Michael Casey, ACI, MCI is the principal of Michael Casey & Associates and Director of Education with Home Inspection University. Mike is past president of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (1994/1995) and of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) (2002). Mike is multi-code certified by the ICC and IAPMO. He is a licensed general, plumbing, and mechanical contractor in several states and a Virginia Licensed Home Inspector.

Besides co-authoring several books in the Code Check series and authoring the booklet and smartphone APP Code History Master, Michael has authored numerous other books and has taught home and building inspection nationwide. Mike has inspected over 10,000 buildings in his over 40 years career in the inspection profession as well as been consultant and or expert regarding hundreds of claims for both claimants and defendants.

Bill Fabian is Vice President of Training for Monroe Infrared Technology and a Level III Master Thermographer with more than 39 years of experience in infrared imaging, predictive maintenance, and building diagnostics. Throughout his career, Bill has trained thousands of professionals on both the science behind infrared technology and the practical use of IR cameras across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading infrared experts, Bill has completed inspections on more than 100 million square feet of flat roof systems and helped develop modern water intrusion inspection methods used throughout the moisture remediation industry today. He works closely with organizations of all sizes to ensure they receive the right training, equipment, and inspection strategies to maximize the value of thermal imaging technology.

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Bill has presented extensively on thermal imaging applications for home inspection, electrical systems, and energy diagnostics, and he designs and teaches specialized infrared courses nationwide. In 2013, he developed the Certified Residential Thermography (CRT) certification program specifically for home inspectors, now recognized by nearly every major home inspection organization in the country.

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Known for his engaging teaching style and technical expertise, Bill is consistently rated as one of the top infrared instructors in the industry.

Peter Hopkins is a recognized leader in building inspection and infrared thermography with nearly 30 years of hands-on industry experience. Since 1996, he has personally completed over 9,000 building inspections and has been at the forefront of integrating infrared technology into practical, real-world applications. As co-founder of United Infrared, Peter helps lead a national network of professional thermographers by delivering advanced training, certification, and scalable service solutions across multiple industries. A Level III Certified and Master Thermographer, Peter’s work is focused on raising industry standards and transforming growing demand for infrared services into reliable, high-value outcomes for clients and partners nationwide.

Kimberly McDonough holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The College of Charleston. Kim has been a Technical Sales Representative for EMSL Analytical for just shy of a decade; providing expertise to the home inspection industry and bringing value to your business via environmental lab services like Mold, Lead, Asbestos, drinking water testing, etc.

EMSL Analytical is one of North America’s leading environmental laboratories. EMSL provides 11 divisions for analysis, a products/equipment department, training and just under 50 lab locations for your convenience.

Erin Waltrip is the Chief Performance Officer at LaunchPad Home Group, the nation’s largest private-equity-backed home inspection platform. A powerhouse in business strategy and financial storytelling, Erin has guided more than 100 inspection companies and contributed to over 50 mergers and acquisition evaluations across the U.S.

Before joining LaunchPad, she built a reputation as a sought-after financial coach and business-plan architect, crafting winning plans across multiple industries and helping entrepreneurs turn vision into value.

Since 2020, Erin has been IEB’s trusted financial coach, where she’s helped inspection business owners transform their financials into a roadmap for growth. Known for her rare ability to make numbers not just understandable but actionable, Erin teaches leaders how to uncover the story behind their data — so they can make smarter decisions, drive performance, and build lasting success.

Aaron Shishilla grew up in the home inspection industry — working as an inspector for his parents' company in Melbourne, Florida before stepping into marketing and sales at Waypoint Property Inspection in Tampa, where he learned firsthand what actually moves the needle in SEO, paid search, and local growth for inspection companies.

In 2019, frustrated by the same bad agencies every inspector complains about, Aaron founded WolfPack Advising — a digital marketing agency built exclusively for the home inspection industry. Today, WolfPack is one of the most data-driven marketing partners in the space, running SEO, Google Ads, AI-powered content, and lead operations for inspection companies across the country. Aaron is a frequent speaker at industry events on marketing strategy, ROI, and the practical use of AI in lean inspection businesses.

Mike Twitty lives in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. After retiring from a 30-year career as an industrial electrician at Ford Motor Company, Mike pursued his interest in home inspection. He began his inspection career in 2004 and retired from the business in 2021. He now provides electrical training for home inspectors at various locations across the country.

He holds certifications as a residential building inspector and residential and commercial electrical inspector from the International Code Council and is a Tennessee-licensed electrician. Mike was also a compliance inspector for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ special adapted housing program for many years.

Beau Brown is the founder and lead inspector of C&H Inspections in Utah. His background spans the trades, hazardous materials cleanup, aviation, and flight instruction, all of which shaped the systematic, detail-driven approach he brings to inspections today.

Over the last two years, he has also spent significant time deeply testing AI tools, systems, and workflows to understand what is actually practical for real businesses, what is overhyped, and what can truly improve operations.

In addition to leading one of Utah’s most visible inspection brands, Beau has built a large social media following by educating buyers and homeowners about what inspectors actually see in the field.

Jon holds a BS in Building Construction from the University of Florida. He has been performing residential and commercial inspections since 1998.

He possesses multiple certifications and operated a multi-inspector company for over two decades.  He has authored many home inspection related articles for local and national publications. He is the author of the books Tactical Real Estate Negotiator and How to Be a Home Inspector Badass. He has been featured on several radio programs, in the New York Times, Orlando Magazine, Inspekt Magazine and CFRI, IRC and FABI newsletters. He was an instructor at Home Inspection Academy from 2011-2017 and has since owned and operated Home Inspection University- Florida.  Jon is also a national speaker addressing conferences and Zoom meetings across the country.

