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Role of the Board President

Guiding WABO forward through leadership, service, and collaboration.

The WABO President serves as the primary elected leader of the Washington Association of Building Officials, providing direction, representation, and coordination for the organization’s work on behalf of building officials across Washington.

The role typically includes:
  • Leadership and vision: Guides the board’s priorities, supports strategic goals, and helps keep WABO focused on its mission.
  • Board coordination: Presides over board meetings, supports effective decision-making, and helps ensure board members understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Representation: Serves as a visible representative of WABO with members, partner organizations, state agencies, code councils, and other stakeholders.
  • Member engagement: Promotes communication, collaboration, and participation among WABO members statewide.
  • Policy and code leadership: Helps advance building safety, code development, education, and professional standards.
  • Committee support: Works with committees and board members to move initiatives forward and ensure follow-through.
  • Organizational continuity: Supports smooth transitions, mentorship, and alignment between current priorities and long-term goals.