Bobbitt was founded in 1946 with offices in Raleigh, Burlington, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are an experienced general contractor specializing in public and privately owned buildings throughout the Southeast.
At Bobbitt, we take on the challenges of construction, no matter how big or small, so our clients can focus on their mission. Our job is to take the complex process of construction and make it easy – even enjoyable – to our clients and partners. The Bobbitt experience is a refreshing difference in the commercial construction marketplace. We will go above and beyond to prove it.
Over the past 77 years, Bobbitt has earned a reputation of excellence dating back to the post-War building boom of the 1940s. G.E. Bobbitt started the Raleigh-based general contracting construction company in 1946, and Bobbitt became one of the initial franchise distributors for Butler Manufacturing Company.
In the 1980s, the Bobbitt organization created an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for employees to share in the company’s success. Bobbitt became 100 percent employee-owned in 2000.
Today Bobbitt continues as an industry leader, using the latest construction technologies to provide the highest-quality buildings at maximum value.
Denise’s career began in the telecom industry as an implementor/trainer and grew into leading teams, overseeing the installation of corporate data services for multiple US regions. She then found her “home” of 20+ years in the AEC industry working at firms such as Colliers, CBRE, and most recently Stewart, an engineering, planning, and design firm in Raleigh.
Joining Bobbitt in 2023, Denise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of marketing, communications, business operations, project management, and professional leadership. Her passion is finding opportunities for improvement and creating the most efficient strategies to enhance both the client and employee experience.
As a native of Raleigh and Wolfpack alumni, Denise has a passion for seeing the region continue to grow, while maintaining our distinct character. She is a graduate of Leadership Raleigh and has been an active member of TCREW (Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network) for the past 12 years, currently serving on the Board of Directors.
Bailey Allred, a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Architecture, 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.
With a proven track record, Bailey excels in managing complex projects and consistently exceeds client expectations. Her leadership at Bobbitt reflects a commitment to fostering growth and excellence within the team. Bailey’s passion for innovative design solutions contributes significantly to the success of Design-Build projects across diverse sectors.
Jay began his career in construction in the residential sector before entering the world of commercial construction. Jay was promoted to project manager and then quickly made his way up to VP and Director of Operations. Jay held those executive level positions for over ten years before deciding to go back to what he loves doing most–estimating, and mentorship of others is where he finds his sweet spot.
Jay’s philosophy for succeeding in the construction industry is to be a team player, regardless of what or who has caused a problem. Roll up your sleeves, work together to solve the problem and make the project a success.
While he’s not in the mountains trout fishing, Jay volunteers with Wake Invests with Women and Hope Renovation.
As a Raleigh native and graduate of North Carolina State University, Jeff has spent his 26-year career developing residential and commercial construction projects in the Triangle and throughout the Mid-Atlantic. After 10 years in residential construction building single and multi-family neighborhoods, he received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and transitioned into commercial construction. He believes that successful projects are made from great communication, team cooperation, and attention to detail.
Jeff is on the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board. He also holds a General Contractor’s license in North Carolina and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina.
Dustin started his AEC career as a laborer working at his family’s commercial construction company. He worked his way up through every facet of the industry and eventually started his own construction company. Dustin’s 19-year journey exemplifies the value of hard work, perseverance, and continuous learning in the construction industry.
Dustin is currently serving as the Vice President of the North Carolina Sporting Clays Association.
Travis has been working in the field of safety management and risk identification since 2008 for various organizations and industries, including exploration and development of oil and gas, solar energy, commercial construction, federal and state governments, and multiple mission critical infrastructure sectors. His unique approach to building a safety culture stems from his background in teaching and learning in higher education and passion for outdoor pursuits. 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. As a result, his expectation is to achieve a highly resilient safety program designed to protect people, the environment, and relationships.
Nick graduated from Virginia Tech (Cum Laude) with a business degree but has been around the construction industry since grade school. After college, he ran a successful restoration franchise for 6 years before moving to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2017. Nick spent several years helping grow a new regional office for a large national General Contractor and successfully completed hundreds of thousands of square feet of Class “A” office space.
