Regional President - Utah

Chisel Industries•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chisel Industries is a San Francisco-based holding company that partners with or invests in leading skilled trades businesses. We are establishing a presence in Utah and seeking a founding leader to build and grow the region from the ground up. This role involves acquiring companies, hiring general managers, establishing operational cadence, and developing Utah into a flagship regional business over the next three to five years. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Utah's trades market and a desire to build a lasting enterprise.

Requirements

10+ years in the skilled trades as an owner/investor, operator, or division leader at a $20M+ trades business.
Deep knowledge of Utah's trades market, including contractors, associations, labor pool, and local regulations.
Proven track record in hiring, leadership, team building, and performance management.
Operator's fluency with P&L, job costing, and unit economics.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Comfort and willingness to embrace and utilize AI and new technologies extensively in operations, hiring, and diligence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A, partnership structuring, or Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
Familiarity with field service software such as ServiceTitan, Skimmer, or Jobber.
Active ties to industry associations like UACCA, ACCA Utah, or Utah Roofing Contractors Association.
MBA or prior experience in a PE-backed operating role.

Responsibilities

Source acquisition targets across HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and adjacent trades in the greater SLC / Wasatch Front market.
Build trust with owner-operators and lead negotiations through deal closure.
Represent Chisel in Utah at industry events and build relationships within the trades community.
Integrate acquired companies onto Chisel’s operating model, including financial reporting, tech stack, HR, and shared services.
Recruit and develop General Managers for portfolio companies.
Own and drive key operating metrics such as revenue growth, gross margin, customer retention, and technician productivity.
Establish and scale the Utah shared services function.
Assume full P&L accountability for all Chisel companies in Utah.
Develop and execute the expansion strategy across the Wasatch Front (Salt Lake, Provo/Orem, Ogden, and St. George).
Manage relationships with Utah banks, attorneys, brokers, and lenders.
Contribute to the development of Chisel's regional playbook.