With a career spanning more than 40 years in the construction industry, this expert focuses on residential inspection and the evaluation of new and existing properties. His background includes over 20 years as a general residential and light commercial contractor and more than 20 years as a full-time residential inspector. He has inspected more than 12,000 properties and has developed expertise in construction defects, building and energy codes, electrical systems, foundations, framing, and exterior cladding systems such as stucco, brick, and stone veneer. Additional areas of focus include window and door installation, deck construction, and analysis of unbonded post-tension slab-on-ground foundations, as well as matters involving premises liability and inspector or contractor errors and omissions.

His professional path reflects extensive hands-on experience in both construction and inspection, beginning with general contracting and transitioning into full-time inspection services. In this capacity, he evaluates building systems, identifies construction deficiencies, and assesses compliance with residential building standards and codes. He has also served in dispute resolution and code-related roles and contributes to the industry through involvement in building standards commissions and professional organizations.

Recognized for his litigation support work, he has more than 15 years of expert witness experience, including over 60 consultations and approximately 25 depositions in construction and inspection-related disputes. His academic background includes an associate degree, complemented by numerous technical certifications and accreditations, including credentials as a certified residential combination inspector and certified master inspector, along with specialized certifications in building systems, post-tension foundations, and exterior cladding systems. He remains actively engaged in professional organizations such as the International Code Council, the American Society of Home Inspectors, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and has contributed to the field through teaching and publication efforts related to residential inspection practices