Don Jeppson

Experience

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  Cathexes

  Jul 1992 - Feb 1994

  Architectural Intern
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  University of Nevada, Reno

  Jul 1993 - Jan 1998

  Interior Design Professor
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  Hummel, LaMarche

  Feb 1994 - Jun 1994

  Architectural Intern
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  Kuwait Institute

  Jun 1994 - Jun 1995

  Architectural CAD and GIS Consultant

  Responsibilities include: evaluating and troubleshooting hardware, software and production problems; training foreign personnel; evaluating and purchasing new hardware and software; setting up and implementing programs, databases and office standards; and finally advising on architectural and site issues on the Master Plan of Kuwait. Promoted to Division Computer Coordinator in August 1994.

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  Hummel Architects

  Jul 1995 - Jun 1996

  Architectural Intern

  Responsibilities include: project design and managing; evaluating and troubleshooting hardware, software and production problems; setting up and implementing programs, databases and office standards. Projects include: Fort Boise Community Center, Chandler Office Complex, and various medical, educational, and financial projects..

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  United Construction Company

  Jun 1996 - May 1997

  Project Design Manager

  Responsibilities include: managing multiple design-build projects; setting up and enforcing office standards and guidelines; evaluating interns and draftsmen's projects and work; trouble shooting problems in the field; reviewing and coordinating consultants' work; developing site plans and study plans. Projects include: Reno Air Hangar Facility, Sierra Sage Middle School, Winkel Freightliner Truck Service and various industrial projects.

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  Washoe County Department of Public Works

  May 1997 - Jul 2006

  Responsibilities include: managing all phases of design and construction of multi-million dollar construction projects; reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating work of staff, consultants and contractors; developing site plans, study plans, cost estimates, budgets and programs; reviewing and evaluating contracts and prevailing wage payrolls; inspecting and evaluating projects under construction. Projects include: Incline Village Library, Incline Village Maintenance Facility, Sparks Justice Center and Detention Facility Expansion. Show less Responsibilities include: managing multiple construction projects; reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating work of staff, consultants and contractors; developing site plans, study plans, cost estimates, budgets and programs; inspecting and evaluating projects under construction. Projects include: Incline Village Dispatch, Public Safety Training Facility, Emergence Operation Center, Civil Protection Custody, Detention Improvements, Sun Valley Teen Center, Lazy 5 Community Center, Washoe and Sierra Sage Golf Course Renovations, Bowers Pool Renovation; County's proposal on the Mapes Hotel. Show less

  • Architect

    Jul 2003 - Jul 2006

  • Associate Architect

    May 1997 - Jul 2003
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  Washoe County Department of Building & Safety

  Jul 2007 - Feb 2017

  Responsibilities include: managing all aspects of a $3.6 million enterprise fund and a county department; preparing and managing department's budget and fees, making presentations to the county commission; reviewing and approving monthly reports, invoices, and payroll; evaluating, coaching and mentoring 15 employees; interpreting and enforcing County and State Building Codes; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; engaging and educating the contractors and the community about the importance of building code and the services provided by the department. Show less Responsibilities include: managing all aspects of a $3.6 million enterprise fund and a county department; preparing and managing department's budget and fees, making presentations to the county commission; reviewing and approving monthly reports, invoices, and payroll; evaluating, coaching and mentoring 15 employees; interpreting and enforcing County and State Building Codes; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; engaging and educating the contractors and the community about the importance of building code and the services provided by the department. Show less

  • Director

    Nov 2006 - Feb 2017

  • Interim Director

    Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
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  City of San Rafael

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Assistant Director & Chief Building Official

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Chief Building Official

    Jun 2018 - Mar 2024