Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Thrasher Companies
Who We Are
Thrasher Companies refers to a growing platform of operating companies, including:
- Thrasher Foundation Repair (core home services brand)
- Thrasher Partners (a collection of acquired companies)
- Supportworks (manufacturer and distributor) and its subsidiaries (including Powerbrace and FDN Engineering)
Each business has distinct needs and operational focus, but all are moving toward a more integrated, enterprise-level model. Technology at Thrasher Companies supports four core areas:
- Infrastructure & Security: End-user support, cloud/network infrastructure, cybersecurity
- Software Engineering & Integrations: Internal tools, APIs, workflow automation
- Data & Business Intelligence: Reporting, dashboards, KPI visibility
- Business Systems & Technology Delivery: Implementation, project management, user adoption
As CTO, you will:
- Build and Lead the Technology Function
- Design and evolve the structure of the technology organization
- Lead the four core functional areas under a unified vision
- Determine the right balance between internal teams and external partners
- Own Enterprise Technology Strategy
- Create a cohesive, scalable technology architecture across all operating companies
- Ensure alignment between infrastructure, engineering, and data
- Make clear, disciplined investment decisions
- Drive Business Impact Through Technology
- Partner with leaders across operations, marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, etc.
- Translate business needs into practical, high-impact technology solutions
- Ensure systems are adopted and used effectively
- Establish Operating Rhythm & Prioritization
- Build a clear process for defining, prioritizing, and executing technology initiatives
- Maintain ongoing dialogue with business leaders on trade-offs and progress
- Prevent technology from becoming siloed or reactive
- Lead the Build vs. Buy Evolution (Including AI)
- Develop a point of view on when to build custom tools vs. leverage SaaS
- Explore how AI-assisted development changes cost, speed, and capability
- Enable small, high-leverage engineering efforts where appropriate
Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated experience as a CTO, CIO, VP of Technology, or similar senior leadership role
- Experience building or transforming technology organizations in a growing environment
- Strong business acumen; able to translate problems into practical solutions
- Broad leadership across infrastructure, engineering, and data
- Ability to define and execute a clear, business-aligned technology strategy
- Sound judgment balancing speed, cost, scalability, and risk
- Experience with build vs. buy decisions and vendor management
- Familiarity with modern tech stacks (cloud, APIs, data platforms, AI-assisted development)
- Ability to design scalable systems without overengineering
- Cross-functional leadership and partnership skills
- Clear communicator of technical concepts to business leaders
- Ability to set priorities, drive execution, and deliver results
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Experience leading change and driving adoption
Why Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to build on the technology function for a suite of companies entering their next phase of growth. We’re not looking for someone to simply agree with our approach. We’re looking for a leader who will build on what we’ve started, challenge it where needed, and create a clear roadmap to help us scale. We are committed to remaining privately held, which allows us to take a long-term view – investing in our people, our systems, and our customers without the pressure of short-term market demands. We prioritize building a durable business with strong culture, high integrity, and lasting impact. If you’re motivated by shaping systems, partnering with operators, and building for the long term, we’d welcome the conversation.