LEGACY OF VIRGINIA

Pioneering a New Succession Model for Virginia’s Essential Business Owners.

Virginia Isn’t Just Where We Operate

It’s the Foundation of Our Long-Term Investment Strategy

We are Building a Local Portfolio of Essential Businesses that are Critical to Virginia's Economy and Long-term Growth. Virginia’s shifting climate is creating strong demand for life safety services like mold and water remediation, driven by increasing flood risks and extreme weather. These climate pressures, combined with broader infrastructure and economic trends, make Virginia a prime market for building a portfolio of essential businesses.

With 97% of Virginia businesses classified as small, the state has a resilient, diverse small business ecosystem. Growing needs in energy, data, and industrial services are opening opportunities for mission-critical providers serving ports, military bases, and logistics hubs. Our focus includes government and defense contracting, maritime and logistics, facility management, and repair services.

Virginia Tear Sheet

Virginia Presentation

The Virginia Portfolio

Businesses that provide essential, non-discretionary services vital to Virginia's ecosystem

Led by the original management teams and maintained under an independent operational framework, maintaining their name, culture, and core values

Companies will be synergetic and complementary to each other - leveraging shared resources, operational synergies, a unified back-office system, and cross-selling opportunities to scale

Companies will be poised to capitalize on the transformational shifts shaping Virginia’s economic landscape

Sectors That Excite Us

We like businesses essential to public health, safety, and the daily functioning of Virginia

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Cybersecurity & Defense Technology
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Government & Defense Contracting
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Mission-Critical Facility Services
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Sustainable Waste & Water Management
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Electrical System Installations
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High-Voltage Power & Transmission Infrastructure

Aviation Infrastructure & Aerospace Support Services

Commercial & Residential Air Quality & Mold Remediation

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Specialized Testing & Compliance
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Home Services & Construction Management
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Port Logistics & Freight Handling
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Marine Cleaning & Maintenance Services
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Protective Coatings & Surface Treatments

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Pest Control & Extermination Services
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Keeping Virginia Businesses Local

To keep businesses locally owned and operated, we have partnered with local Virginia-based entrepreneurs, regional banks, and family offices that are committed to reinvesting in the state's small business communities. Their support helps drive the growth of small businesses across Virginia, ensuring they remain independent and positioned for long-term success. Our goal is to build a strong, community-driven foundation for our Virginia portfolio, securing lasting value for business owners and the communities they serve.

Team of Local Operators

Matt, a Virginia native, leads Legacy of Virginia’s team out of Legacy’s Virginia Beach office. Matt has experience as a Business Development Manager for kSARIA Service Corporation, a leading manufacturer and installation company specializing in mission-critical aerospace and defense connectivity solutions. kSARIA installs C5ISR systems across the U.S. Navy fleet, supporting critical defense operations. With over 17 years of experience in operations, program, and project management, Matt has worked extensively with Surface Navy and Submarine systems, developing expertise in government contracting, defense technology integration, and strategic operations. He has experience as a Program Manager at kSARIA, leading large-scale fiber optic training programs and installation projects, and as Operations Director at Solvere Technical Group, overseeing high-level strategic operations for defense sector initiatives. Matt is deeply connected to the local community and has built strong relationships with small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
Mike has over 32 years building and operating businesses across Virginia. He has founded and scaled multiple companies specializing in assembly and repair, air quality, moisture control, remediation and electrical.
At 21, Mike managed Northern Indiana and Illinois territories for MDC Services. At 23, Mike started his own business, Assembly Plus Unlimited. At 30, Mike crossed over into the air quality and moisture control industry to manage Drying solutions. His leadership and process control methods allowed the company to have a complete 180-degree turnaround in 4 months. This success enabled the owner to sell his company and retire after 4 years. This led to Mike starting Clean Air Solutions and developing new technology he patented for moisture control that is still being utilized to this day. He acquired Gilbert and Son Structural Services in 2012 and expanded the services they offer. He combined his extensive knowledge of air quality, moisture, and structural components of the entire building envelope. Most importantly, he incorporated his process control methods that he has utilized for 3 decades. Currently, his company is being run by both of his sons, allowing the necessary time to develop business in the Legacy Network.
Mike’s specialty is process control and efficiencies that create a positive culture and self-motivating work environment. Mike’s start in the assembly industry was an essential introduction in cultivating the importance of expediting and streamlining the process to complete work tasks. In the assembly industry, this was paramount in creating a level of efficiency that is far beyond the norm of profitability in service work. Mike has implemented and has had successful outcomes in his companies, and he has restructured with unanimous success. Mike currently plays a pivotal role in training industry professionals – educating home inspectors, realtors, property managers, HVAC specialists, and termite companies. He remains a leading voice in Virginia’s service industry, providing expert guidance, innovative solutions, and sustainable growth strategies for small businesses
Jeff Thompson lives in Virginia Beach and is helping lead Legacy’s efforts to grow small businesses in his community. As a seasoned entrepreneur who successfully built and sold a healthcare business to private equity, Jeff brings first-hand experience in creating scalable operations and navigating strategic exits.
A licensed optometrist and business leader, Jeff co-founded and scaled a highly profitable eye care practice by blending clinical expertise with operational discipline. His leadership focused on efficiency, patient-centric service, and the thoughtful use of technology—allowing the practice to thrive and stand out in a competitive market. Strategic growth, streamlined systems, and a strong team culture positioned the business for long-term success and ultimately, a private equity acquisition.
Now, Jeff is using his experience to support and advise other small business owners—especially those ready to professionalize, grow, and preserve what they’ve built.
Jeff earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Prince Edward Island and graduated with honors from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2013.