What Cotton Holdings does

Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a private, diversified holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1996 by Pete Bell and Daryn Ebrecht. It provides turnkey disaster restoration, recovery, construction, roofing, logistics, and culinary services to commercial property owners, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies across North America and internationally. The company operates through eight wholly-owned subsidiary brands — Cotton Global Disaster Solutions (Cotton GDS), Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Environmental, Cotton International, Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT), and Target Solutions — delivering integrated solutions from initial stabilization through full reconstruction under a single-vendor model.

The company's core technology is not proprietary software but rather physical disaster response infrastructure: an inventory of deployable facilities, mobile kitchens, temporary housing equipment, and heavy equipment fleets, supported by an 80,000-square-foot Global Response Center in Dallas-Fort Worth and 28 offices across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven professional services contracts (restoration, construction, roofing) and managed services contracts (logistics, workforce housing), with no public pricing tiers. Services are sold through direct enterprise field sales targeting Fortune 500 clients, government agencies, and large commercial property owners, supplemented by 24/7 emergency response capabilities and an event-driven marketing approach built around major Texas sponsorships.

Cotton was acquired by Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies from Sun Capital Partners on October 28, 2025, having previously executed four acquisitions between 2021 and 2024 (Stellar Commercial Roofing, Full Circle Restoration, ACT/Target Solutions, and 24 Restore) to expand geographic reach and vertical capability. The company transitioned to a Co-CEO leadership structure in September 2024 with founder Pete Bell as Chairman/Co-CEO and former CFO Bryan Michalsky as Co-CEO.

Name

Cotton Holdings

Legal name

Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://cottonholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cotton Holdings is a private Houston-based holding company founded in 1996 that provides turnkey disaster restoration, recovery, construction, roofing, logistics, and culinary services through eight subsidiary brands, serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and large commercial property owners across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Disaster Restoration and Recovery Services: Core revenue stream providing property restoration, water damage mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation, and storm disaster response to commercial and residential properties. Services are delivered as emergency response with pricing based on project scope and duration.
2. Construction and Roofing Services: Commercial construction, build-back services, and roofing restoration including hail and weather-related damage repair. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
3. Logistics and Workforce Housing: Temporary workforce housing, deployable facilities, mobile crew camps, emergency power and potable water solutions. Revenue from rental and service contracts supporting remote operations.
4. Culinary Services: Remote site catering, emergency food services, and mobile kitchen deployment for disaster response and remote work sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cotton Holdings is a diversified holding company providing property restoration, disaster recovery, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Through eight operating brands (Cotton GDS, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton Roofing, Cotton International, Cotton Environmental, ACT, and Target Solutions), the company delivers turnkey solutions from initial stabilization through full reconstruction for commercial properties and government clients.

Product overview

Cotton Holdings is a diversified holding company operating in the disaster restoration, recovery, and infrastructure support services sector. The company offers a portfolio of eight distinct brands providing turnkey solutions: Cotton Global Disaster Solutions (core restoration and recovery), Cotton Logistics (temporary housing and facilities), Cotton Culinary (food services), Cotton Roofing (commercial roofing), Cotton International (global response), Cotton Environmental (environmental support services), Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT - specialized remediation), and Target Solutions (commercial restoration). These subsidiaries work together to provide comprehensive services from stabilization through total recovery for commercial properties affected by disasters, serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private entities throughout North America and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cotton Global Disaster Solutions (Cotton GDS): Property restoration, disaster recovery, construction, and consulting services
• Cotton Logistics
• Cotton Culinary
• Cotton Roofing
• Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT)
• Target Solutions
• Cotton Foundation
• Cotton University
• Cotton CommUNITY
• Cotton Ranch
• Taylor's Place

