Prior to joining The BrickKicker family I was a member of the Chicago Police Department for 30 years. I was promoted to Sergeant in 2003 and retired in 2021. During those 30 years, I was involved in home renovation. If it has to do with a remodel of a home, I have done it. I have been passionate over those years about helping people. I was told that since I know how to fix them, why don’t I try my hand at inspecting them? That’s what brought me to BrickKicker. After retirement, I enrolled in courses for home inspection and was licensed as an inspector in Illinois. I went to BrickKicker to shadow their inspectors and complete my education/licensing. That’s where everything clicked!. I was asked to join this amazing team and I accepted. It’s been an amazing journey since. I jokingly point out the similarities of both careers…. I get a call for some service, I put on the uniform and the work belt, provide assistance and advice to our clients in need, then when it’s all done I give them a report. I guess after all these years, I have a good eye for bad things!!

As far as hobbies go, I love fixing and building things. When I set my mind to something, I can build just about anything. Woodworking is a passion. I also have a real knack for fixing things. If I don’t know how to fix something, I figure it out. The internet helps a lot too!!

Everyday is a learning experience and I try to use as many resources at my disposal. I tell my clients, this purchase of a home is like buying a used car, but this time you’re taking the “mechanic” with you! I try to provide them with as much information as I can and make their experience educational and as stress-free as possible. When I do my home inspections, it’s as if I’m doing them for my family!