Des Moines, Iowa · Let's get to work
Justin Cateron
I've been writing code since 2003, back when tables were a layout strategy. Since then I've built e-commerce platforms, content sites, internal tools, and integrations of every shape and size. Today I lead web development at Kreg Tool, where I manage the team, still write plenty of code, and drive our work in AI and web automation.
- Now
- Web Development Manager, Kreg Tool Company (opens in a new tab)
- Before
- CMRignite, Flying Hippo, Meyocks, Midwest Basement Systems
- Stack
- JavaScript, React, Next, LAMP, LEMP, Node, MySQL, Postgres
Selected work
All projects
Where I’ve
worked
2024 – now
Web Development Manager · Kreg Tool Company
A hands-on Web Development Manager who leads Kreg's e-commerce and web platforms; serves as the technical lead for its AI and web automation efforts.
2022 – 2024
Director of Web Development · CMRignite
Led a team on redesigns for the National WIC Association, EBSA and APHIS. Built a migration script for 1,000+ pages and a marketing materials portal.
2021 – 2022
Director of Webservices · Flying Hippo
Led cross-functional digital teams and projects while modernizing development workflows with CI/CD, reusable WordPress packages, and automated API-driven systems.
2016 – 2021
Digital Manager / Lead Developer · Meyocks
Led development of custom digital solutions and websites, translating strategy into execution while improving client efficiency by up to 90% and managing a team of developers.
2014 – 2016
Dev Ops / Lead Developer · Midwest Basement Systems
Launched Stowify, a SaaS app on Adobe Sign and Twilio, which raised customer response rates by 300%.
2013 – 2014
Web Developer · Slash Web Studios
Developed and managed 70+ custom websites and web applications using full-stack technologies, APIs, project scoping, and client-focused delivery.
Recent work
A look at some of the websites and digital experiences I’ve helped build, improve, and maintain in recent years.
- 01Kreg Toolkregtool.com (opens in a new tab)
- 02Learn Kreg Toollearn.kregtool.com (opens in a new tab)
- 03Blue Stream Poolsblue-stream-pools.com (opens in a new tab)
- 04Goodman Law, P.C.golawpc.com (opens in a new tab)
- 05MasterDowelmasterdowel.com (opens in a new tab)
- 06Hawkeye VanGinkel Lawn & Snowhawkeyevanginkel.com (opens in a new tab)
- 07Flying Hippoflyinghippo.com (opens in a new tab)
- 08APHISaphis.usda.gov (opens in a new tab)
Writing
All posts- Mar 2026The Idea Started Much Smaller Than ThisMy first plan had four boxes and three arrows. It looked simple enough to fit on a sticky note, and that should have been my first clue.
- Mar 2026I Wanted to Learn AI, So I Gave Myself a Real ProblemTutorials kept ending right where things got interesting, so I picked a real problem I already understood. Could our own website actually know its products?