Tom Jaleski is the managing principal at Code Unlimited, a Jensen Hughes Company, with over 30 years of fire and life safety experience on projects across the US. He has authored several code appeals, alternates and variances resolving complex issues and enabling innovative design for his clients while ensuring the primary goal of safety for the occupants. Tom has been the leading regulatory consultant involving unique and boundary-pushing mass timber applications for high rise, healthcare, residential, assembly, commercial, public, and aviation facilities. Tom has a solid reputation for clearly communicating project challenges and delivering efficient solutions to each design team and jurisdiction he works with. His knowledge of historically compliant code regulations combined with current code developments offers not only current life safety benefits but predictive scenarios for future maintenance and renovations. Tom is an invaluable leader, thoughtfully managing all the specific and high-priority needs of a team and project including fire science assessments, computer modeling, egress, and other life safety concerns.