Hatcher Landscape Partners (HLP) Acquires GreenView Partners, Sowing Seeds for Future Growth

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hatcher Landscape Partners (HLP) is a newly formed commercial landscape platform investing in and operating leading brands in the Lawn & Landscape industry. Backed by Walnut Grove Capital Partners (WG), HLP unites respected, mission-driven companies – including Michael Hatcher & Associates and GreenView Partners – under a shared vision to deliver exceptional service, foster strong relationships, and invest in people. The strategic acquisition of GreenView Partners, a well-respected landscape services firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, now positions HLP to continue to expand and deliver exceptional service across the Southeastern United States.

Both Michael Hatcher & Associates and GreenView Partners have invested deeply in their people, built strong regional teams, and earned reputations for reliability and care. The combination brings together complementary capabilities that unlock significant value for the company's customers and its employees, including broader service capabilities and solutions, enhanced technological resources, better training and talent development, and greater opportunities for growth.

The executive leadership team of the newly combined entity will support the local market-facing brands while integrating the platform behind a unified business model and culture. The partnership's shared core values – rooted in integrity, teamwork, and excellence – will drive the continued strong, local legacies and reinforce a shared commitment to client service, operational excellence, and cultivating a culture centered on people.

"This partnership is a transformational moment for our 600 team members," said Russ Sneed, Chief Executive Officer of HLP. "What makes this acquisition unique is the alignment of culture between the two companies. We are integrating two high-performing, people-first teams into one unified platform with a shared vision for becoming the premier landscape service provider in the Southeast."

For customers, the partnership means more – without disruption. By combining the strengths of Michael Hatcher & Associates and GreenView Partners, HLP will expand each market's capabilities, improve responsiveness and resources, and enhance quality and innovation, all while preserving the trusted local teams and commitments that clients value.

GreenView Partners Founder and CEO Darrin Hockstra, who will now serve as Chief Operating Officer of HLP, added: "We built GreenView on a foundation of service, relationships, and care for our people. Partnering with Michael Hatcher & Associates allows us to expand those values with new capabilities, broader resources, and deeper support for our customers and team members."

Sneed and Hockstra, together with HLP's Chief Financial Officer, Chris Hoshell, and the broader executive leadership team, will drive integration, build out the unified platform, and guide its strategic direction while maintaining the personal service and quality that define both companies.

"This acquisition marks an important step in HLP's growth strategy and reflects the type of investment we champion at Walnut Grove – partnering with exceptional leaders who put people and culture at the center of their success," said A Thompson, Managing Partner of Walnut Grove. "By acquiring GreenView, HLP is expanding its reach and capabilities while strengthening its position as the premier landscaping services provider in the Southeast. We are proud to support Russ, Darrin, and the team as they continue building a market-leading landscaping platform that creates lasting value for its employees, customers, and communities."

About Hatcher Landscape Partners
Hatcher Landscape Partners (HLP) strives to be the premier commercial landscape services provider in the Southeastern United States. HLP unites respected, mission-driven team members under a steadfast commitment to shared values – integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

About Michael Hatcher & Associates
Michael Hatcher & Associates, founded in 1986, provides commercial landscape installation, irrigation, and maintenance for offices, medical facilities, retail centers, industrial sites, HOAs, retirement communities, hotels, and multi-family properties. Its Master Lawn brand offers lawn fertilization and weed control across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

About GreenView Partners
Founded in 2010, GreenView Partners is a commercial landscape services provider based in the Carolinas, with branches in Raleigh, Charlotte, Fayetteville, and Wilmington. GreenView specializes in landscape maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation solutions for a diverse portfolio of office parks, HOAs, retail centers, and institutional properties.

About Walnut Grove Capital Partners
Walnut Grove is a principal investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams to build market-leading businesses and create enduring value. With deep expertise across its targeted services and technology verticals, and a long-term orientation, the firm provides the capital, strategic guidance, and operational resources necessary to drive sustainable growth.

SOURCE Michael Hatcher & Associates