Shaping the Future of Trades: Angi Pro Council and Scholarship Program

As Angi continues to evolve alongside the growing trade industry, we remain committed to supporting and empowering our pros. At the heart of this effort is our ongoing dedication to listening, learning, and providing tangible support through key initiatives such as our latest Angi Pro Council and scholarship programs. 

Introducing Our 2024–2025 Pro Council 

We’re proud to unveil our 17-member Angi Pro Council for 2024–2025. We carefully selected this group from the Angi pro network to represent a wide range of expertise across trades, including plumbing, painting, construction, landscaping, and flooring. These seasoned professionals, spanning the entire country, bring decades of experience to the table and serve as the voice of tradespeople for Angi.

• Daniel Barbon – Barbon Enterprise, 5 Years Experience, Indianapolis, IN

• Ken Bennett – Home Experts, LLC, 40 Years Experience, Carmel, IN

• Mickey Cohen – Construction Masters, 36 Years Experience, Los Angeles, CA

• Vincent Curcie – OC Solar, 14 Years Experience, Irvine, CA

• Dave Grulke – Big Dave’s Services, 20+ Years Experience, Milwaukee, WI

• Jenny He – Ergeon, 10 Years Experience, Palo Alto, CA

• Sahil Jain – Improveit Home Remodeling, 10+ Years Experience, Greenwood, IN

• Christian Lazo – Lazo Landscaping & Contracting, 6 Years Experience, Wilmington, DE

• Byron Maxwell – J&B Solutions, 4 Years Experience, San Diego, CA

• Rebecca Mortenson – A.M. Forestry LLC, 3 Years Experience, Nekoosa, WI

• Josiah Muckey – Heritage Hill, 20 Years Experience, Dallas, OR

• Spencer Pepe – Home Genius, 35 Years Experience, Chino Hills, CA

• Blake Ragland – B&B Painting, 5 Years Experience, Houston, TX

• Nathan Schmitz – Burnt & Stitched Metalworks LLC, 15 Years Experience, Thornton, CO

• Will Shaw – NRWillis Construction LLC, 26 Years Experience, Denver, CO

• Vince Venditti  – Premier Home Pros, 12 Years Experience, Cleveland, OH

• Rachel Wilson – Wilson Greens Turf, 10 Years Experience, Los Angeles, CA

The Angi Pro Council will offer direct feedback on the improvements we're making to our platform and services to help shape the future of Angi's offerings. Additionally, our council members will mentor aspiring tradespeople, including the recipients of Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship. This connection between experienced pros and up-and-coming trade professionals is vital to fostering growth and innovation in the industry.

Supporting the Future of the Trades

Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship Program awards $2,500 scholarships to promising students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in the trades. The purpose of this scholarship program is to ease the financial burden for students attending various types of secondary education, from trade school to college to university, so they can focus on what matters most: gaining the skills and experience for success in the trades. 

“This scholarship will help relieve some of the financial stress caused by tuition for my final semester, allowing me to complete my bachelor's degree in architecture,” said Jennifer Hernandez, a recipient of Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship in 2024. “As a first-generation Latina, this is a major accomplishment for my family and me, and I hope to inspire future generations!”

With initiatives like the Angi Pro Council and Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship Program we are proud to contribute to the development of the next generation of trade professionals while continually uplifting our seasoned pros.