About Crowder Disaster Recovery

Our History

Jimmie Crowder’s Tree Service began in 1962 with a strong commitment to quality work performed in a timely manner. Jimmie, along with his late wife Bobbie J. Crowder, followed this business philosophy in every job performed, no matter how big or small. This simple operation flourished and in 1973, the business eventually became known as Jimmie Crowder Excavating and Land Clearing, Inc. Jimmie Crowder Excavating and Land Clearing, Inc. The focus of the company was primarily lot clearing and tree removal. Since then the company has diversified and grown dramatically.

Four decades later, it is still family owned and operated, yet on a much broader scale. Crowder has over 85 employees and 475 pieces of heavy machinery and specialty equipment serving the Southeast region and across the United States.

The company specializes in all phases of Disaster Recovery as well as excavation, site work, and underground utility work. It was because of this capability to expand, combined with ample resources and financial stability, that the principal’s interest in disaster recovery and debris management found its outlet as half partner with Gulf Equipment Corporation in the Crowder-Gulf joint venture which was formed in 1994.

Crowder-Gulf created an experienced team of extraordinarily qualified supervisors and project managers, ready to perform any services required of a debris contractor. Crowder-Gulf successfully completed numerous jobs and experienced a variety of events with differing circumstances and magnitudes. In many instances, managing concurrent disaster recovery projects, at times running over a dozen jobs simultaneously. Crowder-Gulf provided disaster recovery services in Hurricanes Andrew, Charley, Dennis, Floyd, Fran, Hugo, Isabel, Ivan, Jeanne, Katrina, Opal, and Rita, just to name a few. In 2007 Jimmie Crowder sold his interest in Crowder-Gulf and started a new division within Crowder Excavating - Crowder Disaster Recovery.

Crowder has a continued reputation of excellent work. The company has never had a contract terminated or reassigned.

Ethics Policy

At Crowder we understand that a strong commitment to compliance and ethics is the foundation of a successful business. We strive to ensure that every business decision is guided by our commitment to operate with high ethical standards. We’re committed to ethical business conduct and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. We expect our contractors, consultants, suppliers, and vendors to share this commitment. Crowder supports a culture of trust, integrity and professionalism in all our operations management and business practices. All employees read, understand, and comply with these ethical guidelines. Crowder is also an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.

Drug Free Workplace

Crowder is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. We have a continuing drug-free awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse; the company's drug-free workplace policy and the penalties for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. Illegal drug use of any kind is not tolerated and all temporary disaster recovery personnel are drug tested before they begin any project.

Safety

At Crowder we work hard to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 by providing a safe workplace both at our company's location and in the field. We strive to provide our employees with a workplace that does not have serious hazards and follow all relevant OSHA safety and health standards.

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Disaster Recovery, Debris Management and Emergency Response Team
Storms, Hurricanes, Tornados, Earth Quakes, Floods