Coltala Holdings nearly doubled its revenue in a single year, adding to its top lines with a series of acquisitions. Learn more about the company, including its financial strategy, in this story, and check out financial info for other veteran-owned businesses in the region. Read More
Led by Edward Crawford and Ralph Manning, the Dallas-based private equity firm has acquired Alsay, a Houston water well drilling and services company, in one of its largest deals to date. On the heels of its aerospace expansion, Coltala Holdings’ latest play is in water. In early July, the Dallas-based private equity firm acquired Houston-based Alsay, a […]
The Peace Corps. volunteer turned U.S. Naval intelligence officer is now leading a private equity firm dedicated to investing in essential service businesses and giving back to the community. The first job Edward Crawford ever had was serving as a volunteer Peace Corps. officer in the Dominican Republic. At 23 years old, he worked alongside […]
Today we’d like to introduce you to Edward Crawford. Edward, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? Well, it has been quite the journey. Born and raised in good ol’ Upstate Louisiana, I never imagined where life would take me. But I’ll tell ya, it’s been a heck of a wild ride. It […]
BY EDWARD CRAWFORD, RESIDENT This holiday season I want reflect on a meaningful evening at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum where my brother, John-Henry Crawford showcased his musical prowess on our grandfather’s cherished 200-year-old cello. Hosted by Mary Pat Higgins, the event honored the memory of grandfather Robert Popper, immortalizing his legacy within […]
By GARY FIELDS Updated 6:12 AM CST, December 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The players in this year’s Army-Navy football game kept up a long tradition, with each side honoring the other’s school song when the contest ended. It was an acknowledgment that the future could bring moments when the opponents that day are teammates on deadlier fields. […]
The first job Edward Crawford ever had was serving as a volunteer Peace Corps. officer in the Dominican Republic. At 23 years old, he worked alongside the locals to launch a coffee farm, helping them source coffee plants and score microloans to fuel the business. Despite reaching a breaking point after losing 40 pounds due […]
