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Chris Salazar, IAPMO Vice President <br />® 0 <br />Chris Salazar - Vice President <br />Following in his father's footsteps, IAPMO's new vice <br />president, Chris Salazar, began working in the piping <br />industry In 1980. Upon completion of his apprenticeship <br />program, Chris held the journeyman cards as a <br />pipefitter, welder, plumber and medical gas installer. <br />In 1994. Chris received a degree in Construction <br />Technology from Ventura College and was also certified <br />as an inspector in the fields of plumbing, mechanical and <br />building from IAPMO and ICBO. Also received a <br />certification as a medical gas inspector from P.I.P.E. At <br />the same time, he began working for the City of <br />Thousand Oaks as a combination building inspector. <br />Chris was promoted to senior plumbing and mechanical plan_checkerinspector for <br />the city In 1998. He started instructing foq-Local. 48*01joumeyman and <br />apprenticeship program, and really enjoyed the—duties conhected with both <br />positions. <br />Although immersed in his work, Chris took the time to get more deeply involved in <br />IAPMO. He explained that he had had a strong response to an IAPMO conference. <br />"After attending IAPMO's conference in Sacramento," Chris said, "I wanted to <br />participate in any committee I could. i was appointed to the Plumbing Code, Solar <br />Code and a few ad hoc committees." In 1999, he was elected to the IAPMO's Board <br />of Directors. While on the Board, Chris was appointed to serve on several <br />committees, including the Executive, Audit, and Membership committees as well as <br />the R&T Board of Directors. <br />A native Californian, Chris was born and raised in Southern California (Ventura <br />County) and still lives there. He told us, "I have been married to my beautiful wife <br />and best friend, Denise, for over 18 years." They have three children: Michael, <br />Monica and Michelle. <br />Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and children, family and friends. He admits <br />to a passion for water sports (surfing, diving and fishing), and is enthusiastic about <br />all sports. Other spare time activities include listening to music and working on small <br />projects around the house. <br />Chris summed up his values for us: "As a father and an inspector, I know the <br />importance of codes and standards, and that their purpose is to protect the health <br />and safety of our nation and the works. I truly believe that all of IAPMO's codes are <br />the best ever written and I am honored to be a part of this organization." <br />rage 1 of 1 <br />http://www.iapmo.org/iapmo/board-bios/salazar.html 2/9/2004 <br />