Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 18/100
2 mention(s) identify RALPH A. CLARK as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUNDTHINKING, INC. | 2022-05-02 | From September 2005 until July 2010, Mr. Clark served as Chief Executive Officer of GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc., an endpoint data security firm. Prior to that, Mr. Clark served as Vice President, Finance of Adaptec, Inc. following Adaptec’s acquisition of Snap Appliances, Inc., where he had been Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. | Has experience as CEO of an endpoint data security firm and has held various technology-related roles; holds a B.S. in economics and an M.B.A., indicating a technical and business background relevant to software. |
| SOUNDTHINKING, INC. | 2023-05-01 | Ralph A. Clark has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our Board since August 2010. From September 2005 until July 2010, Mr. Clark served as Chief Executive Officer of GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc., an endpoint data security firm. Prior to that, Mr. Clark served as Vice President, Finance of Adaptec, Inc. following Adaptec’s acquisition of Snap Appliances, Inc., where he had been Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark is a member of the board of directors of Trinet Group, Inc., a provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses. Mr. Clark is also a member of the board of directors of Glowforge, a private company manufacturer of 3D laser printers. Mr. Clark also has held various positions at start-up companies, served in executive sales and marketing roles at IBM and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. | Mr. Clark has experience as Chief Executive Officer of GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc., an endpoint data security firm, and has held various positions at start-up companies, including executive sales and marketing roles at IBM. He also serves on the board of Glowforge, a private company manufacturer of 3D laser printers. He holds a B.S. in economics and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. His background in technology companies and security indicates relevant software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-20 | Mr. Clark has been CEO of technology firms and holds degrees in economics and an MBA, but no direct programming or software engineering experience. |
| 2019-04-29 | Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Our Board believes that Mr. Clark’s significant business experience from both inside and outside our industry and his role as our Chief Executive Officer qualify him to serve on our Board. |
| 2020-04-28 | Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Our Board believes that Mr. Clark’s significant business experience from both inside and outside our industry and his role as our Chief Executive Officer qualify him to serve on our Board. |
| 2021-04-29 | Mr. Clark has business experience and roles in technology companies, but holds degrees in economics and business, no direct programming or software engineering background. |
| 2022-05-02 | From September 2005 until July 2010, Mr. Clark served as Chief Executive Officer of GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc., an endpoint data security firm. Prior to that, Mr. Clark served as Vice President, Finance of Adaptec, Inc. following Adaptec’s acquisition of Snap Appliances, Inc., where he had been Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. |
| 2023-05-01 | Ralph A. Clark has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our Board since August 2010. From September 2005 until July 2010, Mr. Clark served as Chief Executive Officer of GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc., an endpoint data security firm. Prior to that, Mr. Clark served as Vice President, Finance of Adaptec, Inc. following Adaptec’s acquisition of Snap Appliances, Inc., where he had been Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clark is a member of the board of directors of Trinet Group, Inc., a provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses. Mr. Clark is also a member of the board of directors of Glowforge, a private company manufacturer of 3D laser printers. Mr. Clark also has held various positions at start-up companies, served in executive sales and marketing roles at IBM and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. |
| 2024-04-29 | Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Our Board believes that Mr. Clark’s significant business experience from both inside and outside our industry and his role as our Chief Executive Officer qualify him to serve on our Board. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2021-04-14 | Ralph Clark, age 62, serves as the President and CEO of ShotSpotter, Inc... The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee believes that Mr. Clark is qualified to serve on our Board based on his significant management experience in small and medium sized businesses, his current role as the chief executive officer of a publicly traded company and his multiple experiences as a TriNet client. |
