Concentric Equity Partners Announces Partnership With Charles Barnes And Recapitalization Of Riverbend Sandler Pools News provided by Share this article Share this article CHICAGO, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Equity Partners ("CEP"), the direct investing arm for Financial Investments Corporation, announced the recapitalization of Riverbend Sandler Pools ("Riverbend Sandler" or the "Company"), a provider of pool construction, service, maintenance, and retail supplies in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. CEP will be partnering directly with Riverbend Sandler's Founder and CEO Charles Barnes, who will retain an ownership stake and continue to be actively involved with the Company moving forward. Headquartered in Plano, TX and employing more than 170 people, Riverbend Sandler is the leading residential pool construction, service, and maintenance provider in Dallas Fort Worth. The Company differentiates through its specialized and high-touch design process, commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service, and established track record of success. The Company was founded by Charles Barnes in 1981 and grown over a successful period of more than four decades to become one of the largest pool builders in the Southwest U.S.