Brian Hobson
About Brian Hobson
Brian Hobson serves as the Chief Engineer at Cooperative Laundry, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in the United States Air Force and extensive education in leadership and management, he has contributed to significant advancements in safety and efficiency in engineering operations.
Work at Cooperative Laundry
Brian Hobson has served as Chief Engineer at Cooperative Laundry since 2018. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and ensuring the efficiency of laundry services in the Greater New York City Area. Under his leadership, the company has implemented advanced technologies and streamlined processes to enhance productivity.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Brian Hobson held various positions in the United States Air Force, contributing to aircraft maintenance and production. He worked as the Director of the Aircraft Maintenance and Production Section at McChord Field from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Maintenance and Reliability Manager for the Nuclear Safety and Reliability Program from 2013 to 2015, and as Production Superintendent from 2010 to 2013. His extensive experience includes roles as a Satellite College Administrator and Aircraft Mechanic.
Education and Expertise
Brian Hobson has a solid educational background, holding a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, achieved in 2009. He also earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Chapman University in the same year. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University in 2008. His training includes advanced leadership education at the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy and various certifications from the Community College of the Air Force.
Achievements in Engineering and Safety
During his tenure at Cooperative Laundry, Brian Hobson created safety and training programs for the engineering department, which contributed to the company winning the TRSA safety award in 2019. He also coordinated the installation and build-out of an advanced industrial laundry facility in North America and implemented automated equipment that significantly reduced labor costs by over $250,000.
Experience at Amazon
Before joining Cooperative Laundry, Brian Hobson worked as an Area Maintenance Manager at Amazon from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the reliability of equipment in the Avenel, New Jersey facility. This role further enhanced his expertise in maintenance management within a high-demand environment.