Construction Industry Leader
Eric Fortenberry
Founder & CEO of JobTread
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About Eric Fortenberry
Eric Fortenberry is a passionate entrepreneur who founded JobTread, a construction estimating and project management software company, in 2019 after serving as CEO for a General Contracting company where he built the first version of JobTread to help streamline and remedy their broken processes. After successfully implementing the platform, the company grew from $5 to $8 million in sales and increased their gross profit by 43%.
JobTread has grown to help thousands of construction companies sell and manage billions of dollars in construction jobs. The company has been rated as the #1 Construction Management Software and the #1 Construction Estimating Software by Software Advice and GetApp. Other awards include the Tech Titans Fastest Growing Tech Company in North Texas, the #2 Software Product by ProRemodeler, High Performer by G2, and Capterra’s Shortlist.
Eric was named 2024 Emerging Company CEO of the Year by Tech Titans, was a finalist for the 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List of the World’s Coolest Young Entrepreneurs under the age of 30. He has also received awards at the White House and United Nations after being named to the Empact 100 List showcasing the Best Companies Started and Run by Young Entrepreneurs. JobTread has been recognized multiple times as a Best Place to Work for its company culture, rapid growth, and innovative solutions.
Eric is an Eagle Scout and holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Education
- Master’s Software Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas
- Bachelor of Business Administration, The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Interests
Entrepreneurship, helping others build scalable businesses, traveling the world, playing poker, golfing, scuba diving, and spending time with family
Awards & Recognitions
Host of Builder Stories
Eric is the host of Builder Stories, the podcast where construction builders, remodelers, and contractors share their personal and business journeys. Listeners can learn from the stories of successful entrepreneurs who share how they got started, how they found success, and the lessons learned along the way.
Eric’s goal for the Builder Stories Podcast is to contribute education to the industry by sharing success stories that can help construction leaders learn and develop their businesses.
Learn more
The Business Playbook by Eric Fortenberry
10 strategies for construction business owners aiming to grow and endure. Download the ultimate guide to building a successful construction business.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Watch some of Eric’s previous keynotes and podcasts.
Conferences and Events
Podcasts
Most Requested Speaking Topics
Eric can speak on a wide array of topics and can modify his presentations to match the needs of your audience.
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Customer Service
- Culture Building
- Systems & Processes
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Job Costing
- Construction Project Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Recruiting Talent
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