Kelly Janis

Kelly Janis has been appointed as the new building director for the city of Gatlinburg. Janis has more than 14 years of experience in local government building services, planning and community development, project management, code compliance, and organizational leadership. She comes to Gatlinburg from Weber County, Utah, where she served as a plans examiner in the community development department. She has also held positions including as a plans examiner for Salt Lake City’s Building Services Division, a planner for Salt Lake Count, and as a codes enforcement officer and city planner for Mountain Home, Idaho. Janis holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration as well as a master’s of public administration. She also has several inspector certifications through the International Code Council (ICC).