About HOCOA - Company History

Company History
HOCOA: Your Home Repair Network

Envisioned in 1993 by Craig Madans, this unique marketing concept has proven its worth by providing benefits to homeowners and contractors. "Helping people overcome the problems of owning a home renders a positive result for everyone. We help make the connection between homeowners and carefully selected, quality craftsmen, which saves money and time," Craig Madans reports.

The first HOCOA office was started in Charlotte, North Carolina in March of 1993. By 2000, HOCOA of Charlotte had over 25,000 members. Each HOCOA office is owned and operated locally as a franchise.

Madans thought of the idea to start a home repair network when he was trying to renovate his home and couldn't get anyone to show up or do the job right. "HOCOA takes the worry out of home repair which saves the homeowner the headaches and the time it takes to really find good contractors," says Madans. HOCOA now has franchises as far west as Oklahoma, north as Connecticut and South as Florida.

Hocoa finds the best contractor for the job on an individual basis after listening to the homeowner describe their home repair, addition, or modification. It takes the guesswork out of home repair for the homeowner. In this day and time, the yellow pages or a "contractor preferred list" just doesn't cut it. We cut right to the chase and get exactly who you need. The homeowner has "piece of mind" knowing the contractor is insured, reliable and recommended. You just can't beat personable service.

Meet Craig Madans, President & Founder

Craig continues to supervise, market and direct the company's operation. Prior to HOCOA, Craig worked at the executive level of several textile companies. He is involved in civic organizations and local government.

He enjoys singing in choirs, acting and golfing. Craig lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife, Dorothy, and children, Alex, Carolyn and Marshall. He is a graduate from North Carolina State University.