Jay Elbettar, is the Mission Viejo, Calif., Building Official. He manages and directs the operation of the Building Division through Charles Abbott Associates, including plan check, inspections, counter operations and permit issuance. He was the recipient of the 2010 International Code Council Gerald E. Jones Code Official of the year award.He was elected to the Board Section A seat that includes the states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington; and the Canadian Province British Columbia.