ToolBelt Appoints Zach Bidle as Chief Operating Officer

ToolBelt, the leading skilled labor job platform revolutionizing the residential construction industry, today announced the appointment of Zach Bidle as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A proven marketplace leader, Bidle previously served as SVP of Growth at Palmetto and Head of Sales, Automotive at Lyft, and brings over 15 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and growth to ToolBelt. His appointment comes as the company experiences significant user growth nationwide and looks to scale its operations effectively.

“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have built a strong relationship with Zach over the past year. As ToolBelt transitions from a startup to a high-growth company, there’s simply no one else who could make such an immediate impact while positioning us for long-term success. His experience as a Director at Lyft and SVP at Palmetto provides the perfect blend of marketplace and industry expertise that we need at this critical juncture.

Our tremendous growth in 2023 made it clear that we needed a proven operator to harness this momentum and scale our operations effectively. Zach’s dynamic and process-oriented leadership style has already resonated deeply with our team, from the boardroom to our frontline staff.

In sports terms, Zach is both a playmaker and a team player. With him joining our already talented team as COO, I’m incredibly excited about what 2025 holds for ToolBelt and the entire home service industry.” — Josh Engelbrecht, Founder & CEO, ToolBelt.

In his new role, Bidle will oversee all aspects of ToolBelt’s operations, including customer success, marketing, channel partnerships, and core operations and customer support. He will also be responsible for developing and executing the company’s long-term growth strategy.

“I am honored to be appointed COO of ToolBelt and thrilled to lead our talented team in building the future of the residential construction industry,” said Bidle. “ToolBelt is empowering construction through connection by transforming the way work is found and managed, and I am committed to driving our continued growth and success.”

Prior to joining ToolBelt, Bidle held leadership positions at Palmetto and Lyft, as well as key contributor roles at Tesla Energy/SolarCity, where he consistently delivered exceptional results in revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. His deep understanding of the technology and construction industries, combined with his proven leadership skills, make him the ideal candidate to lead ToolBelt’s operations. With Bidle at the helm of operations, ToolBelt is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion and continue to deliver innovative solutions for connecting skilled labor with construction projects nationwide.

About Toolbelt

ToolBelt is the leading platform dedicated to providing the most effective construction labor procurement solutions in the residential construction industry. By fostering close relationships with our customers and industry vendors, we continually gather feedback and implement innovative improvements to ensure our platform remains the best-in-class solution for connecting skilled labor with construction projects. For more information, please visit www.toolbelt.work.

Contact:

Josh Engelbrecht – CEO – josh@toolbelt.work – (304) 840-4997

Source: ToolBelt, Inc.