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It's a Great Morning here in Northern Utah. The superbowl has passed and we are set to get back to the Inspection business. January 2000 was down a couple of thousand dollars over January 1999, but we are hoping that the marketplace will resume its normal flow.
You will notice that I am still comfy in my red penguin house coat. What you aren't aware of was that I took the Boy Scouts on their annual Klondike Derby this past Friday night. There was very little snow on the ground, but when we checked the thermometer after the sun came up Saturday morning, it read a whopping 7 degrees. It was so cold and we did not have the luxury of snow caves to keep us warm. I am certain that the temperature dropped into the negative double digits during the night when the wind chill factor was worked into the equation. Not being covered with a lot of body fat, I was cold.... Really cold!!! It would have taken 10 more of these robes to keep my body temperature at normal. As it was I did not have my normal faculties restored until later Saturday evening.
Hypothermia is a strange condition. It occurs as the body's core temperature drops. The recipient still thinks that they are making good judgement calls, when in fact they are not able to make rationale decisions. This describes me throughout the long Friday night when I left my tent at 2:30 in the morning and spent the next 4 hours trying to warm-up by the campfire. Those of you familiar with cold weather campfires are familiar with the condition where the side of you facing the fire warms while the cold air on your backside is even colder because it is rushing towards the flame. If you don't turn over, then half of your body is frozen cold...... Well that was me. All through Saturday's Klondike events I was not myself. Arriving home I was still not up to normal body temperature. After a 4 hour nap I regained my normal judgement skills (of which many question anyways). If today's MMM is off kilter...... Just realize that hypothermia sufferers think that they are mentally sharp and intact. =:-}
Richard Grisham from Las Vegas shared some interesting information regarding the EPA fees for the testing and evaluation of Lead-Base Paint (LBP)......
"........ I have been in class updating my Lead Inspection training and now must jump through several more hoops to become certified again [a separate company-Sylvan Learning Centers- is charging $??? for giving the EPA exam, then I must pay an additional $500 to EPA for getting certified as a "Risk Assessor" and an additional $500 for getting my employer certified - doesn't make any difference that my employer is "me" and if I want to become certified as a Lead Worker or Supervisor or Project Designer - each one of these is an additional $500 to $1000. And all this is after I've already paid $200 for my training.] Most of this is because our state did not feel there was enough of a Lead problem to warrant getting our own State Certification program and by default, the EPA Certification plan, with its own fee structure, is now in effect. Give thanks that your State of Utah devised its own plan and you are still paying reasonable fees to remain certified. So anyway, that's where I've been instead of keeping up with my e-mail.
While taking part of my training (Risk Assessor part), I met a Mr. Richard R. Sevigny who is with this County's "Community Resources Management" (Housing Rehabilitation Specialist) and will include his e-mail address (sevigny@co.clark.nv.us) in case you wish to communicate with him for information on our Lead Inspection situation here." Richard Grisham - Las Vegas, Nevada
Richard's experience is not unique to Nevada Lead Inspectors. It is a nationwide challenge for those wanting to carry the National LBP credentials. I need to squelch the rumor that we are better off in Utah because our State has adopted to provide its own State credential for LBP. The bottom line is that the EPA is raping those who want to be a LBP professional.
I, too, went through the official guinea pig training in early 1999 for the official EPA credentials. As of August 1999, LBP became a taboo subject like Asbestos for Home Inspectors. The difference is that LBP infractions carry with it huge financial penalties. Home Inspectors need to use language like "Possible Asbestos containing material" when referring to LBP. Anybody performing ANY type of LBP evaluations MUST have the EPA credential or they are in violation.
My LBP training in 1999 was a 3-day refresher course from the one I originally completed back in 1997. By completeing the 1997 course, I was grandfathered into the LBP program IF I successfully completed the 1999 course by August of 1999. If I waited, or if I failed to pass the 4 exams, then I would need to retake the full 5-day course.The LBP training is very difficult to endure. Portions of the material deal with scientific terms and a great deal of it deals with Lead Inspecting with expensive XRF machines.
Along with XRF testing protocols comes all of the radioactive precautionary procedures because it is a radioactive instrument. All of this was wasted time for me because I NEVER plan to perform Lead Inspections with an XRF machine.... aaahhh the Catch-22. If you want to visually evaluate LBP you need to have the Lead Risk Assessor credential that can only be obtained after you obtain the Lead Inspector credential. That means two days of extremely boring Lead Inspection information of which you must pass the EPA exam before you can take the information that is of real interest to the Home Inspector.
