The Board welcomes its newest member Mr. Thomas W. Brooks, Jr.!!!![]()
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On August 7, 2025, Governor Ivey appointed Professional Land Surveyor Thomas W. Brooks Jr., to the Board. Mr. Brooks has thirty-four years of surveying experience and was first licensed in Alabama in January 1990.
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, BELS Staff members (Bob Herbert, Bill Hamil and Michael Darden) presented a BELS Function and Case Review presentation to the students attending the Plans Examiners Course at the Alabama Fire Academy in Tuscaloosa. There were students from many different states attending the training. BELS Staff is pleased to speak with these further Plans Examiners.
As a reminder the BELS office will be closed Friday, July 4th. We will return back to the office on Monday, July 7, 2025 to assist you. Everyone have a happy and safe "Independence Day" and weekend.
Our Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 was busy. The Board members and BELS Staff welcomed the newest Board member Mrs. Heather Page to the board. Mrs. Page is a licensed P.E. and has been practicing engineering for over 20 years. Mrs. Page filled the board seat held by Mr. Randall Whorton. Mr. Whorton's board term had expired.![]()
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Mr. Whorton held a Board position from May 2015 to April 2025 (10 years). Mr. Whorton dedicated 10 years to he Board to ensure the Safety and Welfare of the citizens of Alabama were protected. Board Chair, Mrs. Nanette Baldwin presented Mr. Whorton with a plaque from BELS and a Resolution Letter from Senator Chambliss. Mr. Whorton's experience and knowledge with be missed.
