaining the best landscapes on Earth is often associated with world-renowned resorts, golf courses, and other eye-popping venues. 

Recently, that vision meant brightening the landscaping for a severely injured veteran. 

Through BrightView’s ongoing partnership with Homes For Our Troops — a nonprofit organization which builds and donates specially-adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans — BrightView designed and planned the lawn and landscaping for Cpl. Dan Lasko, a Marine who was on a recon mission when an improvised explosive device detonated as his vehicle drove through a pass in Afghanistan. Dan lost his left leg below the knee and sustained a traumatic brain injury and other injuries.

In addition to donating the materials, BrightView volunteers joined neighbors and community members to install the new lawn and garden beds. From mulching and planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to laying 30,000 square feet of sod, the corps of volunteers transformed Lasko’s yard into a place where his family can create memories for years to come.

“This means a lot to us,” Lasko said. “I want to thank BrightView for all their hard work and for showing their support.”

“BrightView greatly values our veterans and all they’ve done for our country,” said Tariq Ahmed, BrightView Vice President and General Manager, Northeast. “It’s our honor to be a part of a project that will brighten the Lasko home. I am extremely thankful for and proud of our team who made this project come to life.”

“We are very grateful for BrightView’s contribution to our veterans and to the Lasko family,” said Chris Mitchell, Director of Development for Homes For Our Troops. “Their home is their world and BrightView has made their world a better place through this very generous and kind gift.”

Last year, BrightView completed a similar project for an injured veteran in Sacramento, Calif.

BrightView’s commitment to veterans can also be seen through our Employee Resource Group (ERG), BrightView Recognizing and Acknowledging Veteran Opportunities, or BRAVO. The ERG was proposed by a group of veteran BrightView leaders and celebrates military service and the recruitment of veterans for every BrightView line of business, as well as helping establish BrightView as a veteran-friendly organization both within the company and in the community.

Click here to view a news story about the project.

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (the “Company” or “BrightView”), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today reported unaudited results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023. 

“We delivered our 8th consecutive quarter of Maintenance Land organic growth, while also improving Land Maintenance and Development margins, enabling us to achieve profitability results significantly above the high-end of our guidance,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “Looking ahead, our priority remains clear, we will focus on business elements we can control, most notably driving sustainable Land Maintenance and Development organic growth, while implementing cost management initiatives through “Project Accelerate” to mitigate against externally driven headwinds and continue to improve profitability.”

Read the full report here.

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (the “Company” or “BrightView”), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today announced Andrew Masterman will step down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective May 31, 2023. Jim Abrahamson, who has served on BrightView’s Board since 2015, will serve as interim President and CEO until a successor is in place. Masterman will serve as an advisor for one month to ensure a smooth transition. The Company’s Board of Directors has initiated a search for a successor in partnership with a leading executive search firm.

“On behalf of the Board and entire BrightView team, I want to thank Andrew for the contributions he has made to the Company,” said Paul Raether, chairman of BrightView’s Board of Directors. “Today, BrightView is the leading commercial landscape design and services company with a recognized brand and high-quality team. Its market-leading position provides a solid foundation for future growth and creates a unique opportunity to enhance service for customers.”

Masterman joined BrightView in 2016 and successfully led the company’s initial public offering in 2018. Under his leadership, BrightView demonstrated growth through a series of strategic acquisitions, modernized its technology and finance infrastructure, professionalized the sales organization, expanded omni-channel marketing capabilities and achieved the best safety record in the company’s history.

“It has been an honor to serve as BrightView’s CEO and I’m proud of what the team has accomplished during my tenure. Together, we’ve built a top-tier organization with an expansive national footprint,” said Masterman. “I look forward to working with Jim to ensure a smooth transition and will continue to watch BrightView’s progress and future success.”

Raether added: “We have full confidence in Jim’s ability to continue to execute on BrightView’s strategy while we search for a new CEO to lead the company into its next phase and unlock value. Jim brings extensive knowledge of BrightView and the industry, as well as over 30 years of management experience in senior leadership and board of director roles with leading, large public and private companies in dynamic environments.”

“I’m honored to step in as interim CEO of BrightView, a company that I know very well and respect deeply,” said Abrahamson. “I look forward to working closely with our talented management team to continue to execute and build on our strategy and to ensure continuous performance improvement for our shareholders while we deliver the best service in the industry to our valued clients.”

