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Jon Polenz

Managing Partner

Jon built and sold his own commercial service business before helping scale PestCo to $120M in 18 months, and now brings that same passion for the owner’s journey to everything we do at OwnerCo.
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Jon is the Managing Partner of OwnerCo, where he helps business owners navigate the most important decisions they’ll make about their companies, from investing in growth to exploring a sale. At OwnerCo, Jon and the team connect owners with the right capital partners, acquisition opportunities, and peer community to shape the future of their businesses on their own terms. Jon knows this journey firsthand. He built and sold his own commercial service business to PestCo, then helped scale PestCo into one of the 15 largest pest control companies in the U.S., growing revenues to more than $120M in just 18 months through strategic acquisitions. Today, he continues to serve on the Board of Directors of PestCo, guiding its growth strategy and acquisition activity. In addition to his work at OwnerCo, Jon is an advisor to Halogen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in consumer technology companies led by women, and serves on the Board of Directors of YPO Waterloo Austin. He is also active in his community, where he has been recognized with the Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity. Jon’s career reflects a consistent passion for building and scaling companies as an operator, investor, and advisor. Having experienced the challenges of entrepreneurship firsthand, he is committed to ensuring that business owners have the clarity, resources, and partnerships they need to succeed.

In Jon's words

“Being a business owner is hard—the long nights, tough decisions, and everything in between. We've been there. That's why we built OwnerCo.”
— Jon Polenz, OwnerCo

Owner Academy articles by Jon

Signs You're Ready to Sell Your Business
August 29, 2025
Why a Great Sales Process is Your Most Valuable Asset
August 28, 2025
Positioning, Customers, and the Future: The Real Drivers of Value
August 28, 2025
The Risks That Scare Investors—and the Strengths They Pay For
August 28, 2025
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