The Home Detective - established 1996
Continuing Education
Home inspectors are required to obtain 15 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years
Date Education Credits Sponsoring Organization Professional Speaker and description of course
1/14,2015 16 CBAS, Inc Dr Douglas Mose, Professor of Environmental Chemistry (Ret)
"Radon measurement specialist re-certification"
1/17 8 MAHI Ralph Adams- VP of Oil & Energy Service Professionals
“Heating Systems” "Analysis and Reporting on Gas, Oil, Electric Boilers" and " Steam Heating Systems"
Sergio Pacheco- Manufacturer's representative for James Hardie
“Evaluation of Hardie Board Siding for Home Inspectors”
Jim Mailey- North American Deck and Railing Association
“Deck Evaluation for Home Inspectors”
1/24 8 MAC-ASHI Mike Casey- Nation Speaker for the Home Inspection Industry
“Updates on Electrical Systems”
JD Grewell- Certified Home Inspector
"Defect Recognition, Reporting and the Maryland SoP”
3/18 2 MAHI Nathan Thornberry- National Speaker for Home Inspection Industry
“Frequency and Causes of Malfunctions in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Appliances”
4/8 2 MAC-ASHI Colin McKenzie, PE with McKenzie Engineering Services
“Myth Busting” Structural Issues and Framing Issues, Shrinkage Cracks, Types of Damage to Joists, Trusses,
Signs to Look For, Types of Repairs, Reporting on Our Findings, When to Suggest an Engineer’s Opinion"
4/9 MRWA Maryland Rural Water Association in conjunction with Maryland Department of the Environment
“Drinking Water Sampler Certification”
4/11 6 NOVA-ASHI Reggie Marston- Certified inspector, Home Builder
“Pre-drywall Inspections, New Construction Inspections, Final Inspections and Warranty Inspections”
Kenny Hart- National Speaker for the Home Inspection Industry
“Heating Systems” and “A/C Systems”
4/28 2 NOVA-ASHI John Pollard c/o Pollard Environmental
“Underground Storage Tanks, Heating Oil Storage Tanks, Rules and Regulations, Testing Methods, Inspectors
Responsibilities, Liability, Methods of Mitigating Leaking Tanks"
5/16 8 MAC-ASHI John Rossi, PE, Residential Engineering Solutions
“Settling Cracks and Foundation Failures”
Cecil Johnson, Author, Instructor in HVAC and Refrigeration, Nation Speaker for the Home Inspection Industry
“Thermodynamics and Design/Operation/ Evaluation of HVAC Equipment”
5/20 2 MAHI Angelo Grandinetti c/o New Drain Pipe Services
“Inspection Diagnostics and Repair of Waste Pipes in Older Homes”
5/26 2 NOVA-ASHI Seth Hurlbert, Licensed Home Inspector
“Meeting code certification” Different code organizations to including IRC, UBC, ICC, etc
6/10 2 MAC-ASHI John Vaugn, Licensed Home Inspector
“Standards and Report Writing”
7/14 2 MAHI Steve Long, E. R. Long Associates
“Inspection of Thin Stone Veneers and Hard-coat Stucco”
9/16 2 MAHI Alek Vujic, dba The Crack Man
“Concrete Foundation Crack Assessment and Repair”
11/7 8 MAC-ASHI Joe Konopacki, Licensed Home Inspector, National speaker
“Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation”
John Cooper, Master Combination Inspector and Residential Plan Reviewer for Fairfax, Virginia
“Maryland SoP and the IRC”
11/18 2 MAHI Jerry Pickholtz, Licensed Home Inspector
“Inspecting Home Exteriors" and "Introduction to Drone Technology for Inspection Reporting”
12/8 2 MAC-ASHI Joseph Denneler, Esq.
