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.
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, 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, 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, Hobson joined EFL Associates.
Since that time, Hobson has led a number of senior level executive searches for EFL Associates. She has handled CEO searches for several large state public pension funds. Her legal background and knowledge enable her to understand the issues of those organizations, and identify and match the right candidate to the position. In addition, Hobson has led a number of CEO searches for major non-profit organizations. Advising a board of directors and/or search committee is an area of special expertise for her. Also, working with public and non-profit entities supports Hobson’s belief in giving back to the community in which she resides.
Ms. Hobson has been active both professionally and in the community throughout her career. She is a member of the American Corporate Counsel Association, holds a CPA certificate (Missouri, 1997), and has been listed in “Who’s Who of American Women.” Ms. Hobson currently serves as President of the board of Senior Housing Options, Inc. and 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. She was a member of the Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council in 1998 and 1999, and served as its Co-Chair in 1999. Hobson has also been active in Mile High United Way and is a 1997 Leadership Denver graduate. Previously, she served on the board of John Knox Village, a 2,000-resident retirement community in Lee’s Summit, MO, including two years as chair, as well as on the board of the Swope Parkway Health Center Foundation in Kansas City, MO.
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."
