About The Hobbs Group
We feel that a company is much more than an enterprise solely built for commerce. It's a place where people interact and feel good about their achievements as people. The Hobbs Group embraces this philosophy with our staff's commitments to service within the community. We take pride in dedicating people, resources, and time to building a better society. The Hobbs Group is licensed by the State of South Carolina and the State of North Carolina Board of Accountancies.
We strive to employ the best staff available to serve our clients and are committed to providing our staff with professional development opportunities to guarantee that our Firm will continue expanding through the knowledge and capabilities of our service professionals.
Meet Our Shareholders
Mark T. Hobbs, CPA, CFF
Managing Shareholder
SC License Certification #1697
NC License Certification #29518
During his thirty plus years in public accounting Mark has acquired extensive experience with privately owned, closely held businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, real estate management, non-profit organizations, and litigation support consultation.
Mark is an active member in his community as shown by his support of AC Flora High School athletics, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Boy Scouts, Dixie Youth baseball, Church League basketball, and audit committee of United Way of the Midlands among other areas involvement. He is married to Anna Maria Tsiantis Hobbs and they have four children: Evan, John, Valerie and Thomas.
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (with Honors), Clemson University, 1979
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in South Carolina and North Carolina
- Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Past President of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)
- Member of the AICPA Peer Review Board from 1999 until 2002; served as Education and Communication Chair in 2002
- Previous President of the Columbia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
- Previously served as Chairman of the Continuing Education Committee, Technical Standards and Peer Review Committees of SCACPA
- Appointed to the South Carolina Board of Accountancy by Governor Sanford in 2005 to Present; currently serving as Vice-Chairman, Chair of Peer review Committee and Communications Officer
- Vice Chair of Communications Committee of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
- South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations – service as member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force for Preserving the Public Trust 2005-2007
- Member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Malynda M. Grimsley, CPA, CVA
Shareholder
SC License Certification #4462
NC License Certification #29516
Malynda has more than 18 years experience serving a wide variety of clients in both the private and public sector. She has 14 years of public accounting and 4 years industry experience. She is the Director of Consulting and Valuation Services and has served as a financial expert in various courts throughout South Carolina.
Malynda is active in the Women of the Church of Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, where she served as Treasurer for six years. She is also an ordained Deacon at Centennial and is currently serving as Chairman of the Diaconate. Malynda is married and resides in Columbia with her husband Chuck and their son Mills.
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Clemson University, 1992
- Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina and North Carolina
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Current Board Member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA) and serves on the Benefits Committee
- Past President of the Central Chapter of SCACPA
- Member of Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
- Member of the Columbia Estate Planning Council
Christina Kelly, CPA
Shareholder
SC License Certification #5643
NC License Certification #29520
Christina is Director of Audit Services for the Firm. She has 14 years of public accounting experience serving primarily governmental and non-profit organizations who receive federal, state and private funds.
Christina is married to Brian Kelly and currently resides in Columbia with their son Will and daughter Taylor.
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (with Honors), University of South Carolina at Aiken, 1996
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina and North Carolina
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, former member of the Continuing Education Committee
- Team Captain for Peer Review Engagements
- Former Board Member of Crime Stoppers
Allison B. Pena, CPA
Shareholder
SC License Certification # 8372
Allison is Audit Manager and Director of Small Business Services for the Firm. During her ten plus years in public accounting Allison has acquired extensive experience with privately held corporations, governmental entities, and nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on 401(k) audits.
Allison is married to Brian Pena and they currently reside in Columbia with their two daughters, Laney and Gabby.
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of South Carolina, 1999
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of South Carolina, 2006
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants