ATI HOME INSPECTOR TRAINING - Key Persons


Aaron Alumbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Illinois Classroom & Technical Field Trainer
  • President and Founder of AA Marshall Home Inspection Services, Inc
Aaron is the President and founder of AA Marshall Home Inspection Services, Inc., a multi inspector firm based in Mahomet, IL, that he operates with his wife Kimberly. As an Illinois licensed home inspector and certified radon professional, Aaron has over twelve years in the home inspection and education fields. Aaron uses his experience and passion for teaching to educate clients, students and partners in the home inspection process. When Aaron is not inspecting a home or teaching the home inspection process, he can be found spending time with his beautiful wife Kimberly, their son and two dogs.

Amy Newcomer - CMO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing
  • Executive Vice President
  • Director of Marketing for ATI Training
  • Executive Vice President of ATI Training
Amy Newcomer Executive Vice President & Director of Marketing amy@ati-training.com 1 (855) 735-2021 Amy is the Executive Vice President of ATI Training and co-founder with her husband Scott. As a lifelong entrepreneur, Amy's extensive experience in small business includes a Bachelor Degree in Business Marketing, along with extensive knowledge of start-ups, acquisitions and consulting. Amy is the Director of Marketing for ATI Training as well as a marketing instructor, business development consultant and swimming pool inspections expert. She also heads up the business development department for ATI Training graduates and alumni and gets them on the track to success with ATI Training's proven blueprint. Amy and Scott split their time traveling and teaching at ATI's live classrooms while also overseeing day to day operations for ATI as well as their multi-inspector firm in Wisconsin. Their hobbies include traveling, spending time with their four adult daughters (Kristine, Taylor, Nicole and Alicia!) and hanging out with their 2 dogs, Brandy and Logan.

Brian Walker

Job Titles:
  • Will Misegades Senior Technical Instructor

Frank Corbett

Job Titles:
  • Lead Instructor

Gary Monfeli

Job Titles:
  • Classroom & Technical Trainer
Gary is a licensed Illinois home inspector and the owner of The Home Inspection Man inspection serves, with decades of Experience. Gary is also an experienced home inspector trainer and prides himself on helping others properly learn the home inspection trade.

Isaac Quezada

Job Titles:
  • El Paso Area Technical Instructor
  • Texas Technical Instructor
Isaac Quezada is the El Paso area technical instructor for ATI. Isaac is TREC licensed has an eye for the details. Isaac's technical inspection experience in both residential and commercial properties has proven extremely valuable in instructing students. Isaac is also a termite inspector and mold certified and an expert in the Texas Standards of Practice. Isaac is the owner/operator of AAA Home & Termite Inspections in El Paso and brings depth to the ATI team!

Jarrod Spadino

Job Titles:
  • Lead Field Trainer
  • Lead Trainer
Jarrod Spadino: Lead Field Trainer. Jarrod is a Certified Home Inspector. Certified EIFS Inspector, IESO Certified Mold Inspector Jarrod is the owner of Windy City Home Inspection. He brings his dedication and experience from serving four years in the Navy where he worked on the Air-crafts of the John F. Kennedy. His primary duty was to inspect air-crafts (A-6 Intruders) before and after launches. Windy City Home Inspection is now celebrating more than 15 years in educating home buyers through the home inspection process. With a strong focus on customer service and a desire to meet and exceed client expectations, their reputation has spread and made Windy City Hone Inspection, Inc. one of the fastest growing inspection companies in the country. Jarrod lives in Northshore Chicago with his wife, 2 sons and 2 dogs.

Jay Jaquess

Job Titles:
  • Technical Field Trainer
I am a TREC Licensed Professional Home Inspector who brings years of experience performing home inspections. I hold several certifications and I'm a UT of Austin graduate and a former UT football player.

Jimmy Ward

Job Titles:
  • Owner of Class Act Inspections
  • Senior Technical Trainer
Jimmy Ward is the owner of Class Act Inspections which he started as a one-man show in mid-2011 in Tampa Fl. Today it is now a multi inspection firm with multiple locations in SW Florida. From his inspection business, he built other profitable businesses like 360 Pest Control Tampa, Class Act Environmental, Leak Geeks, and Coast to Coast Remediation all based on the auxiliary services he offered at Class Act Inspections. Jimmy holds a degree in Architecture and Design and holds 7 state licenses and was featured on the show the American Dream. His inspection company along with the other complementing businesses makes him and his team truly a one-stop-shop for all inspection needs and more. Jimmy is the Florida Gulf Coast lead technical instructor for ATI Home Inspector Training. When Jimmy is not using his expertise in the home inspection world, you can find him hanging out with his Fiancé' Bree and his 3 children.