Nick joined Bobbitt in 2020 and is the Project Manager of the Corporate Interiors Team. Nick believes this industry is all about quality relationships with the clients, subcontractor partners, superintendents, suppliers, owners reps and property managers. His goal is to always have honest and open communication with all project stakeholders, because there is one common goal: a successful project. At the end of the day, Nick wants to make every client a lifelong Bobbitt fan.
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.
R.J. has a wide-ranging professional background, having begun his career at Midway Gold, a venture-capital-funded company that developed and constructed new gold mines in Nevada. He went on to serve as CFO for a Colorado-based technology services provider that was part of a private equity roll-up of similar companies nationally. More recently, he has been a CFO in the AEC industry in North Carolina, working with organizations such as Salisbury & Moore Construction (a national hospitality contractor) and Blair Duron Restoration (a specialty industrial subcontractor).
In 2022, R.J. brought his extensive experience and expertise to The Bobbitt Group as CFO. 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.
After earning a Masters of Business Administration from Pfieffer University, Will began his career in public accounting working with small businesses, later moving to a Fortune 500 company. Eager to return to helping small businesses grow their spaces, Will dedicates his time at Bobbitt to making construction projects happen.
Will’s desire to make construction easy for small business owners enables them to concentrate on their business, which is why 75% of his projects come from repeat clients. Will is on the Industry Council for the NC Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the AICPA and coaches baseball and basketball teams. Will has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from North Carolina State University.
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. As project executive, Chad will lead the entire team from day one through completion. He lives in the details and expects only the best from his team. Chad is relationship-focused and believes in the value and power of partnership of owner and contractor.
John received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio State University in 2002. After graduation, he relocated to California where he developed a passion for building high end commercial office space in the high rises of downtown San Diego. John and his family relocated to Raleigh in 2016 where he helped grow the regional office for a large national General Contractor. John brings an understanding of how to successfully build high-end commercial interior projects. John believes that relationships are the key to success in construction.
Preparation and planning will help drive success, but at the end of the day the TEAM needs to come together to make the plan a reality.
Blake started at Bobbitt in 2006 and has since estimated over $2 billion in projects throughout the southeast. Blake’s philosophy of listening, understanding the intent of the owner’s request and delivering what the client specifically wants has been an asset to the Bobbitt team. Every day, Blake helps bring our clients’ visions to reality during the preconstruction phase by pulling together the right team to find solutions to any challenges.
Blake has Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering and management from North Carolina State University and successfully passed the FE exam prior to starting his career at Bobbitt.
Andy started his career as a US Army Engineer Officer before entering the AEC industry as a structural engineer. He progressively managed larger teams that eventually lead to a leadership position with an organization offered estimating, design and detailing, covering projects in multiple states. Andy joined Bobbitt in 2017 as Project Executive and has since been promoted to Director of Preconstruction overseeing all Bobbitt projects.
Andy is a firm believer in having integrity and honesty–always, treating everyone with respect, overcommunicating, providing a clear vision to clients and clear expectations to the project team. Andy has a Master of Science in structural engineering from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states.
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. During his 36-year career in construction, Chuck knows that a good General Contractor is only as good as its subcontractors.
Chuck is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and holds a General Contractor’s license in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Tommy started out as a field engineer in 1994 laying out oceanfront high rises in Myrtle Beach, SC. Tommy quickly moved up the ranks and then relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2007 to join the construction team on the RBC Tower, a 33-story high-rise that reshaped the skyline of downtown Raleigh. In 2022, Tommy brought his experience from over 3 million square feet of construction to Bobbitt and continues his leadership as a General Superintendent.
Tommy believes that to succeed in construction and in life, you have to treat people with respect. It doesn’t matter if it’s a first-year laborer or the project owner, everyone is treated with respect.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at East Carolina University in construction management in 2000, Parks began his career at Bobbitt. Parks continued to expand his industry knowledge through the mentorships provided by experienced Superintendents and Project Managers.
Parks has since become the leader and mentor he is today—a living example of success through hard work, a positive attitude and willingness to learn from others. His general philosophy is pretty simple: Communicate and give people the tools (physical and mental) they need to succeed. We succeed as a team and fail as a team.
