DiscoverPermitting Services PodcastMeet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief
Meet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

Meet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

Update: 2025-07-25
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Join us for the latest episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, where we introduce John Catlett, the new DPS commercial building division chief. Hosted by Gail Lucas, DPS customer support and outreach division chief, this episode dives into Division Chief Catlett’s vision for excellent customer service, what’s new with commercial building codes and the future of the industry. 

Tune in to learn about: 

  • The latest on the codes and code cycle. 
  • The commercial building plan review process.
  • Industry trends and upcoming improvements. 

This is the 28th episode of the DPS podcast. Previous episodes have covered topics like accessory dwelling units, building safety, eSolar, residential fast track permits, special event permits, use and occupancy certificates, vendor licenses, and more.

Have a question or idea for a future episode? Email us at dps.podcast@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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Meet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

Meet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

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