The Crawford Group believes that there are two fundamental truths in the business world. First, the basic principles of business are essentially the same in all businesses. Whether the field is manufacturing, construction, real estate, entertainment, or distribution, the fundamentals of business do not change. The second truth is that people determine the success or failure of a business. When all is said and done, the difference between a successful business and an unsuccessful business is the quality of the people managing it. We attribute much of our success and versatility to our understanding of these two principles.

For the past 40-plus years, The Crawford Group has been involved in entrepreneurial endeavors in a variety of industries. Richard Crawford launched his business career in 1967 while still attending the University of Michigan. Two years and two startup businesses later, Crawford ventured into real estate, which has remained a core activity of the Group for over 40 years.

The Crawford Group has also invested in many different sectors, including high tech electronics and communications, manufacturing and re-manufacturing, construction, health care, investment management, distribution and consulting (both government and private sector).

Over the years, the Crawford Group has partnered with businesses of all sizes, from traditional family-owned shops to some of the largest private equity firms and banks in the world, including Bain Capital and Merril Lynch Investment Advisors. The Crawford Group has operated businesses in over 20 different states and in Mexico, Europe, and South America.