Tim’s 35 years of AEC industry experience includes owning and managing his own design-build company for 12 years and working with several large commercial general contractors doing private and public Design-Bid-Build and CM-at-Risk work, as well as private Design-Build work.
Tim joined Bobbitt in 2018 to be part of a team where his passion continues to be finding solutions to keep projects moving forward. His Design-Build and commercial construction experience includes churches, healthcare facilities, athletic and community facilities, schools, industrial buildings, correctional facilities, mixed-use and multi-family developments. He enjoys building relationships and seeing a satisfied client’s smile after bringing their vision to life.
Blair started his career in engineering and design working in the field as a surveyor and CAD technician. Since joining Bobbitt, Blair has developed his skills in commercial site design and planning, creating and streamlining the design process to enable clients to identify the best location and design to fit their needs.
Blair has led his team to successfully deliver over 100 projects a year, including 30 fire stations across North Carolina. Blair has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University.
Jim joined Bobbitt in 2002 after his military career as a Combat Engineering Officer with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Jim’s passion for creating places where people work, play, worship, heal and live has made him one of the most knowledgeable design builders in the market.
His many achievements include winning the TBJ 40 Under 40 Award and Board Member of the Year for the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University.
Ron’s 30-year career started while he was still in college doing chemical and environmental consulting. His clients were mainly small aerospace and military contractors that needed HAZMAT and environmental assistance with the changing safety laws of the 1980s. He was later drawn into the world of high-rise construction and worked on projects throughout California, Washington, New York, Texas and Nevada.
In addition to numerous high rises, Ron’s experience includes presidential libraries, hospitals, parks, airports and the mitigation efforts after the catastrophic Gulf Oil Spill in 2010. Finally settling in the Carolinas, Ron hasn’t lost sight that safety is about people, not processes, caring for each individual on the job and making sure they get to go home at the end of the day to see their loved ones. Ron is a member of the ANSI Standards Board, he is an OSHA 500 outreach trainer (BCSP CHST, STS) and a member of the Carolina’s Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Committee.
Matt’s career began in geotechnical and civil engineering where he gained valuable experience in a variety of services including environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections, and site civil engineering. Since joining Bobbitt as a Project Executive specializing in sales, Matt has come to firmly believe that success in the AEC industry boils down to relationships and trust. Matt is a Central SC Alliance Board Member, Midlands Executive Committee Member, and South Carolina Economic Developers Alliance (SCEDA) Membership and Annual Conference Planning Committee Member. Matt has a Bachelor’s degree in marine science from the University of South Carolina and is a 2016 Leadership Columbia Graduate.
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.
Having sat at “both sides of the table” as architect and contractor, Neal understands the importance of a team-first approach, treating everyone with fairness. Since design and construction can be a challenging process, Neal has always strived for ensuring a smooth process with successful outcomes not only for his clients, but for all project stakeholders. Neal holds degrees from Miami University and North Carolina State University.
Brian’s 36-year career started as a construction laborer during engineering school before graduating to become an engineer, designing and managing the construction of manufacturing, transportation, pharmaceutical and laboratory projects.
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. Finding and executing creative solutions to effectively and efficiently solve clients’ needs is Brian’s passion.
Kevin’s career in the AEC industry began 28 years ago as Project Manager at a millwork company. Kevin then transitioned into General Contracting where he focused on high-end interiors as well as ground-up projects in the Washington, D.C. area, then moved on to managing the construction of larger, more complex projects in the Carolinas. Kevin has since worked for a top Global Real Estate provider which provided a better understanding of the client’s perspective.
Kevin believes that “doing it right the first time” is a crucial element in building strong relationships with clients.
Brian joined the Bobbitt Team in 2020 as the company’s youngest CEO to date. He has proven experience with over 17 years in construction and client development. He has a strong ability to drive new business, manage projects and mentor successful teams. Brian’s strengths range from execution on the operations side with a deep understanding of the importance of building strong relationships, to delivering outstanding customer service and knowing how to build profit.
Success for Brian is achieved with a “get it done” attitude and “do whatever it takes” mentality. That leadership mindset was proven early on at the beginning of what would be Brian’s lifelong commitment to team sports, specifically collegiate level baseball where he played for four years. Brian graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Administration from Mount St. Mary College.