Presenters
Ken Brittain
Casa Training Academy
With over 40 years of industry leadership, Ken Brittain brings an unmatched depth of experience to CASA Training Academy. His career spans from J.A. Jones Construction and the Electric Power Research Institute to two decades as the principal of Britt’s Home Services and Home Vue Inspection Services. Today, Ken is a highly credentialed educator, holding state-level approvals as an NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Instructor (IEC 168, IUC 229, PLF 39) and an NC Licensing Board of General Contractors Instructor (415).
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Rob Claus
CCPIA® Instructor & Director of Education
Rob Claus is an Illinois-licensed home inspector and has been a professional inspector since 1988. He has personally inspected more than 15,000 properties, and has held numerous industry-elected positions, and has taught for some of the leading inspection education providers in the country. In 2022, Rob assumed the role of Director of Education for the CCPIA®.
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Ben Gromicko
​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 him.
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InterNACHI’s COO & InterNACHI® School’s CAO
Curtis Kelley
Certified Professional Inspector® & Owner of West Ivy Home Inspetions
A San Diego State University graduate and former Quality Assurance Manager for the city’s largest inspection firm, Curtis Kelley brings over a decade of elite experience to every transaction. As the founder of West Ivy Home Inspection, Curtis has completed more than 4,500 inspections and mentored many of the region’s top professionals. A preferred partner for leading brokerages—including eXp Realty, Redfin, Berkshire Hathaway, and Coldwell Banker—Curtis is dedicated to providing San Diego buyers and top-producing realtors with unparalleled peace of mind.
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Building Wealth & Maximizing Profit Through Ancillary Services
Eric Coats
Casa Training Academy
A North Carolina native and industry veteran, Eric Coates has been a licensed home inspector (#722) since 1997. As the current Executive Director and former State Board President of the NCLHIA, Eric is a key figure in shaping the state’s inspection policy and legal standards. His deep commitment to the profession is further reflected in his work as an educator, where he teaches pre-licensing and continuing education courses for North Carolina inspectors. Eric leverages this high-level leadership and working knowledge of best practices to provide elite service through Detailed Home Inspections Inc.
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Robert Byrne
Certified Professional Inspector® & Owner of Higher Elevation Home Inspections
A graduate of CCNY with a background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Robert Byrne brings technical precision to the New York inspection industry. Since 2016, he has served Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Long Island as an NYS-Licensed and InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector. Robert is deeply committed to industry education, currently developing course programs for home inspector report writing. With multiple InterNACHI certifications and over 200 five-star Google reviews, Robert combines engineering-grade analysis with a client-first approach to ensure every home buyer is informed and protected.
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Jarret Vogler
Certified Master Inspector® & Owner of Legacy Home Inspections & Legacy Commercial Inspections
A U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and Certified Master Inspector® (CMI®), Jarett brings a disciplined, expert eye to both residential and commercial property inspections. With thousands of completed inspections and a deep background in mechanical systems and construction, he provides clients with technical precision and actionable confidence. Jarett is a Licensed North Carolina Home Inspector and a CCPIA® Certified commercial professional who is truly an educator at heart. Whether teaching homeowners about property maintenance or helping agents navigate complex findings, his commitment to excellence and clear communication ensures every stakeholder is well-informed.
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