While sitting in the class you will immediately notice that of the 50 or so participants there are very few Home Inspectors. In the grandfathering refresher course that I participated in, there were only 2 Home Inspectors. The rest of the attendees were government workers and industrial hygiene lab worker types. As of January 2000 ,I am the only Home Inspector in Utah to have the LBP credential....... Why, you ask, when two of you successfully completed the refresher training? The reason is the FEES tied to the program. The other Home Inspector in Utah felt the fees were too enormous for his business to sustain.
FACT - Most businesses involved in LBP will be servicing government contracts. That means large contractual committments of which the EPA LBP fees can be worked into the cost as part of doing business. This is completely contrary to the independant Home Inspector trying to provide information for his inspection clients. We were presented with the fees and we were floored.
The State of Utah developed its own LBP program so it had the ability to modify its LBP fees a little when it met with such great resistance by the Grandfathering class. We had the refresher training that was a couple hundred bucks just like Richard in Las Vegas. Also like Richard, we are expected to pay a huge fee for our business and then for each individual with the firm that will be doing the evaluations. They do not offer a sole proprietorship registration. Nor do they allow you to only pay for the Lead Risk Assessor credential. To be a Lead Risk Assessor you must also have firstly obtained the Lead Inspector credential.
Our State of Utah Lead Representative witnessed the huge shock of the fee structure and realized that it was beyond our grasp. He therefore offered a discount for our first year registration. By paying for the first two years together we paid about 55% of what we would pay for each year individually. In other words, we were able to get a "2 years for 1" discount. I took the offer, while the other Utah Home Inspector did not. All of this took place in the first half of last year and I still do not have my State of Utah Lead Inspector/Lead Risk Assessor card in my possession. About 1 month ago I did receive my State of Utah LBP certifiaction number of PB-1045 in a letter that I have been told MUST be in my possession at any time that I am performing LBP work..... As though somebody will follow me to an inspection and throw me in jail if I can't produce it on the spot.
As for my official ID card the letter containing the certification number said..... "You will be receiving your LBP certification card in the near future. Due to complications with the LBP program database and the new UDEQ/DAQ card making equipment we are not currently able to provide you with your certification card. We believe that we will soon resolve those database/card making equipment problems and we will be forwarding your card to you as soon as possible." Not surprisingly, they have had my passport photo in hand for about six months and they have known that I have passed the training and exams back in May of 1999. My EPA fees check was cashed by them in timely manner but they have yet to pass along my ID card. I am tempted to ask them to send it to me unlaminated and I will head down to my local copy center and pay 50 cents and wait 3 minutes to get the card laminated on my own..... Maybe this is why I got a 2 for 1 deal...... By the second year I should have my card in hand.
While it is nice to be the ONLY Certified Lead Risk Assessor in my county, I will barely recoup the investment in my normal annual lead evaluations. The only bright note is that I do get several of my home inspections because I have obtained the LBP designations. In my quest to not be outdone or to be second best to any of my fellow area Inspectors, it was one hurdle that I am glad to have raced over.
Richard Grisham from Las Vegas, Nevada, also asked the following question on the AII™ Inspector Hotline.
By the way, Mike, I have been having a continuing problem accessing your MMM. Every time I click on the "current issue", it gives me a copy from November 1, of last year. I then click on "back issues" and find that they are listed but not accessible when I click on either one of the last 2 issues, so I go back to the top and click on "current year's issues" and in this roundabout way I finally get your latest MMM. Don't know if this is a problem at your end or with my ISP?? Would be interested to know if anyone else on this hotline has had any difficulty similar to mine. (Also, what does AIIT stand for?)
AIIT was a typo.... Sorry! As to the MMM access difficulties you are not alone, Richard. I am sharing the following and using Richard as the example because I know that he is a good sport and because he has an extremely thick skin.
I cannot believe what a difficult process this is for many of the MALE Inspectors out there. I am using Richard as the example, but many of the MALE Inspectors out there get too set in their ways and find change extremely difficult. Let's re-explore the process.
