The Building Standards Institute is comprised of a recognized group of professional and experienced volunteers within the building industry. We draw our membership from a wide range of backgrounds and specialties, all committed to the same goal of improving standards and education within the residential building community.
David E. MacLellan
David MacLellan is the CEO of the Institute. As a builder and graduate engineer, he brings a builder and developer's background to BSI, as well as his extensive experience in all facets of housing development, light construction, and defect analysis. He has provided expert witness testimony in over 200+ cases, and is a highly regarded authority on defect litigation issues. He is the principal author of two
publications on residential building standards. Professional affiliations include legislative liason for the CBIA Construction Dispute Resolution Task Force, past president of the BIA of N. California, Eastern Division, CEO of Pacific
Interwest Inc.
dave@pacificinterwest.com
Gary W. Hambly
Gary Hambly is the Executive Vice President of BSI and Director of Development. Mr. Hambly served as President of HBA of Northern CA from 1990-2003 and as Director of Governmental Affairs for HBANC from 1980-1990. While under Mr. Hambly's leadership, HBANC revenues incresed by 100%, membership doubled, and Mr. Hambly also conceived and implemented several state and nationally recognized policy and outreach initiatives. He brings to BSI an experienced and astute understanding of the political aspects of residential building. He now runs his own consulting firm in Northern California, GWH Enterprises, specializing in construction insurance matters.
gwhambly@sbcglobal.net
George E. Wolfson, AIA
Mr. Wolfson is a principal at the consulting firm MacLellan Wolfson Associates, with over 30 years experience in design/planning, real estate development, mediation/arbitration, and defect analysis for both commercial and residential construction. He holds licenses as a registered architect, general building contractor, real estate broker, and NCARB certificate. Mr. Wolfson was the lead designer/principal on projects such as the Baltimore Rapid Rail System and the Santa Barbara and Eureka freeway investigations. Professional affiliations include membership in AIA, CSI, HBA of N.California, and ICBO. Mr. Wolfson also co-authored two
publications on residential building standards and has receive numerous awards of distinction for his designs.
wolf100@sbcglobal.net
David
J. Martinez, CBO
Mr. Martinez is the Project Manager and Deputy Building Official for the City of Perris. He has
served as a Building Inspector, Planning and Building
Safety Manager, and Community Development Manager
for cities throughout California. Mr. Martinez
brings to BSI extensive knowledge of code and safety
issues, and his ability to work closely with all
members of the building community. He has served
as President of CALBO, ICBO representative for
the International Code Council, Board of Directors
for BSI since 2001, and on numerous other committees
and organizations. Awards to Mr. Martinez include
Building Official of the Year, Award of Excellence-City
of Redlands, and CALBO Educator of the Year.
dmartinez@cityofperris.org
Paul Menard, AIA
Paul Menard is the President of Paul Menard Associates, a full service design/build firm. He has been an active and influential member of the architectural and design/build community since 1979 and holds licenses both as a registered architect and general buildng contractor. He brings to BSI a well versed understanding of management of construction field operations and all aspects of design/build business. Projects include commercial buildings, office and retail improvements, parking structures, private residences, and multi-family housing. Mr. Menard is a member of the American Institute of Architects, past president of the California AIA Chapter, International Conference of Building Officials, Sacramento Builders Exchange, and Building Standards Institute board member.
prmenard@pacbell.net
James E. Russell, P.E.
Mr. Russell is a consulting civil engineer, specializing in earthquake hazard mitigation and code development and enforcement; expertise and experience which he brings to the Building Standards Institute. Since 1977, he has performed plan reviews of projects in over 30 California jurisdictions, as well as plan reviews and consultation within the private sector. Mr. Russell's professional affiliations include member of CALBO, the American Society of Civil Engineers, ICC Certified Building Inspector and Plans Examiner, and board member of Building Standards Institute. He is the principal author of numerous publications, training videos, and a leading educator on the subject of earthquake hazard mitigation.
jerussell.luddite@worldnet.att.net
Fred Herman, Retired
Mr. Herman was the Chief Building Official for the City of Palo Alto since 1979. He also served as Plan Check Engineer and Building Inspector for Palo Alto. He brings to BSI experience as a building official and awareness of current code, safety, and environmental issues that affect the building industry. Professional affiliations include ICC Board of Directors 1998-present, ICBO Board of Directors 1993-present, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute member 1984-present. Mr. Herman has received numerous awards for his dedication and achievement as a building official and educator, including his induction into the CALBO Hall of Fame in 1994.
Johnny
Zamrzla
Mr. Zamrzla has been actively
involved in the roofing and waterproofing industry
since 1957. He brings a wide range of knowledge
and unparalled reputation to BSI, from field operations
to expert witness services and consulting. His
devotion to improving the quality of the roofing
and waterproofing industry spans numerous organizations.
Membership and activities include President of
National Roofing Contractors Association, two-time
Congressional appointee to White House Conference
on Small Business, and chairman of the Coalition
for Quality Affordable Housing 1997-present. Throughout
his career, Mr. Zamrzla has been the recipient
of many awards and titles, including the RCA So.Cal.
Award of Excellence, now know as the Johnny Zamrzla
award, and the NRCA's J.A. Piper Award, the roofing
industry's highest award of achievment.
johnnyz@westpacroof.com
Richard T. Edwards
Dick Edwards is a Licensed General Contractor and is the Vice President of Operations for Pacific InterWest Building Consultants. He has been working in the field of construction and engineering for more than 20 years. In 1999 Mr. Edwards was hired as a Building Inspector and quickly became the Northern California area manager and was promoted to Vice President of that division. He oversaw a six fold increase in staff and a doubling of division revenue for 3 consecutive years. While working as an inspector and manager, Dick accumulated a number of certifications as a building inspector. Dick is also a certified Post-tensioned concrete reinforcement inspector and AAMA certified window installer. Mr. Edwards graduated from the University of Wyoming and holds two undergraduate degrees in the fields of Psychology and Natural Science/Mathematics.
dick@pacificinterwest.com |
