Robert J Schutz

Robert J "Bob" Schutz is a highly experienced professional in civil engineering and building codes, currently serving as a Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Inspector at SAFEbuilt since December 2020. With a background in mechanical and plumbing instruction at Ohio Certificate Renewal and technical code instruction with the International Code Council since 2004, Robert has extensive teaching experience. As a partner and Chief Financial Officer at Columbus DanceArts Academy / CELEBRATE DANCE LLC since 2004, Robert also contributes to the arts sector. Robert's engineering practice as a Consulting Engineer and Surveyor has been in operation since 1975. Prior roles include Code Official for the Cities of Powell and Columbus for nearly three decades and various positions within the U.S. Army National Guard, where Robert served until 2014. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ohio Northern University and has received advanced training in combat engineering from the University of Southern California and the U.S. Army Engineer School.