ContractorHUB CEO Sarah Parks joins METALCON’s first 40 Under 40

Sarah Parks, co-founder and CEO of ContractorHUB, was named to METALCON’s inaugural 40 Under 40 class honoring 40 leaders under 40 in metal construction. The recognition spotlights Parks’ work on AI-native software for contractors and comes ahead of METALCON 2026 in Orlando.

Why it matters: - Parks’ selection puts ContractorHUB in front of the metal construction industry as the company pushes an AI-native operating system built for contractors. - The honor signals growing attention on technology platforms that aim to do more than basic job management for trades businesses. - METALCON’s new recognition program is designed to elevate younger leaders shaping manufacturing, roofing, engineering, construction, technology, sales, marketing and education.

What happened: - Sarah Parks, co-founder and CEO of ContractorHUB, was named to METALCON’s inaugural 40 Under 40 class. - The program honors 40 professionals age 40 and under who are driving the future of metal construction. - Honorees will be featured on METALCON.com and recognized onsite at METALCON 2026 in Orlando, Florida. - METALCON 2026 takes place Oct. 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center.

The details: - Honorees were selected for achievement, leadership, innovation and overall impact. - The inaugural class spans manufacturing, roofing, engineering, construction, technology, sales, marketing and education. - Judy Geller, vice president of trade shows for PSMJ Resources, Inc., said the honorees represent the energy, talent and forward-thinking leadership moving the industry forward. - Parks was recognized for pairing SaaS experience with an understanding of what contractors need from a technology partner. - ContractorHUB said Parks is helping raise the bar for customer experience, ingenuity and product value in software built for the trades. - Parks said the recognition is an honor and said ContractorHUB’s focus remains on providing better solutions for operators in the space. - Parks has nearly 15 years of experience leading teams and scaling SaaS companies. - ContractorHUB reached general availability in May 2026. - The company says its platform is different from earlier job-management tools because it is an AI-native system that runs the whole business, not just “lead to paid.” - The full class is listed on METALCON’s 40 Under 40 page.

Between the lines: - The recognition reflects a broader industry shift toward software that manages more of a contractor’s operations, not just sales intake and job tracking. - Parks’ background in SaaS appears to be central to ContractorHUB’s pitch as a technology partner for trades businesses. - METALCON’s new awards program gives the event a way to spotlight emerging leaders while building more attention around the show itself.

What's next: - METALCON will recognize the inaugural class onsite during its Oct. 7-9 event in Orlando. - ContractorHUB is likely to use the honor to reinforce its positioning in metal construction and the broader contractor market. - The company’s broader message will remain focused on AI-native tools for contractors who want a more complete operating system.