Rob Troutt Resigns as Board of Trustees Chair

Rob Troutt has resigned as chair of the National Board’s Board of Trustees, effective August 31, 2025, and as chief boiler inspector for the state of Texas due to medical reasons.

“We are grateful for his leadership, dedication, and many contributions during his time as chair,” said Executive Director Joel Amato. “Under his guidance, we have made significant progress, and we thank him for his service.”

In accordance with NBBI bylaws, 1st Vice Chair Eben Creaser, chief inspector for the province of New Brunswick, will serve as interim chair. An election will be held during the Members’ Meeting on October 7 to fill the position for the remainder of Troutt’s term, which concludes May 31, 2026.

Troutt was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2017 as a Member at Large and became Chair in 2021. He had been chief since 2013.

Creaser, who has served as chief since 2009, was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2016.