Cora Alexander 

CEO  National Account Manager

CDT Companies National Account Manager 

Cora Alexander is a highly skilled and experienced professional in dehumidification and restoration. Serving as the CEO of CDT Companies and National Account Manager for Disaster Equipment (DEI), she brings vast knowledge and expertise to the industry.

With a specialization in dehumidification, Cora's expertise lies in diesel desiccant technology and manufacturing the desiccants themselves. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to mastering this advanced drying technique and established herself as a leading authority on efficiently drying the entire building envelope. Her passion lies in educating and guiding contractors on effectively utilizing this technology, ensuring optimal results for any restoration project. In addition to desiccant technology, Cora possesses extensive knowledge of other drying methods, such as heat drying, direct expansion dehumidification (DXDH), chillers, and low grain refrigerants (LGRs), and understands the various processes and procedures involved in efficiently drying buildings.

Cora is widely recognized for her unwavering commitment to assisting restoration contractors with equipment, labor, and resource needs. She fully understands the challenges these professionals face and tirelessly works to provide them with the necessary tools and support to succeed. Leveraging her extensive network and industry connections, Cora can connect contractors with top-quality resources, ensuring their projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

In addition to her expertise in dehumidification, Cora plays a crucial role in capturing and documenting significant losses. Her meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of insurance claims intricacies make her an invaluable contractor asset. She goes above and beyond to ensure contractors receive fair compensation for their work, alleviating unnecessary financial burdens.

Cora's impressive list of certifications from accredited organizations across the industry is a testament to her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest industry practices and standards. She has had the privilege of being invited and attending the Building Science Corporation Summer Camp and has taught at The Commercial Drying Research Institute, where she gained extensive knowledge of advanced drying techniques. Furthermore, she has completed the Advanced Drying and Advanced Commercial Drying courses the Dewald Drying Academy offers. Additionally, Cora holds numerous certifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and countless others.

Cora Alexander's exceptional leadership and expertise have garnered her immense respect in dehumidification and restoration. Her passion for teaching, unwavering dedication to supporting contractors, and vast industry knowledge continue to impact the restoration community significantly. As a national account manager for Disaster Equipment, one of the largest privately-held equipment rental companies, she successfully manages projects for large loss support and has handled some of the industry's most significant jobs. Here is a quote from one of Cora's clients: "Cora and her team have assisted with equipment needs on multiple projects for our clients. Most notably, they provided desiccants, portables and multiple generators to assist on a 474 room hotel loss after Hurricane Ian. The team responded very quickly and efficiently - it certainly was not their first rodeo. The responsiveness and industry knowledge provided by Cora is where she really shines. No matter the hour, she's positive, polite and happy to answer any questions. Our team has been more than pleased working with Cora." ZL Strategic Account Director. Cora's alliance with Disaster Equipment enables her to bring her exceptional skill set to support restoration contractors further, ensuring successful project outcomes. Stay tuned for her upcoming podcast, "Reviving Restoration," in collaboration with R&R magazine's The Drying Divas.