Ralph Clark has been leading SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) since 2010 as President and CEO. Clark led the transformation of ShotSpotter to a SaaS-based business model, ultimately taking the company public in 2017. The company has since expanded to become a leading platform-based next-generation public safety solutions company engaged with over 250 public safety agencies globally.
Ralph has more than 30 years of corporate, financial and organizational leadership. Prior to SoundThinking, he was the President and CEO of GuardianEdge Technologies Inc. where he drove a successful exit with its acquisition by Symantec. Earlier in his career, he worked for IBM as a large systems marketing representative and manager. After business school, he served as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.
Ralph received the 2019 EY Entrepreneur of The Year (r) Award for Northern California and was recognized as a 2019 Most Admired CEO by the San Francisco Business Times.
Community service is a priority. He is a former board member and chair 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.
Ralph currently serves on the Board of Directors of TriNet (TNET), a leading public company PEO firm, where he chairs the Nomination and Governance Committee. He is also a Board member of Glowforge, a Seattle-based venture capital-backed connected 3D laser printing company. Additionally, Ralph serves on Harvard Business School’s California Advisory Board.
He holds a B.S. in economics from the University of the Pacific and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
What is Ralph A. Clark's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Ralph A. Clark is at least $3.45 million as of September 2nd, 2025. Mr. Clark owns 588,638 shares of SoundThinking stock worth more than $3,449,419 as of September 18th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Clark may own. Learn More about Ralph A. Clark's net worth.
How do I contact Ralph A. Clark?
Has Ralph A. Clark been buying or selling shares of SoundThinking?
Ralph A. Clark has not been actively trading shares of SoundThinking within the last three months. Most recently, Ralph A. Clark sold 16,161 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.80, for a transaction totalling $190,699.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 588,638 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,945,928.40. Learn More on Ralph A. Clark's trading history.
Who are SoundThinking's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of SoundThinking?
During the last twelve months, SoundThinking insiders bought shares 4 times. They purchased a total of 137,417 shares worth more than $979,843.42. During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 2,767 shares worth more than $16,717.28. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 24th when Major Shareholder Veradace Partners Lp bought 15,773 shares worth more than $112,619.22. Insiders at SoundThinking own 10.9% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at SoundThinking. Information on this page was last updated on 2/24/2026.
