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Work Experience
2004 – Present President/Principal Inspector - Home Inspection Plus, Inc.
2008 - Present President - Real Estate Rehab, Inc - General(B2) and Plumbing Contractor(C36) CL#910430
2007 - Present Sunpower Corp - Photovoltaic Quality Assurance Inspector
2007 - 2008 Granite Construction Inspections - Bank Draw Inspections
2005 – 2008 DRAWNET – Bank Draw Inspections
2001 – 2002 Owner/Builder – 3300 sq. ft. Custom Home in Lincoln, CA
1997 – 2004 ECCO Equipment Corp. – Field Sales – Heavy Earthmoving Eq. Rental
1993 – 1997 United Rentals – Lead Counter Sales and Dispatch, Retail Sales
1984 – 1992 Worked Part-Time at various residential projects which
included carpentry, concrete, painting, framing, etc
Education
1992 Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Arts, California State University, Chico, CA
1987 Associate of Science, Automotive Technology, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
Certifications and Memberships
2003 – Present California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA)
Certified CREIA Inspector Member in Good Standing - Sacramento Chapter
2009/2010 Chapter Toolbox Chair
2008/2009 Chapter President
2007/2008 Chapter Vice President
2006/2007 Chapter Secretary
Editor & Publisher - Sacto Chapter Monthly Newsletter
CREIA Technical Information Exchange Moderator
2006 - Present International Code Council – Cooperating Member #5224824
Residential Building Inspector
Residential Mechanical Inspector
Residential Electrical Inspector
2004 – 2007 Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) – Inspector Member
2003 - 2006 North American Associated Inspectors (NAAI)
2006 Tile Roofing Institute – TRI Certified Installer – 13 hr Certification Program
2006 National Swimming Pool Foundation – Certified Pool/Spa Operator(CPO)
2005 – 2007 Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce
2004 – 2007 Placer County Association of Realtors – Affiliate Member
Home Inspector Continuing Education - NONE OF IT OBTAINED ON-LINE
2010 CREIA - 8 hr Fuel Burning Appliances w/ Joe Zaabadick
2009 CREIA - 6 hr Team Home Inspection Toolbox
2009 CREIA - 6 hr Electrical Toolbox with Michael Hosier
2009 CREIA - 25 hr 3 day Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
2009 CREIA - 5 hr HVAC Training - Sacramento, CA
2008 CREIA - 4 hr Leadership Day - Bakersfield, CA
2008 CREIA - 4 hr GAF/Elk Roofing Plant Tour - Shafter, CA
2008 CREIA - 6 hr CREIA/WECA-IEC Electrical Training - Sacto, CA
2008 CREIA - 4 hr California Code Changes Update - Stockton, CA
2007 CREIA - 6 hr Inspection Protocols/Defensive Report Writing - Sacto, CA
2007 SunPower Corp - 16 hr Solar Systems Training - Long Beach, CA
2007 CREIA - 4hr Risk Management for Home Inspectors - Bakersfield, CA
2007 CREIA - 7 hr Exterior Hardscape / Stone Decks - Reno, NV
2006 CREIA – 2 hr Effective Report Writing
2006 CREIA – 2 hr Residential to Commercial Electrical
2006 CREIA – 3.5 hr IRC Prep Structure 1-10
2006 CREIA – 3.5 hr Risk Management for the Home Inspector
2006 CREIA – 3.5 hr CREIA Standards and Contracts
2006 CREIA – 8 hr Aluminum Wiring, Plumbing Materials and Tile Roofing Insp.
2006 CREIA – 3 hr Value of Listing Inspections
2005 CREIA – 2 hr Soils and Drainage
2005 CREIA – 1.5 hr Expert Witness Preparation
2005 CREIA – 3.5 hr Function and Testing HVAC
2005 CREIA – 2 hr Expand Your Business
2005 CREIA – 1.5 hr Electrical Defects from Fuses to Panels
2005 CREIA – 1.5 hr Handling Complaints
2005 CREIA – 2 hr Appliances
2005 CREIA – 2 hr New Construction Phase Inspections
2004 CREIA – 5 hr Moisture Intrusion and the Home Inspector
2004 CREIA – 5 hr Electrical Inspections: Updates and Issues
2004 CREIA – 6 hr Pools/Spas and Air Conditioning Systems
2004 CREIA – 1.5 hr Home Inspections 911
2004 CREIA – 3 hr Garages: A Defect Enriched Environment
2004 CREIA – 3 hr Heating and Cooling
2004 CREIA – 6 hr Pool & Spa Inspections
2004 CREIA – 3 hr Code Check
2004 CREIA – 1.5 hr Stucco Systems Inspections
2004 CREIA – 1.5 hr Concrete Tile Roofs
2003 CREIA – 3 hr Ventilation and Moisture
2003 CREIA – 6 hr Ventilation and Gas Heating Appliances
2003 CREIA – 1.5 hr New Potable Plastic Pipe Materials
2003 CREIA – 6 hr Code Check with Douglas Hansen
2003 CREIA – 5 hr All About Roofing
2003 – 2004 DJ Squared, 1.5 year Home Inspector Apprenticeship Program
TWI Home Inspector 50 hr. Training Program, Las Vegas, NV
Firefighter Training
2010 CalFire – Defensive Driver Safety Course
2010 CalFire - Truck Training
2009 SaAvA Heart Education – 4 hr CPR Recertification Course
2009 CalFire - 2 hr Knots
2009 CalFire - 2 hr Engine Familiarization
2009 CalFire - 2 hr Hose Lines
2008 CalFire - 8 hr Driver/Operator Certification Training
2007 CalFire - 4 hr Helicopter Rescue Operations
2007 CalFire - 4 hr High Angle Rescue Training
2007 CDF – 4 hr HazMat FRO & Decon Refresher
2007 CDF - 6 hr Live Fire - Structure Training - Wise
2007 SaAvA Heart Education – 4 hr CPR Recertification Course
2006 CDF – 3 hr Medical Training – C-Spine Precautions
2006 CDF – 3 hr Medical Training – Diabetic Emergencies
2006 Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency – 3 hr Pre-hospital Pediatric Care
2005 CDF – 6 hr Live Fire - Structure Training - Ostrom
2005 CDF – 4 hr HazMat FRO & Decon Refresher
2004 CDF – 24 hr HazMat FRO Course
2004 CDF – 24 hr Firefighter Safety Course
2004 CDF – 40 hr First Responder - Medical Course
2003 CDF – 16 hr Firefighter Basics Course
Community Service
2003 - Present Placer County Fire – Volunteer Firefighter/Operator Co 74
2006 - Present Thermalands Community Center - Chairman of the Board
2006 - Present Thermalands Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
Published Articles
Feb 11, 2007 Sacramento Bee - "Ticket to a Faster Sale"
April, 2005 Home Buyer's Edge - "Home Inspection Basics..."
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