FOSTER CITY, CA – June 10, 2026
Ridgeline Roofing &Restoration (“Ridgeline” or the “Company”), a provider of residential andcommercial roofing solutions, has acquired Fremont Roofing Company (“Fremont Roofing”),an established roofing and exterior services company serving Fremont, NE andits surrounding communities. The transaction marks Ridgeline’s sixthacquisition. Ridgeline is a portfolio company of Bertram Capital (“Bertram”).Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"Fremont Roofing is exactly the kind of partner welook for: a proven operator with deep roots in the community and a loyalcustomer base. JB Harris has built something special, and we're excited tobring Ridgeline's resources and network to help accelerate what he's alreadystarted,” said Chris Baldus, CEO of Ridgeline.
Founded in 2011 by JB Harris, Fremont Roofing has built astrong reputation across Nebraska and Iowa for delivering reliable exteriorservices with a focus on customer experience. Its comprehensive range ofservices includes roofing installation and repair, siding, gutters, and gutterguard systems, with coverage spanning the greater Omaha and Council Bluffsmetro area as well as rural communities throughout the region.
“We built Fremont Roofing on quality work and honest service,”said JB Harris. “I'm proud of what this team has accomplished, and I believeRidgeline will enable our future growth while maintaining the level of customerservice our community has come to expect.”
“Expanding Ridgeline’s roofing and restoration footprintregionally through thoughtful M&A has been one of our goals,” said ZachBassi, Vice President at Bertram. “Chrisand the Ridgeline team continue to identify well respected local leaders likeFremont Roofing and bring them into the Ridgeline network.”
Ridgeline is committed to partnering with othergrowth-oriented roofing and restoration companies. Interested sellers orbrokers should contact partnerships@ridgeline-roofing.com to discuss potentialopportunities.
About Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration
Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration is a leading provider ofroofing and restoration services, offering residential and commercial solutionswith a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Ridgelinepartners with skilled roofing professionals and leverages innovative technologyto deliver highly responsive service. For more information, visit www.ridgeline-roofing.com.
About Fremont Roofing Company
Fremont Roofing Company is a trusted roofing and exteriorservices provider based in Fremont, Nebraska, specializing in roofinginstallation and repair, siding, and gutter solutions. Founded in 2011, theCompany is committed to delivering quality service and lasting results forhomeowners and businesses across Nebraska and Iowa. For more information, visitwww.fremontroofingco.com.
About Bertram Capital
Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targetinginvestments in lower middle-market companies. Since its inception in 2006, thefirm has raised over $4.0 billion in capital commitments. In addition toproviding strategic growth capital, Bertram Capital seeks to leverageproprietary processes and services, Bertram High-5smand Bertram Labs, to empower itsportfolio companies unlock their full potential.
BertramHigh-5sm is an operationally focused value-creation strategythat includes management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementaryacquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration. Bertram Labs, its in-house technologyteam, drives growth through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data andanalytics, application development, and external platform optimization.
Bertram Capital V focuses on control investments in businessservices, consumer, and industrial sectors with EBITDA above $7.5 million.Bertram Ignite I focuses on both control and non-control investments in similarsectors, with a minimum EBITDA of $3 million.
For more information, visit www.bcap.com.