Many subscribers prefer to add the MMM address to their "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks" section of there internet access software. Instead of manually going to my website, entering the Home Inspectors section, and clicking on the Monday Morning Messenger link they prefer to stay with the old SHORTCUT of clicking on the MMM link in their "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks" sections. This process does not always work..... Let me use some Geography to illustrate my point (I apologize to the women subscribers because you meticulously follow the weekly instructions and rarely have challenges with MMM access).
Let's imagine for a moment that I have placed the MMM in Seattle, Washington, and you have "Favorite Placed" or "Bookmarked" the exact location in Seattle where to find it. Each week the "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks" sends you to Seattle and you are a happy camper. To control the subscribership, I occasionally have to change the location of the MMM and I decide to move it from Seattle to Orlando, Florida. I then notify the readership of the changes and you continue to use your old "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks" and end up in Seattle each week while the rest of us are riding Space Mountain in Orlando, Florida. WHY???..... Because you have not updated your "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks"
MMM WARNING - I am stressing this point because the location of the MMM is going to change next week.
Now, bless Richard's heart because he found a back door to the current issue of the MMM that I was not aware of. I guess that I will have to remove it this week. Richard, here is what I need you to do..... You need to go to the most recent issue of the MMM and make a new "Favorite Places" or "Bookmarks". If you ever encounter challenges accessing the MMM please just follow the weekly direction contained in the notification e-mail. Last week's notification e-mail said........
A.I.I.™ Online Members & Home Inspectors Abroad:
The Monday Morning Messenger has arrived. Today's issue is action packed including info from the ASHI/CREIA conference.
To get the MMM go to my web site at: www.TheHomeInspector.com and click on the INSPECTORS section. From their click on the Monday Morning Messenger link. You will be prompted for a name and password.
Please enter....
on the appropriate lines (both are case sensitive) and you are in. Please do not share the restricted access passwords with others. It is important that we protect our great informational resource.
Michael Leavitt Orem, Utah American Institute of Inspectors® PeaceofMind@TheHomeInspector.com www.TheHomeInspector.com
This message does not change much from week to week, so I realize that it is greatly overlooked. Although ignored, it contains the step-by-step method of accessing the MMM. I also realize that the computerization process is difficult for many of the Home Inspectors. Our kids have no issues with it, but we continue to struggle. While in San Diego I was talking with a MMM subscriber who said.... " I have not been able to access the MMM for over a year now, but I have saved each and every e-mail notification from you. I know what you say each week because all of the other Inspectors in my area share with me the information. I don't know if it is my computer or what, but I just can't access the MMM anymore." When I asked the person why they never called me or e-mail me in the last year to get help, he politely responded that he knew that I was busy and didn't want to bother me.
His response of not wanting to bother me was appreciated, but made me simultaneously reflect on how I can better help those who are struggling. Placing of helpers and tips in the MMM are of little use if the person can't access the most recent issues...... It will be an ongoing struggle.
I asked this Inspector to call me when they got home and I would help them to get into the MMM again. Sure enough they called and said... "It still won't work!" I asked them to tell me step by step what they were doing........ "I am going to your website. I am clicking on the Home Inspector section. I am clicking on the Monday Morning Messenger link. I have a security window on the screen and I am entering my name and putting Inspector on the password line. I then click okay and it rejects my access." I could tell that this Inspector was well versed with the process and the rejection process so I asked them what they were putting in the Name and Password lines again. Then I refreshed with them the steps in the notification e-mail again......
Please enter.... Name: Inspector Password: Master on the appropriate lines (both are case sensitive) and you are in.
I then asked him what they were putting in on the Name line. They said "I am putting in my name Joe Inspector" and then the lights went on in his head. You don't put in your own name on the Name line. Instead, you put in the word Inspector. Then you put in the word Master on the password line.
Scott Merritt, our current AII™ President, shared the following afterthoughts from Inspection 2000........
One of my lasting impressions of the CREIA/ASHI Conference was this:
I attended a "Candidates Track" seminar on Furnaces. The presenter was very good and his presentation was very good. But he then began to talk about the evaluation procedure and advocated removing the hood to get better access for determining if there is a cracked heat exchanger. He stated that this was beyond the scope and Standards of Practice of ASHI, but the impression was made with the roomful of 300 or so newer Inspectors that this was normal and an advocated procedure.
Another seminar was on marketing. This presenter was also very good, very professional. One of the things he suggests is a catchy slogan, such as the one many of the A.I.I. guys use - "The Most Qualified Inspector In Town." His examples were up on the screen, including "We Exceed The ASHI Standards".