Josh Shirley

Job Titles:
  • Internal Sales

Katie Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Director of Compliance and Academic Affairs
Katie Cooper Director of Compliance and Academic Affairs info@ati-training.com 1 (855) 735-2021 Katie has over 15 years of experience working in higher education with a focus on non-traditional, adult learners. She has worked in industries such as home inspection, real estate, mortgage, appraisal and IT and has assisted thousands of individuals with their career changes. Katie is in charge of the ATI Education and Compliance department, keeping ATI up to date and in line with all of the many approvals regulations of all 50 states including Post Secondary and GI Bill/Military programs. Having focused most of her career on adult education and more importantly, the entire last 15 years all specific to the home inspection industry, Katie understands the home inspector licensing laws inside and out. She has personally assisted 1,000's of graduates muddle through the licensing process and further helped them by assisting them with their continuing education needs. Katie has a Master's degree in Adult Education from Capella University, and multiple business certificates. When Katie isn't in the office with a cup of coffee and pounding the pavement on all of the inspection state laws, she can be found visiting her adult son or hanging out with her husband Thomas and their dog Lilly.

Mike Marlow

Mike Marlow is one of the ATI Training Texas field trainers. Along with being a Certified Master Inspector, Texas Professional Home Inspector, Mold Assessment Technician, Lead Paint Risk Assessor, and FHA 203(k) Consultant; Mike is also the owner of Veteran Home Inspections, a multi-inspector firm in San Antonio. Prior to immersing himself into the home inspection industry, Mike's prior career was over 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Cryptologic Technician. Mike founded Veteran Home Inspections in 2013, and has conducted over 2000 home inspections, making him a Texas SOP expert! Mike lives in Bandera, TX with his wife Jamie, who is also a Professional Home Inspector, his son and 2 dogs.

Nick Shirley

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner in House to Home Inspections
  • Professional Field Trainer
  • Wisconsin Senior Instructor
Nick is a professional field trainer and professional home inspector for the State of Wisconsin. Nick's focus in the classroom is teaching the Wisconsin Standards of Practice and giving the students the instruction and tools they need to properly apply the SOP to line up with the new defect definition in the administrative rules. With Nick, you can rest assured that you will receive the best hands-on, field training available. Nick is also report writing and software consultant for ATI and will help new graduates implement ATI's software program and answer any questions that they may have. Nick is also a managing partner in House to Home Inspections, a multi inspection firm in Wisconsin. Nick has been married to Elaine since 2009 and they have 4 beautiful children and live in Waukesha, Wisconsin. When Nick is not doing reports at local coffee shops, he can be found coaching his children's sports teams and attending Brewer games with his family.

Phil Thornberry

Job Titles:
  • Nationwide Senior Technical Trainer

Sandy Harris

Job Titles:
  • CEO of East Texas Home Inspection
  • Technical Field Trainer
Sandy Harris is the CEO of East Texas Home Inspection and Pest Control. He is responsible for the overall daily operations of East Texas Home Inspection Services, LLC and East Texas Pest Control Services, LLC. Sandy, who started his career as an apprentice for the company's founder, Mr. JD Fuller, has more than 18 years of experience as a Professional Home Inspector, Commercial Certified Applicator, and Certified Wastewater Technician.

