Andrew Rust

4M Building Solutions has announced that strategic business leader Andrew Rust has joined the company as head of Corporate Development and M&A.

Tim Murch, CBSE, 4M CEO and managing partner, announced Rust’s hiring, defining the position as a new role within 4M, a super-regional provider of cleaning, janitorial, housekeeping, and disinfection services.

"We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Rust to the 4M Exceptional Family as our Head of Corporate Development and M&A," says Murch. "Andrew's extensive experience as an operationally oriented investor leading M&A and growth, particularly his recent role with a consolidator of various residential contractors, makes him an invaluable addition to our team.”

Rust comes to 4M Building Solutions with more than a decade of experience leading mergers and acquisitions throughout the U.S. Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of M&A for Granite Comfort, a New York-based consolidator of residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical contractors. He has also worked in sectors including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and industrial/manufacturing. A resident of Detroit, Mich., Rust graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He will be based in Detroit while working for 4M.

"The creation of the Head of Corporate Development and M&A role reflects our commitment to expanding our 19-state footprint and becoming a national leader in commercial cleaning and janitorial services," continues Murch. "Andrew will play a pivotal role in driving our growth trajectory, working closely with myself, our board, and our investment team. His track record and expertise make him well-suited to spearhead our strategic initiatives and propel 4M toward our ambitious goals."