The next seminar I attended was put on by a California attorney who stated the opinion that it is very risky and ill-advised for any inspector to go beyond the Standards of Practice set forth by his association. It is difficult enough in our legal environment to defend ourselves. When we perform outside the "Umbrella" of protection that the Standards of Practice provides us, we expose ourselves to pretty much anything. He strongly advocated sticking to the Standards.
So I'm wondering how is it that the presentations were not screened beforehand to ensure continuity of information. How can such divergent views be expressed at a conference that attracts over 1000 inspectors? Does the host association have a responsibility to see to it that the information presented does not encourage an ad campaign or evaluation practice that can get the inspector on the losing end of a lawsuit?
It made me glad for the philosophy and training that I received through A.I.I.®, but this message is not about promoting our association.
It's about realizing that this home inspection industry is a long way from having a true standard of practice. Is it a regional difference? A factor of being a young industry? A factor of every inspector inventing the profession for himself? A factor of not getting the word out about how many of our inspector brethren have been burned or run out of business because of going beyond the Standards? Are inspectors motivated to outdo the next guy? These are among the reasons, I suppose, among several others. But I can tell you it was a striking realization to see that the oldest, largest association in our country did not exhibit any cohesiveness of philosophy or methodology.
I'm sticking with the attorney's advice. Scott Merritt - Grass Valley, CA
The AII™ Inspector Hotline is back up and running so go ahead and make our day-- by posting away!!!
Last week this flier was posted asking for your feedback. Many of you were more comfortable to share with me over the phone than you were to get it down in an e-mail. Steve Bradley wanted a way to make annotations right on the flier because describing it by referring to the flier was really difficult. I still look for more of you to send your revision suggestions.
Roger Ball from Toledo, Ohio, shared.....
$50 off?????........ Quite a discount! Better to just publish the real price! Looks like he is begging for business. Roger Ball - The BrickKicker - Toledo, Ohio
Bill Schwahn shared......
My opinions about flyers are to know your competition. Everyone is bombarding the Real Estate Agents with flyers. Gather all of your competitions flyers, evaluate them, make a few phone calls to these other inspectors, to get to know something about their buisness. Then list your qualifications, and develop a flyer that has colors and a format that is different from everyone. I choose to use photography of property in my flyer, as it sets me apart from the crowd.
Good Luck, BillSchwahn - Bridger View Inspection - www.montanahomeinspector.com
Jim Corbin from Bow, Washington shared.....
It looks good from the first glance. There is open space and it is easy to read. It is good to have a bright colored paper so that it is eye catching. The coupon is a good idea, however, there could be additional markets for coupons on Pest and Dry Rot inspections, too. Specializing in Pre-purchase inspections might be extended to include pre-sale for sellers, for new home pre-purchase, etc. A little more explanation to the words "New Homes" and "Decks" would give additional information to the reader. It is also assumed that the honesty is a given. How about adding training and continuing education or time spent at the home for the inspection. Overall, though, these are minor modifications to this flier. He could make a flier for other topics as well. The first impression is informative and easy on the eye. Have a good day! Regards, Jim Corbin - Bow, WA
Roy Brown from Washington shared.......
Michael, Regarding the flier, I like the mix of print to white space. Many fliers try to give too much information, and the flier gets busy and hard to read quickly. It was also good to see a graphic, apparently a logo.
The information appears to be given in a shotgun effect, which doesn't seem to follow any form of organization. Some of the items are just not necessary. i.e., no one would expect an inspector to advertise traits of dishonesty or unreliability.
Also the format doesn't draw you, or lead you to what is important. It is all the same, in terms of font style or size.
My advise would be to build a flier to tell a story. If you have four stories to tell, design four fliers, and alternate them. As examples, one might be: I am AII certified, what is AII, what does the certification mean, and why is that important to agents and their clients. A second idea might be experience. You might not have much, but you can pull positive experiences from only a few inspections (they understood the concerns, they were scared at first and their fears were alleviated and they bought the house). Testimonials are good in quotes in this type of flier. A third subject might include thoroughness, turn time and fees. The subject material can be endless and can be specific to the kind of resistance you wish to break down.
Just a few structural ideas.
Vary 3-6 fliers and send them out often. My flier delivery people say every 3-4 weeks in the first year.
