Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council

~ Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced the reappointment of six members and the appointment of one new member to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council. The Council is responsible for overseeing the state program that regulates industrialized housing and buildings.

The six reappointed members are Suzanne Arnold, Edwin "Scooter" Lofton, Alex Morales, Jorge Olivares, John "Johnny" Scholl, and W.F. "Dubb" Smith. Their terms are set to expire on February 1, 2028. Additionally, Lee Ramsey has been appointed to the Council for a term that will expire on February 1, 2027.

Suzanne Arnold hails from Rowlett and currently serves as the chief building official for the City of McKinney. She brings a wealth of experience to the Council with her membership in various organizations such as the International Code Council (ICC), Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT), Regional Codes Coordinating Committee, and the Energy & Green Advisory Board for the North Central Texas Council of Government. Arnold is also a former president of the North Texas Chapter of ICC. She has been a gubernatorial appointee on the Council since 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University.

Edwin "Scooter" Lofton resides in Horseshoe Bay and is the owner of Treo Signature Homes. He is an active member of the Hill Country Builders Association and also serves as a Sunday school teacher and small group leader at his local church. Lofton has been a gubernatorial appointee on the Council since 2020 and holds an Associate of Business from Austin Community College.

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Alex Morales comes from Houston where he works as a technical real estate leader for Amazon. He manages national infrastructure construction teams and is also involved in various organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, Building Enclosure Council of Houston, Texas Society of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and Rice Design Alliance. Morales has been a gubernatorial appointee on the Council since 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture from Texas A&M University.

Jorge Olivares, a resident of San Antonio, is an electrical professional engineer and Senior Project Manager for SSR-Inc. He is also actively involved in organizations such as the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America San Antonio, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. In addition to his professional work, Olivares volunteers for San Antonio Sports. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio and has retired from the U.S. Navy Reserves after 30 years of honorable service.

John "Johnny" Scholl brings over 40 years of experience in the plumbing and mechanical industry to the Council. He currently serves as the chief building official for the City of Amarillo and is a member of various organizations including BOAT, South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Texas Panhandle Inspectors Association, ICC, and Construction Specifications Institute. Scholl has been a gubernatorial appointee on the Council since 2020.

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W.F. "Dubb" Smith resides in Dripping Springs and is the president of The W.F. Smith Company. With over a decade of experience as a gubernatorial appointee on the Council, Smith brings valuable expertise to his role. He is also an active member of organizations such as Texas Association of REALTORS, San Marcos Board of Realtors, and the Appraisal Institute. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Economics and Agribusiness from Texas A&M University.

The newest member appointed to the Council is Lee Ramsey from Aubrey. Ramsey has 25 years of experience in real estate and entitlements and currently serves as co-founder and managing partner at Orison Holdings, LLC. He is also a member of the Denton Economic Development Partnership Board and studied business at the University of North Texas.

Governor Abbott's appointments to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council bring a diverse range of experience and expertise to the table. With their terms set to expire in 2027 and 2028, these members will continue to oversee the state program regulating industrialized housing and buildings.

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