Sallyport Reunites with Louis Krannich to Launch Truss, a New Infrastructure Services Platform

HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sallyport, a Houston-based investment firm, today announced the launch of Truss Infrastructure Services ("Truss"), a new platform focused on acquiring and strengthening essential service businesses by connecting domain expertise, purpose-built technology and commercial reach.

Infrastructure operators are facing rising compliance and risk-management demands. At the same time, they are under growing pressure to use technology to operate more efficiently. Truss is assembling specialized service businesses that solve critical operational and asset management challenges, with a focus on embedding purpose-built technology directly into how those services are delivered.

"Truss represents an exciting opportunity to create a great business in a market Sallyport knows well and has successfully invested in before," said Kyle Bethancourt, Managing Partner of Sallyport. "Aging infrastructure, increasing compliance requirements and the need to safely modernize critical assets are creating greater demand for specialized service providers with deep industry expertise."

Louis Krannich will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Truss, bringing experience both as an operator of major energy infrastructure and as a leader of service businesses supporting those operators. He began his career with El Paso Corporation and PG&E before becoming Chief Executive Officer of Sallyport-backed Remote Operations Center ("ROC"), which he scaled into the largest third-party control center in the U.S. Following EverLine's acquisition of ROC in 2019, Krannich helped scale the combined business through acquisitions, new market entry and technology deployment. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Summit Midstream.

"Having spent my career on both sides of this industry, I believe there is a compelling opportunity to build a different kind of infrastructure services company," said Krannich. "We're focused on essential services where judgment and execution remain critical, and where technology can meaningfully improve how the work gets done and how customers are served."

"We've had the opportunity to partner with Louis before, and we're excited to do it again," said Ryan Howard, Managing Partner of Sallyport. "He brings a unique perspective to the market and shares our long-term approach to creating value. Partnering with him again was an easy decision."

Submar, a leading provider of erosion remediation and maintenance services, became the first company to join Truss earlier this summer. The Louisiana-based business protects critical pipeline infrastructure with engineered erosion control systems delivered through a turnkey approach spanning site assessment, engineering, design, permitting and installation.

"Since partnering with Sallyport and Truss, we've been impressed by their approach to working with our team," said Joseph Fournet, President of Submar. "They took the time to understand our business, our people and our customers, and have been thoughtful about where they can help us grow. That gives us a lot of confidence about what we can accomplish together."

The name Truss reflects the power of connection. A truss brings individual components together to create a stronger whole. Truss seeks to connect specialized businesses in ways that benefit each company and the broader portfolio. Each business builds on its distinct strengths while gaining access to broader capabilities, knowledge and resources.

"We're building Truss for the long term," said Krannich. "The goal is not to make every company look the same. It's to give each business capabilities and insight that can be difficult to develop on its own, while building on the strengths that earned the trust of its customers."

About Sallyport

Founded in 2023 and based in Houston, Texas, Sallyport is an investment firm dedicated to providing capital and leadership to growing companies across various industries. As a value-add partner, Sallyport collaborates closely with management teams to grow and build thriving businesses. Its mission is to create enduring value for investors, companies and communities. For more information, visit www.sallyportinvestments.com.

About Truss

Founded in 2026 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Truss Infrastructure Services builds and strengthens essential service businesses supporting critical infrastructure operators. Truss creates value by connecting domain expertise, commercial reach and purpose-built technology across a growing network of specialized companies. For more information, visit www.trussinfrastructure.com.

SOURCE Sallyport