PICTURE PERFECT PENTHOUSE Trace Ventures Finds Success at the Top
Written by Gloria Houghland / Photographed by Michael Robinson Success can be likened to a “high-rise building:” start in the basement and work your way up to the Penthouse. Trace Ventures, a diversified Nashville-based firm, specializing in high quality design build construction and remodeling in both residential and commercial arenas, is a premier example of that reference. Literally, the perfect example. In 1991, Art and Martha Stinson started their small company with a focus on upscale residential design-build remodeling. Mostly through word of mouth, the company grew and, in 2015, the Stinson’s sold the company to Clearbrook Holdings, which provides crucial business resources to the rapidly growing firm. Without losing focus of their core business, Trace expanded their offerings to include hand picked commercial projects, including the new Glen Campbell Museum slated to open in January, 2020. Mark Holliday, President of Trace Ventures and a 32-year building trade veteran, moved to Nashville 14 years ago from Cleveland, Ohio, recognizing the potential in Music City, not to 22 slmag.net
mention its favorable weather conditions. Holliday’s prior history of growing a company from six employees to more than 100, pegged him as highly desirable, and Trace Ventures scooped him up in a flash. Through the years, Holliday has built his team at Trace Ventures into one of the more sought after design build firms in Middle Tennessee. As needs arose, Holliday found the most qualified person to fill each niche. Trace Ventures now employs 15 specialists with an in-house interior designer expected to join the company in early 2020. So, what is the secret to the success of Trace Ventures? According to Holliday, the founding principles of craftsmanship combined with exceptional service continue to be the bedrock of the organization. “Our process is simple but significant. The client is always kept in the loop financially, so they can determine whether to increase or decrease their costs at every step in real time. This approach makes us unique and sets us apart from other builders.”
