Episode 66: Career Advancement Through Building a Community and Personal Brand

Episode 66: Career Advancement Through Building a Community and Personal Brand

Author: International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes September 16, 2026 Duration: 1:00:06

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, host Beau Hansen sits down with ICC members and ICC Board Member Ben Breadmore to discuss how they've found success in advancing their careers through connecting, collaborating and sharing knowledge with peers, mentors and experts.  

 

They also discuss the importance of building a personal brand and becoming a thought leader in the building safety industry to not only elevate yourself, but elevate the awareness of building safety. 

 

Guests on the show:  

  • Matt Souza, CBO, Building Official, Town of North Kingstown, RI 

  • Kara Maxwell, Permit Technician, City of Dubuque, IA 

  • James Nixon, Former Bureau Chief of Building Code Administration, City of Lancaster, PA 

  • Ben Breadmore, CMM, ICMA-CM, Town Manager/Chief Building Official, Town of Holden, ME, and ICC Board Member 

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