Jim Dobbs Email & Phone Number

Exton, Pa, Us

I oversee communications strategy and execution for Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company and authority on infrastructure digital twins. I lead external, internal, user, and executive communications and analyst relations.

Madison, Al, Us

From January 2021 to July 2023, I led content and communications for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, including strategic messaging and communications, media and analyst relations, crisis communications, paid media, social media, and the creation of integrated print and digital content. Under my direction, the division saw a significant increase in earned media and analyst recognition and improved social media performance.From February 2019 to January 2021, I was responsible for the global marketing strategy, operations, team, and budget for the Geospatial business. Under my direction, the business streamlined marketing planning and processes to better align with goals and saw a significant increase in marketing-influenced sales opportunities.

Madison, Al, Us

Following Hexagon’s acquisition of my previous employer, I led global communications for the Safety & Infrastructure business. Starting with management of strategic communications and content, I was given added responsibility for media relations, content, social media, and the divisional website. Among other accomplishments, I refreshed the division’s messaging framework, built a content marketing program, improved customer storytelling efforts, launched and served as editor of a customer magazine, and led the communications side of a major rebranding initiative.

I led communications, marketing, and government relations for a government and infrastructure software and services provider until the company’s acquisition by Hexagon. I helped build the start-up venture from the ground up, including raising awareness and generating revenue. My efforts to secure federal appropriations support for defense and security projects resulted in millions of dollars in funding.My work also included communications support for federal energy and utilities R&D projects and involvement in various state economic and policy development efforts, including supporting a state task force and serving as interim executive director of a technology and economic development-focused non-profit organization, where I helped establish the organization and secured initial funding.

I served as a press aide and writer for Senator Byrd in his role as senior U.S. senator from WestVirginia and chairman/ranking member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. I supported his Senate office and committee work through national and state media relations and communications counsel and wrote and edited press releases and articles, including ghostwriting a weekly column for state newspapers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

I worked as a staff writer and communications assistant in the firefighters and paramedics union headquarters, supporting external and member communications and providing communications assistance and training to local union affiliates. My work included planning and writing monthly member newsletters; writing and editing executive speeches, opinion articles, and press releases; and providing communications support to the union’s political and get-out-the-vote efforts, including local union campaigns around staffing, pay, and benefits.

Wheeling, West Virginia, Us

I worked as a journalist for daily newspapers, first serving as the county government reporter for theHerald-Star, then as the city editor of The Weirton Daily Times, overseeing staff and assignments.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Master Of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications