IBHS appoints Reinhold and O'Connor

Dr. Timothy A. Reinhold

Dr. Timothy A. Reinhold is being promoted to senior vice president of research and chief engineer of IBHS. Reinhold will oversee the soon-to-be-built Insurance Center for Building Safety Research and the ongoing engineering programs at IBHS headquarters in Tampa.

Reinhold has conducted research on structural capacity for most of his professional career. In addition to directing numerous studies for tall buildings and specialty structures, he has been involved in research relating to the performance of housing in severe wind events.

Brenda O’Connor is joining IBHS as senior vice President of Public Affairs. With more than 20 years of public affairs and government affairs experience, O’Connor was previously vice president in the public affairs practice of the Glover Park Group. Prior to that, she was vice president of public affairs for the American Insurance Association. She earned a master’s degree in public communication from the American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from Boston College.