MARY L. HOBSON,
C.P.A., J.D.
Executive Vice President & Managing Director of the Colorado office and the Pensions and Investments Practice
EFL Associates – Denver
Email: mhobson@eflassociates.com
Mary Hobson brings over 25 years of business experience in the general management, legal and financial arenas to EFL Associates and its clients. This combination of experience provides Hobson a unique breadth of knowledge and practical perspective on the diverse staffing issues facing the firm’s clients.
Since joining EFL Associates, Ms. Hobson has handled over 200 executive search assignments, including numerous President/CEO/Executive Director searches, many in the non-profit sector. Hiring the organization’s leader is one of the most critical responsibilities of a Board. Ms. Hobson has extensive experience working with Boards and Search Committees to ensure that this responsibility is handled effectively and efficiently.
Ms. Hobson began her career auditing business entities for the Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, MO (1971–1977). After completing her JD degree (1980), she joined a large Kansas City law firm, specializing in tax, securities and real estate matters.
In 1982, she co-founded her own firm, which subsequently merged with the 100-plus attorney St. Louis firm of Husch & Eppenberger. From 1982 through 1992, Ms. Hobson advised business clients on all aspects of business formation and operations. She focused on integrating legal advice with the client’s business objectives to achieve practical solutions to problems. In 1993, Ms. Hobson accepted the position of Vice President with Cal Emblem Labels, Inc., a label printer with multiple production facilities. In that position, she coordinated operations, corporate administration and legal matters and was a part of the top management team leading the company. After successfully concluding the sale of Cal Emblem to a public company in 1995, Ms. Hobson joined EFL Associates.
Ms. Hobson has been active both professionally and in the community throughout her career. She currently serves on the board of Senior Housing Options, Inc. and as a Vice Chair of the board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado Chapter. She is also active in the Rotary Club of Denver, where she has chaired a number of committees.
Education:
| J.D. | University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri |
| B.B.A. | University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri |
"In today's business environment, senior-level assignments involve complex interpersonal, legal, and financial aspects. At EFL Associates, we draw on our cumulative experience in these areas to find individuals who take our clients to the next level of success."
