Founded in 1890, DCS was originally known as Ricketson Mineral Color Works. At that time, Ricketson’s iron oxide pigments were used mostly for barn paint and snow fence preservative.

In 1965, Ricketson fell on hard times and its largest customer, Delta Oil Products, purchased the company out of bankruptcy and renamed it Delta Color & Supply Co.

In 1976, James F. Crawford Sr., one of the owners of Delta Oil Products, purchased the color division and named it DCS Color & Supply Co., Inc.

James’ son Jim was already working in the plant while attending college, and Jim joined DCS full time after graduation. 

In 1984, James Sr.’s daughter, Cathy Higgins, joined DCS in sales and marketing and ultimately became vice president of sales and marketing.

In 1990, Jim Crawford became president of the company.

In 1995, Jim and Cathy renamed the company Dynamic Color Solutions, Inc. 

In 2013, Jim’s son Jimmy joined the company as vice president of development, bringing the third generation of Crawfords into the company. 

In 2023 Jimmy stepped into the position of President & CEO.