On Monday, Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced the appointment of Mark Revenew as Deputy Commissioner for Safety Fire. Revenew will manage the entire Safety Fire Division of the agency, which is responsible for building, manufactured housing, and hazardous materials inspections, licensing, and code enforcement for the entire state of Georgia. “I am thrilled to have Mark on board,” said Commissioner King. “There is no doubt that his professional background – which includes stints in fire service, law enforcement, and the military – will make him a strong leader for our agency and someone I can rely on to serve the people of Georgia well.”

As Deputy Commissioner for Safety Fire, Revenew will also oversee the search for a new State Fire Marshal, who will focus on code enforcement and supporting local fire departments. “I’m beyond grateful to Commissioner King for this opportunity,” said Revenew. “Throughout my career, I have always looked for new ways to serve my Country and the State of Georgia. When I was first approached for this position, I knew immediately it would be an exciting challenge and allow me to put my stamp on a Department that touches so many Georgians. I can’t wait to get to work.”

Revenew comes to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office from the City of Savannah, where he worked as interim Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Director of IT. Before that, he served as the Chief of Police of Pooler, Georgia, from 1984-2018. He is a graduate of Saint Leo University, the FBI National Academy, and Georgia Southern University, where he earned a Master’s in Public Administration. Mark serves on a number of statewide boards, including the Georgia Governor’s Board of Public Safety.