Joseph Blackman is the founder of Vitendo - a Training and Education company with an innovative approach to training the public sector workforce. He also hosts The Public Works Podcast. Learn more about Vintendo and The Public Works Podcast at www.vitendo.us.By Christina Jackson

Sharon Guidry is a code enforcement professional from San Bernadino, California. She joins Christina today to talk about the importance of diversity in the code enforcement world and what the future of the profession may look like.By Christina Jackson

Stacy Bristow could be called the accidental code enforcer. From the sheriff's office to author, now code enforcement, her success lies in the mentors she has surrounded herself with.By Christina Jackson

Nathan Young is the Building Official In Amhurst County, VA with a focus on customer service.By Christina Jackson

Monica Whitney is a Permit Technician with Sussex County, VA. Her path getting into code enforcement was not typical. A relative newcomer who decided to give a new challenge a try.By Christina Jackson

Celebrating Women in Construction Week, Christina is joined by Maryia Lackansinh, a Code Specialist III with the County of Fairfax, VA and the President of WICED of Virginia.By Christina Jackson

Mike Dellinger is the Building Official for Albemarle County near Charlottesville, VA with an interesting take on amusement device inspections and code enforcement.By Christina Jackson

Even after retirement, you can continue to learn and contribute to the profession. In this episode, Jim Collins, former Chief Building Inspector for Prince William County shares how his years of experience is still being expanded and passed down to the next generation.By Christina Jackson

Cynthia Kobe-Rojas worked as a marketing professional in the medical field before her journey in the code enforcement world. Now an Engineer Technician II with Fairfax County, she has greater career aspirations as a first time VBCOA Conference attendee. Please excuse the jet noise in this episode from the area of Virginia Beach.…

Andrea Scates worked in code enforcement in a few code enforcement offices in the Tidewater region of Virginia before taking the role of Property Maintenance Division Chief in Alexandria, VA. Now she works to resolve property issues with a focus on connecting and building relationships with the property owners to bring them into compliance.…

Alan Boswell became the Director of Building Inspections in Tuscaloosa, Alabama after working in the electrical construction and sales fields. He is also a current member of the ICC Board of Directors. Christina met with him during the recent VBCOA Conference in Virginia Beach and discussed his career and how mentoring plays a big role in his caree…

Ron Clements is a 30 year member of the codes community who has served in two central Virginia jurisdictions and is now the Department Head and Building Code Official in Chesterfield County. Furthering his service to the industry, Ron is running for the Board of Directors of the International Code Council. Find out more about Ron's career, challeng…

After serving in the US Military, Antwan explored a formal education in Civil Engineering, but on that path, discovered the benefits of professional certifications as well. Antwan in a student at the Tidewater Community College in Virginia.By Christina Jackson

Krista is the Training and Development Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Her smiling face and calming voice helps her work with DHCD as they educate code officials on the technical and legal requirements of the job.By Christina Jackson

From a self proclaimed Government Nerd to Code Nerd, Lisa works with state and local governmental organizations to improve building safety in their communities.By Christina Jackson

Cindy Davis is the Deputy Director of Building Codes at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Additionally, she has served the International Code Council as their President. She got her start in the code development process in the "legacy codes" world and explains how the ICC evolved to the code making organization it is tod…

Allison Cook is a construction plans examiner with the Arlington, VA Building Department. She has been involved with the ICC Emerging Leaders Program since she simply asked a question. Find out her philosophy toward mentorship and how to get involved in the ICC codes development process - just like everyone else has.…

Michelle Coward is the Deputy Director for the City of Richmond and the 2nd Vice President of VBOCA. She has served in our nations armed forces and now serves her community and the state's building safety industry.By Christina Jackson

March is Women's History Month and in this episode, Christina speaks with one of the leaders of Women In Code Enforcement and Development (WICED) Karissa Shrader. Karissa is the Vice President of WICED Virginia and works in Campbell County, Virginia. Find her contact information here: https://www.co.campbell.va.us/154/Permits-Inspections…

Travis Luter is a Code and Regulation Specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. In addition, he is the Secretary to the State Building Code Technical Review Board. You can register for the VBCOA Mid-Year Conference and see his session on the VA TRB at this link: www.vbcoa.org/event/vbcoa-mid-year-conference/…

