City of Farmers Branch
Hugh Pender has over 20 years of experience in the public sector, specifically in the field of community services and building regulations. Hugh began their career at the City of Carrollton in 1997 as a Plans Examiner. In 2006, they joined the City of Farmers Branch, where they held multiple positions including Plans Examiner, Building Official, and currently serves as the Director of Community Services.
Hugh Pender graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. In addition to their degree, they have obtained various certifications related to building codes and inspections. These certifications include Accessibility Inspector Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner, Certified Building Official, Code Enforcement Officer (issued by the State of Texas), Commercial Energy Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II, Residential Building Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, and Residential Plumbing Inspector. The specific dates for when Hugh obtained these certifications are not provided.