LADBS Senior Managers

Osama Younan - General Manager, Superintendent of Building

Oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:
- Permit and Engineering Bureau
- Inspection Bureau
- Code Enforcement Bureau
- Resource Management Bureau
- Technology Services Bureau
- Development Services Case Management Division
Licensed Professional Engineer
LEED Accredited Professional
Oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department

John Weight - Executive Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Building II

ICC Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector
Manages the day-to-day departmental operations in the five LADBS bureaus
Responsible for the development and implementation of operational and technical policies
Oversees the planning, design, and implementation of work programs and financial strategies
Oversees employee selection, training, and other personnel matters
Directs the preparation of the Department budget, performance metrics, and other statistical reports

Devin Myrick - Government and Community Relations, Director

Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Development Services Case Management
- Board of Building and Safety Commission
- Code Studies
  - Building Code
  - Zoning Code
- Zoning and Subdivision
- Interdepartmental Development Services Partnerships & Enhancements

Ana Mae Yutan - Resource Management Bureau, Chief

Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Financial Services and Accounting Services
- Budget Formation and Implementation
- Statistical Analysis – Workload and Performance
- Contracts Development and Administration
- Facilities Management
- Communication Services
- Risk Management and Custodian of Records

Vacant

Assistant Chief, Resource Management Bureau
Oversees the following Building and Safety Operations
- Budget Preparation and Financial Status Reports
- Procurement
- Facilities Management
- Records Management
- Call Center Subject Specialty Group
- Administrative Services

Cheryl Hass

Assistant Chief, Resource Management Bureau
Chief Accounting Employee
Oversees the following Building and Safety Operations

Financial Reporting and General Accounting
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Refunds and Liens
Payroll
Cashier Services
Supplies and Mail Services

Jose Del Rio - Personnel

Director of Personnel
Oversees the following Building and Safety Human Resource operations:
- Hiring and Recruiting
- LADBS liaison to Civil Service Commission
- Workplace Policies and Procedures
- Liaison for Employee Labor Unions
- Clearinghouse for Employment Matters
- Workplace Diversity
- Workers Compensation
- Employee Records

Vacant - Technology Services Bureau, Chief

Oversees the following Building and Safety Divisions and Functions:
- Implementations of IT Strategic Plan and Policies
- IT Operations and Infrastructure
- Application Development and Training
- Network Utilization
- Business Process Analysis
- IT Procurement
- Data and Systems Support

Greg Wilcox

Assistant Chief, Technology Services Bureau
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Technology Operations
  - Day-to-day technical issues
  - Server and application support
  - BuildLA Solutions
  - Publishing of data for City of LA's Open Data portal
  - Creation of IT Modernization plan
  - Management of Universal Cashiering System
  - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  - Implementation of IT Strategic Plan and Policies

Binh Phan - Permit and Engineering Bureau, Chief

Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer, Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Structural Plan Check

Charmie Huynh

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Structural Plan Check

Shahen Akelyan

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer and Structural Engineer
Certified Accessibility Specialist
Certified Building Official
Certified Fire Marshal
LEED Green Associate
International Public Management Association for Human Resources Certified Senior Professional (IPMA-SCP)
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Metro, Van Nuys, West Los Angeles, San Pedro, and South LA Counters:
  - Structural Plan Check
  - Express Permits
  - Records Section
  - Ready to Issue

Adel Salah-Eddine

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Mechanical Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Mechanical Plan Check and Mechanical Testing Laboratory
- Electrical Plan Check and Electrical Testing Laboratory
- Green Building Plan Check

Pascal Challita - Inspection Bureau, Chief

Licensed Civil Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Residential Inspection
- Grading Engineering and Inspection
- Inspection Case Management
- Restaurant & Small Business Express Program
- Commercial Inspection
  - Building
  - Mechanical
  - Elevator / Pressure Vessel (includes new installations and annual inspections)
- Specialty Inspection Groups
  - Materials Control
  - Temporary Special Events
- Training and Emergency Management

Victor Cuevas

Assistant Chief, Inspection Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Residential Inspection
  - Residential Demolition Pre-Inspection Permits (DPI)
  - Residential Construction Inspections
  - Compliance with All Ordinances and City Planning Requirement
- Grading Division
  - Grading Pre-Inspections
  - Grading Inspections
  - Geo-Technical Reports for All Grading Permits and Approvals
- Training and Emergency Management Division
  - Technical Training for LADBS Personnel
  - Emergency Management Training and Response for LADBS Personnel

Denver (Shawn) Hargis

Assistant Chief, Inspection Bureau
IAPMO Certified Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Commercial Inspection
  - Building Inspections
  - Electrical Inspections
  - Plumbing Inspections
  - Fire Sprinkler Inspections
  - HVAC-R Inspections
  - Elevator/Pressure Vessel Inspections
- Specialty Inspection Groups
  - Inspection Case Management
  - Temporary Special Events
  - Materials Control

Catherine Nuezca Gaba - Code Enforcement Bureau, Chief

Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- One‐ and Two‐Unit Residential Complaint and Referral
- Commercial Complaint and Referral
- Vacant Building Abatement
- Pro‐active Code Enforcement
- Billboard and Sign Enforcement
- Environmental Affairs, Local Enforcement Agency
- Annual Inspection Monitoring

Eric Jakeman

Assistant Chief, Code Enforcement
ICC Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- 1- and 2-Unit Residential Complaint and Referral
- Commercial Complaint and Referral
- Vacant Building Abatement
- Pro-active Code Enforcement
- Billboard and Signs Enforcement
- Environmental Affairs, Local Enforcement Agency
- Annual Inspection Monitoring

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LADBS Senior Managers

Osama Younan - General Manager, Superintendent of Building

John Weight - Executive Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Building II

Devin Myrick - Government and Community Relations, Director

Ana Mae Yutan - Resource Management Bureau, Chief

Vacant

Cheryl Hass

Jose Del Rio - Personnel

Vacant - Technology Services Bureau, Chief

Greg Wilcox

Binh Phan - Permit and Engineering Bureau, Chief

Charmie Huynh

Shahen Akelyan

Adel Salah-Eddine

Pascal Challita - Inspection Bureau, Chief

Victor Cuevas

Denver (Shawn) Hargis

Catherine Nuezca Gaba - Code Enforcement Bureau, Chief

Eric Jakeman

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