2024 CALBO Education Weeks Recap
Another Great Annual Gathering with Hybrid Attedance!

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This fall, the building-safety community gathered for CALBO’s Annual Education Weeks, held in Burlingame (North) and Costa Mesa (South). The 2024 events featured over a dozen new or updated courses, led by expert instructors from across California. Participants gained valuable insights into the latest standards, code requirements, and technical skills, reflecting CALBO’s dedication to exceptional training each year.

The hybrid format allowed jurisdictions to maximize attendance, balancing professional development with busy schedules. With nearly 3,000 in-person student days and a record-breaking 5,000 virtual student days, CALBO once again demonstrated the value of accessible, high-quality training.

Thank you, Instructors!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the instructors and course developers who led these sessions and to the online facilitators who ensured every virtual participant’s questions were answered. Special recognition goes to the CALBO Training Institute (CTI) for planning the courses and overseeing the curriculum.

  • Steve Arnold, City of Vallejo
  • Mike Brinkman, CSG Consultants, Inc.
  • Kevin Brown, City of Los Angeles
  • Frank Bush, City of Los Angeles (Retired)
  • John Caprarelli, City of Santa Clarita
  • Jesse De Anda, City of Pasadena
  • Mazen Dudar, Willdan
  • Tyler Galli, California Housing and Community Development
  • Mostafa Kashe, County of Los Angeles
  • Bob Latz, JAS Pacific
  • Ian Livingston, CSG Consultants, Inc. 
  • Kyle Krause, California Housing and Community Development
  • David MacLean, Tartan Education
  • Michael McLaughlin, California Housing and Community Development
  • Sue Moe, Access Compliance Consulting
  • Brian Odom, CSG Consultants, Inc.
  • Armando Pulido, City of Los Angeles
  • Raj Patel, JAS Pacific
  • Sara Retmier, City of Beaumont
  • Gabriel Reza, City of Glendale
  • Celine Sarkisloo, City of Glendale
  • Ara Sargsyan, City of Glendale
  • Kevin Scott, KH Scott & Associates, LLC.
  • Mehdi Shadyab, City of San Diego
  • Andrew Stuffler, CSG Consultants
  • Ron Takiguchi, JAS Pacific
  • George Thomas, UC Merced
  • Brad Wungluck, City of Manteca 

What’s Next for CALBO Education Weeks?

Looking ahead, CTI is already hard at work preparing for the 2025 code cycle changes! Mark your calendars for next year’s Education Weeks:

  • Education Week North (Burlingame): September 29 – October 2, 2025
  • Education Week South (Costa Mesa): October 27 – 30, 2025

The fall schedule and registration will launch in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

For any questions regarding CALBO trainings, please contact the CALBO Office or 916-457-1103. Don’t forget to bookmark the CALBO Calendar which is updated monthly!