Speakers

Rob Claus
CCPIA® Education Director & Lead Instructor
Rob Claus is an Illinois-licensed home inspector and has been a professional inspector since 1988. He’s personally inspected more than 15,000 properties. Rob has held numerous industry-elected positions and has taught for some of the leading inspection education providers in the country, and has been a frequent presenter at national inspection conferences. In 2022, Rob assumed the role of Director of Education for CCPIA®, the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association, helping create in-person classes and online courses.

Ben Gromicko
InterNACHI’s COO & InterNACHI® School’s CAO
As InterNACHI’s COO and InterNACHI® School’s CAO, Ben Gromicko is responsible for their daily operation, including the development, management, operation, improvement, and monitoring of the systems that create and deliver education and services for members. He is an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® and a Certified Master Inspector® (CMI®). Visit www.nachi.org/ben-gromicko to read more about Ben.

Curtis Kelley
CEO of West Ivy Home Inspection
Curtis Kelley is the founder and CEO of West Ivy Home Inspections, a full-service multi-inspector home inspection company. Previously, Curtis was the lead inspector, trainer and quality assurance manager of San Diego’s largest multi-inspector home inspection company. With over a decade of experience in real estate and home inspections, Curtis has completed more than 5,000 inspections throughout San Diego and Southern California. His clients include EXP Realty, RedFin, Berkshire Hathaway, Coldwell Banker, and Century 21.

Clay Collins
Certified Master Inspector®
Following 27 years in the banking industry, Clay Collins embarked on a new career to inspect what he had been helping to finance. He is a TREC-licensed home inspector and holds numerous ICC® certifications related to residential and commercial inspection, home energy, pool safety, and thermal imaging. Clay is also Certified Master Inspector ® and a member of InterNACHI ® , TPREIA, and ASHI. He also has a background in tile roof installation.

Shannon Gatewood
Certified Master Inspector®
InterNACHI® member Shannon Gatewood is a TREC-Licensed Professional Inspector and a Certified Master Inspector®. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years. Having done a little bit of everything construction-wise during his building career, he likes to joke with his military buddies that there is not a carpenter in the Air Force that has run more conduit, pulled more wire, or installed more chiller and fan coil units than he has. Through a twist of fate and a little bit of luck, Shannon has found a second career in the home inspection world.

Derrick McMullen
TREC-Licensed Professional Inspector®
TREC-Licensed Professional Inspector Derrick McMullen has been active in the inspection industry since 2004. A member of TPREIA and InterNACHI® since 2011, Derrick served on the TPREIA board as the education director for several years, and has taught and attended classes at many annual conventions.

Matt Hawley
Certified Master Inspector®
Matthew Hawley is an Illinois-licensed home inspector the General Manager of Hawley Home Inspections LLC. He is also an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector® and a Certified Master Inspector®.

Billy Viars
Simpson Strong-Tie
Billy Viars is the Education and Training Manager for the Southeast region at Simpson Strong-Tie, where he has worked for over 15 years. He develops and delivers educational content through workshops, webinars, and more, while also providing technical support on building codes, product usage, and testing. Billy is dedicated to improving the quality of design and construction through effective educational programs and solutions for the industry.

Stephenie Huser
SouthCoast Inspections
With almost ten years of experience in the home inspection industry, Stephenie Huser is a Texas-Licensed Professional Inspector, a NAWT-Certified Septic Inspector, and a TDLR-Licensed Mold Consultant. As the owner of SouthCoast Inspections, Stephenie is also the founding Chapter President of TPREIA-InterNACHI's Coastal Bend Chapter.

Rhamy Morrison
Morrison Development & Consulting
Rhamy Morrison runs Morrison Development and Consulting Trades in Tyler. His experience covers decades in the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. His knowledge spans code comprehension, application and design, installation and service, business management and ownership, and teaching. Rhamy holds a master’s degree in HRD-Adult Education from the University of Texas at Tyler, and he has applied that knowledge to further his career by teaching others the skills of troubleshooting, mitigation, application, and business management in the mechanical and electrical industries. He is a lifetime member of ASHRAE, a member of RSES and NATE, and a past member of IAEI, ACCA, and NCI.

Mike Molloy
TREC Enforcement Director
Mike Molloy is the Enforcement Director at TREC, a role he has held since February 2020. A licensed Texas attorney since 2003, he brings over 15 years of real estate law experience. Mike has served as a staff attorney at TREC for 11 years, including as team leader for the Houston region and liaison to the TREC Inspector Committee. Before joining TREC, he worked in the title industry and in private practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and his law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.

Mike Crow
Home Inspector Marketing Secrets
Mike Crow is a home inspector marketing & business expert who has built multiple seven-figure businesses, including two inspection firms—one now earning over $3 million annually. For over 20 years, he’s coached thousands of business owners, helping over 100 reach $1 million in annual revenue and guiding many solo inspectors to six-figure success. Mike teaches inspection business owners how to systematize & market for faster, more effective growth.

