CREDENTIALING
Professional Development Council
The Professional Development Council
- recommends initiatives identified by the Certification Committee (CC) and Education Committee (EC) to better serve the needs of the Membership,
- coordinates the goals and objectives of the CC and EC, and
- identifies certification and education issues arising from ICC policies that will improve or enhance the position of ICC.
The duties and responsibilities of the Professional Development Council are outlined in CP-45-14.
The Professional Development Council meets annually and as needed throughout the year. Links to meeting minutes for 2024 – 2022 are listed below.
Certification Committee
The mission of the Certification Committee (CC) is to promote professionalism of individuals in the built environment by providing professional examinations and certification services worldwide.
The CC has sole authority over the rules and procedures of the ICC Certification Program, including such topics as the renewals process, examination security policies, and disciplinary action.
The CC is responsible for:
- advising ICC staff and the ICC Board of Directors on all matters related to the Certification Program,
- maintaining the International Registry of current ICC Certified professionals,
- supporting international recognition of ICC Certifications,
- direction and oversight of Examination Development Committees, and
- serving as a disciplinary board.
Additional details on certification policies and duties/responsibilities of the committee are outlined in ICC's Certification Committee Rules of Procedure and CP-45-14.
The Certification Committee meets on a quarterly basis and as needed throughout the year. Links to meeting minutes for 2024 – 2022 are listed below.
Education Committee
The mission of the Education Committee (EC) is to provide strategic direction and to facilitate the development and delivery of the most comprehensive portfolio of code-related courses available to meet the needs of code officials, inspectors and design professionals to elevate their qualifications as well as help them advance and grow in their profession.
The EC is responsible for:
- advising ICC staff and the ICC Board of Directors on matters related to ICC Education Program and the Learning Center,
- review and selection of the topics and presenters for the annual business meeting,
- providing a review and recommendation for the Educator or the Year award,
- serving as a resource for review of potential learning initiatives and curriculums within the Learning Center,
- providing new topics and concepts for learning initiatives within the Learning Center,
- promoting and encouraging Membership to take advantage of the training offered by the Learning Center, and
- relaying information provided by Membership to staff in order to improve programs.
Additional details on duties/responsibilities of the committee are outlined in CP-45-14.
The Education Committee meets on a quarterly basis and as needed throughout the year. Links to meeting minutes for 2023 – 2021 are listed below.
Current Membership
Professional Development Council
PDC Chair
Rich Truitt
Deputy Director
Harford County Government
Board Liaison
JC Hudgison, MPA, CBO, CFM
Chief Building Official
City of Tampa
Education Committee
Certification Committee
Staff Liaison
Ronald Piester, AIA
VP, Membership/Strategic Engagement
rpiester@iccsafe.org
Education Committee Members
EC Chair
Scott F. Holm
Building and Structures Sciences Consultant
Braun Intertec
EC Members:
David Adcock
CEO Oklahoma Bldg. Code Commission
State of Oklahoma
M. Cade Booth
CEO/Founder
Code Consultants of Savannah
Rich Truitt
Deputy Director
Harford County Government
Amy Williams
Building Division Manager
City of Hillsboro
Walter Schneider
Agency Director
Central Region Code Administration
State of Pennsylvania
Staff Liaison
Matthew L. Winn, MBA, CiRM, CGMA, CPA
Senior Vice President of Training
mwinn@iccsafe.org
Certification Committee Members
CC Chair
Peter W. Zvingilas
Assistant Director of Regulatory Compliance
State of Connecticut
CC Members:
Ashley Ong, CBO
Assistant Building Official/Assistant Director
City of Winter Park, FL
Lucas Pump
Building Inspector
City of Cedar Rapids
Megan Foley
Professional Development Coordinator
Ohio Board of Building Standards
Theodore Zuk
Development Services Director, CBO
Jackson County, OR
Tyler Jennings
Chief Building Official
City of Casa Grande, AZ
Staff Liaison
Autumn Saylor, ICE-CCP
Director, ICC Credentialing
asaylor@iccsafe.org
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Certification Policies
ICC understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities, managing conflict of interest, and ensuring the objectivity of our certification activities.
To learn more about our certification and education policies, please read the following:
Council Policy 45, CC Rules of Procedure, Records Release, and ICC Credentialing Compliance Principles.