Leap Partners Expands in North Carolina

Leap Partners acquires Van's Electric in Franklin, NC

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Partners, one of the Southeast's fastest-growing home service companies, is proud to announce its expansion in North Carolina through the acquisition of Van's Electric, a premier electrical service company based in Franklin, NC.

Incorporated in 2003, Van's Electric is a third-generation business led by Co-Owners Chris and Scott VanderWoude. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, Van's Electric has built a strong reputation across Western North Carolina for prompt, reliable service and exceptional technical expertise.

"Chris and Scott have built an outstanding business with a deep commitment to family values and a customer satisfaction," said John Cerasuolo, CEO of Leap Partners. "We are excited to partner with them to support their growth and expand our electrical service footprint in North Carolina."

Van's Electric will continue to operate under its established brand name, preserving the trusted local relationships customers have counted on for decades. Chris and Scott will continue leading the company alongside their experienced team, guiding its next chapter with the added resources and support from Leap Partners.

"We're excited to join Leap Partners and take Van's Electric to a new level," said Chris VanderWoude. "Their experience and dedicated support team make them the ideal partner to help accelerate our growth. This partnership allows us to continue serving our community with the same high standards while creating exciting new growth opportunities for our employees."

Over the last four years, Leap Partners has acquired 35 HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The portfolio includes companies of all sizes, and Leap Partners provides support and investment for these businesses to grow and expand while empowering local leaders to operate with autonomy. 

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business owners interested in selling—whether they want to stay involved or plan an exit—can visit theleappartners.com to learn more or connect with other owners about their experience. 

About Leap Partners

Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Leap Partners is working to connect the best HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses in the Southeast to build a world-class service provider. Under Leap Partners' ownership, these businesses are committed to providing industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee engagement. For more information and to read owner testimonials, visit theleappartners.com and theleappartners.com/testimonials.

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