# Rustin Kretz

> Rustin Kretz founded Scorpion in 2001 and serves as its founder and CEO. His career spans website development, marketing technology and services for local businesses. He also owns thoroughbreds through Kretz Racing.

- **Role:** Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Scorpion
- **Organizations:** Scorpion, Kretz Racing
- **From:** San Francisco, United States
- **Known for:** Founded Scorpion in 2001., Named 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal., Owned American Theorem, winner of the 2022 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2001** — Worked on an SBC-funded online scheduling venture for small and medium-sized businesses.
- **2001** — Founded Scorpion.
- **2017** — Received the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award.
- **2021** — Became chief product officer and chairman as Daniel Street became CEO; Scorpion announced $100 million from Bregal Sagemount.
- **2022** — Returned as CEO on February 18, retaining the chairmanship.
- **2026** — Kretz Racing won its first Santa Anita Classic Meet owner title.

## Achievements

- Founded Scorpion in 2001.
- Named 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal.
- Owned American Theorem, winner of the 2022 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes.
- Kretz Racing earned the 2025-26 Santa Anita Classic Meet owner title.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Scorpion announced its Coalmarch Marketing acquisition on October 19.
- **2026-09** — Kretz discussed AI answer engines and their synthesis of information about businesses.
- **2026-04** — Kretz Racing finished the Santa Anita Classic Meet as leading owner.
- **2026-01** — Scorpion announced a BIG Innovation Award for Convert.

## Links

- Website: https://www.scorpion.co/about-us/rustin-kretz/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustinkretz

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