| 2022-04-12 | Ralph Clark, age 63, has been a member of our Board since March 2021. Mr. Clark serves as the President and CEO of ShotSpotter, Inc., a publicly traded (NASDAQ SSTI) SaaS-based acoustic surveillance and precision policing solutions company bringing the power of digital transformation to law enforcement in more than 200 cities and 2,500 agencies in the United States. Mr. Clark joined ShotSpotter in 2010 and led the business model and technology transformation resulting in ShotSpotter's initial public offering in 2017. Prior to joining ShotSpotter, Mr. Clark was the CEO of GuardianEdge Technologies, a leading end-point data protection company that he joined in 2005, which was acquired by Symantec in 2010. Mr. Clark started his career as an IBM large systems marketing representative in the early 1980s working in Seattle with primary responsibility for large systems sales to Boeing Computer Services. After IBM and business school, Mr. Clark spent three years in investment banking with Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch before pursuing a career as a high tech entrepeneur. Mr. Clark holds a B.S. in Economics from University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee believes that Mr. Clark is qualified to serve on our Board based on his significant management experience in small-and medium-sized businesses, his current role as the chief executive officer of a publicly traded company and his multiple experiences as a TriNet client. |
| 2023-04-13 | Ralph Clark, age 64, serves as the President and CEO of SoundThinking, Inc., a publicly traded (NASDAQ SSTI) SaaS based acoustic surveillance and precision policing solutions company. Mr. Clark joined SoundThinking in 2010 and led the company's platform expansion and sustained revenue growth resulting in SoundThinking’s successful initial public offering in 2017. Prior to joining SoundThinking, Mr. Clark was the CEO of GuardianEdge Technologies, a leading end-point data protection company that he joined in 2005 which was acquired by Symantec in 2010. Mr. Clark also served as the Vice President of Finance of Adaptec, Inc. and as the Chief Financial Officer of Snap Appliance which was acquired by Adaptec. Mr. Clark started his career as an IBM marketing representative with primary responsibility for large systems sales to Boeing Computer Services. Post business school, Mr. Clark spent three years in investment banking with Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Mr. Clark currently serves on the board of Glowforge, Inc., a Seattle-based, privately held, venture backed connected laser 3-D printing company. He also serves on the Harvard Business School Global Advisory Board. Mr. Clark graduated with a B.S. in Economics from University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA in 1981 and with an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1993. Mr. Clark is qualified due to his experience and success as President and CEO of SoundThinking, a TriNet customer, which gives him knowledge and insight into the management needs and growth strategy of a publicly traded company. |
| 2024-04-11 | Ralph A. Clark serves as the President and CEO of SoundThinking, Inc., (publicly company (NASDAQ SSTI)) SaaS based acoustic surveillance and precision policing solutions company. Mr. Clark joined SoundThinking in 2010 and led the company's platform expansion and sustained revenue growth resulting in SoundThinking’s successful initial public offering in 2017. Prior to joining SoundThinking, Mr. Clark was the CEO of GuardianEdge Technologies, a leading end-point data protection company that he joined in 2005 which was acquired by Symantec in 2010. Mr. Clark also served as the Vice President of Finance of Adaptec, Inc. and as the CFO of Snap Appliance which was acquired by Adaptec. Mr. Clark started his career as an IBM marketing representative with primary responsibility for large systems sales to Boeing Computer Services. Post business school, Mr. Clark spent three years in investment banking with Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Mr. Clark currently serves on the board of Glowforge, Inc. (privately held), a Seattle-based, venture backed connected laser 3-D printing company. Ralph received the 2019 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Northern California and was recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the San Francisco Business Times in 2019. Community service is a priority. He is a former board member and chair emeritus of Pacific Community Ventures, former board member and chair of the Oakland Boys and Girls Club, former trustee and Vice-Chair of the Oakland Museum of California, and former trustee of the American Conservatory Theater. He also serves on the Harvard Business School Global Advisory Board. Mr. Clark graduated with a B.S. in Economics from University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA in 1981 and with an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1993. The University of the Pacific honored Mr. Clark with a 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Clark is qualified due to his experience as President and CEO of SoundThinking, which gives him knowledge and insight into the management needs and growth strategy of a publicly traded company. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22