New Detroit Member Elected
12/04/08
John E. Bell has been elected to the National Board representing Detroit. He is supervising boiler inspector for the city.
Mr. Bell was employed as a commercial foreman for plumbing, HVAC, pipe fitting, and boiler installation. He later taught these subjects at high school and community college prior to joining the city. For the last several years, he has been employed with the city of Detroit as a mechanical inspector.
The new chief attended the Detroit Institute of Technology and Sienna Heights College. He holds a bachelor’s of applied science degree in plumbing and heating.
Residing in St. Clair Shores, Mr. Bell holds National Board Commission No. 13291. He and his wife Francine have four children, Joshua, Amy, Esther, and Abigail.