Scott Newcomer

Job Titles:
  • Founder and Senior Instructor
Scott Newcomer Founder and Senior Instructor scott@ati-training.com 1 (855) 735-2021 Scott is the President and Founder of ATI Training as well as the Lead Instructor and Chief Executive Officer. Scott has over 30 years' experience within the home inspection and education industries. As the original co-founder of the American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT), Scott understands what it takes to build successful home inspectors. Seeing a need for superior training and support in the industry once again, he founded ATI Training: Nationwide Training for Home Inspectors in the classroom and online. Scott was previously the owner and CEO of a national home inspection franchise and the former owner of Newcomer's Home Inspection Service Inc. Currently, he owns House to Home Inspections, a multi-inspector firm in Southeastern Wisconsin and Denver, Colorado. Scott's businesses have performed over 30,000 home inspections. Scott is also the Co-Founder of Disaster Adjusters Response Team, Inc. (DART) which is a nationwide Public Adjusting Firm. In addition, Scott graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Construction Management and was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, where he served his constituents on several committees including the Chair of Financial Institutions. Scott is still politically active and concentrates his efforts in raising the standards in and protecting the home inspection industry. Scott and his wife Amy travel and teach at the various ATI Training locations, as well as oversee the day to day operations of ATI Training and their multi-inspection firms. When Scott is not teaching or inspecting, you can find him golfing, having coffee with Amy, spending time with one of his 4 daughters or hanging out with his 2 dogs.

Steve Shirley

Job Titles:
  • National Sales Director
Steve Shirley is the National Sales Director for ATI Home Inspector Training. Steve was first introduced to the world of home inspection as student in an ATI home inspection training class. It was in the classroom and field training where he found a true passion in helping new students succeed in the home inspection industry. After several years of field training for ATI, Steve took his skills to the admissions department where he leads the inside sales and classroom teams in their day to day operations. You may catch Steve on the phone in admissions, talking about the many benefits of becoming a home inspector throughout the Country. However, if you don't, he's spending his time with his wife Jamie, their dog Jack, and playing sports with his many nieces and nephews.

Tom Langley

Job Titles:
  • Inspector
  • Texas Senior Technical Trainer
Tom Langley is a licensed Texas home inspector and the owner of Turn Key Home Inspections, a multi-inspector firm covering all of Houston, Texas. Before getting into the home inspection business Tom was in the construction industry as a company owner. Tom has a wide spectrum of experience with many years in the residential and commercial inspection industry. He has performed over 2000 inspections. Tom also has his teaching certification through TREC for classroom and ride along field training. He is licensed with TDA for pest control and wood destroying insects and also holds a license with NAWT. Tom is experienced with training new and seasoned inspectors in the classroom and the field. Tom takes great pride and integrity in helping others learn the home inspection trade.

Wally Conway

Job Titles:
  • Senior Technical Trainer
Prior to presiding over one of the largest home inspection companies in North America, Wally was a Naval Academy graduate and is a retired Navy pilot. With a blend of experiences as a business owner, master marketer, contractor, renovator, investor, TV and radio host, and master home inspector, Wally believes "if you're not having fun doing your thing, you're either doing the wrong thing, or your thing wrong!" As a respected expert in the discovery, disclosure, and documentation of building concerns, Wally has authored and instructs numerous courses approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission for the Continuing Education of Real Estate Licensees. A respected entrepreneur and marketing mogul, Wally serves as a consultant to a broad range of businesses. The underlying theme to Wally's approach to business growth and development is that beneath every business expense lies a potential profit center. Drawing from his own rapid business growth, Wally now shows companies how to grow from "Me to We".

Washington DC Home

Job Titles:
  • Inspector Training School
Realtors and home buyers will prefer to work with a certified home inspector. Make yourself stand out and earn a home inspector certification. ATI's prep courses provide the know-how to earn business and build your wealth as a home inspector.

Will Misegades

Job Titles:
  • Texas Senior Instructor
  • Will Misegades Senior Technical Instructor
Texas Senior Instructor Will Misegades holds an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Studies, has personally built houses for years, and became an Export Project manager for an international company that produced log houses. He has written construction manuals, trained companies to build houses, and taught them how the houses live and age. With over 2500 inspections personally performed in his own inspection business - Red Fish Inspections, he is also a Certified Master Inspector (CMI).

William Troutman

Job Titles:
  • Technical Field Trainer
William founded Certainty Home Inspections in 2005 with the help of his wife, Sherri. Since then, he has consistently led the industry, introducing new technology into the local market, coaching over 400 home inspection companies nationwide, and providing continuing educations classes for local realtors through GLAR and SIRA. Today, William's primary role is to oversee the inspector team for quality assurance, but he still inspects regularly because he enjoys meeting our clients face to face. William is a father of three & a Pa of four grandkids. On the weekends, he enjoys playing music, boating or motorcycle riding with Sherri, family & friends.