James Lee Witt Named CEO of International Code Council (ICC)
 Washington, DC, June 11, 2003 - James Lee Witt, the former Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the International Code Council (ICC). In this capacity, ICC has also retained the services of James Lee Witt Associates, LLC (JLWA) to assist them in public safety and emergency management issues. Witt will bring over 25 years of leadership in the field of emergency management to the world class organization that is setting the standard for building safety. Witt and JLWA will assist the organization with its vision of growth as a national and internationally recognized authority on building safety codes.
In addition to his duties as CEO of the ICC, James Lee Witt will remain in his current position as President of JLWA and will work closely with the ICC to achieve their overall goals and improve its member services.
"I have been a strong advocate of building codes since founding a commercial and residential construction company over 30 years ago and I am looking forward to educating communities and businesses about the importance of building safer," said James Lee Witt. "The implementation and enforcement of building codes ensures that our infrastructure is strong and meets the highest standards of safety and protection."
The ICC is dedicated to building safety; it develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. The organization has more than 190 years of collective experience developing building safety codes that save lives. The majority of U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose building and fire safety codes developed by the ICC.
James Lee Witt Associates is a leader in public safety and emergency management consulting. With a multi-faceted range of relevant experience, JLWA is uniquely positioned to help avoid, address or recover from virtually any crisis or conflict. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, and Sacramento, JLWA assists universities, hospitals, non-profits, international organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and local and state governments in preparing for and responding to all hazards.
The International Code Council, a 50,000 member association dedicated to building safety, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Through its founders, the ICC has more than 190 years of collective experience developing building safety codes that save lives. The majority of U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose building and fire safety codes developed by the ICC.
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