HOBI's VideoChief Executive Officer
Cathy Hill is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HOBI International, Inc.. As the founding member of HOBI’s board, Cathy has overseen the growth both operationally and strategically. She continues to be responsible for the day to day operation of HOBI’s Batavia facility. Cathy personally oversees contract negotiations as well as relationships with most of HOBI’s large clientele. Before collaborating with Craig Boswell on the business plan for HOBI, Cathy’s experience included both sales and management in Illinois and Arkansas. Cathy was educated in Naperville, IL receiving her B.A. from North Central College, in International Business, summa cum laude. She also completed her degree at the Alliance Francaise in Paris, France receiving Mention Honorable.
Cathy Hill is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HOBI International, Inc.. As the founding member of HOBI’s board, Cathy has overseen the growth both operationally and strategically. She continues to be responsible for the day to day operation of HOBI’s Batavia facility. Cathy personally oversees contract negotiations as well as relationships with most of HOBI’s large clientele. Before collaborating with Craig Boswell on the business plan for HOBI, Cathy’s experience included both sales and management in Illinois and Arkansas. Cathy was educated in Naperville, IL receiving her B.A. from North Central College, in International Business, summa cum laude. She also completed her degree at the Alliance Francaise in Paris, France receiving Mention Honorable.
President
Craig Boswell is co-founder and President of HOBI International, Inc. In this capacity, Craig has been extensively involved in the design, development, and deployment of electronics demanufacturing and recycling techniques. Craig’s background includes 9 years experience as an electrical engineer for Texas Instruments, Inc.. As a member of Texas Instrument’s engineering staff, Craig managed electronics design projects and was extensively involved in development and deployment of electronics manufacturing techniques. Craig holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, a M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. In addition to his managerial duties, Craig is HOBI’s chief industry consultant on demanufacturing, design for disassembly, and reverse logistics programs. Craig has published and presented numerous papers on the recycling of electronic products and the keys to designing more recyclable products.
Craig Boswell is co-founder and President of HOBI International, Inc. In this capacity, Craig has been extensively involved in the design, development, and deployment of electronics demanufacturing and recycling techniques. Craig’s background includes 9 years experience as an electrical engineer for Texas Instruments, Inc.. As a member of Texas Instrument’s engineering staff, Craig managed electronics design projects and was extensively involved in development and deployment of electronics manufacturing techniques. Craig holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, a M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. In addition to his managerial duties, Craig is HOBI’s chief industry consultant on demanufacturing, design for disassembly, and reverse logistics programs. Craig has published and presented numerous papers on the recycling of electronic products and the keys to designing more recyclable products.
Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Mr. Johnson is a twenty-year veteran of the high tech and communications industry. He has extensive experience in direct sales, channel sales, marketing, and finance. Mr. Johnson is responsible for supply side client acquisition, as well as direct and indirect sales. Prior to joining HOBI Mr. Johnson managed a national sales organization at Telligent Systems, a social networking start-up, and spent 18 years at Nortel Networks, most recently managing wireless sales organizations selling to major US carriers.
Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a master’s in corporate finance from the University of Dallas.
Mr. Johnson is a twenty-year veteran of the high tech and communications industry. He has extensive experience in direct sales, channel sales, marketing, and finance. Mr. Johnson is responsible for supply side client acquisition, as well as direct and indirect sales. Prior to joining HOBI Mr. Johnson managed a national sales organization at Telligent Systems, a social networking start-up, and spent 18 years at Nortel Networks, most recently managing wireless sales organizations selling to major US carriers.
Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a master’s in corporate finance from the University of Dallas.
Director of Purchasing
Jason Radakovich is the director of purchasing for HOBI International, Inc. and works out of the Batavia, IL facility. Jason has 17 years of direct industry experience in the purchasing and remarketing of information technology assets. His primary focus is developing purchasing models and sales channels for our clients surplus IT equipment. Jason holds a BA and MBA from Knox College.
Jason Radakovich is the director of purchasing for HOBI International, Inc. and works out of the Batavia, IL facility. Jason has 17 years of direct industry experience in the purchasing and remarketing of information technology assets. His primary focus is developing purchasing models and sales channels for our clients surplus IT equipment. Jason holds a BA and MBA from Knox College.
Director of Operations
Don Simms is Director of Operations for HOBI International, Inc. In this role, Don is responsible for day-to-day operations and development and implementation of strategies and processes to improve operational effectiveness. He has over 20 years experience in manufacturing, logistics and project management with the last 14 years at Nokia. In Nokia, Don held various leadership roles in manufacturing engineering and operations and was a member of several global teams. He supported a number of start-ups including operations in Mexico and Brazil. Don holds a B.S. in industrial technology from the University of North Texas.
Don Simms is Director of Operations for HOBI International, Inc. In this role, Don is responsible for day-to-day operations and development and implementation of strategies and processes to improve operational effectiveness. He has over 20 years experience in manufacturing, logistics and project management with the last 14 years at Nokia. In Nokia, Don held various leadership roles in manufacturing engineering and operations and was a member of several global teams. He supported a number of start-ups including operations in Mexico and Brazil. Don holds a B.S. in industrial technology from the University of North Texas.