CHICAGO, IL, May 2026 — People 1st Advisors(P1A) Investments, a leading Chicago-based private investment firm, is excitedto announce its exit from ownership of Oasis Plumbing, Heating, Cooling aftergrowing the organization by a factor of eight-and-a-half beyond P1A’s initialinvestment.
Since its founding in 2017, P1A Investmentshas set itself apart with its thoughtful and growth-oriented approach topartner selection and acquisition. After acquiring Oasis Heating & Coolingin 2024, P1A Investments focused on expanding the already-respected firm’sscope of services and growing their offerings to not only include plumbingservices, but a significant investment in vehicles, equipment, technology, andhighly skilled team members to the work force, as well.
By building upon Oasis’ existing,high-performance culture P1A Investments was able to empower Oasis’ teammembers to flourish, accelerating the company’s growth and expanding its reachacross the Chicagoland area. Moving forward, P1A will continue to support Oasisand the Fix-It Group, and will be excited to help Oasis deliver the servicesand level of customer care that its clientele has grown to expect.
This serves as an example of P1A’s ability tobring organizations to the next level. The Fix-It Group, upon noticing thisgrowth and expansion, became highly interested in Oasis Plumbing, Heating, andCooling, eager to add yet another high-quality brand to its growing portfolio.
Says Fix-It Group CEO George Donaldson: “Oasisis the right business with the right team, the right culture, and thecapabilities we look for when it comes to making a real difference in themarketplace. I’m excited to continue accelerating our growth moving forward,and I appreciate all the collaboration and partnership we’ve enjoyed, not onlywith P1A but with the entire Oasis team.
Bryce Bowman, founder of P1A Investments,says, “We looked long and hard before we felt like we had found the right homefor Oasis. As we reach the next level of our growth initiative, I couldn’t bemore thrilled for our team and for The Fix-It Group as they prepare to bringOasis Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling to the next level.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP served as legalcounsel to P1A Investments while Byline Bank of Chicago provided debt financingfor the transaction.
Foundedin 2017, Fix-It Group was built by George Donaldson, who began his career as anelectrician and now serves as CEO. The company partners with strong localbrands to deliver HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across Denver,Colorado Springs, Dallas, Phoenix, Tucson, Charleston, Seattle, and Riverside.Across every market, Fix-It Group focuses on growing its companies the rightway, strengthening not just the bottom line, but the delivery of service andthe opportunities created for the people behind it. Visit www.thefixitgroup.comto learn more.
Founded in 2017, P1A Investments is aChicago-based, veteran-owned private investment firm that takes a morepeople-oriented approach to investing. By forming strategic partnerships withleadership, teams, and owners built on trust and mutual respect, P1A is able toproudly reflect the decades of effort its team has invested in itsrelationships. Visit www.p1a.comto learn more.