by KMB Communications | Nov 24, 2025 | News, RoseWater Energy
Ricks will focus on accelerating RoseWater Energy’s growth with best-in-class systems integrators, luxury homebuilders, architects, and interior designers west of the Mississippi, reinforcing the company’s reputation for uncompromising power quality and resilience in luxury homes.
PLANTATION, FL – November 19, 2025 – RoseWater Energy, the leader in advanced power conditioning, energy management, and battery backup systems for luxury homes, announces the appointment of Steven Ricks as its new Western Regional Sales Manager. This strategic move expands RoseWater Energy’s national sales network and underscores the company’s commitment to helping high-end systems integrators, interior designers, architects, and home builders west of the Mississippi deliver the highest standard of power reliability and performance to their clients.
Ricks will be responsible for strengthening alliances, developing new business, and driving sales of RoseWater’s Energy HUBs among AV integrators, builders, and related partners in the Western U.S. With extensive experience across multiple sales channels, including OEM, rep, direct, and indirect, Ricks brings a proven track record of growth, creativity, and relationship-building. His expertise and results-driven approach position him to make an immediate impact on RoseWater Energy’s expansion into this vital region.
“Steven brings the energy, experience, and insight we need to grow our business in the Western U.S.,” says Joe Piccirilli, CEO of RoseWater Energy. “His ability to develop strong relationships with both rep partners and direct accounts will help us establish a more consistent presence in an area of the country where we’ve only scratched the surface of the opportunity. We’re confident Steven will play a key role in expanding our footprint and helping more integrators deliver the benefits of clean, reliable power to their clients.”
Ricks, who has worked with leading technology brands across diverse industries, expressed excitement about his new role and the opportunities ahead. “Power is one of the most important and fastest-growing categories in the integration industry, and RoseWater is the clear leader in setting the standard for performance and reliability,” he says. “I’m honored to join such an innovative and well-respected company. I look forward to building new relationships in the West and helping integrators and builders see the incredible value RoseWater brings to every luxury home project.”
With the addition of Ricks, RoseWater Energy strengthens its ability to serve integrators across the country, ensuring more partners can access the expertise, support, and advanced solutions needed to solve today’s growing power challenges.
To learn more about the state of electrical power in the U.S., its impact on home technology, and solutions that clean, condition, and regulate incoming electrical power to ensure optimal performance and longevity of connected devices, please visit www.rosewaterenergy.com.
About RoseWater Energy
RoseWater Energy understands that Power is the Foundation® for any smart home. The company designs and manufactures a complete solution providing both power conditioning and consistent energy, as well as surge and lightning protection for the main power source, solar input, and standby power, along with analytics and remote monitoring in a redundant industrial-grade system made for large, high-end residences and commercial environments.
Committed to building Simply the Best® energy management system on the market, RoseWater Energy HUBs work 24/7 and are always providing clean power in any situation – including during normal grid operation as well as grid spikes, surges, brownouts, or power outages. RoseWater HUBs are built with full power conditioning functionality and zero-transfer-times between power sources. These unique features enable technology integration professionals to reduce or eliminate a plethora of unnecessary and expensive client service calls due to power issues and instead, provide peace of mind. White-glove support ensures a successful outcome. RoseWater will work with authorized integration firms to help design, build, integrate, and manage a custom Power Plan™ specific to the needs of each project. For more details visit www.rosewaterenergy.com.
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by KMB Communications | Oct 20, 2025 | Daisy, News
Experienced operations leader brings passion for service and growth.
Palm Coast, Fla.— October 20, 2025 – Daisy, the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, is proud to announce the launch of its Palm Coast, Florida, location, the seventh in the state for Daisy and its 22nd location in the country. The new Palm Coast branch will be owned and led by Kim Lyznicki, a seasoned executive known for her success in scaling service-based businesses.
Lyznicki brings over a decade of leadership experience across sales, marketing and operations. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Sales and at a national facility services company, where she also held a role as Vice President of Business Development. Her experience also includes leadership roles across sales and operations with national home service franchise companies including Empower Brands and ServiceMaster. She has further overseen facility services including engineering and infrastructure solutions, operations and maintenance, HVAC and mechanical, electrical and janitorial capabilities at multiple national companies including ABM Industries and ServiceMaster Clean. Lyznicki’s deep understanding of customer needs, team building, and process optimization makes her an ideal fit for Daisy’s Florida expansion.
“After college, I spent the first 15 years of my career in a home and commercial services franchise learning the fundamentals of small business ownership, including an emphasis on providing exceptional customer service paired with helping our team develop to pursue excellence,” says Lyznicki. “Most recently, I’ve led sales departments towards driving enterprise growth. Joining Daisy allows me to bring all of these experiences together with my excitement about the fast-growing smart home technology space. I look forward to launching soon with the backing of Daisy’s powerful brand, systems, and support.”
