Seeking to maximize the leadership capabilities of seasoned public safety professionals, in addition to those who seek a future within California’s building departments, Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) provides executive-level coursework along with networking opportunities among program peers and mentors to allow each participant the opportunity to utilize the program to its full potential.

Since the start of BOLA over ten year ago, there have been over six dozen graduates who have become building officials or directors for their jurisdiction. At the Annual Business Meeting in Indian Wells, we are proud to honor these new additions to the BOLA alumni network that continues to grow each year.

Please join us to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2023-2024. We can’t wait to see what these graduates accomplish next in their careers!

Congratulations, BOLA Graduates!​

David Brakebill, 4LEAF, Inc.
Carla Campos, City of Roseville
Bill Collins, County of Lake
Joshua DeMello, City of San Ramon
Jonathan Flores, City of Pico Rivera
Jose Ibarra, City of Jurupa Valley
Harry Ipchyan, City of Pasadena
Andrew Krogh, City of Murrieta
Oscar Mancillas, City of Riverside
Corrina M. Miranda, County of Mariposa 
Christopher Morgan, City of Tracy
Jesse Newton, City of Clovis
Phil Nguyen, City of Garden Grove
Jeff Niemeyer, County of San Joaquin
David Rasor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Larry Riordan, City of Santa Cruz
Mark Sadowski, CSG Consultants, Inc.
Tyler Smith, JAS Pacific
Wil Van Ryn, County of Madera
Cynthia Zabala, City of West Hollywood