Thompson Group Ventures Glen Burnie, Maryland

An Army combat veteran and construction professional with over 25 years of leadership experience, Bobby has invested his entire career in sharpening his technical and leadership skills. Working through the building industry trades and leadership roles, Bobby is a sought-after speaker on the topics of process improvement, innovation, leadership, workforce development, and team cultivation. In his past position as the Director of Operations for Beazer Homes Maryland, he was responsible for all Product Design, Purchasing, Construction, and Customer Care outcomes. Since then he has launched Thompson Group Ventures, a Business Consulting and Fractional Firm, assisting Residential and Commercial construction industry businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve their goals. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) as a member of the Executive Committee in his current VP of State Advocacy role and is the Chair of the Workforce Development Committee. In October 2025 he launched a celebrated weekly podcast "The Built World Around You" interviewing thought leaders across the construction industry. In 2024 he was awarded the Stewart J. Greenebaum Award for Builder of the Year by the MBIA.