Twenty-one Master Code Professionals named in Q2 2022
Twenty-one individuals gained the prestigious Master Code Professional designation during the second quarter of 2022, demonstrating the ultimate proficiency in the code profession
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 900 MCP professionals worldwide, and their achievements are a benefit to the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities. By becoming a Master Code Professional, the highest level of certification in the Code Council’s program, you can increase earnings and advance your career. The Code Council has certified thousands of individuals, but only a select number have attained this high level of achievement.
Last year, 50 select code professionals achieved the prestigious Master Code Professional designation. Twenty-one code professionals achieved the Master Code Professional designation in the second quarter of 2022:
Joseph Barnette of Pearl, Mississippi, United States
Gary Carpenter of Ashland City, Tennessee, United States
Willie Chidester of West Jordan, Utah, United States
James Chumley of Anna, Texas, United States
Bobby Coleman of Melbourne, Florida, United States
Joshua Evans of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Rory Hamaoka of Richmond, California, United States
Brian Hannah of Coppell, Texas, United States
Derek Hogan of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States
Jeremiah Lenker of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Richard Min of Desert Hot Springs, California, United States
Adam O’Connell of Visalia, California, United States
Meghan Pap of Arroyo Grande, California, United States
Andrew Rogers of Vail, Colorado, United States
Kellon Smith of Lehi, Utah, United States
Jason Watson of Waxahachie, Texas, United States
Joshua Weeks of Battle Ground, Washington, United States
Jordan Wiley of Mission Viejo, California, United States
Lee Willis of Anniston, Alabama, United States
Ronald Young of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States
James Zellner of Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States
“The Master Code Professional certification is the pinnacle of all Code Council certifications, representing a level of effort, knowledge and dedication that elevates not only the individual achieving it but the code official profession as a whole,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO.
To become a Code Council Master Code Professional, a candidate must first pass 10 core Code Council exams plus an additional number of elective Code Council exams. Typical Master Code Professionals hold 17 or more Code Council certifications. To become a Master Code Professional, certified individuals must complete an additional 60 hours of Continuing Education Units every three years to maintain active status. Master Code Professionals are typically responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement with duties that range from the management of a code enforcement department to the supervision of inspectors and plan reviewers.
Learn more about how you can join this elite group and let us help you open the door to increased professional challenges and career advancement. Click here for an application to receive a Master Code Professional designation.
About the Author
Tara Lukasik is an editor for the International Code Council, working out of its Western Regional Office in Southern California. Starting with the International Conference of Building Officials as the managing editor of its Building Standards Magazine, she has more than 25 years of experience in writing and editing feature content and advancing digital newsletters and magazines from conception to completion. She is currently putting her experience to good use managing the Code Council's Building Safety Journal and its BSJ Weekly newsletter, which connects construction professionals with the Code Council community and the latest industry news and resources. A California native, she enjoys volunteering in her local community and exploring the Golden State with her husband and three spoiled dachshunds. Follow her on Twitter @ICCTLukasik and Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/taralukasik.
