Meet Your Instructors
Floyd Gibbs
The founder and co-owner of Quality Home Inspections, Floyd launched his company in 1999 after selling his construction business. Today, his company is one of the largest family-owned and operated home inspection companies in Southest Virginia. In addition to being a Certified Master Inspector, Floyd holds state licenses and certifications in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. With over 18,000 inspections under his belt, Floyd is often used as an expert witness and is a certified continuing education instructor in North Carolina. He has personally trained all inspectors on his team and brings that dedication and commitment to each class he teaches.
Sandra Gibbs
The CEO and co-owner of Quality Home Inspections, Sandra has 20 years of experience as a former lending officer and Assistant Vice President of a financial institution in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Her expertise in the lending arena gives her unique insight into the complexities of purchasing a home and fuels her passion for providing top quality home inspections and customer service for her clients.
Patrick Hardy
A graduate of the Inspection Certification Associates on-demand home inspection course, Patrick used his training to found H&H Home Inspections, a multi-inspector home inspection company based in Central Florida. In addition to teaching home inspectors, Patrick continues to perform home inspections, commercial property inspections, WDO, wind mitigation inspections, and 4-point inspections.
Clint Laney
Clint has an extensive background in electrical, roofing, and residential structural design. He is highly skilled in the industry standards of practice and is a natural educator. He is also bilingual, helping our English as a second language students learn more from day one. Clint holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Engineering, a Bachelor’s of Science in Leadership and Organizational Management, and a Masters of Education. His thoroughness and attention to detail ensures that every student learns the home inspection process inside and out.
Pete Pappas
Pete is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Viriginia and works with Quality Home Inspections to perform residential, specialty, and commercial inspections. Specializing in new residential construction, pool, thermal imaging, radon, and mold, Pete loves to pass on his knowledge to his clients and students.
James Schumacher
With many years of dedicated experience in the home inspection industry, James has established himself as a leading authority in the field. James is not only a seasoned inspector but also a respected instructor, sharing his vast knowledge with aspiring students. He has developed comprehensive course content tailored to equip students with practical skills and theoretical understanding, ensuring they excel in their careers. James is committed to fostering the next generation of home inspectors through engaging and informative training, making a lasting impact on the industry.
Chris Kjeldsen
Chris is the President and Owner of a successful multi-inspecor home inspection company in Colorado. His philosophy includes raising the industry’s standards to disrupt the status quo. This is done by being a bigger part of a team that protects, educates, and is driven to excellence as to offer high-quality home inspections. Chris feels genuinely honored to be one of the national trainers at ICA. At the classroom training, he found a passion to grow as an inspector and uses that to help students succeed. He uses his industry experience, years of knowledge and communication skills to empower students to be best they can be. In his spare time he is a classically trained clarinetist, coach of competitive soccer, black belt in Universal Kemp Karate and is astrophotogrpher.
Doyle Williamson
Doyle started his inspection career in Austin Texas with the founding of TexCode, Inc. in 1998. He served on the TREC Inspector Advisory Committee and was acting chairperson of the Standards of Practice Committee. Licensed with the Texas Department of Agriculture as a pest control operator in termite, general pest control, and lawn and ornamental categories, Doyle advises insurance, education, and construction industries. With licenses and certifications from the Federal Housing Administration, the Texas Residential Construction Commission, RWC Home of Texas, and the City of Austin, Doyle has served as a subject matter expert as well as an expert witness and has been involved in launching several successful companies.
Kim Roy
Kim Roy is the owner and operator of Parkland Home Inspections, serving Edmonton and surrounding communities across Alberta, Canada. As a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), Certified Professional Inspector (CPI), Kim has completed over 1,650 home inspections and is known for her thorough, education-focused approach. Kim mentors and trains the next generation of home inspectors across Canada. She is passionate about raising industry standards and helping both new inspectors and homebuyers feel confident and informed.
Dale Miller
Dale Miller, Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Real Estate Inspector #9126 is the owner/operator of Trusted Home Inspections, PLLC. He began his business in 2006 after spending 31 years and retiring from AT&T/SBC/Southwestern Bell Telephone. After retirement, he wasn’t ready to sit around and do nothing so a very close friend suggested that he consider doing what he was doing. He spent 2 days riding with his friend that was already a Professional Real Estate Inspector and knew that this was to be his future. As well as being a Professional Real Estate Inspector, he is also a certified septic system inspector with NAWT. Dale has been a field trainer for the past 9 years and enjoys teaching others how to do what he does on a day-to-day basis. As well as being a home inspector, he has also built and refurbished properties and is also a real estate investor. In his past, he was previously a Texas Real Estate Agent and Real Estate Broker but no longer holds those licenses. Beside inspecting residential properties, he also provides inspections on commercial buildings and ranches throughout areas of Texas.
Hank Sander
Henry “Hank” Sander, is the owner of Heartland Home Inspections and founder of Heartland Education & Training Group. He has been a licensed home inspector since 2013, with licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Kentucky, Maryland, and more on the way. Hank’s team have completed over 6,000 inspections, and he spends most of the year teaching and mentoring the next generation of inspectors, more than 3,000 students trained so far.
Hank is a proud ASHI Certified Inspector, InterNACHI CMI, and active member of several state and national organizations. You might know Hank from his radio spot on WJOL, or my tool company, Smart Inspector Tools. When he’s not in a crawlspace, on a roof or in the classroom, Hank enjoys being outdoors hunting, fishing, or grilling.
Fred Buck
Fred Buck is a licensed inspector in Texas. Owner of King Inspections, Inc. for over 40 years. Provider of over 15,000 thorough inspections to home buyers. Licensed Master Plumber over 45 years. Instructor for real estate inspector and real estate agent courses. Subject matter expert for inspection standards of practice and report writing. Advocate for construction and inspection issues at state legislature, and Texas Real Estate Commission. Texas Practicum / field training instructor for inspector students over 10 years. Appreciates the opportunity to motivate and train the future generation of home inspectors.
Steve O’Donnell
Steven started his home inspection career in 1994. He started a multi-inspector firm in the Phoenix market. With 6 full-time inspectors in addition to his own efforts, the company completed over 28,000 inspections. Home inspection services were their primary business but also offered pool/spa inspections, termite inspections, and radon testing. The company was ultimately sold to what is now BPG Inspections in 2005. Following the sale of his company Steven began teaching students to become successful home inspectors across the U.S. and Canada. He also operated an Energy Audit firm from 2010 to 2020 as part of the federal HPWES program. He is currently licensed as a home inspector in Florida, New York, and Kentucky.