Meet a Member: Erin Hobson

Erin Hobson, Director of Marketing and Communications, Sellen

Years of Experience in the A/E/C Industry: 8 years

Total Years of Experience: 15 years

How long have you been an SMPS member? 8 years

Why did you join SMPS? Originally for professional development and while that continues, I gain value from networking and peer roundtables, as well.

What services does your firm provide? Sellen, the largest commercial builder serving the Puget Sound area.

What are your firm's target markets? Sellen primarily builds in the office, healthcare, arts, tech and renovation markets.

What makes you excited to get up in the morning? Depends on the day! Most of the time it's getting to work with talented people at my company of choice.

What is one of your long-term goals? To find the sweet spot between necessary pursuit work and exciting marketing programs that differentiate and make an impact.

What led you to professional services marekting? I was attracted to the industry because of the mix of reactive and proactive marketing. No day is the same, and marketers are essential to win work!

If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? I've had the good fortune to travel the world, but it's mostly been on the same lateral line! I'd love to see something south of the equator, maby Australia.