Mission Statement

 Competence, integrity and dedication in Home Inspection, Education, Inspection Software Development and Consulting Services

 A responsible, ethical and independent self-starter with extensive managerial background, a methodical problem-solver who recognizes difficulties and acts upon them creatively and aggressively. Excellent rapport with people.

  Current Activities

• Guardian Residential Inspection Program Proprietor 2002 to present

• North Carolina Home Inspector - License No. 998 - Practicing Home Inspection in New York since 1982 and North Carolina since 1998

• Carolina Educational Seminars Proprietor - Educational Course Development and Instruction 1999 to present

Other Experience   

• North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board Qualified Update and Elective Course Sponsor and Instructor 1999-2007

• Master Certified Remediator - Environmental Education Foundation

• Member National Fire Protection Association (Retired)

• Independent Consultant/Inspector for the U.S. Department of HUD/FHA Section 203(k) 1-4 Family Rehabilitation Loan - Atlanta HOC ID No. A0408  (Semi-Retired)

• Residential and Commercial Rehabilitation Design & Consulting 1982 - 2007

• A. Salerno Realty Corp./Rock City Contracting & Supply Corp. -   Rhinebeck, NY - Consultant - Financial/Property Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Remodeling  1986 - 1996

• F&L Construction & Restaurant Supply Corp.  - Hudson, NY  - Commercial and Residential Construction - Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Design and Installation - Proprietor 1982 - 1996

• Bucci's Neapolitan & Italian Cuisine - Proprietor/Chef - Hudson, NY 1980 - 1987

• Fran-Lor Development - Proprietor - Business and Construction Management Consulting 1976 - 1980

• Gioiella's Restaurant - Proprietor/Chef  - Hunter, NY 1972 - 1976 

• Apprenticed with Antonio DiNino  (Chef to the Royal Court of Egypt 1927-1948) and Frank DiNino

• George Michaels Music: Former Member - American Federation of  Musicians Locals 802, 402 and 38 NY and 47 CA

Financial Career - Wall Street

• Goldman Sach’s & Co., Black & Co., Schweikart & Co. - 1964 / 1972

• Held various positions in the Investment Banking/Securities industry, achieving the distinction of becoming the youngest Securities Cashier on Wall Street 

Education

• Cardinal Hayes High School - New York City 

• Fordham University, City University of New York / Bernard Baruch School of Business, Pace College - Liberal Arts, Business, Accounting, Securities Law & Practices  (Non-Degree Program 1964/72)

 Military Service: US Army - Honorable Discharge      

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