IDHS Hires New Building Code Compliance Officer
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Scott Perez, an experienced architect, is Indiana’s new building code compliance officer. He will oversee building construction and fire code enforcement, elevator and amusement ride inspections, review of construction plans and boiler and pressure vessel inspections for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).
He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois and a master’s of business administration from Butler University. He graduated from Pike High School and is currently a resident of Indianapolis.
He also will coordinate enforcement efforts with all divisions of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and other state agencies which include the State Department of Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Education and Family and Social Services Administration.
“We are pleased to have Scott join the team at IDHS,” said Joe Wainscott, executive director of IDHS. “His experience and creativity will be a great asset to the building safety branch of IDHS.”
“Scott has developed a strong professional relationship with the community that he has served,” said Jim Greeson, State Fire Marshal and Fire & Building Safety Division Director at IDHS. “We look forward to his expertise in architecture, as well as his skills in leadership, business management and development, project management, and process development. He will be a great asset to the citizens of Indiana.”
Perez has nearly 20 years of experience as a licensed architect. He co-founded fulcrum STUDIOS, Inc. in 2001, and was responsible for financial review and fiscal analysis, and managing administration for the office including human resources and legal. In 2008, fulcrum STUDIOS, Inc. joined Odle McGuire Shook, where Perez served as the Director of Operations.
He was named Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Indianapolis Chapter member of the year in 2005. He is leading an environmentally friendly effort with Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED), a Green Building Rating System that provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Perez attained experience on project reviews and analysis for possible long-term savings for energy-efficient design. He was involved on several projects analyzing energy efficiency, helping clients review a benefit analysis regarding initial up-front costs versus long-term operations costs, human resource implications, and implications on the environment.
Perez is also currently participating in the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Program as a member of Class XXXIV. The Lacy Leadership Association is Indianapolis’s premier leadership network and provides a platform for members to address and advance community issues; and host networking, education and service events
Contact: John Erickson or Rachel Meyer
Phone: (317) 234-6713
Email: pio (at) dhs.in (dot) gov
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