Korb Joins the Home Services Franchisor as it Accelerates Several Key Growth Initiatives
Brent Korb is the new chief financial officer for Neighborly, a leading franchisor of home services brands. He has extensive executive financial leadership experience across private equity-backed and publicly traded companies, including American Bath Group and Quanex Building Products.
“After a 25-plus-year career in building products manufacturing, I was energized by the opportunity to join Neighborly and contribute to the growth of its brands,” Korb said. “Franchising presents significant potential for expansion and value creation, particularly when supported by an organization with the scale, talent and reputation of Neighborly. It is clear that the company had built something special, supported by a team committed to helping franchise owners succeed.”
His leadership philosophy centers on providing clear guidance and maintaining a long-term perspective. “I believe I can bring a steady, collaborative voice to the team, helping drive strong performance across our franchise network while supporting the continued success of Neighborly.”
Neighborly CEO Mike Davis praised Korb’s proven track record of helping companies achieve disciplined growth. “His experience leading through transformation, acquisitions and public company environments will be a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen our business and support our franchise owners,” Davis said. “As we accelerate several key growth initiatives, including connecting our 26 million household customer database through marketing automation and expanding cross-brand customer engagement, Brent’s financial leadership will help ensure we scale these opportunities effectively while continuing to create value for franchise owners.”
Korb holds an MBA from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. “I was drawn to the versatility of the accounting profession and the opportunity to apply my skills across virtually any industry,” he said.
About Neighborly
Originally founded as Dwyer Group in Waco, Texas, in 1981, Neighborly has grown to 28 home services brands and more than 5,500 franchise locations across North America and Europe. These brands include Aire Serv, Dryer Vent Wizard, Five Star Painting, Glass Doctor, HouseMaster, Junk King, Lawn Pride, Molly Maid, Precision Garage Door Service, ProTect Painters, Rainbow Restoration, Real Property Management, ShelfGenie, The Grounds Guys and Window Genie.