Don't expect a great response. You will get some response, and even more agents will have seen the fliers and not responded. At least a few agents will try you in the future when circumstances dictate. If you impress them on the inspection, they will tell their fellow agents who might ask about home inspectors. This is where the business really builds. It takes a while, but it will happen. You will have to be more patient that you thought, and more diligent than you want. I am in this process now, and it does work, but ever so slowly. And slowly is way better than not at all, which is what happens when you don't market over and over and over.......I'm not there yet, but it is starting to work. I was certified by Ron Cloyd in April, 1999.
Roy K. Brown - Puget Basin Home Inspectors - Lake Stevens, WA
Your advice is good, Roy. I would make one modification and that is with the frequency of distribution. I found that 3 to 4 weeks between fliers will build your business VERY SLOWLY. If you don't mind building slowly then follow that philosophy. I opted for the fast track to success and when I increased the delivery schedule to once a week I found myself overloaded within 4 months. Agents do not cherish the fliers you distribute. Instead, when they need an Inspector and don't have any particular allegiance they will turn to the Inspector that is the most familiar. Get your name in front of them in as many ways and as often as you can. And don't give up...... Keep the deliveries going for at least 6 months straight on a weekly basis. I have yet to find any Inspector who has followed this method in the welfare lines.
Please e-mail your feedback now!!!
The following are some of the Candidate Profiles of the AII™ members running for this year's election. Each has chosen a different format to introduce themselves to the membership. After reading the information we encourage you to participate with an online ballot that follows.
Sylvan Stenge was the first brave ballot member to submit a Candidate Profile for the AII™ elections.....
A.I.I.™ Treasurer Candidate Profile and Statement
Sylvan Stenge, A.I.I.™ Certification #1215,
DBA: Sylvan Home Inspections, Sacramento, California
I have been in the construction industry for 39 years and am a California Licensed General Contractor. I am the creator of six businesses. All of these business entities are still in existence today; other people own four of them.
I started inspecting homes about fourteen years ago as a side business while running my contracting company. Two years ago I decided to inspect full time and obtained A.I.I.™ training. I regard this as one of my smarter career moves.
Today I am the secretary/treasurer of the A.I.I.™ Home Chapter. I would most likely be the President if the sitting President hadn't suspended the elections "for the good of His subjects" (just kidding).
I am a firm believer in, and an avid supporter of the A.I.I.™ methods and philosophy.
Recently, I have been instrumental in lighting the fires that has started the resurgence of A.I.I.™. By taking on the responsibilities of the office of Treasurer, I would become a voting member of the board and could continue the process of rebuilding our great organization. I ask for your vote for Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted, Sylvan Stenge
Also running for the position of AII™ Treasurer is John Griffin.......
Dear Members;
My association with the American Institute of Inspectors goes back to late 1991 when an associate of mine attended training in Sacramento, CA. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the organization and the completeness of the training being conducted. In 1992, after enduring the training myself, I knew my observations were correct. I departed with a sense of confidence, a thorough understanding, and some solid building blocks from which to continue learning. The support that I've received in the years since has been priceless. In 1994, I made a decision to begin Key Point Inspections & Services. The support I received from this Association has helped immensely with my success. In 1994, I also made a decision to take an active role in the Association by contributing from my experiences, attending and assisting with training, and helping the organization where I could. In 1995, I began serving as a member director for the Board of Directors and in 1996 I was elected as the Sacramento Home Chapter President; a position I held through 1997. In 1997 I assisted where I could with getting the Association established on the Internet @ inspection.org. I was elected to the position of President Elect for 1998 and Vice President for 1999. In 1998 I was extremely honored at the Annual Meeting to be the recipient of the Association's Founders Award.
This year I 've been nominated for the position of Association Treasurer and I'm honored to be considered for this position. My goal is to continue an active role and involvement in this Association. If elected to this position, I will be committed performing the task associated with this position to the best of my abilities. I feel confident that our Association will grow and continue to develop programs for the success of our membership and to set the standards of the Home Inspection Industry.
I ask for your consideration and your vote for the position of the Association Treasurer for the year 2000 .
Sincerely; John W. Griffin - Sacramento, CA
For the position of Vice President, Jim Corbin has submitted this Candidate profile....
