Brian Denisar
Chief Executive Officer
Brian became the youngest CEO in the history of the Bobbitt Team in 2020. With over 19 years of experience in the construction industry, he has proven experience in client development, team building, business growth, project management, and staff mentoring. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration from Mount St. Mary College.
R.J. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
R.J. brought his extensive experience and expertise to The Bobbitt Group as CFO in 2022. His priorities include fostering robust relationships, adding value by applying cutting-edge technologies and tools to solve complex problems, and communicating effectively at all levels. R.J. earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Bryan College and an MBA degree from Elon University.
Chuck Howe
Senior Vice President, Triangle Region
Chuck started his AEC career at a civil engineering firm before starting his own construction company. After eight years, Chuck sold his share of the business and joined the Bobbitt team in 1992. Chuck is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and holds a General Contractor’s license in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Will Marshburn
Senior Vice President, Design-Build Division Leader
Will dedicates his time at Bobbitt to making the construction process easy for small business owners, resulting in 75% of his projects coming from repeat clients. Will has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from North Carolina State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Pfieffer University.
Chad Danforth
Vice President, Triad Division
Chad brings over 20 years of construction experience leading complex renovation and new construction projects. Chad is a hands-on leader who oversees all phases of construction to ensure the success of each project. Chad holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Buffalo.
Chris Knight
Vice President, Coastal Division
Chris is an experienced executive with a proven track record of leadership under various business structures and market conditions. Chris has successfully managed profit and loss targets and led business development teams to secure safe and profitable projects. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jim Bell
Vice President
Jim joined Bobbitt in 2002 after serving as a Combat Engineering Officer with the US Army Corps of Engineers. His notable achievements include winning the TBJ 40 Under 40 Award and being named Board Member of the Year by the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. Jim is a Design-Build Institute of America Certified Practitioner of Design-Build Done Right and holds General Contractor licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University.
Travis Mead
Safety Director
Travis has been working in the field of safety management and risk identification since 2008 for various organizations and industries. Travis is essential to the human and organizational performance at Bobbitt and is devoted to helping sub-contractors customize their safety program to thrive in their trade. He holds a Masters of Education from Lock Haven University.
Jay Jenkins
Director of Preconstruction
Jay brings 30 years of project experience to Bobbitt. His career began in the residential sector, and he quickly ascended the ranks, holding executive-level positions, including Vice President and Director of Operations. Despite his success in leadership roles, Jenkins found his true passion lay in estimating and mentorship. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts from Winthrop College.
Nick Riddle
Director, Interiors Division
Nick joined Bobbitt in 2020 after several years of growing a new regional office for a large national General Contractor. He has successfully completed hundreds of thousands of square feet of Class “A” office space. Nick holds a business degree (Cum Laude) from Virginia Tech.
Andy Speck
Preconstruction Executive
Andy started his career as a US Army Engineer Officer before entering the AEC industry as a structural engineer. Andy joined Bobbitt in 2017 as Project Executive and has since been promoted to Director of Preconstruction overseeing all Bobbitt projects. He has a Master of Science in structural engineering from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Blake Holmes
Preconstruction Executive, Chief Estimator
Blake started at Bobbitt in 2006 and has since estimated over $2 billion in projects throughout the southeast. Blake’s dedication to listening, understanding the intent of the owner’s request and delivering what the client specifically wants has been an asset to the Bobbitt team. Blake has Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering and management from North Carolina State University.
Bailey Allred
Bobbitt A&E Studio Director
Bailey joined Bobbitt in 2021 as an accomplished Principal Architect. In her role as Studio Director, she spearheads the creative vision, oversees project design, and mentors the talented team of architects and engineers. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from North Carolina State University.
Brian Van Horn
Senior Project Developer
Since joining Bobbitt, Brian has led project development on a wide range of Design-Build projects including office, flex, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, commercial, religious, medical and laboratory facilities. Brian holds a Bachelors degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
Neal Conley
Project Developer
Prior to joining Bobbitt, Neal was Project Architect and Principal for over 20 years, working on successful and noteworthy projects in North Carolina. After joining Bobbitt as Project Executive, Neal has been a key member in both public and private Design-Build, CM-at-Risk and Design-Bid-Build projects. Neal holds degrees from Miami University and North Carolina State University.
Christy Hall
Human Resources Manager
Christy started her 35-year career with the Department of Justice/SBI. Since joining Bobbitt in 1986, Christy has held a variety of positions including Contract Administrator, Accounts Payable, Benefits, Payroll, Safety Director, Risk Management and Human Resources. Christy is a living example of her own philosophy: to build on the past with a forward-facing vision and growth mindset.
Courtney Collins
Director of Marketing
Courtney is an accomplished marketing director with 11 years of B2B marketing experience. She excels in digital marketing, campaign management, content creation, and strategic marketing. Her expertise and strategic vision have consistently driven successful marketing initiatives and substantial business growth. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from North Carolina A&T and an MBA from UNC Wilmington.
Blair Pittman
Site Department Manager
Blair started his career in engineering and design working in the field as a surveyor and CAD technician. Since joining Bobbitt, Blair has used his skills in commercial site design and planning to streamline the design process, enabling clients to identify the best location and design to fit their needs. Blair has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University.
Parks Buie
General Superintendent
Parks began his career at Bobbitt in 2000 has become one of our most experienced Superintendents and Project Managers. Parks is a leader, mentor and living example of success through hard work, a positive attitude and willingness to learn from others. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from East Carolina University.
John Connors
General Superintendent
John joined Bobbitt in 2021 bringing an understanding of how to successfully build high-end commercial interior projects. John believes that relationships are the key to success in construction. ohn received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio State University in 2002
