Looking ahead, evolving with the market, and having all the pieces of the puzzle.
Constructing infrastructure for subdivisions and developing ground-up hotels, since 1973.
We believe in taking a programmatic approach in all things. Executing complex projects with efficiency means having all 4 pieces of the puzzle:
Deeply rooted relationships provide us with access to the financing your project requires.
A solid understanding of the entitlement process means a smooth, lower-risk execution.
Nearly 50 years of experience makes navigating complex permitting come naturally.
Dozens of successful subdivision projects equates to faster, easier, platting.
Beginning with underground utilities in 1970, Dipak Jobalia paved the way for the future of Jobalia Development Group. Since taking the reigns as CEO in 2004, his son, Anand Jobalia, and supporting executive team, have lead JDG through continued growth.
After earning a degree in Economics and Finance from Emory University and spending several years working as a real estate investment banker, Anand joined the family business in 2004 and took over the reins as CEO of Jobalia Development Group. As an active investor and developer of residential communities and commercial projects, he and his partners have worked on projects throughout the entire state of Florida. Anand was born and raised in Volusia County and is married to Dr. Reena Sachdev. Together, they enjoy raising two children while serving their community.
After moving to the U.S. in the 60’s and earning his Masters in Business Administration, Dipak Jobalia started and grew his company into one of the largest underground utility companies in Central Florida. Since focusing on investing in single-family communities and home-building in the 1980’s, Dipak has developed over 10,000 residential lots and built over 500 homes. In addition to investing in limited-service hotels including Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Marriott Fairfield Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn, he was also involved in the formation and sale of three local community banks. Mr. Jobalia currently resides in Ormond Beach with his wife and is an active golfer, traveler, and explorer.
PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
With an impressive hospitality operations background, along with his construction and architectural experience, Kevin Hines is a key addition to our team. As President of Development and Construction, he collaborates with partner architecture, construction, and design teams and is proficient in working with local governing agencies to obtain the necessary permitting and approvals. Kevin has worked on many projects including the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, the Aloft in Denver, the Moxy in San Diego, and more. Mr. Hines uses his financial insights and experience to find innovative ways to cut costs, improve staff productivity, and increase revenue for the projects he is part of.
PRESIDENT OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Our President of Residential Development, Thomas Mehegan Sr., has been in the land development / underground utility business since 1972. Tom spent the last 50 years working side-by-side with Dipak Jobalia, gaining extensive experience in underground construction including gas and electrical. Mr. Mehegan was involved in developing many of the large subdivisions in the area including Pelican Bay in Daytona Beach, Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, and Countryside in Port Orange. During his time with JDG, he has oversaw the development of land, permitting, platting, and turnover for some of our biggest projects. He has maintained his Underground Utility and General Contractor license for 25 years.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Colette McBride is our Chief Financial Officer. She joined the Company in 2023 and is responsible for financial management, accounting and reporting, controls, information technology and human resources. She also assists with the company’s long-term business planning and development. A graduate from Stetson University with a B.A., business administration, and with a 5th year upper accounting certificate and is a Florida Certified Public Accountant, Mrs. McBride started her public accounting career with James Moore & Company. Colette advanced rapidly through the organization to become a Tax Manager for the Regional Accounting Firm. She supervised, planned, budgeted and reviewed corporate and individual tax returns. Managed sales tax and IRS audits. Assisted with Mergers and Acquisitions. Responsible for billing, collections and marketing. Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated professional accountants. She then went to work with U.S. Foodservice, a nation’s leading food distributor where she was responsible for the company’s financial planning, analysis, reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the Port Orange division. She worked with the Division President to grow sales from $28 million to $350 million. She successfully developed and managed a group of up to 20 people handling accounting, operations and IT functions with little turnover. She developed and strengthened the internal controls and loss prevention functions in order to safeguard the company assets. From U.S. Foodservice she joined Stonewood Holdings as a Vice President of Finance. The large restaurant chain group operated 16 Stonewood Grills and 4 Peach Valley Café’s. She was responsible for all financial reporting, Board relations, investor relations, strategic planning, financial & operational analysis, accounting, informational technology, legal and human resources. Colette has three children and has been married to her husband Tom, for over 25 Years.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Project Coordinator Ethan Bullock started his career with us as an intern. Already having some insight into the world of development and construction management thanks to his father Scott’s career, he was inspired by the family aspect and work ethic of the Jobalia team. A former student-athlete with 2 different business degrees from Oklahoma State University, he has stepped into his role with confidence. Outside of work he enjoys indulging in great food, drinks, and conversations with friends in his beautiful hometown, Winter Park.
OFFICE & FINANCE MANAGER
Felicia Fonseca joined Jobalia Development Group in 2021 as the Executive Assistant to both Anand and Dipak Jobalia, she still holds that position as well as Office and Finance Manager. Felicia works extremely close with our CFO to maintain banking relationships, all Day-to-Day financial transactions, assists in the month-end close process, journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing variances. Produces accurate daily, and monthly bank reconciliations. Reconcile and analyze intercompany activity. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. She provides effective communication with other departments to provide insight and to help facilitate many transactions and assist with managing projects. Felicia started her career at Lohman Funeral Homes working directly under Nancy Lohman as her executive and personal assistant. From there she then went to work with Kingspan Insulated Panels where she handled accounts receivable and collections for their Deland, FL division, she advanced quickly becoming the US and Canada AR/Collections Supervisor. From Kingspan Insulated Panels she joined United Water Restoration & Drewry Site Development as their Financial Manager where she gained vast experience in Accounting & Financial Management. Responsible for all financial reporting, collections, accounts payable, and human resources. She has over 20 years of Office Management & Accounting experience. Felicia has been married to her husband Tom for 10 years with 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
Through the multiple economic cycles, Jobalia Development Group develops single-family residential communities and hotels in markets that have high barriers-to-entry.
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