Cbo Katherine McKelvey

Katherine McKelvey has a diverse work experience in the field of building regulations and inspections. Katherine is currently serving as the Chief Building Official at the City of Weatherford since September 2018. Prior to that, they worked at the City of Pearland as an Assistant Building Official from January 2016 to September 2018, and as a Building Inspector from January 2014 to December 2015.

Before joining the City of Pearland, Katherine held various roles at the City of Baytown. Katherine served as the Community Improvement Program Administrator from July 2011 to December 2013, where they managed and facilitated several inspection programs and developed procedures for code enforcement and construction inspections. Katherine also worked as the Code Enforcement Program Administrator from November 2010 to December 2013, where they focused on implementing code enforcement programs and improving existing processes.

Katherine has also worked at the Energy System Laboratory at Texas A&M University as an Engineering Research Associate from September 2007 to November 2010. Additionally, they served as an Energy Code Ambassador for the State of Texas from September 2007 to October 2010, where they provided advisory support to local jurisdictions on energy efficiency construction standards.

In the early stages of their career, Katherine worked at the City of Fort Worth. Katherine held the position of Chief Residential Inspector from October 2001 to September 2007, Residential Inspector from January 2000 to October 2001, and Sign Inspector from May 1996 to January 2000.

Prior to their work in government agencies, Katherine gained experience as the Production Manager at Neotek, Inc. from October 1993 to May 1996, where they managed the manufacturing processes of neon signs and architectural lighting.

Overall, Katherine McKelvey brings a wealth of experience in building regulations, inspections, code enforcement, and energy efficiency to their current role as the Chief Building Official.

Katherine McKelvey, CBO, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, which they obtained from Texas Wesleyan College. Katherine pursued their education in this field from 1982 to 1986, completing their undergraduate studies within this timeframe.