George Whalen

George Whalen, now retired, was the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board. He began his career in state service with the Rhode Island State Building Commission, working as an Architectural Barriers Coordinator for 14 years, until being appointed the executive director of the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board in 1991. As Executive Director of the RICRLB, George served as the Executive Officer of the 15 member Governor appointed Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board. The board administers registration, licensing, contractor professional development, and certification programs affecting 12,000 construction businesses.

George has been involved with the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) since 1995, and served as a member of the NASCLA Board of Directors from 1995 to 2018. In 2004, he became President of NASCLA, and then again in 2014. George serves on many NASCLA Committees, including the Executive Committee, Accredited Examination Program Committee, Advocacy & Partnership Committee, Model Legislation Committee, Nomination Committee, and Co-Chair of the Publications Task Force. He is a certified - eligible building inspector, and is a member of the Rhode Island Building Officials Association. George earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Providence College, located in Providence, Rhode Island.