Experience

J.R. Hobbs Company

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member - Board Of Directors

  • 2017 - Present

  Greater Atlanta Area

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2017 - 2022

  Greater Atlanta Area Private equity owned HVAC and plumbing contractor focused on multi-family new construction and renovation. • Increased revenue by more than 100%, average revenue per project by 28%, and backlog by 3X • Implemented growth strategy that expanded product offerings and customer diversity, reducing concentration risk. Expanded geographic operations across the southeastern US and Colorado to optimize market growth hotspots and position company as a leader in key markets. • Reorganized… Show more Private equity owned HVAC and plumbing contractor focused on multi-family new construction and renovation. • Increased revenue by more than 100%, average revenue per project by 28%, and backlog by 3X • Implemented growth strategy that expanded product offerings and customer diversity, reducing concentration risk. Expanded geographic operations across the southeastern US and Colorado to optimize market growth hotspots and position company as a leader in key markets. • Reorganized company to project-based management, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing field management headcount • Completed acquisition and integration of add-on HVAC/Plumbing firm to drive growth and profitability • Evaluated operating divisions, narrowed focus of commercial construction group, and closed down an unprofitable residential service business • Added high-growth builds to portfolio, including assisted living facilities, student housing and high-rise buildings • Converted operating structure from silo-based to collaborative model improving cross-functional efficiencies, engagement, and profitability • Invested in estimating systems, reducing headcount costs, and increasing estimate throughput while also increasing accuracy and improving sold vs built differential • Implemented internal production of high value materials, significantly reducing costs and lead times, improving delivery, and customer satisfaction • Implemented lean process for project lifecycle, simplifying operations and increasing annual savings



Palladium Ventures, LLC

• CEO and Managing Partner

  • 2012 - Present

  Management consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory, start-up and early-stage consulting, and interim executive services (strategic planning, growth strategy and execution, reorganization, and positioning for growth).



Accupac

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Greater Philadelphia Accupac is a PE backed contract manufacturer that fills, and packages personal care and beauty care products for companies around the world. Specializing in product launches, superior quality assurance, and excellent customer service.



Trachte LLC

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Wisconsin, United States Private Equity backed manufacturer of prefabricated control buildings & critical equipment enclosures for the power, gas & oil, military, communications, and transportation sectors



BDry Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

• Member - Board Of Directors

  • 2016 - 2019

  Knoxville, Tennessee Private equity owned regional water proofing company in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern US • Mentored CEO and guided management in preparing the business for a successful sale



The Citadel

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2016 - 2017

  Charleston, South Carolina Taught capstone strategic management course and international business class. • Redesigned courses from lecture-based structure to relevant case based, interactive classes • Developed student critical thinking skills through discussion-based learning rather than lecture-based instruction • Student evaluation ranking – 4.7/5.0 – 94%



Vista Construction Inc

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2009 - 2015

  Charleston, South Carolina Area Principal responsible for all operational, financial, and support functions for a $2.5M+ custom residential and commercial general contracting firm. • Grew start-up business to $2.5M+ annual revenue and increased net profit margin by 3X • Expanded market penetration and increased profitability through introduction of water damage remediation, aging in place, LEED certified green building, and commercial construction initiatives • Implemented policies and strategies resulting in 10%… Show more Principal responsible for all operational, financial, and support functions for a $2.5M+ custom residential and commercial general contracting firm. • Grew start-up business to $2.5M+ annual revenue and increased net profit margin by 3X • Expanded market penetration and increased profitability through introduction of water damage remediation, aging in place, LEED certified green building, and commercial construction initiatives • Implemented policies and strategies resulting in 10% decrease in variable direct material and labor costs Show less



Carolina Professional Builders, LLC

• CEO and Managing Partner

  • 2006 - 2009

  Responsible for all operations of custom residential general contracting company. • Expanded custom residential construction business to include projects from $1.5 million to $10 million