“Having worked closely with Kim while we were both at ServiceMaster Clean, a billion-dollar services business, I am confident that her experience and skill set will lead her to build a successful custom integration team in the Palm Coast,” says Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO of Daisy. “She has entrepreneurial roots, having grown up in a successful family business and having coached hundreds of home services businesses throughout her career. We’re so lucky to have her on the Daisy team.”
Lyznicki plans to open her new location before the end of 2025 by building out a local team and with the support of Daisy’s support systems. She will also be bolstered by the six other Daisy locations across Florida, providing her with a leading local brand out of the gate. Lyznicki’s experience working with national accounts will also be incredibly valuable to the Daisy network given the company’s growing national presence.
To learn more about becoming part of Daisy’s team visit daisyco.com. To learn more about converting an existing custom integration company to a Daisy franchise, visit daisyco.com/for-integrators, or to start a new business, visit daisyco.com/franchising.
About Daisy
Daisy is the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, powered by a comprehensive support center that helps integrators grow faster and operate more efficiently. By offering centralized support including a unified business technology stack, powerful sales and marketing, a 24/7 call center staffed by seasoned technicians, and structured talent recruitment and development, Daisy empowers its partners to deliver exceptional client experiences while building thriving, scalable businesses. For more information, visit daisyco.com.
DAISY MEDIA CONTACT:
Katye McGregor Bennett
KMB Communications
(406) 446-1283
katye@kmbcomm.com
by KMB Communications | Oct 16, 2025 | Daisy, News
Hagan Kappler, Co-founder and CEO, named among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2025 Builders and Innovators Summit.
Newport Beach, CA – October 16, 2025 – Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Daisy’s Co-founder and CEO, Hagan Kappler, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.
Goldman Sachs selected Daisy from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.
Kappler co-founded Daisy with Dion Persson in 2024 to improve customers’ experiences with home technology by creating a comprehensive service-focused business model that delivers the same level of customer care and ongoing support offered by other national home service brands. Since its launch, Daisy has acquired 17 companies and signed 20 franchise agreements, both converting existing custom integration businesses and establishing new branches across the country. This rapid expansion has positioned Daisy as the nation’s leading and fastest-growing provider of home and small business technology installation and support services.
Kappler began her career at Goldman Sachs before joining McKinsey and Company, a global leader in management consulting. She went on to launch Blonde Roast for Starbucks before heading to Ingersoll Rand where she led mergers and acquisitions. Over the past seven years, she has cultivated deep expertise in the home services sector, serving as the leader of Merry Maids and ServiceMaster Clean, and most recently heading Threshold Brands, a private equity-backed franchise home services roll-up.
“Having started my career at Goldman, this is a very special honor for me personally,” Kappler says. “I am thrilled on behalf of our entire team of our hard work over the past two years to build this beloved, national brand and be recognized among other top start-up companies.”
“We are pleased to recognize Hagan as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2025,” says David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “The Daisy team has not only built a successful enterprise, they are redefining industry paradigms. This year’s Summit has brought together many of the best business minds to talk about harnessing the full potential of AI and building the next generation of businesses.”
In its 14th year, Goldman’s Builders and Innovators Summit is the can’t miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of hypergrowth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion-dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
To learn more about becoming part of Daisy’s team, visit daisyco.com. To learn more about converting an existing custom integration company to a Daisy franchise, visit daisyco.com/for-integrators/, or to start a new business, visit daisyco.com/franchising.
About Daisy
Daisy is the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, powered by a comprehensive support center that helps integrators grow faster and operate more efficiently. By offering centralized support including a unified business technology stack, powerful sales and marketing, a 24/7 call center staffed by seasoned technicians, and structured talent recruitment and development, Daisy empowers its partners to deliver exceptional client experiences while building thriving, scalable businesses. For more information, visit daisyco.com.
Daisy Media Contact:
Katye McGregor Bennett
KMB Communications
(406) 446-1283
katye@kmbcomm.com
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
Goldman Sachs and Builders and Innovators Summit Media Contact:
Michael Bruen
Michael.Bruen@gs.com
by KMB Communications | Sep 17, 2025 | Daisy, News
Leading technology integration company continues rapid northeast growth with 5th branch in the region.
BOSTON, MA— September 17, 2025 – Daisy, the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, welcomes a respected Boston area firm as its newest franchisee. Cloud MIS joins Daisy’s expanding network, following the recent acquisition of Electronic Environments in New York and DC Home Systems in New Hampshire – further advancing the company’s momentum in the northeast.
