ROD W. SWANK

620 Longhorn Dr.
O’Fallon, MO 63368

(314) 393-3553

QUALIFICATIONS:

Over eight years as a certified home inspector and 15 years experience in construction including General Contracting with hands on experience in masonry, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing as well as extensive sales, marketing, speaking, teaching and training experience enable the optimization of instruction in home inspections and related areas.

 

Home Inspection Experience:

1997 - Present   

American Professional Home Inspections, Inc.                     O’Fallon, MO

President 

•Built successful business from the ground up utilizing previous start-up experience

•Operates growing business serving a seven county area 

•ASHI member since 1998

•Offers full spectrum of training to home inspection staff leading to their successful membership in the American Society of Home Inspections (ASHI)

•Provided 14-week  home inspections course to three classes and over 75 students

•Serves Real Estate Professionals by offering New Agent and General Agent Training courses covering home inspections

•Works in partnership with real estate offices providing home inspection information at Home Buyers Seminars

•Provide education to real estate professionals thorough seminars at the St. Charles County Association of Realtors

•Supervises and trains home inspectors in all aspects of residential home inspections

•Serves as a field trainer for American Home Inspectors Training Institute (AHIT)

 

Contruction Experience:

1993 - 1997       Cornerstone Builders, Inc.                             LaPorte, IN

President/General Contractor

•As owner and general contractor of residential construction company managed comprehensive construction plans bringing jobs in on time and within budget

 

•Worked extensively with customers assessing and clarifying individual needs and designing plans to maximize their budget

•Analyzed equipment and construction problems, designed and proposed solutions and implemented plans

 

1982 - 1993       Sterling Group, and others                         Nappanee, IN

Project Manager, Carpenter, Mason, Residential Construction Generalist

•Gained hands-on experience in masonry, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing in a variety of settings for both residential and commercial projects over a 10 year period

 

Education:

St. Louis Christian College                                                  St. Louis, MO

•B.S. in Christian Ministry

Graduated magna cum laude

Lincoln Christian Seminary                                                      Lincoln, IL      South Ridge, SC

•Completed 18 hours towards Master of Divinity degree

Currently working toward degree.

 

Home Inspection Education & Certification:

American Home Inspectors Training Institute                       Waukesha, WI

•Certified Graduate of Mater Inspector Course, 1997

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)                     Des Plaines, IL                       

•Member since 1998

 

Professional Affilations and Memberships:

 

St. Louis County Association of Realtors

St. Charles County Association of Realtors

Womens Council of Realtors

 

Contact Information:
Contact: Rod Swank
Telephone: (314) 878-3021 or (636) 561-6285
Fax: (636) 281-3473
Address: 620 Longhorn Dr.
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Mail To:inspectorswank@aphi.biz

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