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Northwest Ohio Building Officials Association (NWOBOA)

Founded in 1961, the Northwest Ohio Building Officials Association is a Chapter of the International Code Council and the Ohio Building Officials Association serving 7 counties in Northwest Ohio by promoting building safety and consistent code enforcement within the region. As a regional chapter under the state organization, it connects local building officials, inspectors, design professionals, and contractors by providing continuing education, networking, and support to the local construction industry through excellence in building safety, code compliance, and best construction practices.

2026 Board of Directors

President Douglas Ditto

Vice President Douglas LaLonde

Secretary Bryon Traynoff

Treasurer Chuck McLaughlin

Past President Steven Shrake

Directors Rob Cendol, David Golis

Corky Hong, Zach Jenkins,
Robert Kurtz, Bob LeMaitre,
Dylan Napier, Rex Robison,
Mike Rudey, Chuck Sutphin,
Mark Westcott

Sponsorships

Past Presidents

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Year	President	Jurisdiction

2024-2025	Steven E Shrake	City of Oregon
2023	David Golis	Lucas County
2020-2022	Amy Harpster	City of Lima
2018-2019	Zachary Jenkins	City of Toledo
2016-2017	Rex Robison	City of Defiance
2014-2015	Gerry Wasserman	City of Oregon
2012-2013	Chuck McLaughlin	State of Ohio
2010-2011	Phil Klocinski	Lucas County
2008-2009	Robert Cendol	City of Toledo
2006-2007	Tom Hall	City of Wauseon
2004-2005	Doug Young	City of Oregon
2002-2003	Bruce Wholf	City of Maumee
2000-2001	Michael Rudey	Lucas County
1998-1999	Mike Hulsey	City of Lima
1996-1997
1994-1995	John Walters	Lucas County
1992-1993	Gary Ungerer	Lucas County

NWOBOA Events and News

Spring 2026 THACCA/NWOBOA Round Table

Mechanical & Residential Codes Round Table - Session 1
(BBS2026-413)

Moderated by NWOBOA (2.5 hrs credit for all BBS certifications)
Fee: Free

Date and Time:

April 29, 2026 | 8:00-8:30am registration | Training 8:30-11:00am
**Donuts and coffee provided

Location:
Northern Light Lodge #40
119 W Wayne Street
Maumee, OH

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, April 27th

NWOBOA Building Departments

Certified Building Departments	Phone Number
Lucas County Building Regulations	(419) 213-2990
Wood County Building Inspection	(419) 354-9190
City of Defiance Building Inspection	(419) 784-2195
City of Lima Building Department	(419) 221-5243
City of Maumee Building & Inspection	(419) 897-7075
City of Oregon Building and Zoning	(419) 698-7077
City of Toledo Building Inspection	(419) 245-1220