Green Heron Partners Announces the Formation of Bison Infrastructure Services and Subsequent Acquisitions of QP Services and Iron Woman Logistics Services
HOUSTON and DENVER, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Green Heron Partners (Green Heron), an operationally-focused lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the formation of Bison Infrastructure Services (Bison), a new platform focused on providing various support services for owners and operators of water, utility, and civil infrastructure.Â
Bison is pleased to announce the acquisition of QP Services (QP), a leading provider of inspection, repair, and maintenance services for critical water infrastructure and Iron Woman Logistics Services (IW Logistics), a leader in aggregates management, transportation services, asphalt patching, and material handling for the civil and water infrastructure end markets, as well as a value-added provider of solid waste and recycling services. QP and IW Logistics were acquired from Iron Woman Partners (Iron Woman), a leading provider of civil, utilities, environmental, and mining services across the Mountain West. Â Shaun Egan, founder and CEO of Iron Woman, and Steve Burns, President of Iron Woman, will serve as Co-Executive Chairmen of Bison and retain a significant ownership position in the platform.
“QP Services and IW Logistics provide a great foundation for Bison as both businesses play a pivotal role in ensuring the operability of critical infrastructure across a number of asset classes,” says Houston Johnson, Managing Partner of Green Heron Partners. “We feel fortunate to partner with Shaun Egan, Steve Burns, and a best-in-class management team and look forward to supporting them in the execution of our jointly identified growth and value creation initiatives.”
“Our partnership with Green Heron is an excellent opportunity for us to continue focusing on our core products and services while enhancing the capabilities of QP Services and IW Logistics,” said Shaun Egan. “With Green Heron’s experience and expertise, we’re confident we can enter new markets and bring on new service lines through organic initiatives and opportunistic acquisitions. This investment not only strengthens our financial profile but also provides us with the means to reinvest in our people, equipment, and future.”
About QP Services
QP Services is a leading provider of inspection, repair, and maintenance services for critical water infrastructure for a mix of public and private customers across the Mountain West.
About Iron Woman Logistics Services
Iron Woman Logistics Services is a leader in aggregates management, transportation services, asphalt patching, and material handling for the civil and water infrastructure end markets. IW Logistics is also a value-added provider of solid waste and recycling services to a blue-chip customer base in Colorado and Utah.
About Green Heron Partners
Founded in 2023, Green Heron Partners is a Texas-based private equity firm focused on providing capital and partnership to founder- and family-owned businesses. The Firm’s principals have completed over 25 investments, deploying more than $900 million in capital throughout their careers. Â For additional information, please visit www.greenheronpartners.com.
SOURCE Green Heron Partners LLC