Private investment firm, MRE Capital, has announced its investment in Pennsylvania-based, Terren Landscapes, a full-service provider of high-end residential landscape design, installation, maintenance and enhancement services. The transaction establishes Terren as MRE’s newest platform company.

Founded in 1983 by John McCaughey and his brother Jim, Terren has grown into one of the Philadelphia Main Line’s premier residential landscaping companies. John became sole owner in 2005 and will continue leading the business as Founder and CEO.

“What John and his team have built is rare. Terren has earned a reputation for exceptional work and loyal clients across the Main Line, and it did so the right way, with a deep commitment to craftsmanship and to its people,” says David Williams, founder, chairman and CEO of MRE Capital. “We’re proud to partner with the Terren team, and we see a real opportunity to build on that foundation and grow Terren into the leading residential landscaping platform in the region and beyond, through new markets and complementary services.”

Headquartered in Conshohocken, Terren employs over 120 people serving homeowners across the Main Line and greater Philadelphia.

“When Jim and I started Terren, we wanted to do work we were proud of and take care of the people who trusted us with their homes. More than 40 years later, that hasn’t changed,” says John McCaughey. “It was important to us to find a partner who respects what we’ve built and is committed for the long term, and we found that in MRE. Our clients and our team can count on the same care and quality they’ve always known, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.”

Ken Geis, who joined Terren as general manager in late 2024, will become chief operating officer following the transaction.

“Terren already had what’s hardest to build: a talented team, a loyal client base, and a brand that stands for quality. My focus has been on building the systems and processes that let us scale without losing any of that,” says Geis. “Partnering with MRE gives us the support and resources to grow thoughtfully: hiring great people, strengthening our operations, and bringing the Terren experience to more clients across the region.”