Khurram Shahzad is the founder and CEO of Digilatics, a data-driven digital marketing agency built exclusively for home inspection businesses.

With over 20 years of global marketing experience and eight years focused on the home inspection industry, his team has tracked more than 600,000 inspections from all over the country. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a specialization in Digital Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in London.

Khurram is one of the most data-driven voices in the home inspection space and speaks from years of proprietary live data - not theory. This is his fourth consecutive year presenting at Inspection Fuel.

Cory Vanderpool is a 20-year veteran of the solar, energy, and real estate industries, a NABCEP Certified PV Professional, and the founder of Sprk.

He has installed and managed solar systems across multiple states and now focuses on helping real estate and inspection professionals navigate solar homes with clarity and confidence.

Through Sprk, Cory has trained thousands of inspectors, agents, and appraisers across North America, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to handle solar in real estate transactions.

Cory’s work is centered on solving one of the fastest-growing challenges in real estate: the gap between solar adoption and professional understanding. As the creator of CE-certified training programs and real estate-focused solar reporting tools, he is on a mission to reduce transaction friction, protect homeowner equity, and help professionals turn solar from a source of confusion into a competitive advantage.

Mark Hummel is a high-performance business coach, speaker, and entrepreneur who helps driven professionals create clarity, focus, and measurable results in both their business and personal lives. His work centers on simplifying complexity, improving execution, and building sustainable success without burnout.

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With over a decade of experience and 7,000+ hours of one-on-one coaching, Mark has built and led multiple coaching organizations serving entrepreneurs and business owners nationwide. He currently leads four coaching companies focused on helping clients scale, strengthen leadership, and align their goals with consistent action and results.

Known for his direct, results-driven style, Mark helps high performers cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives growth. His mission is to develop strong leaders and create lasting impact through coaching that delivers real, measurable outcomes.

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Above all, Mark prioritizes his family, believing true success starts at home.

Mike Crow is a Home Inspector Marketing and Business Expert who has built and managed multiple 7-figure businesses including two 7-figure inspection firms.

For the past 15 years, he's coached thousands of other inspection businesses and small business owners and has personally helped 100+ companies grow to $1,000,000+ in annual revenue. He has also helped multiple single-inspector operations earn 6-figure annual revenues (some surpassing $300,000).

Mike can teach any inspection business owner how to systematize and market their business to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Harmony Brownwood is the Founder and CEO of GreenWorks Inspections & Engineering, where she has built a multi-state, industry-leading company known for excellence, integrity, and results. Guided by a mission to deliver a world-class client experience, she leads with a commitment to innovation, growth, and elevating quality across every facet of the business. What makes Harmony stand out in the inspection industry is not where she started, but the fact that she started with virtually nothing and still built one of the fastest-growing inspection companies in the country. Without industry contacts, sales or marketing experience, technical inspection training, or an established network, it took nearly two years to secure her first two customers. What she did have was vision, determination, and a strong belief that the industry could become more.

Harmony has built an exceptional team and cultivated a culture centered on accountability, service, and client experience. Under her leadership, GreenWorks has achieved sustained growth of more than 50% year over year for five consecutive years, all without outside investment. Harmony is recognized for challenging the traditional limitations of the inspection industry and believes inspection companies should do more than deliver reports; they should serve as advocates for sustainable homeownership, trusted educational resources, and long-term partners to the communities they serve. She is also the visionary behind GreenWorks HomePro Connect, a platform redefining how homeowners connect with trusted service professionals through quality, efficiency, and trust.

A DMV native with deep roots in Northern Virginia, Kristin Francis transformed her personal real estate investment into a flourishing career when she became a licensed agent in 2009, following 15 years in strategic marketing.

Today, Kristin stands at the helm of a diverse business ecosystem. As CEO of The Kristin Francis Team, she leads real estate experts who specialize in serving first-time homebuyers, military families, custom home projects, property management, and investment opportunities. Her entrepreneurial vision extends beyond real estate to construction management, mortgage services, coaching, and staging companies. Despite her professional achievements, Kristin prioritizes balance.

She shares her life in Arlington, Virginia with her husband, three children, and their tiny dog, creating adventures at every turn. With a passion for creating opportunities for others and building a legacy of global giving, Kristin embodies her philosophy of living purposefully and mindfully while exploring new frontiers.

Charles Bellefontaine has been inspecting homes since 1993, building a reputation as one of the most respected and influential home inspectors in Illinois. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, he has inspected thousands of properties throughout the Chicagoland area, from historic city homes to large suburban estates.

Beyond his field experience, Charlie helped shape the home inspection profession itself. He became an Illinois Licensed Home Inspector in 2002 and has been an active leader within the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), serving as President of the Illinois Society of Professional Home Inspectors, ASHI Director, and eventually ASHI Vice President. In those roles, he helped establish professional standards and ethical practices still followed throughout the industry today.

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In 2001, Charlie created the State Certified Home Inspector Course used to train future Illinois inspectors. From 2003 to 2020, he taught the program at six accredited Illinois colleges, helping educate hundreds of working inspectors across the state.

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Today, Charlie continues to lead Chicagoland Home Inspector, Inc., backed by more than 2,200 five-star reviews and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations through honesty, thoroughness, and real-world expertise.

Will Singer is the Head of Software for Inspection at Porch, where he leads the development of technology solutions that help inspection professionals build stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Prior to his current role, Will founded Palmtech in 1998 and grew it into one of the industry’s leading home inspection software platforms before its acquisition in 2020.

With more than three decades of experience in software development and technology leadership, Will is passionate about creating practical, customer-focused solutions that simplify workflows, improve decision-making, and empower professionals to deliver exceptional service. His work is driven by a commitment to helping customers grow successful, sustainable businesses through innovative and easy-to-use technology.