Laurie Hobbs
About Laurie Hobbs
Laurie Hobbs serves as the Regional Director for Inspirato For Good and has a diverse background in business development and customer experience. With experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies, she specializes in relationship building and implementing customer success strategies.
Current Role at Inspirato
Laurie Hobbs serves as the Regional Director for Inspirato For Good, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on implementing strategies that align with the organization's mission of enhancing community engagement and corporate social responsibility. Her responsibilities include overseeing regional initiatives and fostering partnerships that support the goals of Inspirato For Good.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Inspirato For Good, Laurie Hobbs worked at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive as the Director of Business Development for ZAK Products from 2014 to 2018. In this capacity, she was responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Professional Development at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive from 2011 to 2014, where she focused on enhancing employee skills and organizational effectiveness.
Leadership Roles in Customer Experience
Laurie Hobbs has extensive experience in customer experience leadership. She served as the Director of Customer Experience at Rhino Fleet Tracking from 2018 to 2019, where she worked to improve customer satisfaction and engagement. Following this role, she was the Vice President of Sales at AUTEC Car Wash Systems from 2019 to 2021, focusing on sales strategies and customer relationship management.
Educational Background and Specializations
Laurie Hobbs holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management and Business Administration from Saint Louis University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Lubar School of Business. Her academic background supports her specialization in relationship building and partnership generation.
Career Development in Media and Hospitality
Laurie Hobbs began her career in media as a Senior Account Executive at Journal Broadcast Group - WTMJ4 TV from 1999 to 2006. She then transitioned to the hospitality industry, serving as Regional Director at Exclusive Resorts from 2006 to 2010. These roles contributed to her expertise in sales and customer relationship management, which she continues to leverage in her current positions.