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CONTACTS Runkle Named VP Building Sciences at ATI John Runkle, P.E., has been promoted to the position of vice president of building sciences at Architectural Testing Inc. (ATI), York, PA. Previously, Runkle served as the director of building sciences where he managed staff and projects in each of ATI's regional building science offices working on new construction and retrofit projects worldwide. John Runkle A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Runkle has been involved in the development of Building Enclosure Commissioning as a practice. He serves as vice president of the National Capitol Chapter of the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), and acts as the BCA liaison to ASTM. Runkle also is an active participant in the ASTM, Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWRI) and the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI). He has been employed with ATI for eight years. Halverson Commands NOAA Aircraft Operations Center NOAA Corps Capt. Harris B. Halverson has assumed command of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center, Tampa, FL. The center is home to most of NOAA's environmental research, reconnaissance and survey aircraft, including the agency's "hurricane hunter" planes. Halverson relieves Capt. Randall J. TeBeest, who has served as the center's commanding officer since July 2011. Capt. Harris B. Halverson Halverson was born in Minneapolis, MN. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1990 with a degree in oceanography. He completed an inter-service transfer as a lieutenant commander to the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps in 2000. He qualified as hurricane aircraft commander and received the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Employee of the Year Award for 2003. Halverson also managed a project to install a tail Doppler radar system on NOAA's Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft. He has piloted NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft into more than 30 tropical cyclones, including Hurricane Sandy. Sims Named ICC Chief Executive Officer The International Code Council board of directors announces Dominic Sims, CBO, as chief executive officer. Sims, who previously held positions as interim CEO and chief operating officer, continues to serve with the full support and confidence of the ICC board, it states. "[Sim's] strong business acumen and commitment to accountability are complemented by a unique combination of ICC knowledge and experience, and a sincere affinity for our members," said Ronald Piester, ICC board president. "The ICC is an exceptional association and I have always been proud to be a part of a group of professionals that hold public safety in such high regard," Sims said. Dominic Sims Sims will lead the Code Council and its management team in Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and Washington, DC He is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University and is a past recipient of the William J. Tangye Award. PEOPLE IN THE KNOW 2013 / STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION 9