Hobbs, Inc.

Ian is the youngest son of former Hobbs, Inc. president and owner, Mike Hobbs. In 1997, after working in the television and film industry, Ian began working at the firm while he obtained his M.B.A. from Columbia University. Ian shares responsibility with Scott and Walter for developing client relationships, general management and strategic business planning. Additionally, as a project executive, Ian directly oversees projects to ensure that clients have the full benefit of the executive team’s construction knowledge and managerial expertise.

Ian is a third-generation New Canaanite. He lives in New Canaan with his wife, Diane, and their four children: Holden, Shea, Tess and Faith.

Jason has been a project manager for both Hobbs, Inc. and Hobbs Care since 2007. In addition, he has been a leader at Hobbs, Inc. in the integration of new technologies that improve the experience for our clients and design professionals by streamlining the exchange of information between contractor and client. In 2017, Jason opened the Hobbs, Inc. New Jersey office and is responsible for ensuring that the team represents the values of the Hobbs mission. He manages all aspects of business in this location, including bidding, project management, hiring and quality control.

Jason lives in Cornwall, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Abigail.

John joined Hobbs, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer in 2010. Prior to joining Hobbs, Inc., he was a Senior Manager for KPMG and worked as an auditor specializing in the construction industry for 10 years. John provides strategic financial leadership to both Hobbs, Inc. and Hobbs Care by establishing accounting best practices and managing the financial reporting and investments. He manages the accounting and human resource departments, which report directly to him.

Kevin has been with Hobbs, Inc. since 2007, when he joined the firm as a Project Manager. He has been in the construction business for 20 years, having previously worked as a Project Engineer for the Gilbane Building Company. Kevin represents Hobbs, Inc. in New York City and supervises all bidding, contracts, project work, and client service. He is responsible for sharing and applying the wealth of knowledge and experience of Hobbs, Inc. to the unique working environment of New York City, while providing clients and design partners with open communication and personal attention.

Kevin was raised in Vernon, CT and now resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife, Laura, and their two children.

Scott is the middle son of former Hobbs, Inc. president and owner, Mike Hobbs. In 1992, Scott joined the company as a laborer following three years of service in the U.S. Army. In 1998, after learning every job at the company and earning his MBA from Columbia University, he succeeded his father. Scott is responsible for overseeing the general management and strategic planning, as well as ensuring a superior experience for all clients, architects, and colleagues. As a Project Executive, he also oversees the Project Manager & Superintendent for several projects, remaining involved in the day-to- day business of the company.

Scott is a third-generation New Canaanite. He lives in New Canaan with his wife, Lisa, and their three children: Jack, Charlie & Ellie.

Walter has worked in the construction industry for 32 years. He began his career learning professional construction management through a series of jobs at Turner Construction Company. While he first joined Hobbs, Inc. in 1995 as an estimator, he soon became a key advisor to Mike Hobbs, and then to Scott and Ian as they took over the business. Today, Walter shares executive and operational responsibilities with the Hobbs brothers. Additionally, as a project executive, Walter directly oversees projects to ensure that clients have the full benefit of the executive team’s construction knowledge and managerial expertise.

Walter lives in Riverside, Connecticut with his wife, Lorrie. They have four grown children.

Reggie has over 30 years of experience in construction and joined Hobbs, Inc. in 2006 as an estimator. He was promoted to Chief Estimator in 2010, and is responsible for supervising the estimating department and for establishing standardized procedures, methods and processes to forecast accurately the cost of complex custom projects. Reggie works with owners and their design professionals to understand the goals and unique aspects of each project. In addition, Reggie analyzes the final data from past projects to establish standards for all future estimates while maintaining a historical cost database to help project market costs on ongoing and future
projects.

Drew has been Managing Director of Hobbs Care, a division of Hobbs, Inc., since 2004. Drew’s experience working with online purchasing and fulfillment companies uniquely qualifies him to lead this division. He creatively works with clients to solve and execute their unique construction and home care needs. Drew is responsible for day-to- day executive management of client contact, consultation, problem resolution, marketing and supervision of more than 25 employees. Drew leads the team in creating each project’s scope of work, timeline and budget for Hobbs Care clientele.

Joe has been in the construction business since 1993. He joined Hobbs, Inc. in 2005 as a Project Manager after working as a superintendent and project manager for Westerman Construction in the New York City metropolitan area. He quickly rose to become Managing Director of the Hobbs, Inc. Hamptons office to provide the same quality customer experience to clients that we have been providing in Fairfield and Westchester County for decades. Joe oversees and manages all construction activities for work in the Hamptons area, including bidding, construction, project closeout, and continuing client care.

Joe resides in Suffolk County, NY.

Monique J. Lema has been with Hobbs, Inc. since 1998, after spending eight years at EMCOR Group in Norwalk, CT. In 2000, Monique was promoted to Human Resources Director for Hobbs, Inc. She is in charge of recruiting and retaining the finest talent in the construction
business, while overseeing the training and licensing requirements for all of our professionals. Monique provides thought leadership in all areas of human resources, while managing all employee program implementation, communication and management, including the company’s extensive benefits and retirement plans. Additionally, Monique is responsible for HR compliance with benefit and employment regulations, our company’s recruiting system and all HR-related employee communications.