# Richard Lewis

> Richard Lewis is the Memphis-based founder and CEO of Redwood Services, a national investor in residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses. A former Bear Stearns analyst and ServiceMaster executive, he founded Redwood in 2020 around a partnership model that keeps local owners involved. He holds degrees from Yeshiva University and Emory University and previously coached high-school basketball in Memphis.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Redwood Services
- **Organizations:** Redwood Services, The ServiceMaster Company, Terminix, Bear Stearns
- **From:** Memphis, United States
- **Education:** B.A. in Business, summa cum laude, Yeshiva University, MBA, Emory University
- **Known for:** Founded Redwood Services in 2020., Named to Memphis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2021., Named to ACHR NEWS’ 2023 Top 40 Under 40.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Graduated from Yeshiva University with a business degree.
- **2008** — Returned to Memphis and joined ServiceMaster.
- **2012** — Coached the Cooper Yeshiva boys basketball team, whose Tier 2 tournament championship was honored by a Tennessee resolution.
- **2014** — Served on the advisory committee for Yeshiva University’s head men’s basketball coaching search.
- **2017-2020** — Served on the Terminix senior leadership team with responsibility for strategy, analytics and growth initiatives.
- **2020** — Founded Redwood Services.
- **2023** — Named to ACHR NEWS’ Top 40 Under 40; Redwood was described as having 11 partners and $250 million in annual revenue.
- **2025** — Redwood announced an equity investment from Altas Partners alongside founding backer Union Main Group.
- **2026** — Redwood acquired the five-company Sierra Platform and announced its first Oklahoma partnership with Hendrick Heat, Air & Plumbing.

## Achievements

- Founded Redwood Services in 2020.
- Named to Memphis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2021.
- Named to ACHR NEWS’ 2023 Top 40 Under 40.
- Received ServiceMaster’s Marion E. Wade Excellence Award in 2013 and Leadership Award in 2017, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- Redwood reported more than $500 million in annual revenue and over 2,500 employees in its May 2025 investment announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Redwood announced its first Oklahoma investment, partnering with Tulsa-based Hendrick Heat, Air & Plumbing; Justin Hendrick would continue leading day-to-day operations.
- **2026-05** — Appeared with COO John Conway on To The Point, in an episode describing Redwood’s approximately $1.1 billion valuation.
- **2026-05** — Redwood launched Sell Yeah!, hosted by David Katz and Shaun Hardick.
- **2026-05** — Redwood acquired the Sierra Platform, adding five partner companies and approximately 400 full-time teammates.

## Links

- Website: https://redwoodservices.com/team-member/richard-lewis-chief-executive-officer-founder/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlewismemphis

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Last updated: 2026-10-16