International Code Council Welcomes John Belcik as Next Chief Executive Officer

International Code Council Advocate for Building Safety Month
July 17, 2024
By Industry News Release

Belcik has served as ICC’s COO/CFO since 2009 and brings his extensive experience with the building safety industry and business management to the role

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is pleased to announce that its next Chief Executive Officer is John Belcik effective January 1, 2025. Belcik has been with the Code Council for 15 years and has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, and financial management. Belcik will succeed Dominic Sims, CBO, who has served as the Code Council’s CEO since 2012.

“We are extremely excited to share this news. John’s thorough knowledge of the Code Council, understanding of member expectations, and personal contributions to ICC’s organizational evolution make him an ideal leader. The Search Committee reviewed applications from more than 100 candidates and spent a considerable amount of time making this very important decision,” said Stuart D. Tom, P.E., CBO, FIAE, President of the Code Council Board of Directors. “I want to thank all the members of the committee for their time and effort as well as the full Board of Directors for selecting our next Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, I thank Dominic for his help and support throughout the search process.”

Belcik has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Code Council since 2009. Prior to his work with ICC, Belcik served as CFO for the Chicago Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. Previously, he was also a member of the management team at Wilson Sporting Goods for twenty years, serving in various roles of increasing responsibility culminating in his position as Vice President of Finance.

“The Code Council means so much to me personally and professionally. After two decades at ICC and 12 years as its CEO, I am happy to be leaving this impactful organization in such capable hands,” shared Dominic Sims, CBO, CEO of the Code Council. “I’ll be working closely with John to ensure a smooth transition for the members, customers, and staff.”

“I am thrilled to accept this position and look forward to continuing ICC’s building safety mission. I know firsthand the hard work of its members, the Board of Directors, and staff and am confident that the organization has a bright future ahead,” said Belcik.

As CEO, Belcik will oversee the Code Council, an organization with more than 700 staff and eight subsidiaries active in more than 100 countries. The Code Council family of solutions provides a wide range of building safety solutions, including product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Contact: Donna Campbell
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dcampbell@iccsafe.org

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