EverSmith Brands appoints Ken Hutcheson as its new CEO

EverSmith Brands, a business-to-business franchise platform in the commercial facilities sector, has appointed Ken Hutcheson as its new CEO. The move was made effective May 6.

With a network of roughly 290 franchised locations across the U.S., Canada and South Africa, EverSmith Brands has posted nearly 9% compound annual growth rate over the past few years.

Hutcheson was most recently as president of EverSmith's landscaping and snow segments, U.S. Lawns and its Canadian sister brand, Clintar. He was responsible for leveraging their combined strengths for enhanced market presence and operational efficiency. Hutcheson has nearly three decades of experience leading U.S. Lawns.

"I am honored to lead EverSmith Brands as we embark on this exciting journey," Hutcheson says. "With our aligned values, dedication to franchise owners, and proven model for success, I am confident that we are well-positioned for continued growth and innovation."

"Under Ken's visionary leadership, we're poised to enter an exciting new chapter of growth and service excellence," says Tom Silk, operating partner overseeing EverSmith Brands. "Our commitment to providing outstanding support to our franchise partners remains unwavering, and we are confident that Ken is the right person to elevate our offerings to even greater heights."