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VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast

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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26:17

VBCOA Podcast Episode 38 With D. A. Pierce

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/11/24

D. A. Pierce is a Plans Examiner with the Roanoke City, VA Building Department and Chair of the VBCOA Energy Code Committee. His goal is to bring consistency and understanding application of energy codes in the Commonwealth.

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29:54

VBCOA Podcast Episode 37 with Robby Dawson

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Robby Dawson from the National Fire Protection Association joins Nate and Tom Coghill for a discussion about "Safety Doesn't Happen by Chance". The new public awareness campaign aimed at educating the public about how codes and standards make our lives safer. View more details at www.dontchancesafety.org and www.reverserenovations.org

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13:49

VBCOA Episode 36 with VBCOA President Jason Laws

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Recently elected as the President of VBCOA, Jason Laws works as the Assistant Building Official for Chesterfield County, VA. In this episode, Jason shares his approach to code enforcement and customer service as well as his plans for his term at the helm of VBCOA.

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21:59

VBCOA Podcast Episode 35 with Kemper Elder

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Kemper Elder is the talent behind the renewed VBCOA Website. He has taken the reins of "Webmaster" to a new level. He is also a Residential Plans Review Supervisor with Chesterfield County.

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25:41

VBCOA Podcast Episode 34 with Matt Hawkes

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Mathew Hawkes is a Code Investigator III with Fairfax County, VA and joins Nate in this episode to discuss his approach to code enforcement and the importance of the job all code enforcers are doing.

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23:40

VBCOA Podcast Episode 33: With Mark Bolt

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/08/05

In this episode Nate is joined by Mark Bolt, the Budling Official in Floyd County, VA. From early jobs in construction to code enforcement in a relatively urban area, Mark has gained unique insights into code enforcement and a philosophy of making sure they know the "why".

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21:35

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 32 with Nate Young and...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2025/05/28

With Christina's new position on the Board of Directors of the ICC, she is transferring the role of Podcast Host to Education Chair Nate Young. Learn about what's to come on this episode!

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16:31

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 31 with Brandon Rou

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/11/11

How do you make the leap from Flight Attendant to Certified Building Official? Let Brandon Rou show you how it's done!

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22:55

VBCOA Podcast: Episode 30 with Joseph Blackman

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/09/23

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.

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14:13

VBCOA Podcast Episode 29: Sharon Guidry

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/07/16

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.

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09:44

VBCOA Episode 28: Stacy Bristow

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/07/03

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.

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13:51

VBCOA Podcast Episode 27: Nathan Young

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/05/07

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

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11:46

VBCOA Podcast Episode 26 Monica Whitney

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/04/26

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.

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21:10

VBCOA Podcast Episode 25: Maryia Lackansingh

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/03/04

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.

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12:44

VBCOA Podcast Episode 24: Mike Dellinger- Albemarle...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2024/02/26

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

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11:35

VBCOA Podcast Episode 23: Jim Collins - Prince...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/11/20

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.

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11:47

VBCOA Podcast Episode 22: Cynthia Kobe-Rojas, Fairfax...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/11/06

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.

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12:28

VBCOA Podcast Episode 21: Andrea Scates - Alexandria,...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/10/23

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.

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14:25

VBCOA Podcast Episode 20: Alan Boswell - Tuscaloosa, AL

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/10/09

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 career still today.

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17:40

VBCOA Podcast Episode 19: Ron Clements - Chesterfield...

VBCOA Podcast: A Building Code Geeks Podcast ·

2023/09/28

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, challenging projects, and why he is running for this Board in this episode.

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