Built on Experience.
Driven by Excellence.
Company History
Hubbard & Drake General-Mechanical Contractors, Inc. was originally founded as Hubbard Maintenance Contractors on February 14, 1984, by Kenneth W. Hubbard. Beginning his career as a pipefitter with Yeargin Construction and Buchanan Mechanical Contractors in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Hubbard built the company from the ground up. The earliest projects focused on onsite maintenance at the American Fructose corn processing plant, supported by a small but dedicated team of four.
In May 1985, Joe Drake joined the company as a partner, bringing with him over 21 years of industrial and plant engineering experience from organizations such as Boeing, Wolverine Tube, and the Saginaw Division of General Motors. Together, Kenny and Joe expanded the company’s reach into a wide range of North Alabama’s leading industrial facilities. Their shared philosophy—delivering high-quality work at competitive prices—became the foundation for long-term success. This commitment to excellence continues to drive the company today, with much of its business coming from repeat clients and word-of-mouth referrals.
In September 2002, Scottie Hubbard acquired the company, ushering in a new generation of leadership and growth. As a Licensed Professional Engineer with both mechanical engineering expertise and field experience, Scottie introduced innovative project management practices that improved efficiency, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant expansion, doubling its gross sales and project volume within six years.
In January 2010, Chris Howard became a partner after years of dedicated service. With extensive experience in ASME code standards and project management, Chris played a key role in the company’s continued growth. The leadership team was further strengthened with the addition of Mike Staudt and Mike McLamb as project managers.
In 2017, Scottie Hubbard retired, and Chris Howard assumed the role of President. Mike McLamb was appointed Vice President of Fabrication, and Mike Staudt became Vice President of Construction. This leadership structure positioned the company for sustained growth and operational excellence.
Our Values
Quality Workmanship
Quality has been at the core of Hubbard & Drake since day one. We are committed to delivering consistent, high-standard workmanship that builds long-term client trust. Every team member is expected to take pride in their work and get it right the first time.
Experienced Supervision
Every field crew is led by a skilled working foreman, fully equipped with the tools and resources needed to get the job done efficiently. Our foremen bring hands-on experience and serve as a clear point of communication between management and the client.
Customer Satisfaction
At Hubbard & Drake, we believe future success is built on today’s customer satisfaction. Our team is committed to delivering quality work and ensuring every job site is left clean and complete. We don’t consider a project finished until the customer is fully satisfied.
Meet Our Team
Our people are at the core of everything we do. With skilled craftsmen, engineers, and project managers, we bring expertise, dedication, and problem-solving capabilities to every job site.
We invest in training, safety, and professional growth—ensuring our team remains industry-ready and future-focused.
Chris Howard
Brian Beidleman
Mike Mclamb
Mike Staudt
Company Culture
Contact us today to learn how we can support your next project.