Hobbs Architectural Fountains began designing and manufacturing architectural water features in 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia. We are dedicated to engage in creative discourse and output with our collective 100+ years of combined experience in the water feature industry. Our staff includes conceptual designers, chemical engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and industrial designers. Within this company lies the talent and dedication to create the world's most enchanting fountains.

William J. Hobbs, President & CEO
Mr. Hobbs, the principal of HAF’s design and engineering team, is known for bringing the beauty and motion of water to landmark projects around the world. As a member of many national and international architectural design teams, Mr. Hobbs consults with architects and designers offering them innovative solutions to bare water with a new projects’ aesthetic goals. To further achieve his vision, he oversees new product designs and is the author and holder of patents for equipment and spray effects in the architectural fountain industry. With a passion for innovation and design, Mr. Hobbs has conducted lectures at Harvard School of Design, as well as seminars before the C.S.I (Construction Specification Institute), the A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects) and other architectural and landscape groups on the subjects of architectural fountain design and engineering.

Credentials:

• Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture/Industrial Design
• Harvard School of Design

Colin Goodrich, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Goodrich began his career at Hobbs Fountains as a project engineer five years ago. Since then he has had his hand in all major projects such as the Georgia Aquarium, Sea Island Beach Club, Tyler Davidson Renovation, Epcot Center, the 911 Memorial in NYC, Civil Rights Memorial in DC, and the National Museum of the American Indian in DC. His formal training began at the University of Rochester in New York where he earned his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Goodrich then proceeded to earn his MBA from the University of Georgia. His leisure interests include outdoor activites such as camping and playing sports.

Credentials:

• University of Rochester, BS of Mechanical Engineering
• University of Georgia, MBA

Lee Fain, Vice President
Mr. Fain has been with Hobbs fountains for over 9 years. His dedication and commitment has led him from the engineering team through sales to the executive board of the company. With a bachelors in business administration from Georgia State University, Mr. Fain has developed and fostered relationships with the company's largest client projects such as the World War II Memorial and Seven World Trade Center. During his time off, Mr. Fain enjoys playing golf and watersports.

Credentials:

• Georgia State University, BBA of Business Administration

Shelly Hobbs, Vice President of H2Ofun
Ms. Hobbs is responsible for revamping the image and product line of the children's aquatic play division. Within the two years that she has fulfilled her position at H2Ofun, Ms. Hobbs introduced over ten new water features. During non business hours, her leisure activities include running, mountain biking, cycling, and cooking.


Credentials:

• Georgia State University, BBA of Marketing