Spark OPE Ventures, operating as Spark Dealer Group (“Spark”), a long-term owner and operator of outdoor power equipment dealerships, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DeWinne Equipment Co. (“DeWinne”), a leading outdoor power equipment dealer serving San Antonio and the surrounding South Texas market.
The transaction is expected to close in late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
For 34 years, DeWinne has served homeowners, landscape professionals, municipalities, and commercial customers across the region. The business is distinguished by its commitment to long-term quality service, an honest and personal sales approach, extensive industry knowledge, and deep relationships across the region and the industry, the kind of durable, hard-earned position that is difficult to replicate.
“Ernie and the DeWinne team have built something durable here,” said Jonathan Salinas, Chief Executive Officer of Spark OPE Ventures. “San Antonio is a high-quality and growing market, and DeWinne is exactly the kind of business we want to build around. We plan to expand its reach, add product lines to better serve its customer base, and build on the relationships and sales approach Ernie has developed over more than three decades.”
The acquisition extends Spark’s presence across Texas and brings the company closer to the Houston region, one of the largest outdoor power equipment markets in the country. DeWinne is expected to play an important role in Spark’s South Texas operations and future expansion across the region.
“As my wife, Debbie, and I planned for the future of the business, our highest priority was preserving the core values that got us here,” said Ernie DeWinne, Founder of DeWinne Equipment Co. “We built this company on trust, reliability, and putting our customers first. Partnering with Spark allows us to protect that legacy, care for our long-time team, and continue providing the high-quality service our community has depended on for decades.”
Following close, the business will continue to operate from its existing location, and Ernie DeWinne will join the Spark team as Regional Director of Outside Sales for South Texas, covering San Antonio, Houston, and parts of the Hill Country.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Spark Dealer Group
Spark OPE Ventures operates over 20 outdoor power equipment dealership locations across the U.S., working to improve service capacity, parts availability, and product selection for homeowners, landscape professionals, and commercial turf customers. Spark is backed by permanent capital and partners with dealer owners seeking continuity for their employees, customers, and communities, acquiring businesses with the intention of holding them indefinitely.
About DeWinne Equipment Co.
DeWinne Equipment Co. is an outdoor power equipment dealer serving San Antonio and South Texas. Founded in 1992, the company carries and services Gravely, Hustler, Cub Cadet, Grasshopper, Ventrac, Exmark, Wright and serves homeowners, landscape professionals, commercial customers, and municipal accounts across the region.
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