Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Merges in Axley & Rode in East Texas

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Acquires CapinCrouse LLP

January 23, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) has acquired CapinCrouse LLP, a nonprofit-focused CPA and consulting firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a transaction effective January 17, 2025. The deal adds 40 partners, 185 professionals and 15 offices to CRI, strengthening its nonprofit and faith-based organization audit and advisory capabilities and expanding its national footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires Abroms & Associates

October 30, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Enterprise, Alabama-based Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) announced that Florence-based Abroms & Associates has joined the firm, expanding CRI's presence in northern Alabama. The Abroms team will continue to operate from its Florence office under the CRI name as part of CRI's broader Southeast growth strategy.

Centerbridge Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners Invest in Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI)

November 18, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Funds advised by Centerbridge Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners made a strategic growth investment in Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI), a top‑25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm. The capital will support CRI’s geographic and service expansion, technology and AI investments, talent recruitment, and continued M&A-driven growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires DK Partners, PC

December 3, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI), a nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm, has expanded its Texas presence by adding Austin-based DK Partners, PC. DK Partners’ team and clients will join the CRI platform—retaining local continuity while gaining access to CRI’s national resources and specialized services.

Carr's Hill Partners Acquires AXIS Industrial Services

August 12, 2020

Industrial Services

Funds advised by Carr's Hill Partners, a New Orleans-based private equity firm, acquired AXIS Industrial Services, a Corpus Christi-based multi-craft industrial contractor providing scaffolding, insulation, fireproofing, painting and abatement services. Management, led by Founder & CEO JT Maddox IV, will retain an equity interest and the investment will support AXIS' capability expansion and geographic growth across the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond.

Capital Extension Acquires Long Island Crane & Rigging

June 13, 2024

Industrial Services

Capital Extension Crane & Lift, a Memphis-based heavy equipment holding company, has acquired Long Island Crane & Rigging, a Westhampton Beach, New York crane rental, rigging and transportation services provider. Protegrity Advisors served as exclusive advisor to Long Island Crane & Rigging; Brad Allan will remain in his leadership role as the business becomes part of Capital Extension’s portfolio to expand its New York-area coverage.