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About Our Consultants

Robert (Bob) Jacobson, CBO. CBCO.

Co-Owner

Bob spent 13 years as a commercial carpenter and job superintendent in Memphis and holds an Associate of Applied Science, Building Construction Technology degree from State Technical Institute. In 1983, while supervising a commercial project in Bartlett, TN, the retiring inspector suggested he apply for the job. Bartlett hired him, gave him a code book, and told him to go home and read it. “I read it in one weekend, thought about how little I learned from that reading, and then read it again.” This began a long career in code enforcement.

During his time with the City of Bartlett, TN, Bob:

– Served on committees and technical subcommittees with the Southern Building Code Congress International that helped create the International Codes.

– Served on several committees and was on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Building Officials Association

– Was awarded the Tennessee Building Official of the Year Award

– Was awarded the Tennessee Building Official President’s Award

– Was twice awarded the West Tennessee Building Office of the Year

After retiring as Director of Code Enforcement for the City of Bartlett,

Bob:

Obtained a Tennessee General Contractors License and built light commercial and large residential structures.
Worked as a code consultant, keeping up with the changes from the Standard Building Code to the International Building Code
Co-founded Code Solutions Group, LLC, as he retired his general contractor’s license and has concentrated all his time on consulting and building the client base for Code Solutions Group.

Bob is certified by the International Code Council as:

Building Inspector-
Plans Examiner
Zoning Inspector
Residential and Commercial Energy Code Inspector
Residential Energy Code Plans Examiner
Certified Building Code Official
Certified Building Official

Richard T. (Terry) Hughes, CBO. CBCO.

Co-Owner

Terry began his career in the construction industry in 1970 while attending college at State Tech of Memphis and Memphis State University and working with a small remodeling construction company.

Terry served as Plans Examiner for the City of Memphis, Tennessee from 1973 – 1980, then transferred to the field as a Building Inspector in 1980.

In 1984, the Memphis and Shelby County Governments consolidated the two building departments and created Memphis and Shelby County Construction Code Enforcement. Shortly afterward, Terry was promoted to Senior Building Inspector.

In 1987, Terry was appointed Building Official by the City and County Mayors to oversee all building construction and zoning compliance within the City, the County, and surrounding areas of Shelby County, Tennessee.

Terry played a critical role in every major building project in the Memphis area while serving in this capacity, from the

AAA baseball stadium to AutoZone’s corporate headquarters with its many seismic specifications to the Memphis Pyramid entertainment venue and everything in between.

Terry retired from his government position in February 2001 and began his career at Hnedak Bobo Group (HBG). This was a good transition from government to the private sector. A former top building official for Memphis and Shelby County, Terry brought 28 years of significant experience on major Memphis area building projects to Hnedak Bobo Group (HBG).

As Senior Associate and Leader of HBG’s Code Consulting Services, Terry provided critical leadership with building/life safety code and ADA consulting, as well as building evaluation services for both internal and external clients. His tenure with HBG of 8.5 years has added to his experience and allowed him to expand his creative application of the codes to a new level by exposing him to the day-to-day operations of an architectural firm and its projects. Terry consults on projects that range from small office renovations to massive entertainment and high-rise resort facilities all over the country.

Terry, an active codes and life safety advocate, was appointed to key leadership positions within several committees, including the Southern Standard Building Code Congress and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). and other national associations.

Other notable achievements include:

Past President of the Tennessee Building Official Association
Founder of the West Tennessee Code Enforcement Association
Keynote speaker at numerous professional association meetings and conferences, including “We Can’t Afford to Gamble with Life Safety”, a lecture about life safety in assembly spaces/buildings presented to multiple audiences, including Memphis City Council, CSI, the University of Memphis classes, and code enforcement associations.
In 2011, Terry was the State of Tennessee Building Official of the Year, the most coveted honor of the association.
Awarded a lifetime honorary membership to the TBOA.
In 2023, Terry received the TBOA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Terry is certified by the International Code Council:
- Building Inspector
- Plans Examiner
- Certified Building Code Official
- Certified Building Official