Over 50 Master Code Professionals Named in 2023

The International Code Council’s Master Code Professional (MCP) designation is the highest level of Code Council certification and is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession.

Currently, there are more than 800 MCP professionals worldwide, and their achievements are a benefit to the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities. The Code Council has certified thousands of individuals, but only a select number have attained this high level of achievement.

Master Code Professionals Recognized at the Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference

As of Oct. 9, 2023, 58 select code professionals achieved the prestigious MCP designation. Comparatively, 59 code professionals achieved the MCP designation in 2022.

This year’s MCPs were recognized during the Annual Business Meeting at the Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference.

1. Dino Accardo | Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
2. Kevin Adams | Macon, Georgia, United States
3. Paul Ashton | Orem, Utah, United States
4. Brett Ballentine | Cayce, South Carolina, United States
5. Henry Barton | Newburg, MD, United States
6. John Boden | Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
7. Dennis Bordeaux | Seattle, Washington, United States
8. Jay Bradford | Bodega Bay, California, United States
9. Kenneth Cabral | Fremont, California, United States
10. Wade Cain | Allen, Texas, United States
11. Travis Checketts | Smithfield, Utah, United States
12. Mohamed Chedid | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
13. Justin Clay | Basehor, Kansas, United States
14. Kevin Crowe | Glenn Allen, Virginia, United States
15. Stanley Cywinski | Philadelphia, PA, United States
16. Danny Daniel | Hartwell, Georgia, United States
17. Jeff Duckett | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
18. John Dzafic | Port Orange, Florida, United States
19. Shafi Ullah Ebrahimi | Bryans, Maryland, United States
20. Jeremy Elkin | Ely, Iowa, United States
21. Jason Ellison | Brazoria, Texas, United States
22. Jake Farrell | Oak Grove, Missouri, United States
23. Caleb Fishnick | Riverton, Utah, United States
24. Michael Gauger | Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
25. Douglas Hansford | Watkinsville, Georgia, United States
26. Robert Harper | Grand Island, Florida, United States
27. Robert Harrell | South Dayton, Florida, United States
28. Jeremy Head | Jackson, Georgia, United States
29. Robert Hernandez | Clovis, California, United States
30. Shane Hoeper | Dubuque, Iowa, United States
31. William Hordyk | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
32. Christopher Isgett | Darlington, South Carolina, United States
33. Kimberly Johnson | Henderson, Nevada, United States
34. Millard Johnson | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
35. Mark Kaminsky | Carson City, Nevada, United States
36. Hugh Kells | Port Orange, Florida, United States
37. Ann Kinsey | Leesburg, Florida, United States
38. Glen Maughmer | DeSoto, Kansas, United States
39. Joseph Mikstas | Philadelphia, PA, United States
40. Joshua Moody | Clyo, Georgia, United States
41. Adam Murray | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
42. John O’Donnell | Lockport, Illinois, United States
43. Tim Nakashima | Tracy, California, United States
44. Hyejin Oh | Forrest Hills, New York, United States
45. Jonah Petersen | Orem, Utah, United States
46. Ryon Schewe | Canton, Georgia, United States
47. Matthew Shih | Milpitas, California, United States
48. Matthew Singleton | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
49. Madhuri Tata | Pittsburgh, PA, United States
50. Colin Thomas | Helena, Montana, United States
51. Joshua Thomas | Kansas City, Kansas, United States
52. Devlyn Ward | Elgin, Illinois, United States
53. Patrick B. Wessinger | Tega Cay, South Carolina, United States
54. Kota Wharton | Grove City, Ohio, United States
55. Lee Willis | Anniston, Alabama, United States
56. Daniel Windham | Midlothian, Virginia, United States
57. Ben Yoder | Iowa City, Iowa, United States
58. Nathan Zalalski | Allen, Texas, United States

How to Become a Master Code Professional

Obtaining this level of certification requires a commitment to the profession, diverse knowledge of codes and a high level of self-initiative. Typical MCP’s hold 17 or more Code Council certifications.  

To become an MCP, a candidate must obtain 30 credits by passing the Code Council examinations. The credits are divided into two categories, core examinations totaling 20 credits, and elective examinations totaling 10 credits. Once achieved, an MCP must complete 60 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every three years to remain in “active” status. 

By becoming an MCP, you can increase earnings and advance your career. Learn more and apply for your MCP designation, here.