Products and services

• Cotton Global Disaster Solutions (Cotton GDS) Core disaster restoration and recovery services including property restoration, construction, consulting, and emergency response for commercial and residential properties.
• Cotton Logistics Temporary workforce housing, deployable facilities, and logistical support services for disaster response and large development projects.
• Cotton Culinary Culinary services including mobile kitchen trailers, temporary dining facilities, remote site catering, and emergency food services.
• Cotton Roofing Commercial roofing services including roof tarping, repair, and reconstruction for disaster-affected properties.
• Cotton International International disaster response and recovery services with strategic partnerships for rapid mobilization of crews and resources globally.
• Cotton Environmental Environmental support services as part of Cotton's comprehensive disaster recovery and turnkey solutions.
• Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) National disaster remediation and restoration service provider specializing in water mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation, and storm disaster response, serving over 8,000 commercial properties in hospitality, senior living, and student housing markets.
• Target Solutions Commercial disaster restoration services provider operating as part of the Cotton portfolio of companies.
• Stellar Commercial Roofing Commercial roofing restoration for hail and weather-related damage to commercial properties.
• Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services Atlanta-based disaster mitigation, remediation, restoration, and reconstruction services operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary across the Southeast region.
• 24 Restore Disaster restoration services in the New England region, formerly New England's largest locally owned full-service disaster restoration company specializing in restoring commercial and residential properties to pre-loss conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployed nearly 2,000 personnel around Florida during Hurricane Ian response
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.

• Houston Livestock Show and RodeoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle Sponsor of the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest for 5 consecutive years (2022-2026). Supports rodeo scholarship programs benefiting Texas youth. Hosts the Cotton 'Q Club luxury hospitality experience.
• Houston Astros and Astros FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year partnership supporting Astros Community Leaders program including military appreciation, children's cancer research, and community youth baseball and softball programs.
• Texas A&M AthleticsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year corporate partnership including Title Sponsor of Lone Star Showdown rivalry series with Texas Longhorns, presenting sponsor of Southwest Classic game vs Arkansas Razorbacks, home game sponsorship, field-level brand placements, and NIL deal with quarterback Conner Weigman.
• Union Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted nonprofit partner serving meals, shelter and holistic aid to those in need. Partnered with Cotton CommUNITY to distribute clothing donations to California wildfire victims through URM's retail stores in Los Angeles.
• Texas A&M Sports Properties and Longhorn Sports PropertiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partners for the Lone Star Showdown rivalry series sponsorship between Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns across up to 19 sports.
• WhistlePig WhiskeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium spirits partner providing curated cocktails for Cotton 'Q Club hospitality experiences at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events.
• Casa Del Sol TequilaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpirits partner providing curated cocktail offerings for Cotton 'Q Club hospitality experiences.
• Dripping Springs DistillingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpirits partner providing curated cocktail offerings for Cotton 'Q Club hospitality experiences.
• Team Never Quit FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell for Operation 100 project - complete home remodel for WWII veteran following Hurricane Harvey.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BELFOR Restoration: BELFOR is the largest privately-owned disaster recovery and property restoration company globally, offering fire, water, mold, and storm response plus reconstruction services to commercial and residential clients — directly comparable to Cotton GDS in scale and service model.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Paul Davis Restoration is a national franchised restoration and remodeling services company serving insurance, commercial, and residential clients — comparable to Cotton's ACT and Target Solutions subsidiaries in service mix and customer segmentation.
• BluSky Restoration Contractors: BluSky is a national commercial-only restoration contractor providing water, fire, mold, and storm damage mitigation plus reconstruction — comparable to Cotton's commercial property focus and acquisition-driven growth strategy.
• 1-800-WATER DAMAGE: 1-800-WATER DAMAGE is a franchised water damage and restoration company serving residential and commercial customers — competes with Cotton in water mitigation and mold remediation service lines.
• Servpro Industries: Servpro is the largest franchised fire and water damage restoration network in North America serving commercial and residential customers — competes with Cotton directly in water mitigation, fire restoration, and storm response categories.
• Blackmon Mooring / BMS CAT: Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT is a national commercial disaster restoration firm specializing in fire, water, mold, and storm response for commercial and industrial clients — directly comparable to Cotton's commercial-focused restoration and roofing capabilities.
• Interstate Restoration: Interstate Restoration (now part of FirstOnSite) is a national commercial restoration contractor serving hospitality, healthcare, and multi-family customers — directly comparable to Cotton ACT subsidiary's hospitality and senior living verticals.
• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster Restore is a major franchised disaster restoration network providing water, fire, smoke, and mold remediation to residential and commercial customers — directly comparable to Cotton's core restoration offering with broader geographic reach via franchise model.

Regional players

• SERVPRO of Houston: Regional Servpro franchisee operations in the Houston/Texas Gulf Coast market directly compete with Cotton GDS for hurricane and flood response work in Cotton's home territory.
• DRYCO Restoration: DRYCO Restoration provides commercial restoration, roofing, and waterproofing services primarily in the Western US — comparable to Cotton Roofing and Cotton GDS in commercial roofing/restoration scope, though with regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CottonUSA

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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