Office of Buildings

Kimberly Craig • Assistant Director, CBO, Office of Buildings

Kimberly has more than 30 years experience in the building and construction field. She has served as Chief Building Official (CBO) for the City of Johns Creek and the City of Fayetteville. She began serving as CBO for the City of Atlanta in the spring of 2021. Kimberly brings a wealth of knowledge in residential and commercial—inspections, fire code and plan review. She is known for her excellence in the interpretation of the code, training, leadership, and exceptional customer service. Contact Kimberly directly by email at KCRAIG@AtlantaGa.Gov or by phone at 470.631.6294

Teonna Leonard • Assistant Director, Developmental Services

Teonna Leonard supports the OOB as the ombudsman for all customer service issues, inquiries, and information. She has a devout passion for service and serving people, so it should come as no surprise that she is a Veteran of the US Navy. Teonna joined the City of Atlanta in the fall of 2018 and has been committed to supporting the Director and the Commissioner in changing the way we do business and providing “Best in Class” customer service ever since. Contact Teonna directly by email at TLeonard@atlantaga.gov  or by phone at 470.553.0422

Tim Rehklau • Chief Building Inspector

Tim is an ICC Certified Building Official with 19 International Code Council (ICC) certifications, primarily focused on commercial inspections. With nearly a decade of experience as a municipal inspector and several years as a Senior Combination Inspector with the Office of Buildings, Tim accepted the role of Interim Chief Combination Inspector in November 2020 and became the permanent Chief Combination Inspector in Oct. 2021. Prior to his work as an inspector, Tim held supervisory roles across various companies, overseeing teams and managing operations. Tim is deeply committed to building safety and continuously strive to enhance compliance processes and efficiency within the Office of Buildings’ Inspections division with emphasis on excellent customer service. Contact Tim directly by email at TRehklau@AtlantaGa.Gov or by phone at 404.865.8400.

Christopher Colbert • Assistant Director, Operations

Chris, a Georgia native and longtime public servant, is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Buildings’ systems, including serving as a subject matter expert on various software utilized by the department. In addition, he is the system administrator for electronic plan review software, providing technical support to internal staff and external customers, as well as troubleshooting issues with equipment.  Contact Chris directly by email at CColbert@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 470-491-5868

Troy Smith • Zoning Enforcement Project Manager

Troy has over 30 years of code enforcement experience. He is now focused on building a team of enforcement officers that will provide a strong sense of support and engagement throughout the community. He is devoted to building a team that shares his passion for people and community, while enforcing the code and delivering excellent customer service. Contact Troy directly by email at TroSmith@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404.360.9252

David Zaparanick • Arboricultural Manager

David began his career as Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Africa. He has been working in the green industry throughout his career and holds a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. After working in the private industry as a landscape architect for several years, David joined the City of Atlanta as an arborist plan reviewer. After 9 years of arborist plan review, David was promoted to Arboricultural Manager in the fall of October 2015. Contact David directly by email at dzaparanick@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 470.553.1492 or contact the Arborist Division at arborist.dpcd@atlantaga.gov

Angela Epps • Light Commercial Workstream

Angela is a hands-on leader with 16 years of expertise in the building permitting process. In addition to her role as Project Manager of the Light Commercial Workstream, she serves as the liaison to major projects and the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Initiative. Throughout her tenure in the Office of Buildings, she has progressed diligently through the ranks. The industry knowledge that she has gained, along with the excellence and dedication displayed in her work ethic, have elevated her into her current role. Contact Angela directly by email at ADEpps@atlantaga.gov  or by phone at 404.561.5998

Quinn Hunter • Trades Workstream

Quinn, an Atlanta native, began her public service career in the Office of Buildings in 2001, as a Customer Service Representative. She has since held positions such as Permit Technician, Intake Coordinator, and Customer Service Supervisor. Ultimately, as a result of her dedication, commitment to serving customers, and her extensive knowledge of the permitting process, she was promoted into her current position as Customer Service Manager, Sr. to the Trades Workstream. Contact Quinn directly by email at QHunter@atlantaga.gov  or by phone at 678.414.5043

Erica Pritchard • Residential & Express Workstream

Erica, an Atlanta native with an Architectural Degree from Iowa State University, joined the Office of Buildings in the fall of 2018 as a Plan Review Specialist, Sr. and she became a Certified Plan Reviewer in 2019. She was promoted into the Residential Workstream Project Manager position in May of 2021. Contact Erica directly by email at EPritchard@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 470.867.8085