MEMPHIS, TN --(Marketwired - December 01, 2016) - American Home Shield , the largest home warranty company in the nation and a business unit of ServiceMaster (
Based in Salt Lake City, Landmark has provided affordable and comprehensive home warranties to customers since 2004. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2013, 2014 and 2015; and holds high marks from HomeWarrantyReviews.com, Consumer Affairs and the Better Business Bureau.
"Landmark has accomplished remarkable growth and success offering comprehensive and reputable home warranties," said Tim Haynes, president of American Home Shield. "This, along with its customer-focused mindset, strong employee culture and entrepreneurial drive, makes Landmark a perfect fit for American Home Shield and ServiceMaster."
"We are thrilled about the tremendous opportunity ahead," said Alma Jeppson, founder and CEO of Landmark. "We are a culture-driven company, and our deep commitment to delivering remarkable service and caring for our Landmark family have been the cornerstones of our success. American Home Shield and ServiceMaster have also demonstrated the same high standards for employees and commitment to customers."
Landmark will maintain its current management team, name and branding, and continue to offer the same high-quality home warranties. The company has more than 200 employees, most of whom are located at the company's headquarters and customer service center in the Salt Lake City suburb of South Jordan, Utah.
It is the second acquisition this year by American Home Shield and continues the ServiceMaster growth strategy. Jason Bailey, vice president of business development and acquisitions for ServiceMaster, notes that ServiceMaster continually searches for companies with respected brands, a legacy of quality service and strong customer relationships.
About American Home Shield American Home Shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader. American Home Shield, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, services 1.6 million customers in all 50 states. The companies operate four customer service centers, employ approximately 1,800 employees and have a national service contractor network made up of over 11,000 independent home service contractors and more than 45,000 service technicians. American Home Shield is a business unit of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (
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About Landmark Home Warranty
Landmark Home Warranty is a leading regional home warranty company, founded in 2004, and committed to providing comprehensive and dependable home warranty services in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah. Coverage includes repairs and replacements of home comfort systems, appliances, interior electrical, and plumbing. Landmark Home Warranty was named one of the "5000 fastest growing companies" in 2014, 2014 and 2015 by Inc. Magazine and is a privately held company with more than 200 employees based in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.landmarkhw.com .
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