Paul Roebuck
TPREIA
Paul W. Roebuck, Sr. is the founder and president of TexaSpec Inc. TexaSpec is a professional real estate inspection company specializing in commercial, residential, multi-family, and farm and ranch properties. The company began operations in Houston in 1994. Paul holds a Professional Real Estate Inspector’s License from the State of Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). He is an International Code Council Combination Residential Certified Inspector, the founding president of the Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Association (TPREIA), an InterNACHI-Certified Inspector, a TPREIA Master Inspector, and an ASHI-Certified Inspector, and holds a variety of other professional certifications.

Lisa Endza
InterNACHI® Communications Director
InterNACHI® Communications Director Lisa Endza has been with the organization since the beginning, helping to grow the membership rolls from several hundred in 2005 to nearly 25,000+ to date. One of the original staff members of InterNACHI®, Lisa been instrumental in helping to develop membership requirements and benefits, along with all the behind-the-scenes procedures for the smooth running of daily operations. She understands what it takes for home inspectors to become successful, from establishing their unique branding, to targeted marketing. Lisa is always thinking in terms of the big picture, but it starts with narrow strategies that inspectors can implement right now to promote their business.

Christian Bitzas
Uplink Robotics
Christian Bitzas is the CEO and a co-founder of the UplinkRobotics, and a WY based inspection robotics company.

Joey McPeek
Peek Inspections
Boise, Idaho
TikTok: @peekinspections
Joey McPeek is a Certified Master Inspector and the owner of Peek Inspections, based in Boise, Idaho. With a strong background in construction, sales, and marketing, Joey brings a well-rounded perspective to the home inspection industry. After gaining valuable experience working alongside a successful home inspector in the Carolinas, he brought that knowledge west and launched Peek Inspections in Idaho.
Now in just its 5th year, Peek Inspections has become one of the most recognized and requested inspection companies in the Treasure Valley. In 2024 alone, Joey and his team completed over 1,000 inspections and are on pace to exceed that milestone this year. Joey attributes the company’s success to a relentless work ethic, a commitment to quality, and the power of strategic social media marketing.

Jannat Aftab
Texas Inspection Professionals
Houston, Texas
TikTok: @tips.jannat
Jannat Aftab is a TREC Licensed Real Estate Inspector and TDLR Mold Assessment Technician based in Houston, Texas. As a young woman in a male-dominated field, she’s built her career on determination, skill, and a passion for breaking barriers. With seven years of experience, Jannat is known for her attention to detail and commitment to helping clients understand their homes. She hopes to inspire other women to pursue their goals confidently and make their mark in this industry.

Matt Brading
Texas Edge Home Inspect
Houston, Texas
TikTok: @texas.edge.inspect
Matt Brading is the owner and lead inspector of Texas Edge Home Inspections, serving the greater Houston area since 2017. Known for thorough inspections and excellent service, he’s built a trusted three-inspector team.
In 2018, Matt began sharing inspection clips on social media, growing his audience to over 550,000 followers. His popular weekly video series, It’s Not Supposed to Do That, blends humor and education to showcase real-world home issues from an inspector’s perspective.

Brent Fletcher
Fletcher's Home Inspections, LLC
Colorado
TikTok: @inspector_fletch
Brent Fletcher is the owner of Fletcher’s Home Inspections, a leading multi-inspector firm serving Northern Colorado and the Front Range. A Certified Master Inspector® and CCPIA® Certified Commercial Property Inspector, Brent is also an IAQ2® Indoor Air Consultant with advanced training in mold and environmental inspections. With over 1,000 inspections completed and a social media audience of more than half a million followers, Brent is known for his educational and engaging inspection content that helps raise industry standards across Colorado.

Shawn Mizell
Mizell Home Inspection
Florida
TikTok: @mizellhomeinspections
Shawn Mizell is a Certified Master Inspector® and licensed Mold Assessor with over six years of experience in the home inspection industry. He owns and operates a successful multi-inspector firm based in Florida, providing trusted residential and commercial inspection services. Before launching his inspection career, Shawn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Video Production and served as Marketing Manager for a nationwide mortgage company. His unique blend of technical expertise, creative communication, and business leadership continues to set him apart in the inspection field.

Brad Zirlott
Due South Home Inspection
Grand Bay, Alabama
TikTok: @duesouthbrad
Brad Zirlott is the owner of Due South Home Inspection and a licensed Alabama home inspector serving Mobile and Baldwin County. Since 2017, he’s completed nearly 3,000 inspections, backed by over 20 years as a remodeling and repair contractor. An InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector® and registered state mentor, Brad helps new inspectors through licensing and ride-alongs, and uses social media to educate homeowners about home inspections and construction defects.