Jim Abrahamson Biographical Details

Abrahamson previously served as CEO and as Chairman of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the leading global hotel management company with a portfolio of approximately 500 hotels and 30,000 employees from June 2011 until its sale to Aimbridge Hospitality in October 2019. Prior to joining Interstate, Abrahamson held senior leadership positions with InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt Corporation, Marcus Corporation and Hilton Worldwide. Jim presently serves in public company and private company board roles, which, in addition to BrightView, includes currently serving as Independent Board Chair of VICI Properties, Inc., (NYSE: VICI) a leading REIT comprised of large-scale experiential focused destination resort and gaming facilities since its inception in 2017, as well as several other private company boards. He has also previously served on public company boards including as an independent director of CorePoint Lodging Inc. and as an independent director of LaQuinta Holdings and as an executive director of the board of Intercontinental Hotels Group. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.

Committed to creating a greener, more sustainable planet on Earth Day and every day, BrightView (NYSE: BV) – the nation’s leading commercial landscaping company – reaffirms its industry leadership by focusing on three key environmental priorities as it designs and maintains the best landscapes on Earth: 

Greener Fleet: By deploying more battery-powered mowers and hand-held tools, as well as adding electric and hybrid vehicles, BrightView will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase use of renewable energy sources. Last year, BrightView invested in over 1,000 new pieces of electric equipment and added 400 hybrid or electric cars and trucks.  

Water Conservation: With many regions experiencing drought conditions and local governments enacting water restrictions, BrightView offers superior irrigation management services to clients, including smart irrigation controllers, turf conversion, and xeriscaping to better ensure water efficiency and conservation. Xeriscaping, a landscaping technique that uses plants appropriate to the local climate, can reduce water use by 60 percent or more.

Ecosystem Preservation: Every year, BrightView plants tens of thousands of trees, shrubs, and grass as part of its best-in-class landscaping work. In 2022, BrightView partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 300,000 trees. These plantings help revitalize the ecosystem, while cleaning the air, filtering water, and sequestering carbon.  

“As landscaping stewards, operating in an environmentally-friendly manner is the keystone to BrightView’s core business beliefs,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “We take great pride in setting the industry standard to ensure future generations benefit from our responsible way of how we serve our customers and communities where we live, work and play.” 

Learn more about BrightView’s Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals and strategy in its 2023 ESG Report.

Every Day is Earth Day at BrightView

This Earth Day, and throughout the year, BrightView team members nationwide will volunteer their time and participate in enhancement projects and local events to make a positive impact in their communities, including: 

• Renovating and rejuvenating community centers’ gardens and flower beds 
• Cleaning up and revitalizing cemeteries and public spaces
• Planting trees, building pollinator boxes, and releasing ladybugs 
• Distributing educational materials and flower seeds at client locations 

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (the “Company” or “BrightView”), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“We are pleased to start fiscal 2023 with a strong first quarter, underpinned by robust organic revenue growth across both segments, acquisition benefits, disciplined cost management and a steadfast focus on executing our growth strategy to continue to drive momentum in our business,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our performance is powered by the hard work and dedication of our team members, and I am very thankful for their efforts. Looking ahead, our priority is clear, we will continue to execute on our growth plans to deliver solid organic growth in fiscal 2023, while implementing initiatives designed to mitigate against externally driven headwinds and improve our profitability.”

Read the full report here.

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BrightView (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today published its 2023 ESG Report, highlighting progress toward achieving its environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) goals and commitments. The report is available on the BrightView ESG website.

“Reflecting on fiscal year 2022, I am extremely proud of our team’s progress amid an increasingly challenging and dynamic environment. We’ve taken important steps on our journey to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, building a diverse and engaged workforce, and continuing to operate with integrity,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “Supporting our team members, inspiring communities, and nurturing landscapes is at the heart of what we do every day at BrightView. I believe our purposeful ESG strategy positions us for continued success, while supporting our clients’ sustainability objectives.” 

To further inform and focus the Company’s ESG strategy, BrightView commissioned a materiality assessment to identify ESG topics of the greatest importance to its customers, vendors, team members, and investors. Moving forward, the Company plans to use the study’s insights to proactively engage with all stakeholder groups.

