Meet Frank Wise, a Senior Building Inspector within the Town of Brownsburg’s Development Services. Frank started his career in Development Services in 1999. Captivated by the various stages of construction, from breaking ground to the completion of a project, Frank knew he wanted to pursue a career in this field.
“I have always been interested in how things work and the way they are built, whether it is an automobile, a skyscraper, or a dam. When I first came to work for the Town, I was looking for a change of pace and found it within Development Services.”
Helping complete the process for safe homes and commercial spaces within the Brownsburg community comes with a great responsibility. According to Frank, each day brings new opportunities for inspections. When heading out into the field, he might visit residential areas, commercial spaces, schools, or roadway improvement sites to inspect the infrastructure.
Whether he is on the road or in the office, Frank says, “I strive to have a can-do attitude at all times. I am always prepared to take on another assignment whenever needed.”
Frank is fascinated by his job because he has a say in determining the safety of buildings and homes. He knew he made the right decision to work for the Town of Brownsburg because he enjoys educating people about building codes.
“A lot of thank you’s from over the years helped to inspire me throughout the inspection process. Whether it is from my coworkers or other staff, being able to help inform others of my knowledge in Building Code has always helped a lot,” he said.
When asked about one of his best days at work, Frank stated, “There was a home built in Brownsburg years ago for a person with a disability, specifically designed to give the owner more independence. I worked closely with the contractor during the construction process to answer code questions and perform timely inspections to keep the project on schedule. On the day of my final inspection for the Certificate of Occupancy, the new owner happened to be touring the new home. The joy on their face was one in a million.”
While Frank’s job can be fulfilling in many ways, some of his biggest challenges involve ensuring safe structures. He says, “Life safety truly becomes the name of the game.”
As an inspector with the Town of Brownsburg, Frank is proud of several development projects he has assisted in completing. For him, the Downtown Brownsburg Project at Arbuckle, the Hendricks Hospital on Ronald Regan, the Community Rehabilitation Hospital on 56th St., and Ortho Indy have all been shining stars.
However, Frank says, “My favorite accomplishment would have to be the VA on Pitt Road. We cannot do enough to thank our war veterans.” Frank feels that Brownsburg and the community that lives here are truly caring, with small-town values in what is becoming a big town.
Outside of his job, you might catch Frank restoring his 1967 Ford Mustang or building and flying remote-controlled model airplanes. Frank has also developed an interest in woodworking.
