Meet our Expert Instructors
Eric Coates -
Education:
North Carolina State University
Experience:
1997 – Present: Owner/Detailed Home Inspections, Raleigh, NC
Executive Director – NC Licensed Home Inspector Association
Licensed Home Inspector #722
Previous Experience:
Instructor, Inspection Certification Associates (ICA)
Owner and lead instructor, Educational Home Inspection Seminars
Licensed NC General Contractor
Eric is an Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor, IEC 55, Update Instructor IUC18, Field Trainer PLF42, and NC Licensing Board of General Contractors Instructor 415
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Beth Stevens - Microbial Express Labs
Education:
Master of Environmental Science, Clemson University, Dec. 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree- BiologyMinor- Chemistry, Coastal Carolina University, May 2003
Experience:
Current: Owner/Environmental Analysts, Microbial Express Labs, Greenville, SC 29607
Previous Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, Biological Science Department, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC, Jan. 2010-May 2021
Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science and Sustainability, University of Phoenix, Online July 2011-Present
Analyst, Southeast Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Greenville, SC
Quality Assurance Chemist, Span Packaging Services, Greenville, SC
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Quality Assurance Microbiologist, Bausch & Lomb, Greenville, SC
Laboratory Instructor, Biology Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC August 2008- May 2009
Beth is an Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor IEC 241
Providing diversity in training and instruction
Bill Fabian - Monroe Infrared
Bill Fabian is Vice President of Training for Monroe Infrared. He has been involved in Infrared for over 30 years and is a Level III Thermographer. Bill has trained thousands of students in both the theory behind and the use of IR cameras for Predictive Maintenance and Building Diagnostics applications. Bill is one of the highest-rated infrared trainers in the country because of his easy-to-understand, relatable teaching style.
Professional expertise with personal attention and focus are the hallmarks of the instructor and course. Advice recommended solutions, training, follow-up, and continued support are always provided before and after every training class.
Monroe Infrared NCHILB Approved Sponsor HS 94 and Instructor IEC 160
Istvan Zsako
Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor
Rob Claus
Rob has been an active member of the inspection industry for 32 years, performing residential inspections and commercial property inspections, and teaching inspection-related workshops and classes nationwide. He is a longtime member of both InterNACHI® and CCPIA, and has become one of CCPIA’s leading instructors and published members. Claus joins CCPIA from his position as Managing Director of the Commercial Division and Director of Training and Development at The BrickKicker in Naperville, Illinois. His extensive knowledge and experience in inspecting, teaching, and management will provide CCPIA members with new resources to excel as inspectors.
Glen Steers
Glenn owns and operates both Wake Radon and Raleigh Radon he started Wake Radon 6 years ago. Starting with only 10 radon monitors, he grew his business to the #2 spot in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill), then he bought the #1 radon company, Raleigh Radon.
Glenn is a certified radon measurement professional with NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program) and a member of AARST (American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists). He is currently President of both the InterNACHI and NCLHIA Chapters for the Triangle area.
Glenn holds several other certifications, including IAC2 radon/mold certification, Large Multi-Family Structure Radon Inspector, and is an InterNACHI-certified radon measurement specialist. Glenn has recently launched a radon monitoring service called Radon Shield
Glenn is a licensed NC home inspector
Jeff Clair
Jeff Clair is a Florida State Licensed General Contractor, Roofing Contractor, Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Residential Pool & Spa Contractor, Standard Building Code Inspector and Florida Certified Home Inspector. A native Floridian, Mr. Clair has over 30 years of experience in the Florida construction industry.
Mr. Clair owns and operates Topline Construction Services, Inc. dba Chief Inspection Services in St. Cloud, FL. The primary services include Residential & Light Commercial Inspections & consultations, Pre‐Purchase Home Inspections; HVAC Consultation Services, Repair, and Replacements; Energy Conservation Upgrades; Commercial Project Management; Site Grading, Excavation & Water Management.
Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor
Matthew Query
Matthew owns and operates Freedom Home Services.
With a background in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, Matthew has a unique perspective on home inspections. He holds a South Carolina Residential Builder’s license and is also a licensed home inspector in North and South Carolina and holds a Certified Master Inspector designation from InterNACHI
Approved NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor
Jon Bolton
Jon, aka the Inspectagator, is a graduate of the University of Florida and a practicing professional home inspector who has performed thousands (10K+) of home inspections since 1998 and now sets a vigorous pace as a market leader transforming the direction of Professional Home Inspections and education. As an ASHI member, FABI Registered Professional Inspector and an ICC Residential Building Inspector, Jon is an invited speaker at radio stations, real estate offices and real estate investment clubs. He currently serves on the board for Central Florida Realty Investors. Jon owns and operates Home Inspection School in Florida.
Jon is an Approved NC Home Inspector Board Instructor IEC 211
Oscar Lora
Owner and Founder of Ohana Environmental Testing LLC and Ohana Home Services LLC.
– Licensed mold assessor and home inspector with certifications in Radon, Asbestos, Lead, and many more.
– Customer-focused with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
– Bilingual, Fluent in Both English and Spanish
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Oscar is a Licensed home Inspector in NC, SC and FL
Jerry Isenhour
Jerry served as President of both chimney industry trade groups and educational foundations. His work and research in regard to the failure of masonry products and systems from high-temperature events has been used as a reference by The Journal of Forensic Engineers. His work has been published in technical journals that are utilized by the engineering industry as authoritative sources. He is a recognized expert in the thermal dynamics of the venting system, and likely the most authoritative source in the science of chimney failure.
Businesses across the nation have relied on him and his team to both educate and coach them to the levels they previously only dreamed of. An invaluable resource for those who are looking to build first-class training programs in their own companies as well. Likely, no other instructor has touched as many people or made as much change to various business models in the industries he serves throughout the USA as Jerry.
Jerry is an Approved NC Home Inspector Board Instructor
Fred Herdon
With over 30 years of experience as a home inspector and a background in the design and construction of new homes and the renovation of older historic homes, few can bring as much to the table. Home inspections are a vital part of your buying, selling, or maintenance experience.
Fred served on the NC home inspector licensure board
Fred is a licensed NC home inspector, approved NC Home Inspector Board Instructor & Field Trainer
