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Mr. Brad Hobbs

For over 25 years, Brad Hobbs has served as the President and CEO of Hobbs & Associates, a family-owned, independent commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business founded in 1984. Hobbs & Associates works with its business partners to create enduring community infrastructure such as schools and colleges, hospitals, military and municipal structures, entertainment venues, hotels, and multi-family housing. Brad led the company to become one of the nation’s largest engineered product distribution companies with ten offices serving Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington DC employing over 170 employees. In addition to managing Hobbs & Associates, Brad has launched several other successful businesses in the Southeast. As a prolific fundraiser and generous donor, Brad continues to invest in the communities where Hobbs’ families and customers live and work. He supports numerous philanthropic organizations through Board service and leadership including the American Heart Association - Hampton Roads, Neptune Festival Board of Directors, Norfolk Christian Schools, Salvation Army, Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, and the Virginia Tech Athletic Foundation. He is also very active in the HVAC industry serving on Boards with key HVAC manufacturing partners. Brad was honored to serve on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s transition team and delighted to be appointed to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1990 with a degree in Finance. Brad is committed to his faith, family, business, and community and enjoys attending family events with his wife Molly in support of their five children as well as playing tennis and golf.

Mr. Hobbs was appointed on July 1, 2022 by Governor Youngkin.