Scott Hester buys out construction firm Asa Carlton
What's the deal? Scott Hester, a longtime principal and partner, has completed a buyout of Braselton, Georgia-based construction firm Asa Carlton, Inc.Dealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → The company announced the new ownership structure on September 14, 2026. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Who else is involved? After the acquisition, company President Nathan Artman took an ownership interest in the firm. Artman has been with Asa Carlton for 20 years.
What does the company do? Asa Carlton handles FF&E coordination and installation, rebranding and signage, remodels, and ground-up construction. It serves clients across retail, quick-service restaurant, medical, office, and convenience sectors in nearly all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Why now? Hester framed the move as a step toward the firm's next phase. "After nearly 24 years as a partner in this business, this acquisition brings clarity and momentum to where we go next," he said.
What changes for clients? Little, by design. The company said the transition preserves continuity in leadership, relationships, and operational capabilities while positioning it for growth. "I'm proud to take this next step with Scott and to have an ownership stake in a company I've spent much of my career helping build," Artman said.
The signal: The buyout is a straightforward internal succession — existing leaders taking full control of a firm they helped build over two decades. For a national multisite contractor, keeping the same hands on the wheel is the point: consistency across markets is what its clients pay for.
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