Staff
Construction and Development Services
The Construction and Development Services Division provides consolidated services to our customers while promoting economic development and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Rockford through issuance of permits, performance of inspections, the review of land use, subdivisions, implementation of balanced growth initiatives, and the enforcement of various codes and ordinances.
Primary Functions: The primary function of the Construction and Development Services Division is to provide building, mechanical, and electrical inspections for all existing and new construction, and administer land use planning, zoning policies, and historic preservation.
Karl F. Franzen
Director, Community & Economic Development…..(779) 348-7424
Building Inspection and Plan Review
Nelson Sjostrom
Building Code Official…..(779) 348-7433
nelson.sjostrom@rockfordil.gov
Brian Bracken
Building Inspection Administrator….(779) 348-7478
Jim Sawdey
Residential Remodeling Inspector….(779) 348-7482
Rudy Moreno
Planner/Building Plans Examiner….(779) 348-7445
John Wuich
Assistant Neighborhood Stabilization Officer….(779) 348-7476
Electrical Inspection
Robert Diaz
Residential Electrical Inspector…..(779) 348-7412
Mechanical and Plumbing Inspection
Jim Scherbinski
Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector…..(779) 348-7410
jim.scherbinski@rockfordil.gov
Stewart Johnson
Mechanical Inspector…..(779) 348-7434
stewart.johnson@rockfordil.gov
Land Use Planning and Zoning
Scott Capovilla
Planning & Zoning Manager…..(779) 348-7447
scott.capovilla@rockfordil.gov
Brenda Muniz
Land Use Planner…..(779) 348-7421
mailto:brenda.muniz@rockfordil.gov
Darius Morrow
Land Use Planner…..(779) 348-7422
Colin Belle
Comprehensive Planning & Design….(779) 348-6580
Scott Capovilla
Interim Historic Preservation Secretary…..(779) 348-7447
scott.capovilla@rockfordil.gov
Administrative Staff
Christina Hargrove
Sr. Administrative Assistant…..(779) 348-7409
christina.hargrove@rockfordil.gov
Leisha Kury
Administrative Assistant…..(779) 348-7423
Dianne Williams
Senior Clerk…..(779) 348-7413
dianne.williams@rockfordil.gov
Luisa Morton
Senior Clerk…..(779) 348-7431