Cloud MIS, led by industry veteran Brian Bishop, has served Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire since 2013. Over the past decade, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class solutions across residential audio/video systems, home automation, outdoor entertainment, security and more. Its diverse commercial offerings span networking, digital signage, conference room automation, distributed audio, and security. In addition to expert installations, Cloud MIS is recognized for its robust ongoing support services, including proactive monitoring and remote repair, as well as 24/7 customer support. Bishop himself brings over 25 years of experience in IT and residential installations.
“We’re proud of the high-end solutions and reliable, ongoing support we have delivered to home and business owners across Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire,” Bishop says, “Custom integration is evolving quickly. By converting to a Daisy franchise, we position ourselves to stay ahead of the curve both technically and operationally. This is the next evolution of our business; we’re ready to expand our footprint in the region backed by Daisy’s support across sales and marketing, recruiting and talent development, product and supply chain, and more. We’re also very aligned with Daisy’s focus on going far beyond the installation by providing ongoing service and proactive support. We’re really looking forward to this partnership!”
“Brian and his talented team have built an impressive reputation for providing seamless, sophisticated solutions across a wide range of client needs,” says Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO of Daisy. “We’re excited to welcome MIS Cloud to Daisy and we look forward to learning from their expertise and supporting their growth with the backing of the entire Daisy network.”
Through a strategic combination of acquisitions, franchise conversions and start-up franchisees, Daisy has emerged as the leading national brand in custom integration. With its recent additions in New York and New England, Daisy now operates nearly two dozen branches, servicing clients across 12 states. Through robust support systems, including a proactive recurring services model, unified business technology stack, powerful sales and marketing programs, structured talent recruitment and development, 24/7 call center, and more, Daisy empowers its partners to deliver exceptional client experiences, all while building scalable and profitable businesses.
To learn more about becoming part of Daisy’s team, visit daisyco.com. To learn more about converting an existing custom integration company to a Daisy franchise, visit daisyco.com/for-integrators/, or to start a new business, visit daisyco.com/franchising.
About Daisy
Daisy is the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, supported by a shared services platform that helps integrators grow faster and operate more efficiently. By offering centralized support including a unified business technology stack, powerful sales and marketing, a 24/7 call center staffed by seasoned technicians, and structured talent recruitment and development, Daisy empowers its partners to deliver exceptional client experiences while building thriving, scalable businesses. For more information, visit daisyco.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Katye McGregor Bennett
KMB Communications
(406) 446-1283
katye@kmbcomm.com
by KMB Communications | Sep 11, 2025 | Daisy, News
Third Denver-area branch for Daisy added, led by local home services veteran.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo.— September 10, 2025 – Daisy, the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, announces a new owner in the greater Denver area. Dehn Harper, a seasoned leader in Colorado’s home services industry, will open his Daisy franchise in Castle Rock this fall.
With over 25 years of experience earning the trust of Denver Metro homeowners through residential construction and remodeling, Harper brings a strong reputation and deep contractor relationships to his new venture, where he will deliver personalized smart technology solutions to both residential and small business clients. As part of the Daisy network, Harper and his team will provide expert custom audio/visual, lighting, and shading installations complemented by proactive ongoing maintenance and support services.
“Joining the Daisy system is an exciting opportunity to invest in a thriving industry, backed by a beloved brand and strong support. I was immediately drawn to Daisy’s collaborative, team-oriented culture, and continue to be inspired by its trusted brand and strong infrastructure,” Harper says. “I am looking forward to taking my residential construction and remodeling experience and leveraging it into the smart home installation and services space.”
“Dehn brings a tremendous depth of experience in Castle Rock’s home services industry, making him a strong addition to the Daisy network,” says Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO of Daisy. “We’re thrilled to welcome him aboard and excited to help him get off the ground with our technology, marketing and coaching support. I know that our local Denver team will be a huge resource to Dehn as he launches and grows his business.”
Harper also plans to expand his Castle Rock team, creating new job opportunities and contributing to the region’s economic growth.
To learn more about becoming part of Daisy’s team, visit daisyco.com. To learn more about converting an existing custom integration company to a Daisy franchise, visit daisyco.com/for-integrators, or to start a new business, visit daisyco.com/franchising.
About Daisy
Daisy is the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, supported by a shared services platform that helps integrators grow faster and operate more efficiently. By offering centralized support, including a unified business technology stack, powerful sales and marketing, a 24/7 call center staffed by seasoned technicians, and structured talent recruitment and development, Daisy empowers its partners to deliver exceptional client experiences while building thriving, scalable businesses. For more information, visit daisyco.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Katye McGregor Bennett
KMB Communications
(406) 446-1283
katye@kmbcomm.com
