Trade Hounds has created America’s first & largest professional community for skilled tradespeople. We’re a small but seasoned team that adapts quickly to the needs of our growing community.
Meet Our Team
Jonathan Clark
Co-Founder & CTO
Jon was born into a multi-generational trades family. As a teenager, he decided to break that trend and got into technology, originally building his first software to help his father who was in the printing industry. This led him to develop the software used to display the format that eventually became known as PDF. This launched a career in using technology to solve real-world problems. Today, Jon is an "amateur" tradesman working on projects around his home and can be found digging holes on his property using his beloved John Deere backhoe.
Rob Bartko
Product Manager
Rob started his professional career as a residential framer. After being on the tools for a few years he wanted to get more involved on the business side of construction and more specifically within construction technology. His first company in construction tech was FixIt Service Pros - FixIt brokered residential service contractors to homeowners and property managers while providing automated administrative and payroll services. While running FixIt he saw a greater need to bring the construction industry together through an online digital home for tradespeople. In joining Trade Hounds, Rob’s focus lies with building quality product that connects the work force that builds our country.
Sripall Sridharan
Lead Software Engineer
Sripall grew up around screws and bolts because his father was an electrician on the railways. He always likes to break and fix stuff and fortunately, he is doing the same in the digital world today. He has been in the software engineering business for over ten years, delivering new and innovative solutions for different companies ranging from tiny start-ups to major corporations. He is known in the field for his distinct programming style, quick learning, and dedication to transparency.
Claire Mercier
Manager of Community & Content
Claire Mercier leads social media strategy and content creation for Trade Hounds. She creates social and in-app campaigns to increase user engagement. Since she joined the team, Claire's social media content has gained over 30 million views. Claire is also a videographer and video editor with a degree in mass communications.