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 […]
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 […]
Coltala Holdings closed on the purchase of Dallas-based Pond Robinson & Associates, a national due diligence firm. PR&A’s president and principal, Michael Rayborn and Mark Petersen, will continue to lead the company under its new parent, Coltala. “Mark and I are both excited to continue on the twenty-five-year legacy of quality and strong relationships at […]
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