Executive Team.
Chris Terrill
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Chris Terrill joined HomeAdvisor as CEO in 2011. Terrill is a seasoned Internet veteran who has specialized in online subscription continuity business models, working for top tier brands such as Nutrisystem.com and Blockbuster.com. Terrill serves on the National Kitchen and Bath Association Board of Directors, the Board of Advisors for Denver’s high profile Quarterly Forum, the Realogy Board of Directors and is a member of the Business Experiential-Learning Commission. In 2016 the Denver Business Journal named Terrill the Power Book winner for Technology, Telecom and Aerospace.
Brandon Ridenour
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER/CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER
Brandon Ridenour was appointed CTO/CPO of HomeAdvisor in November 2011. Ridenour manages web and mobile product strategy, product design and development, and technology operations for HomeAdvisor. Prior to joining HomeAdvisor, Ridenour was the Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Nutrisystem, Inc., where he drove the redesign of Nutrisystem.com and led the company’s expansion into the Canadian marketplace through the creation and launch of Nutrisystem.ca. Ridenour is a member of Colorado Technology Association.
Craig Smith
PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Craig Smith joined HomeAdvisor in 2000 and oversees operations including the company’s sales force. Smith leads over 1,400 employees, and was responsible for developing a new sales strategy that helped contribute to 40 percent year-over-year revenue growth for the company in 2015. Prior to joining HomeAdvisor, Smith worked for El Pomar Foundation as a member of a three-person account management team controlling over $475 million in assets. In 2015, Smith was awarded the emerging community leader citizenship medal by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper for his commitment to his business and the community. He serves on the board of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Corporate Leadership Council, the Board of Advisors for the National Cybersecurity Center, the Board of Directors of the Beanstalk Foundation and the Board of A+ Denver.
Allison Lowrie
Chief Marketing Officer
Allison Lowrie joined HomeAdvisor in 2010 and was named Chief Marketing Officer in 2015. Lowrie specializes in brand management, customer acquisition, communications and marketing intelligence. Prior to joining HomeAdvisor, Lowrie acted as the Director of Advertising Products at Cars.com for nearly six years. During this time, Lowrie led the rapid growth of the company’s on-site advertising products and launched its yield management practice. Lowrie previously worked at Boston.com and Arnold Worldwide. Lowrie serves on the Home Improvement Research Institute Board of Directors and Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies committee.
Paul Freeman
Chief financial Officer
Paul Freeman joined HomeAdvisor as CFO in 2013. Freeman is responsible for all of HomeAdvisor’s finance, accounting, legal and human resources functions. Prior to joining HomeAdvisor, Freeman served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Finance at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. He specializes in long-term strategy development, annual planning and field performance management.