In this episode, Christina has a conversation with Robby Dawson, former Fire Marshal for Chesterfield County and current Regional Director for the National Fire Protection Association.By Christina Jackson

Assistant Chief/Chief Fire Marshal Jeff Senter joins Christina in this episode to talk about the importance of collaboration with other building and code officials as well as some emerging threats and hazards associated with new technology.By Christina Jackson

In this episode, Christina learns how beneficial the Arabic language is in code enforcement, some odd job interview questions, and how technology is impacting the code enforcement profession. Joining her in this episode is Paul Mesplay, a Code and Regulations Specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.…

Mike Eutsey is the Assistant Chief Building Official for Hanover County, Virginia and is also the current VBCOA President. In this episode, Mike and Christina talk about the importance of mentors and how you can grow your career.By Christina Jackson

What is the difference between being an inspector, and being the craftsman whose work is being inspected? Join Christina in this episode as she discusses that topic and others with David Dunivan, the Building Official for Powhatan County, VA.By Robby Dawson

Mentors, coaches, and professional organizations are the focus of this episode with John Broughton, VBCOA 1st Vice President and Building Official from Franklin County, VA.By Robby Dawson

In this episode Christina discusses the staffing and technology challenges with Scott Steen, Chief Building Official and Permits and Inspections Administrator in the City of Virginia Beach.By Robby Dawson

Richard Gordon is the Chief Building Official in Hanover County, VA. In this episode, Christina talks with Richard about the challenges of new technology and how the Technical Review Board Interpretations process helps out with determining code compliance.By Robby Dawson

Jenna Goodman was a structural engineer who became involved in the code enforcement profession. Now she's supervising Plans Review in Prince William County, VA. Christina and Jenna talk about how that transformation took place and the importance of working together in the plans review process.By Robby Dawson

Jeff Brown is the Director of State Building Codes for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. In this inaugural episode, Christina talks with Jeff about the development of the model building codes and how Virginia's code adoption process works, and how to be involved in the process.…

Welcome to the Virginia Building and Code Officials Podcast - A Code Geek's Podcast. This program is dedicated to bringing code officials, designers, contractors, architects, planners, and anyone who is interested in the development and enforcement of building and fire codes and regulations together to share stories and knowledge about their craft.…

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Terrance J. Welch is a successful and professional salesperson with excellent interpersonal skills and organizational abilities. He has an in-depth understanding of the industry with over 25+ years of award-winning achievement in professional sales and management with Fortune 500 companies as well as entrepreneurial start-up operations.…

Actress, Screenwriter, Author, Director, Producer and Owner of True Horror Films. We chat about what its like to be in the film industry and some of the ways she brings her ideas to life. Get ready for "Pull-Out Couch," a film she co-wrote and produced. @charlie_browne88By Joseph Blackman

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Jennine is a true person of interest. Adventure Travel Expert, coach and speaker, she also takes her community service seriously. She advises small biz owners through the rencenter.org, co-founded Women Travel Leaders, and sits on the board of directors for the Galapagos Conservation Network and others. Jeninne and I speak on the how and why to tra…

Grammy Award Winning Engineer and also one of the hottest producers out. Barz and I chat about what its like to be a creative in this day and age. He tells about how a beat is brought forth and what type of things one can do to differentiate themselves from the numerous amount of creatives in this industry. Follow bars on instagram @barzmakesbanger…

Danyelle Gibson Grant is a Love and Relationship Coach. We went over the difference between completing and complimenting when in relationships. We chatted on how women and men can make themselves better to be able to attract a better mate. Danyelle's main focus is on women and she let's our listeners know how to navigate this current dating culture…

Owner of Soulful Feeling Healing. Life coach, healer, speaker, blogger. Ashley and I talk about how to quit our limiting beliefs and how to Be The Captain of our lives. @soulfulfeelinghealingBy Joseph Blackman

Video Journalist. CEO of The Scoop. Bay Area Native. Steeve gives us a look on what its like to propagate Real News and to be a Free Thinker in 2018. Follow Steeve on IG @thescoop_steeve and find your news on the FB page: TheScoop.usBy Joseph Blackman

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Oakland Native. Polo Athlete. World Traveler. Well rounded individual with an outlook on life that we can all learn from. A true Person of Interest.By Joseph Blackman