“Inspection contracts and litigation
Jerry Mannix, Owner of Mannix HVAC
“HVAC Evaluation, Venting, Service, Design"
"New Water Heater Design and Requirements"
1/16/2016 8 MAHI Steve Long, E.R. c/o Long Associates
“Inspection and Diagnostics Including Faux Stucco, Stucco, Brick and Stone Veneers”
Erich Black c/o Black and Associates
“Thermal Imager Technology”
Tim Shotzberger and Eric Garrett of Homeland Septic
“Well and Septic Inspections”
3/16 2 MAHI Philip Carl, Licensed Home Inspector
“Pre-Drywall Inspections as per Maryland Home Inspection Standards of Practice”
3/26 7 NOVA-ASHI Glenn Mathewson, Master Code Professional, National speaker to home inspection in
“Decks- The Existing Structure” and “Furnaces and Heaters”
5/14 8 MAC-ASHI Joseph Denneler, Esq, Nation Speaker for the Home Inspection Industry
“Understanding and Applying the Maryland Home Inspector Minimum Standards of Practice”
David Rushton, Licensed Home Inspector
“Inspecting Old Houses”
7/20 2 MAHI Russell Allen, George Fish, Larry Wasson, Licensed Home Inspectors
“Special Inspection Requirements for Attached and Detached Garages
8/27 6 MAHI Richard H. McMonagle, BS, MD, Ph. D., CIE , Douw Smit, BA, MPA, CIE, Ronald Mazur, BA
“Fundamental of Inspecting for Mold and Mold- Conducive Conditions”
9/21 2 MAHI John Sharrow, Master Electrician
“Inspecting Electrical Service and Circuit Defects”
9/17 8 NOVA-ASHI Gerry Aubrey, Nation Speaker for the Home Inspection Industry
“Asphalt Shingle Roofing”, “Flat Roofing Systems”, “Specialty Roofing Systems”
Dave Rushton Licensed Home Inspector
“AFCI and GFCI- What’ is the Difference”
11/12 8 MAC-ASHI Doug Horgan, Constuction Manager c/o BOWA
“Steep and Low-sloped Roofs” and “Water Management in Masonry”
Tom Feiza, National Speaker for Home Inspectors
"Water Intrusion Into Buildings” and "Home Scene Investigations”
11/16 2 MAHI Ralph Adams, President of the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals
“Inspection Update for New HVAC Requirements”
12/2 2 MAC-ASHI Edward Fogle, Operations Manager of SERVPRO
"Testing, Cleanup and Protocols for Moisture Damage, Mold, Hazmat Sites"
1/14/2017 8 MAHI Tim Underhill, Executive Director National Slate Association
"Identifying & Evaluating Slate and Metal Roofs"
Michael M. Wheat, Master Plumber, Master HVAC, WSSC Code Committee Member
"Inspecting Water Heaters"
Chris Tesi, c/o JES Foundation Repair
"Identifying & Evaluating Poly-injection & Mud-jacking Repairs to Structural and Non-structural Concrete"
2/8 2 MAC-ASHI Chuck Hall, Winston’s Chimney Services, CSIA Certified, F.I.R.E certified inspector, Licensed contractor
“Fireplace and Chimney Inspections”
3/8 2 MAC-ASHI Ken Isman, PE Fire Protection engineer,
"Smoke Alarms and Sprinklers for Residential Homes in Maryland"
3/10 16 CBAS, Inc Dr Douglas Mose, Professor of Environmental Chemistry (Ret)
"Radon measurement specialist re-certification"
3/15 2 MAHI Robert Goldberg, Maryland Inspector, VA certified inspector, ASHI certified inspector
6 (Instructor) "Identification, Conditions and Concerns Regarding Attic Insulation and Vapor Retarders"
3/18 8 NOVA-ASHI Michael Casey, ACI, MCI
"Manufactured Home Inspections, Updates in the 2014 National Electrical Code, Built-In Appliance, Inspections, New Plumbing Rules and Components"
5/6 8 MAC-ASHI Steve Thomas, Montgomery County Dept of Permitting- Division Chief
"Inspecting and Reporting on Main Electrical Panels and Sub-Panels"
Mark Parlee, The Building Consultant, Inc
"Inspecting the Exterior Envelope"
5/10 1 MAC-ASHI Jeff Fishman, Licensed Home Inspector
"Home Safety and Security for Home Inspectors"
7/19 2 MAHI John Mitchell, VP of Manufacturing, Thompson Creek Window Company
"Window & Exterior Door Construction, Installation and Use Factors to Consider During Inspection"
9/31 2 MAC-ASHI Kevin Friday, Manufacturer's representative for Simpson Strong Tie, manufacturer of connective hardware
"Intro to Deck Design"
9/27 2 MAHI Jaime Kotanko, President of DuradekUS
"Understanding and Inspecting Vinyl Roof Deck & Balcony Membranes"
11/15 2 MAHI Mike Hodge, c/o Griffith Energy Services
"Checklist for Inspecting a Boiler Heating System"
1/13/2018 8 MAHI Lorraine Anderson—Chief, Asbestos Division, Maryland Dept of the Environment
6 (Technical development) Paula Montgomery—Chief, Lead Compliance and Accreditation Division, Maryland Dept of the Environment
Captain David Reines— Howard County Office of the Fire Marshal
Roland Asp— Manager, Installation Standards, National Fire Sprinkler Association
Edward Cottingham— Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust
Kurt Evers— Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Mid-Atlantic Hearth, Patio & BBQ Association
Michael Picarello—Code Enforcement Officer, Georgetown, DE
"Top 50+ Safety Matters"
