Hobart Historic Restoration (HHR) has worked with over a dozen communities to identify strategic direction, identify prime properties, manage construction and provide ongoing asset optimization and property management. HHR has recognized, validated, and is uniquely poised to optimize this significant trend by working with communities in strategic partnerships to rehabilitate historic properties and build new housing to the benefit of the community, the state, and private investors. We typically focus on mixed-use projects with ground floor commercial and upper-story market-rate housing (with luxury finishes), though we also have experience with both commercial and residential housing projects. Our projects are typically an instrumental catalyst for continued downtown revitalization. Our historic rehab projects have been awarded by the state of Iowa for their integrity and impact by the State of Iowa.
Meet the Hobarts
Jim Hobart Email | LinkedIn
Jim Hobart has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. With his background ranging from residential to heavy industrial work, Jim has developed a unique ability to visualize the transformation of historic buildings in to viable business opportunities. Hobart Historic Restoration’s Midwest values and experienced team bring new life to the beautiful but neglected buildings of many Midwest communities. With a positive and flexible attitude, Hobart Historic Restoration is proud to lead the revitalization of many historic communities.
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Department of Cultural Affairs
SHPO’s Stakeholder Group
B.J. Hobart Email | LinkedIn
B.J. Hobart has 25 years in Sourcing, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, and Contract Management. This diversified experience has been mainly in power utilities and industrial companies settings. She holds a B.A. from University of South Florida and a M.S. from Creighton University Law School. B.J.’s dual role with Hobart Historic Restoration is both Project Manager and Contracts Manager, and she relies on her analytical, technical and problem solving skills to mitigate risk, meet deadlines and stay within budgets.