Kota Wharton Mcp, Cbo, Cfm

Kota Wharton, MCP, CBO, CFM, currently serves as Vice President at Permit Tech Nation and holds various roles including Director At Large. Part-time responsibilities as a Building Plans Examiner at Aoka began in June 2024. Wharton has extensive experience as a Plans Examiner at Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections and as a Trainee Plans Examiner with the City of Grove City, where significant achievements included approval as a trainee plans examiner by the Ohio Board of Building Standards. Earlier roles included Building Permit Coordinator and Building Administrative Secretary I, emphasizing support for agency customers and complex plan reviews. Additionally, Wharton is actively engaged with ICC Midwest Region V and the Ohio Building Officials Association in various leadership roles. Educational background includes a High School Diploma from Upper Arlington High School and completion of a Unitek EMT program.