5/15 2 MAHI Capt David Reines, MD Fire Marshall
Kathleen O’Donnell, Administrator Baltimore County Rental Inspection Program
"Inspection Protocols for 2018 Changes in MD Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Laws"
8/23 4 MAHI Edward Riesner, Chief Electrical Inspector, Baltimore County, MD
"Common Electrical Inspection Challenges"
1/11/2019 8 MAHI Francina Thadigiri, EMLab P&K,
3 (Technical development) David Myrick, AMRT, CMRS, MRS, Valor Mold Removal,
Richard Lantz, National Air Duct Cleaners Association
"Mold Workshop"
1/12 8 MAHI Jason Fiack, InspectorPro Insurance Program
3 (Technical development) Eric Friedman, Montgomery County MD Office of Consumer Affairs
Karen Berlin, Realtor, SRS, ABR,SRES
Bill Grande and Fran McGovern, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc
"Where, Why and How Home Inspections Most Often Go Wrong"
2/25 16 RTCA Andreas George, Radon Specialist
"Radon measurement specialist re-certification"
5/16 2 MAHI George Fair, Maryland Home Inspector and Chair, Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers,
Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors; members of MAHI Technical Committee
"Home Inspection Report Writing: Requirements for Maryland Licensed Home Inspectors"
7/18 2 MAHI Robert Goldberg, Maryland Inspector, VA certified inspector, ASHI certified inspector
2 (Instructor) Maryland licensed home inspectors and members of the MAHI Technical Committee
"Real World Inspection Challenges" photo clinic with analysis of SoP's, proper identification and reporting"
9/18 2 MAHI Jim Ogg, Delmarva Building Services, LLC, Certified EIFS Inspector and Moisture Analyst (EDI) and
2 (Technical development) Certified EIFS Professional (AWCI)
"EIFS- Basics of Inspecting and Reporting"
11/19 2 MAHI Doug Horgan, VP, BOWA and BPI Certified Building Analyst, Member of MAHI Technical Committee
"Understanding and Inspecting Fresh Air Ventilation Requirements and Methods"
1/10/2020 7 MAHI Jim Thompson, Technical Trainer, Washington Gas
"All About Inspecting Natural Gas Systems"
Greg Kemp, PE, Maryland licensed home inspetor
"Inspecting Elevated, Multi-tier, Multi-Level Decks"
Kevin Friday, Simpson Strong-Tie, ICI Specialist and MAHI Technical Committee member
"Overview of Connective Hardware for Decks"
1/11 8 MAHI Kenny Hart, Lead instructor, KC Hart and Company
(Instructor) Robert Goldberg, Maryland Inspector, VA certified inspector, ASHI certified inspector
(Technical development) "All About Inspecting Bathrooms"
"Minus Pressure Dwelling Hazards & Concerns"
Nathan Thornberry, Inspector Services Group
"35 Things That Go Wrong After the Home Inspection"
10/5 2 ASHI Bruce Barker, ASHI Certified Inspector, national speaker and author
"ASHI Standard Pre-Drywall Inspections"
11/21 8 ASHI Jerry Isenhour, Business coach/consultant and advisor
"Real World Chimney Inspections for the Home Inspector "
Bronson Anderson, Accredited Certified Inspector
"Log Home Inspections"
Michael Conrad, ACI, CRT, CMI,Council-Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), EDI Certified EIFS/Stucoo/AMSV Inspector and Moisture Analyst (ECI-3), Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT)
"Introduction to Barrier and Reservoir Claddings"
Mark Parlee, Certified EIFS, Stucco and Stone Inspector /Moisture Analyst/Quality Control , Level I Infrared Thermographer and Certified Residential Thermographer, author and national speaker
"Inspecting the Exterior Envelope"
1/13/2021 2 ASHI Jerry Konopacki, ASHI Certified Inspector
"Combustion Safety Basics"
2/11 1 MAC-ASHI Doug Horgan, Building Scientist/investigator, VP of Best Practices for BOWA Construction
"Building Diagnostic Tools"
2/16 16 CERTI Jan Fisher, Director of Education, CERTI
"Conducting (Radon) Surveys in Schools and Large Building"
3/12 2 ASHI Shannon Cory, ASHI Certified Inspector
"100 Most Commonly Missed Electrical Defects"
2 Bruce Barker, ASHI Certified Inspector
"Deck Inspection- ASHI Standard
3/13 2 ASHI Reuben Saltzman, Home Inspector, ASHI technical committee
"How to Identify Major Exterior Water Problems"
2 Mikki Mertz, ASHI Certified Inspector
"Home Inspection Methodology & Learning from Mistakes"
8/28 2 MAHI Nate Heavel, Durakek MidAtlantic, MAHI technical committee
"Understanding and Inspecting Vinyl Roof Deck and Balcony Membranes"
2/12-14 13 MAHI Dave Rushton, Licensed Home Inspector
"Inspecting Old Houses"
Mike Kimble, Robert Kenney, Jerry Pickholtz, Dwight Velez, Richard Beck
Home Inspectors, Members of MAHI Technical Committee
"Inspection Tools"
Roland Asp, Manager, Installation Standards, National Fire Sprinkler Association
"Inspecting Fire Sprinklers"
Reuben Saltzman, Home Inspector, Member of MAHI Technical Committee
"Identifying Water Intrusion" and "Inspecting New Construction"