Meet Our AHIT Program Advisory Committee
Behind every AHIT training program is our AHIT Program Advisory Committee — a group of experienced home inspectors and inspection industry leaders who guide our curriculum, ensure accuracy, and keep content aligned with industry standards. Composed of independent home inspectors, industry leaders, and state and national regulatory representatives, the committee helps shape AHIT’s training courses, certifications, continuing education, professional development offerings, and National Home Inspector Exam® (NHIE®) prep.
When you train with AHIT, you can be confident you’re learning the real-world skills and best practices needed to succeed in today’s home inspection industry.
2026-2027 Committee Members

Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Mark “Jeff” Donaldson brings more than 28 years of experience spanning engineering, home inspection, real estate investing, and professional education. He is the founder and principal of Applied Construction Expertise, Inc., an engineering consulting…Read More

Chuck Gravely
Chuck Gravely is Vice President of Technical Standards and Development at Pillar To Post Inc., bringing 32 years of experience in the home inspection profession. He leads the company’s technical training team, on which he previously served…Read More

David Knox
David Knox is a Mechanical Engineer with more than 30 years of hands-on engineering experience and over a decade as the owner and operator of a successful multi-inspector home inspection business in North Carolina. Since starting his inspection company in…Read More

Randal Pitts
Randal Pitts serves as Regional Vice President for Texas at BPG Inspections, where he leads the Austin and Central Texas inspection team. With more than 20 years of experience in construction and home inspections, Randal brings deep hands-on knowledge…Read More

David Selman
David Selman is the owner of Selman Home Inspections in East Texas and an AHIT graduate with 18 years of experience as a professional home inspector. Before relocating to East Texas in 2024, he operated a multi-inspector firm in the Dallas–Fort Worth…Read More

Glen Thompson
Glen Thompson graduated from AHIT in 2015 and is a licensed home inspector in both Washington and Idaho. He owns and operates his own inspection company in Spokane, Washington. Glen is an InterNACHI® member and an affiliate member of the Spokane…Read More

John Tyler
John Tyler is the General Manager and Certified Master Inspector at Checklist Inspections, a Phoenix Metro–based inspection firm he owns with his wife, Kathy. The company has served the region since 1998 and, in 2013, grew from a single-inspector operation into…Read More

Wade Williamson
Wade Williamson is Chief Business Development Officer at Launchpad Home Group, bringing more than 30 years of experience driving innovative growth strategies and expanding market presence across the real estate industry. His expertise in…Read More

Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Mark “Jeff” Donaldson brings more than 28 years of experience spanning engineering, home inspection, real estate investing, and professional education. He is the founder and principal of Applied Construction Expertise, Inc., an engineering consulting firm he has led since 1997, and in 2024, he sold his multi-inspector firm, ACE Preferred Inspections, to focus fully on consulting, coaching, and education. A dedicated industry educator, Jeff founded Accel Education Services to deliver practical continuing education for real estate and inspection professionals. He also serves as a business coach with Inspection Go, helping inspection companies strengthen operations, finances, and long-term growth.
Jeff is a long-standing member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (InterNACHI®) and is a frequent presenter at ASHI’s national convention, where his business and marketing instruction is highly regarded. His real estate background includes HUD 203(k) consulting, active property investment, renovation, and hard-money lending. Jeff holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and previously served as a Navy nuclear power officer before entering private practice. He lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, with his wife Angela and serves his community volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Chuck Gravely
Chuck Gravely is Vice President of Technical Standards and Development at Pillar To Post Inc., bringing 32 years of experience in the home inspection profession. He leads the company’s technical training team, on which he previously served from 2002 to 2014. He also oversees the inspection reporting system, licensing support, and new product development initiatives in support of franchise owners and their inspection teams. Based in Toronto, Chuck holds a Master of Engineering from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Queen’s University.

David Knox
David Knox is a Mechanical Engineer with more than 30 years of hands-on engineering experience and over a decade as the owner and operator of a successful multi-inspector home inspection business in North Carolina. Since starting his inspection company in 2014, David and his team have inspected everything from vintage homes to new construction and commercial properties, using a detailed, systematic approach that delivers clear, comprehensive reports for clients and agents. His firm offers a wide range of services, including well and pool inspections, radon testing, and coordination with other licensed professionals, giving him practical insight into building and scaling inspection services.
In addition to owning and operating his business, David has spent nine years training and mentoring inspectors and more than seven years as a national field trainer and instructor for AHIT. Drawing on his engineering background — which includes construction oversight of a federally grant-funded public facility — he brings real-world perspective to the classroom. Known for his patient, informative teaching style, David enjoys helping students understand inspection best practices and envision the full scope of their business opportunities.

