LADBS Senior Managers

The Department of Building & Safety is managed by dedicated, experienced people to help you build safe, well, and fast

Osama Younan
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
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
Vacant
Vacant
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
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
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
Cheryl Hass
Assistant Chief, Resource Management Bureau
  • 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
Jose Del Rio
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
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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
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
Binh Phan
Permit and Engineering Bureau, Chief
  • Licensed Civil Engineer, Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
  • Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
    • Structural Plan Check
Charmie Huynh
Charmie Huynh
Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
  • Licensed Civil Engineer
  • Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
    • Structural Plan Check
Shahen Akelyan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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