Meet Our Board of Directors: Yvette Portugal Brings Wealth of Code Enforcement Expertise to the Code Comply Summit

We are thrilled to you to Yvette Portugal, a distinguished leader in code enforcement, who is on the forefront of the CodeComply Summit team. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Yvette brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our event.

Yvette currently serves as the Code Enforcement Principal for the City of Santa Ana, where she manages a team of 25+ professionals and oversees critical programs including commercial enforcement, cannabis regulation, and environmental justice initiatives. Her leadership has resulted in significant improvements in code compliance and community relations.

Key highlights of Yvette's impressive career include:

• Board member of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), serving her third term
• Treasurer for the Code Enforcement Chapter of Orange County (CECOC)
• ICC/AACE Certified Code Enforcement Administrator
• Presenter at statewide CACEO conferences, sharing her expertise with peers
• Multiple state and national certifications in code enforcement and related fields

Yvette's commitment to professional development and industry advancement is evident in her active participation in various associations and her role in training the next generation of code enforcement officers.

"We're excited to have Yvette join our CodeComply Summit team," said Pete Roque. "Her extensive experience in code enforcement, combined with her leadership roles in CACEO and CECOC, will provide invaluable insights for our attendees. Yvette's expertise in managing complex enforcement challenges and fostering interagency collaboration will be a significant asset to our program."

As part of the CodeComply Summit, Yvette will share her knowledge on topics such as:

• Best practices in code enforcement administration
• Strategies for effective multi-agency collaboration
• Innovative approaches to community-oriented code enforcement
• Career development and leadership in code enforcement

Yvette's participation ensures that the CodeComply Summit will offer cutting-edge, practical insights that attendees can apply in their own jurisdictions. Her unique perspective, having worked in one of California's largest cities, will provide a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in modern code enforcement.

Join  Yvette Portugal in the first CodeComply Summit team. Her addition to our lineup guarantees that our event will be an unmissable opportunity for code enforcement professionals looking to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and connect with industry leaders.

Stay tuned for more updates on the CodeComply Summit, and don't miss this chance to learn from experienced professionals like Yvette Portugal!