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Name
Don Jeppson
Title
Chief Building Official
Bio
Don Jeppson brings decades of distinguished experience in building management, architectural leadership, and public sector administration. As a licensed professional with a strong foundation in both design and regulatory compliance, Don has held prominent roles across municipal and county agencies throughout his career.
Don currently serves as Chief Building Official for the City of East Palo Alto, where he continues to apply his expertise in building code enforcement, departmental leadership, and community-focused service delivery.
Prior to his current role, Don served as Assistant Director and Chief Building Official for the City of San Rafael, and previously as Director of the Washoe County Department of Building & Safety, where he managed a multimillion-dollar enterprise fund, led budget preparation, and oversaw comprehensive code enforcement operations. His earlier career includes work as an Architect and Associate Architect with the Washoe County Department of Public Works, as well as a tenure as an Interior Design Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Don holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Idaho and an Associate Degree in Architectural Design from Truckee Meadows Community College.
Don currently serves as Chief Building Official for the City of East Palo Alto, where he continues to apply his expertise in building code enforcement, departmental leadership, and community-focused service delivery.
Prior to his current role, Don served as Assistant Director and Chief Building Official for the City of San Rafael, and previously as Director of the Washoe County Department of Building & Safety, where he managed a multimillion-dollar enterprise fund, led budget preparation, and oversaw comprehensive code enforcement operations. His earlier career includes work as an Architect and Associate Architect with the Washoe County Department of Public Works, as well as a tenure as an Interior Design Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Don holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Idaho and an Associate Degree in Architectural Design from Truckee Meadows Community College.
