People

A company built on a solid foundation

Joe Hampton, Founder and Chairman

Joe Hampton started it all after he moved to Lincoln from Chadron, Neb., in 1947. After pursuing an electrical apprenticeship, he expanded his business ventures into constructing small office buildings. Hampton Enterprises evolved from a home-based business into a successful commercial development company. Hampton Enterprises, Inc. has since grown to be recognized as a full-service real estate development company with a reputation for producing a quality product backed by responsive, in-house property management. To learn more about Joe’s background, visit the History page.

Accomplishments: 

 

• 1961 - President, Home Builders Association of Lincoln
• 1981-1989 - Member, Tabitha Board of Directors
• 1981 - Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) Free Enterprise Award
• 1982 - President, Nebraska League of Municipalities
• 1986 - Named Ninth Most Powerful Person in Lincoln by his peers
• 1990 - LIBA Business of the Year
• 1996 - President, LIBA
• 2001 - LIBA Independence Award
• 2005 - Nebraska Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2008 - UNL Nebraska Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
• 2008 - Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award
• 2010 - Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2010 - UNL College of Business Administration Corporate Leadership Award

 

• - Served two separate terms on Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Board
• - Lincoln Airport Authority, 1963-1977
• - Lincoln City Council, 1977-1989
• - Honorary Life Director of the National Home Builders Association
• - Served on Gateway Bank’s Board of Directors, later Norwest
• - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee member during the 1970s
• - In 2004, Joe was instrumental in the remodeling of the new State GOP Headquarters at 1610 N Street

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Bob Caldwell, President and CEO

Professional Experience:

Prior to joining Hampton in October 2006, Bob was General Counsel and Director of Corporate Development at Linweld, Inc. Bob is currently a Director of the Federal Home Loan Bank in Topeka, a $37 billion bank. A member of the Board of Directors of the National Gases and Welding Supply Association, Bob has also served as the Chairman of the Nebraska Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section. Locally, Bob is a member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, LCEDC Board of Directors, Lincoln Independent Business Association, and is also a board member of the St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, and Capital Casualty Co., among others.

Education:

 

• Bachelor of Science—Business Administration
•             University of Nebraska-Kearney
• Masters of Business Administration
•             University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Juris Doctorate
•             University of Nebraska College of Law

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Business Development
• Construction Management
• Property Management

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Michelle Keogh, Vice President

Professional Experience:

Michelle joined Hampton in November of 2000. She brings to the table over eighteen years of experience in the real estate industry as an owner, developer and manager of commercial properties. Her past experience and knowledge include work in real estate sales and commercial office, retail, and industrial development in addition to numerous years of experience in construction management and property management. Michelle was also a field appraiser for over seven years for the assessor in Shelby County, Iowa. Well-qualifiied, Michelle is a member of teh Realtors Association of Lincoln, the Nebraska Realtors Assocation, the National Association of Realtors, and is a CCIM candidate. She's also an active member of the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) and is involved in the LIBA Breakfast Club as Secretary. Michelle is also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish.

Education:

 

• Real Estate Sales Associate License
• Real Estate Brokers License

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Property Maintenance

• Maintaining Tenant Relations

• Marketing Investments

• Leasing and Lease Renewals

• Set Property Budgets

• Real Estate Development

• Tenant Improvements

• Management of Tenant Finishes

• Management/Leasing of the Hampton owned properties

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Terry Zimmerman, Vice President

Professional Experience:

Current Vice President of Operations, Terry Zimmerman, has held many roles since joining Hampton Enterprises, Inc. in August, 1984, including Chief Estimator, Project Manager, Construction Manager. He has been involved in the preliminary and final design of various property development projects and several building projects for Hampton Enterprises, Inc. and many other clients. Prior to Hampton, Terry worked with two large general contracting construction firms where he acted as a field engineer, estimator, and assistant project manager for several multi-million dollar projects. Terry also served as a member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee for a local church for 10 years.

Education:

 

• Bachelor of Science—Construction Management
•             University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Preliminary and final design
• Project Administration
• Final closeout of various building types
• Project Scheduling
• Conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimating

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Mike Lindberg, Chief Financial Officer

Professional Experience:

Prior to joining the company in April 1993, Mike served as Controller within the real estate and Construction industries in Phoenix and San Diego. He also worked as a CPA for Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte and Touche) for six years, specializing in the audits of real estate, construction, and banking enterprises. As a member of Downtown Rotary Club 14, Mike has served as both an officer and director. Mike is also involved in various committees and ministries within Messiah Lutheran Church.

Education:

 

• Bachelor of Science—Business Administration, Accounting
•             University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Financial Operations
• Information System Management
• Debt Protection
• Investor Relations
• Feasibility Analysis
• Cash Flow
• Risk Management

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Lori Hampton, Director & Vice President of Community Affairs

Professional Experience:

Growing up in the shadows of her father’s business, Joe Hampton, Lori witnessed her father creating a small company run out of their family home to where it is today. Lori has the creative mind and ventured into the fashion world moving to New York City after college in Lincoln to study design in N.Y.C. Working for the likes of Calvin Klein, DiMitri Couture and Evan Picone she gained much experience in the industry. Marrying she moved to Burlington Vermont with her then husband and then moved back to Lincoln to raise kids and become more involved with Hampton Enterprises. Locally Lori is involved in many activities with her children’s schools, her church and the Lincoln community including Cedar’s Power of the Purse, NWU Delta Zeta campaign board.

Education:

 

• Bachelor of Science--Business Administration with a minor in Art
•            Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Associate in Applied Science--Fashion Design
•            Fashion Institute of Design, New York City
• Certificate in Women’s Small Business Project--Trinity College of Vermont

 

Responsibilities:

 

Board of Director for Hampton Enterprises
Representing the Hampton family and business in the community
Marketing & public relation campaigns for local visibility
Ensuring Joe’s vision of a family business is maintained

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Doug Klute, Business Development Manager

Professional Experience:

Doug Klute has joined the Hampton Commercial Construction team as the Business Development Manager. Doug most recently spent 7 years as Director of Business Development with a national general contractor specializing in Retail Construction. Prior to that, he was the National Technical Adviser for a product and dealer network. A Nebraska native, Doug has been living and raising his family in Lincoln for the past 20 years. Doug is involved in the Cornhusker Council and Boy Scouts of America, serving as Committee Chair for their annual fundraising event, as well as an instructor. 

Education:

 

• Southeast Community College - Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology

Responsibilities:

 

• Proposal Management
• Client/Professional Relationship Development
• Market Research
• Industry Trend Evaluation

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Holly Baete, HR/Safety Manager

Professional Experience:

Holly joined Hampton in August, 2008, and assists in all functions of HR, including hiring, benefits, etc. Holly also works with the field for all safety issues, such as training, quarterly meetings, and OSHA compliance training. Prior to joining Hampton, Holly served as Executive Assistant to the Executive Office at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. Holly is a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and currently serves as the Nomination Chair, she is also a member at Christ Lutheran Church.

Education:

 

• Bachelor of Arts—Communication Studies
•             University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Responsibilities:

 

• Human Resources Management
• Safety Issues - Training and Meetings
• OSHA Compliance Training