The Arizona Building Officials Association (AZBO) named Yavapai County Chief Building Official Jack Judd as Building Official of the Year during its annual meeting on July 25-27 in Flagstaff.
"I was flabbergasted to just be nominated, and fortunate to receive the award," Judd said.
He said receiving the award places him among some impressive company. "The previous recipients have a vast amount of experience and I totally look up to them. Receiving this honor is a tremendous thing for our department," Judd said.
AZBO named Judd its Building Official of the Year because of his contributions to the organization and the building community.
AZBO's three chapters represent from city, town and county building departments throughout the state.
Judd serves as a board member for the Grand Canyon Chapter. He currently is the second vice president and in charge of training. "It is kind of time consuming, but very rewarding," he said.
Judd joined the county's development services department in 1999. He has served as the chief building official for the past three years.
Development Services Director Ken Spedding said, "Jack has done an excellent job working with other jurisdictions, and by other jurisdictions I mean cities and towns, and getting folks on the same codes."
"I have a tremendous staff. Without them, this wouldn't happen. You can't do this on your own," Judd said.
Plan Examiner Dan Roberts said Judd's staff is proud of him. "This is the first time someone up here has received this award. He was selected from officials throughout the entire state. It is quite an accomplishment," Roberts said. |