MONROE, Conn. — Yonah Group, an entrepreneurial company led by Army veterans Michael Maniaci and Miles Kirwin, have acquired the Pella Windows & Doors distributorship serving Connecticut and parts of New York (Pella CT-NY), marking a strategic investment in the region's home improvement market and reflecting a surge in veteran-led business acquisitions.

Maniaci and Kirwin met in 2014 as students at the U.S. Army Ranger School. After leading soldiers in complex environments, both went on to build careers in the private sector—Maniaci as a building products investment banker at Credit Suisse and Raymond James, and Kirwin as a management consultant at Deloitte and Chief of Staff at a tech startup. Kirwin also continues to serve in the New York Army National Guard. They are part of a growing cohort of veterans using the "search fund" model to acquire and operate established businesses with long-term potential. The duo is also from the region: Kirwin grew up between Westchester and Litchfield Counties, and Maniaci is a West Point graduate.

"We've spent our careers leading teams in high-stress environments. Now we're channeling that experience into building a customer-first, locally-owned business," said Kirwin.

"This is more than a business—it's a platform to create great jobs, serve the community, and deliver industry leading products from the top window and door brand in the U.S.," said Maniaci. . "We're investing in talent, technology, and training to make Pella CT-NY the top choice in the market."

Pella CT-NY serves homeowners, builders and architects across Connecticut and New York's Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties with high-quality window and door solutions. Its expert team delivers end-to-end service—from consultation to installation —backed by some of the strongest warranties in the industry. The business is well positioned to benefit from strong renovation demand, aging housing stock and increased suburban investment.

The acquisition marks a successful transition for longtime owner-operator Desmond Rea, who spent decades growing Pella CT-NY into a leading Pella distributorship.

"After many years of building this business with an incredible team, it was important to find the right successors—people with integrity, grit, and a long-term vision," said Rea. "From the moment I met Michael and Miles, I knew they were the right fit to lead Pella CT-NY into its next chapter."

The CT-NY branch will continue to operate independently as an exclusive distributor, supported by Pella's national resources and product innovation.

Whiteford, Taylor, & Preston LLP acted as legal counsel to Yonah Group. Braunstein Turkish LLP acted as legal counsel to DHD Windows and Doors, and Brad Dostal of Benchmark Business Group acted as M&A advisor.

To learn more, visit pellactny.com.