Brian Morris, MBA, PMP, CCEA, CCEO, MCEP
Founder & CEO, Code Inc.
Brian Morris is a nationally recognized code enforcement executive, consultant, and public sector innovator with more than 15 years of experience leading transformational change in local government. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for helping municipalities improve operations, increase revenue, strengthen community engagement, and develop high-performing teams.
As Founder and CEO of Code Inc., Brian leads a team of industry professionals dedicated to helping cities unlock their full potential through operational assessments, accreditation readiness, process improvement, technology implementation, strategic planning, training, and organizational development. His philosophy is simple: successful communities are built through accountability, innovation, and a culture of ownership.
Brian currently serves as Director of Code Compliance for the City of Garland, Texas, where he oversees a department responsible for residential, commercial, multifamily, lodging, and short-term rental enforcement. Under his leadership, Garland has implemented innovative programs that have accelerated compliance timelines, increased operational efficiency, enhanced customer service, and identified more than $2 million in new annual revenue opportunities.
Prior to Garland, Brian served as Assistant Director for the City of Dallas Code Compliance Department, one of the largest code enforcement organizations in the nation, where he helped lead more than 160 employees and a budget exceeding $45 million. He also served as Director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Fulton, Georgia, where he successfully reduced compliance timelines by more than 75%, expanded community engagement programs, and earned national recognition for innovation and leadership.
Brian has received numerous industry honors, including multiple American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Department of the Year Awards, Innovative Program Awards, and accreditation achievements. He currently serves as Second Vice President of AACE and is a frequent speaker, trainer, and mentor for code enforcement professionals across the country.
In addition to his public service career, Brian is an entrepreneur, project management professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, and real estate developer. His unique combination of municipal leadership, operational expertise, and business acumen allows him to provide practical solutions that deliver measurable results for communities of all sizes.
Through Code Inc., Brian's mission is to equip local governments with the tools, strategies, and leadership needed to create safer neighborhoods, stronger organizations, and more vibrant communities.
For the website homepage, I would also suggest a shorter executive version:
Brian Morris is the Founder and CEO of Code Inc., a municipal consulting firm dedicated to helping local governments improve performance, increase revenue, strengthen community engagement, and achieve sustainable results. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in code enforcement and local government operations, Brian has successfully led departments ranging from small municipalities to one of the largest code enforcement organizations in the nation.
Currently serving as Director of Code Compliance for the City of Garland, Texas, Brian has built a national reputation for developing innovative programs, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable outcomes. His leadership has contributed to award-winning departments, accreditation achievements, multimillion-dollar revenue enhancements, and transformative community initiatives.
As a certified executive, project management professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, and nationally recognized industry leader, Brian founded Code Inc. with a singular mission: helping cities unlock their potential through innovation, accountability, and a culture of ownership.
Biography
Brian Morris, MBA, PMP, CCEA, CCEO, MCEP
Founder & CEO, Code Inc.
Brian Morris is a nationally recognized code enforcement executive, consultant, and public sector innovator with more than 15 years of experience leading transformational change in local government. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for helping municipalities improve operations, increase revenue, strengthen community engagement, and develop high-performing teams.
As Founder and CEO of Code Inc., Brian leads a team of industry professionals dedicated to helping cities unlock their full potential through operational assessments, accreditation readiness, process improvement, technology implementation, strategic planning, training, and organizational development. His philosophy is simple: successful communities are built through accountability, innovation, and a culture of ownership.
Brian currently serves as Director of Code Compliance for the City of Garland, Texas, where he oversees a department responsible for residential, commercial, multifamily, lodging, and short-term rental enforcement. Under his leadership, Garland has implemented innovative programs that have accelerated compliance timelines, increased operational efficiency, enhanced customer service, and identified more than $2 million in new annual revenue opportunities.
Prior to Garland, Brian served as Assistant Director for the City of Dallas Code Compliance Department, one of the largest code enforcement organizations in the nation, where he helped lead more than 160 employees and a budget exceeding $45 million. He also served as Director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Fulton, Georgia, where he successfully reduced compliance timelines by more than 75%, expanded community engagement programs, and earned national recognition for innovation and leadership.
Brian has received numerous industry honors, including multiple American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Department of the Year Awards, Innovative Program Awards, and accreditation achievements. He currently serves as Second Vice President of AACE and is a frequent speaker, trainer, and mentor for code enforcement professionals across the country.
In addition to his public service career, Brian is an entrepreneur, project management professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, and real estate developer. His unique combination of municipal leadership, operational expertise, and business acumen allows him to provide practical solutions that deliver measurable results for communities of all sizes.
Through Code Inc., Brian's mission is to equip local governments with the tools, strategies, and leadership needed to create safer neighborhoods, stronger organizations, and more vibrant communities.
For the website homepage, I would also suggest a shorter executive version:
Brian Morris is the Founder and CEO of Code Inc., a municipal consulting firm dedicated to helping local governments improve performance, increase revenue, strengthen community engagement, and achieve sustainable results. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in code enforcement and local government operations, Brian has successfully led departments ranging from small municipalities to one of the largest code enforcement organizations in the nation.
Currently serving as Director of Code Compliance for the City of Garland, Texas, Brian has built a national reputation for developing innovative programs, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable outcomes. His leadership has contributed to award-winning departments, accreditation achievements, multimillion-dollar revenue enhancements, and transformative community initiatives.
As a certified executive, project management professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, and nationally recognized industry leader, Brian founded Code Inc. with a singular mission: helping cities unlock their potential through innovation, accountability, and a culture of ownership.