VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

By Christina Jackson

What's VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast about?

The Virginia Building and Code Officials Association Podcast - Discussing the codes and people who ensure the built environment is safe and meets the code.

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VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast episodes:

05.07.2024
VBCOA Podcast Episode 27: Nathan Young
Nathan Young is the Building Official In Amhurst County, VA with a focus on customer service.
04.26.2024
VBCOA Podcast Episode 26 Monica Whitney
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.
03.04.2024
VBCOA Podcast Episode 25: Maryia Lackansingh
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.
02.26.2024
VBCOA Podcast Episode 24: Mike Dellinger- Albemarle County, VA
Mike Dellinger is the Building Official for Albemarle County near Charlottesville, VA with an interesting take on amusement device inspections and code enforcement.
11.20.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 23: Jim Collins - Prince William County
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...
11.06.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 22: Cynthia Kobe-Rojas, Fairfax County, VA
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. ...
10.23.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 21: Andrea Scates - Alexandria, Virginia
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...
10.09.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 20: Alan Boswell - Tuscaloosa, AL
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...
09.28.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 19: Ron Clements - Chesterfield County
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...
04.24.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 18: Anwan Montgomery
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.
04.17.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 17: Krista Artis
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...
04.10.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 16: Lisa Berger ICC Government Relations
From a self proclaimed Government Nerd to Code Nerd, Lisa works with state and local governmental organizations to improve building safety in their communities.
03.27.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 15: Cindy Davis
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...
03.20.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 14: Allison Cook - Arlington, VA
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...
03.13.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 13: Michelle Coward
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.
03.06.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 12: Karissa Shrader
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....
02.20.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 11: Travis Luter, VA DHCD
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...
02.06.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 10: Robby Dawson, NFPA
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.
01.23.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 9: Chief Jeff Senter
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.
01.09.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 8: Paul Messplay
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...
01.02.2023
VBCOA Podcast Episode 7: Mike Eutsey
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.
12.12.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 6: David Dunivan
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.
11.28.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 5: John Broughton
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.
11.14.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 4: Scott Steen
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.
10.31.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 3: Richard Gordon
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.
10.31.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 2: Jenna Goodman
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...
10.31.2022
VBCOA Podcast Episode 1: Jeff Brown
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...
10.20.2022
Episode 0: The VBCOA Podcast Trailer
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...

What's VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast episodes:

VBCOA Podcast Episode 27: Nathan Young

VBCOA Podcast Episode 26 Monica Whitney

VBCOA Podcast Episode 25: Maryia Lackansingh

VBCOA Podcast Episode 24: Mike Dellinger- Albemarle County, VA

VBCOA Podcast Episode 23: Jim Collins - Prince William County

VBCOA Podcast Episode 22: Cynthia Kobe-Rojas, Fairfax County, VA

VBCOA Podcast Episode 21: Andrea Scates - Alexandria, Virginia

VBCOA Podcast Episode 20: Alan Boswell - Tuscaloosa, AL

VBCOA Podcast Episode 19: Ron Clements - Chesterfield County

VBCOA Podcast Episode 18: Anwan Montgomery

VBCOA Podcast Episode 17: Krista Artis

VBCOA Podcast Episode 16: Lisa Berger ICC Government Relations

VBCOA Podcast Episode 15: Cindy Davis

VBCOA Podcast Episode 14: Allison Cook - Arlington, VA

VBCOA Podcast Episode 13: Michelle Coward

VBCOA Podcast Episode 12: Karissa Shrader

VBCOA Podcast Episode 11: Travis Luter, VA DHCD

VBCOA Podcast Episode 10: Robby Dawson, NFPA

VBCOA Podcast Episode 9: Chief Jeff Senter

VBCOA Podcast Episode 8: Paul Messplay

VBCOA Podcast Episode 7: Mike Eutsey

VBCOA Podcast Episode 6: David Dunivan

VBCOA Podcast Episode 5: John Broughton

VBCOA Podcast Episode 4: Scott Steen

VBCOA Podcast Episode 3: Richard Gordon

VBCOA Podcast Episode 2: Jenna Goodman

VBCOA Podcast Episode 1: Jeff Brown

Episode 0: The VBCOA Podcast Trailer