Regional President - Utah

Regional President Utah — Salt Lake City / Wasatch Front Founding regional leader. Full P&L. Equity in what you build. The Opportunity Chisel Industries is a San Francisco based holding company partnering with or investing in the best skilled trades businesses in the country — HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, pools, and adjacent services. We pair strong local operators with institutional capital and the best AI-powered operating systems in the industry. We’re planting our flag in Utah, and we’re looking for the person who’s going to run it. This is a true founding role. You'll shape the region from the ground up — acquiring companies, hiring the GMs, establishing operating cadence, and growing Utah into Chisel's flagship regional business over the next three to five years. If you know Utah's trades market and want to build something lasting, this is it. The Work Year One — Build the Foundation Source acquisition targets across HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and adjacent trades in the greater SLC / Wasatch Front market Walk into owner‑operators’ offices and earn their trust. These are real businesses with real people — the deals close when the seller believes in you and Chisel. Evaluate opportunities with our diligence team and lead negotiations through close Be Chisel’s face in Utah: at industry dinners, association meetings, referral lunches, and everywhere else the real deals get done Year Two — Operate Integrate each acquired company onto Chisel’s operating model: financial reporting, tech stack, HR, insurance, shared services Recruit and develop a GM for every portfolio company that needs one, or partner with existing operators in these businesses Own the operating metrics that matter: revenue growth, gross margin, customer retention, and technician productivity Stand up the Utah shared services function as the platform scales Year Three and beyond — Scale Full P&L accountability across every Chisel company in Utah Set the expansion strategy across the Wasatch Front: Salt Lake, Provo/Orem, Ogden, and St. George Own relationships with Utah banks, attorneys, brokers, and lenders Co-author the Chisel regional playbook — what works here becomes the template for every future market Who You Are Required 10+ years in the skilled trades as an owner/investor, operator, or division leader at a $20M+ trades business Real roots in Utah: you know the contractors, the associations, the labor pool, and the rules of the road A hiring and leadership track record: you’ve built teams, developed people, and held them accountable Operator’s fluency with P&L, job costing, unit economics, and what makes a trades business worth owning Relationship capital: you can open the door, and the people on the other side are glad to see you Ebracese technology — we use AI extensively across operations, hiring, and diligence, and you will too. You don't need to be technical, but you'll be expected use new technologies to push your teams to do the same Nice to have M&A, partnership structuring, or ETA experience Familiarity with field service software (ServiceTitan, Skimmer, Jobber, or similar) Active ties to UACCA, ACCA Utah, Utah Roofing Contractors Association, or similar groups MBA or prior PE-backed operating experience What We Offer Base salary – $200,000 – $300,000, depending on experience Equity – Meaningful ownership in the Utah regional platform and structure Performance bonus – Annual bonus based on regional performance and profitability Benefits – Health, dental, vision — portfolio-level coverage Path – Regional President on day one, with a defined path to Regional CEO as the platform scales. About Chisel Industries Chisel is a San Francisco-based holding company built on a simple belief: the best trades businesses in the country deserve better. Not just capital — real operating infrastructure, AI‑powered tools, and partners who understand the work. We're not a private equity firm that flips assets. We buy to build, and we stay. Our portfolio spans category‑leading businesses across the Bay Area and California, and we're now moving into the Intermountain West. Utah is our next flagship market. This hire is how we plant the flag. If you're the operator we're looking for — or you know who is — get in touch. Confidentiality guaranteed. #J-18808-Ljbffr