Jason Ridenhour

Jason Ridenhour

Builder. Operator. Community Leader.

I build businesses, lead communities, and experiment constantly. Based in Davidson, NC.

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Experience

Helped build the Pro Business at Lowe's Home Improvement from under $4B to $30B+ over a 16-year history.

Lowe's Companies — Mooresville, NC Jan 2023 – Feb 2026

Director, Pro Store Sales & Operations

  • Lead two support teams — one supporting a 156-person field team of Pro and Services District Managers, the other supporting all Pro Operations across all stores company-wide.
  • Oversee call campaigns, onboarding, weekly/monthly communications, and the annual training conference.
  • Provide insights to senior leaders from store visit analysis; facilitate field feedback and resolve associate & customer issues.
  • Work cross-functionally with business partners to enhance the Pro and Services experience in stores.
Lowe's Companies — Mooresville, NC 2023

Pro Sales Operations Manager

  • Took on new projects and moved to action quickly with minimal oversight — including CRM Sales Training, DM/RPSD Pro Walks, and a Commissioning Labor Study with Store Operations.
  • Led hiring of 300 additional Pro Sales Specialists across the company.
  • Project Manager and team lead of 9 individuals for an in-store test designed to create a consistent shopping experience targeting Professional and Business customers.
704 Properties LLC — Davidson, NC Sep 2018 – Mar 2020

Founder & President

  • Bought and sold 14 single-family homes through wholesale and wholetail strategies.
  • Each agent called approximately 600–2,000 phone numbers per day, generating 5–10 leads each.
  • Worked directly with property investors to sell each property under contract.
Lowe's Companies — Mooresville, NC Feb 2017 – Jun 2019

ProServices Consultant

  • Project Manager for dedicated support of underperforming markets in Pro Sales — developed local action plans and eliminated roadblocks to growing Pro customer business.
  • Project Manager for a Delivery test in Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA — worked cross-functionally with Delivery, Marketing, Data & Consumer Insights, HR, and Operations for a successful launch under budget.
Lowe's Companies — Mooresville, NC Oct 2014 – Feb 2017

ProServices Manager of Strategy & Integration

  • Worked closely with the VP of ProServices to determine strategic 3–5 year goals and future capabilities for profitable growth.
  • Identified, evaluated, developed, launched, and managed test programs to measure customer response to new ideas.
  • Presented findings via executive-level presentations to drive program decisions.
GoMount LLC — Mooresville, NC May 2013 – Dec 2015

Founder & President

  • Prototyped, developed, fundraised, and launched accessories for GoPro cameras — bringing two distinct products to market.
  • Raised $20K+ to fund product development and manufacturing; all products manufactured and assembled in the USA.
  • Sold 2,000+ units in retail stores in the US and overseas.
Lowe's Companies — Mooresville, NC Dec 2009 – Oct 2014

Senior Specialist, Commercial Sales Programs

  • Managed the Pro Business Management (CRM) system, overseeing day-to-day system functions.
  • Supported 150+ Commercial Services outside sales team through communication, training, and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — UNC Asheville
Member of UNC Asheville's Division I Men's Basketball Team · Earned Coach's Award · Team Captain

Values

The principles I operate by.

01

Take Action

Bias toward movement. Start before you're ready.

02

Progress Not Perfection

Done beats perfect. Iterate forward.

03

Control What You Can Control

Focus energy where it has impact.

04

Discipline Equals Freedom

Consistent habits create optionality.

05

Never Stop Learning

Curiosity is the competitive edge.

Experiments & Ventures

Things I've built, launched, and learned from.

Ride Vending

Active

Two locations running AI-powered vending machines. Built from the ground up — location scouting, machine sourcing, product curation, and ongoing operations.

Highlights
  • 2 active locations
  • AI-assisted product mix and pricing
  • Full P&L tracked monthly

Monthly P&L

Revenue Expenses Net

AI Receptionist Agency

Active

AI-powered 24/7 phone reception for home service businesses — answers incoming calls and books appointments directly to the calendar. Powered by ElevenLabs and n8n.

Highlights
  • Answers calls and books appointments around the clock
  • Target clients: home service companies (HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, etc.)
  • Key metric: 5–10 more booked jobs per month from calls that would otherwise be missed
Call the Demo: 704-897-6765

GoMount

Lessons Learned

Prototyped, developed, fundraised, and launched accessories for GoPro cameras. Two distinct products brought to market — manufactured and assembled in the USA.

Highlights
  • Raised $20K+ to fund development and production
  • Sold 2,000+ units in US and overseas retail stores
  • Full product lifecycle: concept → prototype → manufacturing → retail

Lux Travel Supply

Lessons Learned

Premium packing cubes sold on Amazon FBA. Navigated China manufacturing, product development, and the full e-commerce supply chain.

Highlights
  • Amazon FBA seller
  • Direct China manufacturing relationship
  • $4,000+ in total sales

Golf Trip Coordination

Ongoing

Organizing and executing multi-day golf trips for groups — logistics, course selection, accommodations, and the perfect itinerary.

Trips
  • Kiawah Island — Spring 2026
  • Santee SC — Annual since 2021
  • Pinehurst — 2023, 2024, 2025

Gauntlet Golf League

Ongoing

Commissioner of a competitive, nationally-distributed golf league designed to keep serious players engaged all season long.

Details
  • 28-week season
  • 12+ national golfers
  • Bi-weekly scoring and standings

Community

Giving back to the places and people I'm part of.

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Town of Davidson

Planning Board & Board of Adjustments — 2023–Present

Serving on Davidson's Planning Board and Board of Adjustments, helping shape land use decisions and community development policy for the Town of Davidson, NC.

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HOA Vice President

HOA Vice President — 2018–2025

Seven years leading neighborhood governance — coordinating maintenance, managing vendor relationships, and advocating for residents.

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Youth Sports Coaching

Davidson/Cornelius, NC

  • Head Coach — Davidson/Cornelius Boys Basketball 7/8 (2025)
  • Head Coach — Instructional Basketball (2024, 2025)
  • Coach — Davidson Youth Baseball (2025)

Get In Touch

I'm always open to a good conversation.

Jason Ridenhour
Davidson, NC
📞 704.533.1763 ✉ Jason.Ridenhour45@gmail.com