Mae Management LLC
Austin, Texas • Long-term ownership • Private & confidential
Management & acquisitions

Protect the team. Respect the legacy. Build the next chapter.

Mae Management LLC is a management and acquisitions firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing established, service-based businesses with durable fundamentals and long-term relevance.

About Mae Management LLC

Mae Management LLC is a management and acquisitions firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing established, service-based businesses with durable fundamentals and long-term relevance.

Mae specializes in construction, construction management, project management, environmental services, and federal-adjacent industries—sectors defined by real operations, skilled workforces, and critical infrastructure. These are businesses built over decades, often by founders whose identities are deeply tied to what they’ve created.

Mae Management is not a short-term investment vehicle or a roll-up driven by financial engineering. The firm takes a long-term ownership approach, prioritizing operational continuity, employee stability, and responsible growth. Mae seeks opportunities where disciplined management, thoughtful capital deployment, and strategic advantages—such as federal certifications and Native ownership—can be layered in to enhance scale without compromising culture.

Each acquisition is evaluated not only on financial performance, but on leadership integrity, workforce strength, and alignment with Mae’s stewardship-oriented philosophy. Mae partners with existing teams, installs professional operators where appropriate, and remains actively involved at the strategic level.

Mae engages directly with owners, evaluates opportunities confidentially, and structures transactions to support continuity for teams and customers.

At its core, Mae Management exists to carry businesses forward—not to dismantle them.

Primary targets

We focus on sectors that align with durable demand, contracted revenue, and long-term relevance—especially where federal-adjacent positioning can create sustainable growth.

  • Construction Management & Project Management (CM/PM)
  • Environmental services & remediation / compliance support
  • Facilities services (janitorial, maintenance, light specialty services)
  • …and other federal-adjacent services

Acquisition criteria

  • $500K+ in annual cash flow or earnings
  • Established operations with a track record
  • Recurring customers or contracted revenue
  • Capable management or key operators in place
  • Healthy, explainable margins (market-rate or better)
  • Clear path to responsible growth
  • Clean financials and straightforward operations

Owner

Brandon Krone, Founder and Principal of Mae Management LLC

Brandon Krone

Founder & Principal, Mae Management LLC • Austin, Texas

Brandon Krone is the Founder and Principal of Mae Management LLC. His background spans construction and business operations, paired with institutional finance experience. Mae’s approach reflects disciplined execution, integrity, transparency, and stewardship—built to protect teams and carry founder legacies forward.

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Team

Douglas McArthur, Acquisitions Associate at Mae Management LLC

Douglas McArthur

Acquisitions Associate, Mae Management LLC • Boca Raton, Florida

Douglas is an Acquisitions Associate at Mae Management LLC, focused on sourcing and vetting high-quality acquisition opportunities. With hands-on experience in construction, sales, and real estate strategy, he approaches underwriting with discipline and a strong bias toward action. He is committed to building durable platforms through thoughtful, high-conviction investments.

Contact

Confidential conversations welcomed. If you’re considering a transition—or you represent a business aligned with Mae’s focus—reach out.