Alabama FORTIFIED Roof™ Endorsement
Tools to help you understand and comply with recently announced regulatory changes in Alabama.
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Research Group Makes 3D Scan of Colorado’s Record Hailstone
IBHS documents hail history using innovative 3D scanning technology.
Texas Coastal Building Codes Survey
IBHS conducted a survey of Texas building code officials and local code administrators in this vulnerable region of Texas to understand building code adoption and enforcement at the local jurisdiction level.
Christina Gropp
Christina Gropp Meteorologist & Science Producer Christina joined IBHS in 2019 as a Public Relations Associate. Prior to joining IBHS, Christina was a broadcast meteorologist, reporter, and digital content producer for WDEF News 12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to other accomplishments in the WDEF newsroom over the last three years, Christina was instrumental in increasing the…
Chris Cioffi
Chris Cioffi Commercial Programs Manager Chris Cioffi joined IBHS in 2016 as the Commercial Lines Engineer for the FORTIFIED Commercial Program. He previously worked at TLC Engineering for Architecture where he provided structural engineering design services for a variety of projects, including the design of the new St. Pete Pier and Doral Legacy Park. He…
Mark Zehnal
Mark Zehnal Director, FORTIFIED Roof Although he became an employee in 2016, Mark Zehnal’s association with IBHS dates back to 2004 when he began collaborating with engineers and researchers on proposals that have helped to improve roofing performance. He is now a Senior Roofing Specialist supporting development of FORTIFIED initiatives in the Great Plains region.…
Alexandra Cary
Alexandra Cary Director of FORTIFIED Market Development Alex is the FORTIFIED Market Development Manager at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, providing communities across the Gulf Coast and nationally with a dedicated expert, collaborating with active and potential FORTIFIED program participants to bring sustainable and resilient construction practices into vulnerable communities. Alex has…
Cliff Barros
Cliff Barros Director of Communication & Market Development Cliff is responsible for market development and communication of the IBHS FORTIFIED program. Cliff most recently worked for Pilot Catastrophe where he managed a range of insurance and wind pool clients and a team of adjusters. Prior to joining Pilot, Cliff was the Executive Director of Habitat…
Faraz Hedayati, PhD
Faraz Hedayati, PhD Lead Research Engineer After several years of developing heat transfer models for various engineering applications, Faraz shifted his focus to wildland-urban interface fires during his Ph.D. studies in Mechanical Engineering between 2014 and 2018, collaborating with IBHS on experiments analyzing firebrand generation from different fuels and their impact on building components. In…