The Executive Board
These volunteers have stepped up to be the first board of the organization and lead the way. Please reach out to help if you have time or interest.
Chairman
Michael Thulen Jr., Construction Official and Zoning Officer for the Borough of Oceanport. Rooted in a 40-year family history in the construction industry, Michael has spent over a decade as a municipal inspector and serves on the legislative committee for the Municipal Construction Official Association of New Jersey (MUNCO).
He brings a unique blend of technical expertise and political strategy to the Alliance, backed by over 20 years of political involvement, including a four-year term as a New Jersey Councilman and leadership roles in multiple statewide and national political organizations. Michael is committed to bridging the gap between code enforcement and legislative action to ensure New Jersey remains safe.
Treasurer
Michael Juzefyk serves as the Treasurer of the New Jersey Building Safety Alliance. Currently the Construction Official for Brick Township, Michael brings a wealth of hands-on, practical experience to the Executive Board, having spent the majority of his life working as a builder in the private sector.
Trustee
Dawn M. Neil, CPS has been a Certified Technical Assistant in New Jersey for 31 years, including 28 years with the Township of Bernards. She also holds ICC certifications as a Permit Technician and Permit Specialist.
Dawn currently serves as President of the New Jersey Association of Technical Assistants and Treasurer of Permit Tech Nation, where she is also a Past President. She is a founding member and Past President of the Northwest Jersey Technical Assistants Association.
An experienced educator, Dawn has taught technical assistants and permit technician courses for colleges, Rutgers University’s DCA Continuing Education Program, International Code Council, and permit technician organizations across the country.
Client Services Manager
Deborah A. Timko is a certified Technical Assistant with 35 years of experience in building code administration, including 32 years with the Borough of New Providence. In 2000, she was honored as Technical Assistant of the Year at the Building Safety Conference.
Deborah has been Secretary of the New Jersey Technical Assistant Association since its founding and is the founding President of the Union County Technical Assistants Association. She also serves on the Building Safety Conference Committee and is an instructor for Rutgers University’s DCA Continuing Education Program.
With decades of experience and a strong commitment to professional development, Deborah continues to contribute her knowledge and expertise to the building safety community.