Randal Pitts
Randal Pitts serves as Regional Vice President for Texas at BPG Inspections, where he leads the Austin and Central Texas inspection team. With more than 20 years of experience in construction and home inspections, Randal brings deep hands-on knowledge to every inspection. Licensed with TREC since 2006, Randal is a Certified Master Inspector with InterNACHI and teaches classroom and practicum training with AHIT.
Randal’s background includes working as a contractor for builders and owning a successful remodeling and inspection business, with practical experience in HVAC installation, framing, roofing, and general construction. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and professional approach, he is trusted by clients and real estate professionals alike. Randal splits his time between Texas and Minnesota, helping clients, agents, and inspectors with consistent five-star service.

David Selman
David Selman is the owner of Selman Home Inspections in East Texas and an AHIT graduate with 18 years of experience as a professional home inspector. Before relocating to East Texas in 2024, he operated a multi-inspector firm in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where his team completed nearly 10,000 inspections. He has also served as an AHIT Field Instructor for 14 years and now teaches many of AHIT’s Become a Home Inspector webinars. He focuses on preparing the next generation of home inspectors for long-term success.
Outside of his inspection work, David lives a modern homesteading lifestyle with his wife, emphasizing sustainability and self-reliance. He raises much of his own food and medicine and is certified in permaculture, soil microscopy, and regenerative soil practices.

Glen Thompson
Glen Thompson graduated from AHIT in 2015 and is a licensed home inspector in both Washington and Idaho. He owns and operates his own inspection company in Spokane, Washington. Glen is an InterNACHI® member and an affiliate member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®.
Glen is proficient in thermal imaging, sewer scope inspections, and radon testing. He brings a strong background in residential construction and repair to his work. He approaches every inspection as an opportunity to educate clients about their homes — not just identify deficiencies — helping them better understand systems, conditions, and long-term maintenance considerations.

John Tyler
John Tyler is the General Manager and Certified Master Inspector at Checklist Inspections, a Phoenix Metro–based inspection firm he owns with his wife, Kathy. The company has served the region since 1998 and, in 2013, grew from a single-inspector operation into one of Arizona’s larger multi-inspector firms. John is a licensed Arizona home inspector and has helped build Checklist Inspections into a trusted local brand with more than 1,000 five-star reviews and Better Business Bureau accreditation since 2003.
In addition to running his inspection company, John is a business coach with the InspectionGo community, where he has helped home inspectors grow their businesses for more than eight years. His inspection services span residential, commercial, new construction, and one-year warranty inspections as well as sewer scopes, mold and radon testing, termite inspections, pool and spa inspections, and solar inspections. Outside of work, John is an avid hiker and backcountry explorer of Arizona.

Wade Williamson
Wade Williamson is Chief Business Development Officer at Launchpad Home Group, bringing more than 30 years of experience driving innovative growth strategies and expanding market presence across the real estate industry. His expertise in specialized property inspections and home improvements reflects a strong commitment to reducing risk and optimizing returns for clients. Over his career, Wade has founded and scaled numerous real estate investment and service companies, including Axium Inspections, Axium Academy, Axium Radon Mitigations, EnviroTech Pros, Sewer Optics, and several other inspection, environmental, and real estate ventures.
Under Wade’s leadership as CEO, Axium Inspections grew into one of the largest independently-owned home inspection companies in the nation, expanding to 25 markets before being acquired by Launchpad Home Group in 2023, the largest inspection company in the U.S. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies, traveling, visiting wineries, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Wade lives in Broomfield, Colorado, with his wife and daughter.
Interested in Joining AHIT’s Program Advisory Committee?
Program Advisory Committee membership is open to independent home inspectors, home inspection company leaders, inspection trade association representatives, and national or state regulatory body representatives. Committee members serve two-year terms, working together to guide the development, enhancement, and implementation of AHIT’s home inspection training programs. Visit this link to apply.