Quantum Value Management, LLC

• Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Veritek International, Inc

  • 2004 - 2006

  Greater Detroit Area Veri-Tek International Corporation Responsible for finance, accounting, investor relations, acquisitions, treasury, strategic planning, risk management, systems, and human resources for leading manufacturer of auto components and automated test equipment. • Redirected company focus from specialty machine tool manufacturing to component production for enhanced profitability • Successfully led and completed IPO of common stock • Responsible for SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance… Show more Veri-Tek International Corporation Responsible for finance, accounting, investor relations, acquisitions, treasury, strategic planning, risk management, systems, and human resources for leading manufacturer of auto components and automated test equipment. • Redirected company focus from specialty machine tool manufacturing to component production for enhanced profitability • Successfully led and completed IPO of common stock • Responsible for SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance including implementation of Section 404 • Negotiated senior credit facilities and subordinated debt agreements

• Vice President

  • 2004 - 2004

  Quantum Value Management Responsibilities included acquisition sourcing, negotiation, and financing. Post-closing responsibilities included monitoring financial performance, strategic planning and implementation, integration, and add-on acquisitions.



Noble International, Ltd.

• Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  • 2000 - 2004

  Greater Detroit Area Responsible for finance, accounting, investor relations, acquisitions, treasury, strategic planning, risk management, SEC reporting for $330M public auto manufacturer and service company with operations in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. • Completed five acquisitions to build inorganic growth • Successfully completed secondary offering of common stock • Responsible for SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance • Designed and implemented internal control program and ERP… Show more Responsible for finance, accounting, investor relations, acquisitions, treasury, strategic planning, risk management, SEC reporting for $330M public auto manufacturer and service company with operations in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. • Completed five acquisitions to build inorganic growth • Successfully completed secondary offering of common stock • Responsible for SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance • Designed and implemented internal control program and ERP system • Successfully negotiated credit facilities and debenture repurchases at less than par value • Developed and implemented tax strategy resulting tax rate reduction and refund of taxes paid • Divested non-core assets at a premium to estimated value Show less



Moore Medical Corporation

• Co-Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  • 1998 - 1999

  Responsible for accounting, financial planning, SEC reporting, strategic planning, treasury, purchasing, investor relations, risk management, legal, information systems, e-commerce, and acquisitions for $130 million public company. • Developed e-business strategy to accelerate organic revenue growth • Developed and implemented strategic plan • Responsible for SEC and other regulatory compliance • Negotiated new credit facility - unencumbering assets and reducing fees… Show more Responsible for accounting, financial planning, SEC reporting, strategic planning, treasury, purchasing, investor relations, risk management, legal, information systems, e-commerce, and acquisitions for $130 million public company. • Developed e-business strategy to accelerate organic revenue growth • Developed and implemented strategic plan • Responsible for SEC and other regulatory compliance • Negotiated new credit facility - unencumbering assets and reducing fees • Developed and implemented acquisition strategy Show less



Primedia Incorporated

• Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  • 1994 - 1998

  Weekly Reader Corp., Lifetime Learning Systems Responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, strategic planning, information systems, fulfillment, distribution, human resources, and acquisitions for $50 million business unit. • Implemented new accounting/financial reporting system to reduce costs and cash requirements • Negotiated licensing agreements to capitalize on brand equity • Redirected strategic focus to base business to increase market share… Show more Weekly Reader Corp., Lifetime Learning Systems Responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, strategic planning, information systems, fulfillment, distribution, human resources, and acquisitions for $50 million business unit. • Implemented new accounting/financial reporting system to reduce costs and cash requirements • Negotiated licensing agreements to capitalize on brand equity • Redirected strategic focus to base business to increase market share • Responsible for acquisition candidate identification, analysis, and selection • Participated in 1995 initial public offering Show less



United Technologies

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

  • 1993 - 1994

  Carrier Responsible for financial planning and analysis for $1.5B North American and Latin American Business Units. • Designed production smoothing process to reduce cost of seasonality - projected savings: 10% per unit • Designed program to use futures to hedge against raw material price fluctuations

• Product Strategist

  • 1992 - 1993

  Otis Elevator

• Regional Financial Manager

  • 1991 - 1992

  Otis Elevator



Business Expansion Capital Corporation

• Vice President - Operations

  • 1988 - 1989



Dairy Queen

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • 1986 - 1988

• Manager of Operations

  • 1985 - 1986

• Field Consultant

  • 1983 - 1985