Our Team
A Credentialed Team Built for Municipal Service
Alliance Code Enforcement brings together a team of certified enforcement professionals, experienced administrators, and trained field inspectors — each selected for their commitment to accuracy, fairness, and consistent results. Our team doesn't just enforce codes; we build lasting partnerships with the communities we serve.
From our credentialed leadership to our field-ready inspection staff, every member of the ACE team operates under the same standard: firm, fair, and impartial enforcement that protects the quality of life for North Carolina residents.
Leadership
The People Behind ACE's Proven Approach
Our leadership team combines law enforcement discipline, administrative precision, and planning expertise to deliver code enforcement services that North Carolina municipalities can rely on.
Brandon T. Emory
Owner & President
- Former Sworn Law Enforcement Officer and Criminal Investigator
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certification and General Instructor
- Certified Housing Code Official
- B.S. (Cum Laude) | M.S. — Criminal Justice Administration
- Recognized: Marquis Who's Who in America, 2024
Brandon T. Emory founded Alliance Code Enforcement after identifying a critical service gap in code enforcement capacity across North Carolina counties and municipalities. Drawing on a distinguished career in sworn law enforcement and criminal investigation, Brandon built ACE around a simple but powerful principle: professional, impartial enforcement is the most reliable path to sustainable community improvement. His law enforcement background, academic credentials, and decade of experience in municipal services position him as one of North Carolina's foremost private code enforcement practitioners. Outside of Alliance Code Enforcement, Brandon also owns and operates The Combat Factory, a martial arts school focused on practical self-defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Valerie Emory
Vice President
Valerie Emory is the Vice President of Alliance Code Enforcement LLC, a position she has
held since 2015. She brings a strong academic foundation to the role, having earned a
bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in business. Prior to joining ACE,
Valerie worked for American Express.
In her current capacity, she oversees all web inquiries
and complaints, manages the company’s business records, provides strategic guidance on
marketing initiatives, and supports the IT team when technical issues arise. Her combination
of marketing expertise, operational oversight, and problem-solving skills helps ensure the
organization runs eNiciently and responds eNectively to client needs.
Ruth Emory
Administrative Director
Ruth Emory serves as the organizational backbone of ACE's operations, ensuring that every client account, case record, and administrative function runs with precision and care. Her meticulous standards and client-first approach ensure that municipalities and town officials always receive timely communication, accurate documentation, and responsive support.
As Administrative Director, Ruth oversees day-to-day office operations, client correspondence, billing, and record management — the infrastructure that allows ACE's field teams to focus entirely on delivering results in the field.
Derek Mabe
Operations Director / Assistant Planner
Derek Mabe leads ACE's field operations and assists with municipal planning functions, bringing a structured, systems-oriented mindset to the complex logistics of managing active enforcement caseloads across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
As Operations Director, Derek coordinates inspection schedules, manages field inspector assignments, and ensures that every municipality receives consistent, timely service. His assistant planner role allows him to support zoning administration, permitting workflows, and land-use planning tasks for client towns — making him a versatile asset to every engagement.
Field Team
Field-Ready Inspectors. Consistent Standards. Reliable Results.
ACE's field inspection team is selected and trained to reflect the same professional standards established by our leadership. Every inspector operates under ACE's documented enforcement protocols — applying firm, fair, and impartial judgment on every property visit, every citation, and every follow-up inspection.
Our staffing model is built for municipal scalability. Whether a town requires a single part-time inspector or a fully managed enforcement program covering multiple districts, ACE deploys the right resources to meet the scope of each engagement.
Code Enforcement Inspector
ACE's frontline enforcement officers conduct property inspections, issue notices of violation, document conditions with photographic evidence, and follow each case through to resolution. Every inspector holds current certifications and operates under a consistent ACE enforcement protocol, ensuring equal treatment across all violations and all residents.
Housing Code Inspector
Specializing in minimum housing standards and abandoned structure enforcement, ACE's housing inspectors assess structural conditions, habitability, and public safety concerns with trained precision. Their findings form the evidentiary foundation for legal proceedings, abatement actions, and official town reports.
Zoning & Administrative Support
Supporting both field operations and front-office functions, ACE's administrative and zoning support staff manage case intake, permit processing, public inquiries, board presentation preparation, and records maintenance — ensuring that every municipal client operates with a fully supported, fully documented enforcement program.
Interested in learning more about ACE's team or discussing staffing capacity for your municipality?
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