The Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) is designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of both experienced public safety professionals and those aspiring to lead in California’s building departments. Through executive-level coursework and networking opportunities, participants gain valuable insights from peers and mentors, equipping them for current and future leadership roles.

Since its inception over a decade ago, there have been over six dozen graduates, many of whom have become building officials or directors in their jurisdictions.

The next graduating class will complete their core curriculum week from May 5-9, 2025 in Costa Mesa, engaging in five days of intensive coursework covering administration, legislation, leadership, communication, budgeting, and more.

We celebrate these professionals as they take this significant step in their careers!

BOLA Class of 2025-2026

Jose Barajas, City of Santa Barbara
Joe Bishop, City of Arcata
Joseph Caro, City of Claremont
Darleen Cervera, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Betty Chan, City of Milpitas
Mitchell Couch, City of Hanford
Arthur Cronin, City of Oceanside
Craig Firenze-Tessendorf, City of Roseville
Juventino Garcia, City of Rialto
Suzuki Gurrola, City of Santa Clarita
Atul Khosla, City of Tustin
Dana MacAllister, City of Palm Springs
Stephen Mann, City of Pomona
Myron Mathis, City of Inglewood
Matt Monteith, City of Ontario
Jerame Morgado, City of Whittier
Tri Nguyen, City of Fullerton
Tania Nunez, California State University, Office of the Chancellor
Irwin Salas, City of Jurupa Valley
Carlos Tirado, City of Temecula
Bryan Waters, County of Sonoma