Greg Weller Appointed to Lead GardenCore as Chief Executive Officer

GardenCore, a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables backed by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, has appointed Greg Weller as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

GardenCore was formed following Pacific Avenue Capital Partners' acquisition of Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. from CRH in a transaction valued at over $1.1 billion, with the business operating under its new name as a fully standalone company. With more than 1,400 employees and over 55 manufacturing facilities across the United States, GardenCore is a category leader in mulch, soil, stone, and lime products, with long-standing retail relationships across major home improvement and garden center channels.

Mr. Weller brings extensive experience leading PE-backed businesses through complex transitions and growth. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of ServiceMaster Brands (Roark Capital), a $3.6 billion franchised services platform operating more than 4,600 locations across brands including Terminix, Merry Maids, and Two Men and a Truck. In that role, he stabilized a challenged carve-out, rebuilt the senior leadership team, and grew the platform while exceeding EBITDA targets.

Prior to ServiceMaster, Mr. Weller was an original member of the initial leadership team with CD&R at SiteOne Landscape Supply — itself a carve-out from John Deere — where he spent seven years building out the supply chain and operations infrastructure for one of the largest landscape distribution platforms in the country. During his tenure, he oversaw 82 acquisitions and the integration capability that supported them, and SiteOne grew from approximately $700 million in revenue at carve-out to more than $4 billion, including a successful NYSE IPO. Earlier in his career, he held consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and Accenture.

Mr. Weller holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Georgia Terry College of Business. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products to major home improvement retailers and garden centers nationwide. With more than 1,400 employees and over 55 manufacturing facilities across the United States, GardenCore operates as a standalone company following its acquisition from CRH by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners in a transaction valued at over $1.1 billion. For more information, visit www.gardencore.com.

About Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners is a global private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, with an office in Paris, France. The firm is focused on corporate divestitures, carve-outs, and other complex situations in the middle market. Pacific Avenue's team has closed more than 120 transactions — including over 50 corporate divestitures — across a wide range of industries throughout their combined careers. The firm takes a collaborative approach to partnering with management teams, unlocking value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. Pacific Avenue has approximately $3.8 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025. For more information, visit www.pacificavenuecapital.com.

About Vardis

Vardis is a leading international executive search firm with offices in the US, UK, and Germany. Its PE focus, pre-deal offering, and data-driven approach make it a trusted partner to private equity sponsors for senior executive and board-level recruitment. For more information, visit www.vardis.com.