“As a company dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining the best landscapes on Earth, prioritizing sustainable solutions is core to who we are. We’re invested not only in making a difference in the communities where we work, live and play, but also in promoting a healthy planet,” said Masterman.

Highlights from the 2023 ESG Report

Environmental

• Deployed ~1,000 battery powered, zero-emission handheld equipment units

• Converted ~400 vehicles to hybrid or electric

• Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to plant nearly 300,000 trees

 Social

• Conducted BrightView’s first team member engagement survey

• Continued to diversify our workforce by increasing the percentage of women and Hispanic/Latino team members in managerial roles

• Sustained a total recordable injury rate below the landscaping services’ industry average

 Governance

• BrightView’s Board maintains oversight of societal and other matters affecting the Company’s stakeholders and the environments in which we operate

• Seven of eight Board members remain independent, with the average tenure of directors under five years

• Continued to use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired team members

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Island Plant Company, LLC, a premiere resort and condominium landscaping company in Maui, Hawaii. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1986 by Thom and Beverly Foster, Island Plant Company provides landscape maintenance, installation, and design services to Maui’s AOAO (Association of Apartment Owners) and resort properties located throughout West Maui, South Maui, and Upcountry. Over the years, Island Plant has installed and designed landscapes throughout Maui’s resort areas, including Ka’anapali Golf Estates, Pineapple Hill, Plantation Estates, Honolua Ridge, Wailea Golf Vistas, Wailea Golf Estates, and Wailea Highlands. 

Island Plant is the most recent Hawaii-based landscaping company acquisition for BrightView. In 2022, BrightView acquired SGS Hawaii and Performance Landscapes.

“As we continue to execute upon our long-term growth strategy, Hawaii’s commercial landscaping business is rapidly expanding and Island Plant’s expertise perfectly complements and strengthens our operations in this market,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thom and Beverly’s dedication and passion for landscaping is reflected in the reputation Island Plant has earned for designing, installing, and maintaining beautiful landscapes and we’re pleased to welcome them and their team to the BrightView family.”

“For over 35 years, Island Plant has proudly served Maui’s business community. As we looked to the future, we felt merging with BrightView was the right step for Island Plant,” said Thom Foster. “BrightView’s culture, systems, and resources made them the best answer for our succession, our clients, and our people.”

BrightView Development Services has been a licensed landscape and irrigation contractor in Hawaii since 2008. In addition to renovating the Hualalai Four Seasons in Kona following a tsunami in 2011, BrightView also restored the irrigation system for the Hilton Waikoloa Village and Resort and performed landscape architecture work at the Four Seasons Maui.

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Smith’s Tree Care, Inc., a leading tree care service provider, based in Newport News, Va. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Smith’s Tree Care, founded in 2005 by Dave Smith, provides a host of services, including tree care, tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, and stump grinding. The addition of Smith’s Tree Care complements and strengthens BrightView’s existing tree care services expertise in the greater Hampton Roads marketplace.    

“The acquisition of Smith’s Tree Care in a solid market, like Hampton Roads, further reinforces our strong-on-strong M&A strategy,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and CEO. “Dave’s and Uwe Troxler’s hard work over the past 17 years has elevated Smith’s Tree Care to one of the market’s top tree service companies. We’re excited to welcome them to the BrightView Tree Care Services family as we work together to provide exceptional quality service and continue to position ourselves as the region’s preferred commercial tree care provider.”

“Smith’s Tree Care has had the pleasure of serving the Hampton Roads community and providing best-in-class tree care service, for nearly 20 years,” said Smith. “As we looked to the future, combining forces with BrightView was a logical next step that puts us in the best position to expand and grow the business. I’m forever grateful for the dedication of our talented arborists and tree experts and am certain they will continue to thrive as valued members of the BrightView family.”

BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (the “Company” or “BrightView”), the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, today reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“We are pleased to report record revenues for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022, anchored by land organic growth of 4.4%, exceeding our long-term plans and significantly outpacing industry growth. In addition, our accretive acquisitions continued to benefit our topline,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our results are powered by the hard work and dedication of our team members, and I am very thankful for their efforts. Looking ahead, we will continue to execute on our strategic plan to deliver another year of solid organic growth in fiscal 2023, while implementing initiatives to mitigate against externally driven headwinds and strengthen our profitability.”

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