GrayMar Environmental Services has acquired six Hull’s Environmental Services locations across Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, expanding its environmental, emergency response and remediation operations in the Southeast.
The acquired locations are Panama City, Jacksonville, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Winter Haven in Florida, along with Atlanta and Nashville. The additions bring GrayMar’s operating footprint to 28 service locations and its workforce to more than 650 employees.
Tony Payne, formerly executive vice president of Hull’s Environmental Services, will lead the acquired operations. His continued involvement provides leadership continuity as the teams join GrayMar’s operating structure.
The transaction extends the company’s regional presence while connecting the acquired operations with a nationwide service organization. GrayMar said the additional locations will strengthen its ability to serve customers throughout the Southeast.
Its services include field operations, waste transportation and disposal, remediation and emergency response. The acquired sites add operating locations in three states to that broader service network.
Payne identified the opportunity to serve customers nationally as an important aspect of joining GrayMar. He also cited the company’s employee focus and operating culture as factors supporting the combination.
GrayMar CEO Tim Smith said the company would maintain its emphasis on safety, compliance and service as its workforce grows. Those priorities will guide the integration of the acquired teams into the larger organization.
The acquisition represents another expansion of GrayMar’s national footprint while retaining an experienced executive to oversee the incoming operations. For the acquired teams, the combination provides access to a wider geographic platform; for GrayMar, it adds established locations and personnel across several Southeast markets.
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“GrayMar was the right partner to help grow our business from the start. It was immediately clear to me that they put their employees first and have built a culture grounded in respect, integrity, safety, and excellence—all qualities I believe are essential to long-term success. Michael Gray, Kelly Ottmar, and the entire team have built an exceptional company over the past nine years, and I am proud to now be part of it. This partnership also gives our team the opportunity to join a nationwide company, serve clients across the country, and achieve one of the key goals we set when founding Hull’s Environmental Services.”
Tony Payne, Leader Of The Acquired Operations And Former Executive Vice President Of Hull’s Environmental Services
“This acquisition represents another important step in GrayMar’s continued growth. We are excited to welcome the Hull’s team to our GrayMar family and build upon the strong foundation they have established. As we grow to more than 650 employees, our commitment remains unchanged: putting our people first, operating safely, maintaining a strong culture, and delivering the highest standards of compliance and service for our customers.”
Tim Smith, CEO Of GrayMar Environmental Services
