Make a lasting impact on building safety and professional excellence in Washington State. Join dedicated code officials who are shaping the future of code enforcement through education, accreditation, and leadership.
COAP Instructors
A short introduction to your team members and why their background should inspire potential clients’ confidence.
Johnathan Goldsmith
COAP Instructor and building code professional with multiple ICC certifications and experience in building inspection and code enforcement.
Andrew Lunde
The Emergency Response Manager in the Engineering Services division for the City of Seattle (SDCI). Andrew has been an instructor since 2016 and teaches technical code application for the PT 103 course.
Kelly Thompson
The Permit Center Manager for the City of Covington. A 2020 COAP graduate herself, Kelly teaches PT 101 and PT 102, focusing on public service and essential soft skills.
Micah Chappell
COAP Instructor specializing in plan review, building code administration, and regulatory compliance.
Kevin Meske
Building code professional with experience in plan examination and multiple ICC certifications.
Ray Cockerham
COAP Instructor and experienced building official with extensive knowledge of building code administration and municipal regulatory systems.
Ken Carlson
Instructor specializing in leadership, department operations, and building safety administration.