January 30, 2000
AII™ Vice President - Ballot - Jim Corbin
The Association has made quantum leaps forward, not only in communication through the MMM, but also in the cyber meeting place for our members. I have been in the Association for nearly three years and have yet to find anyone who has not willingly offered expertise, references or research time to help solve any of a myriad of concerns we all come across in our daily inspection environments and business areas. I have received a lot from the members I have met and talked with at various times. It is time to give back.
I entered the Home Inspection business due to a long time interest in construction and in homes. I have worked in, and retired from, two careers and now am enjoying giving some of the knowledge back in the Home Inspection work I do. It is amazing to me how much there is to still learn about homes. Recently, I volunteered for work on the local Skagit County Housing Authority. Just yesterday, I received an appointment letter from the Skagit County Commissioners that I have been appointed to a two-year term on the Housing Authority Board of Directors. I am pleased about the appointment and look forward to learning more and contributing to the area where I live.
I have been involved in discussions about current and future AII™ issues and concerns. Recently I was asked to work with AII™ to help meet the goals set forth in the meetings that were held at our recent yearly conference. I accepted the offer to be placed on the ballot this year. It is time to give back. I believe it is up to us to continue the organization. Each of us has our lives, families and businesses, but each of us can, I think, contribute something. I have been a Certified member of AII™ for a just over two and a half years. I have taken the Mobile Home, Mechanical Equipment and Pest and Dry Rot Certification training. I am also licensed in the State of Washington to perform Structural Pest and Dry Rot inspections. I look forward to more certification training at our meetings.
I look forward to serving the AII™ organization in some fashion. Being placed on the ballot is a beginning step. It is a great organization that provides friendship, knowledge, an instruction base and a forum for seeking answers. I hope that others will consider stepping forward to offer their time and knowledge for our Association growth.
Jim Corbin, Bow, WA
Betty Buckley is also running for Vice-President and she shared......
Betty Buckley
Owner of Buckley's Home Inspections, Inc. in Midland, Oregon.
Education:
Business philosophy: "If we are honest and do a good job, we will have plenty of work". So far, this has proved true for us.
Community involvement: Klamath Basin Homebuilders Association, Klamath County Association of Realtors, Women to Women Mentoring program, Cornerstone Mentoring program for Women in Construction, livestock foster care for the Klamath County Humane Society.
Career changes:
Years in Klamath Falls: 30. I can't think of any place I'd rather live and work. I love to travel and see other places, but there really is no place lilke Klamath. It has everything I want. We have great coasts, majestic mountains, the desert is awesome and the people here are the best. I like to fish and hunt so I spend a fair share of time in all these places. I guess as long as I'm outside I'm in a favorite place.
Most admired person: My youngest son, Nathan Buckley. He is truly a good person with a natural ability to savor each stage of his life. It has been a true joy to be his mother and now his business partner.
Family members: Three sons; Gordon, Chris and Nathan.
Hobbies: Training and riding horses, caring for animals, gardening, sewing, hunting, fishing, restoring old houses (mine is a 1910 farm house).
Summary: The above information was recently printed in a Business Profile in our local newspaper. I hope this will allow those of you whom I haven't had the pleasure of meeting to know who I am. I had some real concerns as a woman breaking into a career field that has traditionally been male dominated. With the encouragement of some very special people I launched my home inspection business and am very happy to say, it has been a very sucessful venture. Buckley's Home Inspections, Inc. has realized a steady growth each month since I started (with the exception of Dec 99=Y2K*&!#$%?&/$%#$). I have wanted to particpate in a more active role in our inspection association but felt unable to offer myself until Nathan was fully trained. Now that has been accomplished, I am willing to share some of my time to help our association in whatever way I can.
Bill Schwahn is running for President-Elect and he shared.......
Willam J. Schwahn P.O. Box 440 Belgrade Montana 59714 Bridger View Inspections Inc.
Age:43 Wife Deb Married 23 Years 2 -Children Chris 18, Michael 16
Employment: Worked General Construction for 4 years, apprenticed for electrician, and plumbing for 3 years. Employed with a national snack food company for 14 years, positions held were, route sales, district manager.
May 31,1998 Certified with A.I.I. Aug. 1,1998 E.P.A. Listed Radon Measurement Provider Nov. 4,1998 Certified Mobile Home Inspector May 11,1999 Montana Board of Realtors Certified Instructor-Home Inspections Aug.1, 1999 National Enviormental Health Association Certified Radon Aug. 30,1999 National Radon Safety Board Certified
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