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Inspector Profile

Donald A. Nelson, Building Analyst

I attended Chicago Technical College, Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois Institute of Technology.  Worked in the family construction business which began in 1948 by my father and uncle and known as Nelson Brothers.  Constructed luxury homes until 1977.  Remodeling and renovation work from 1974 to 1986.   Conducted my first home inspection in 1967 (a freebee), the first PAID inspection was in 1973.  I realized that this could be a business and began to develop what is now recognized as one of the first Home Inspection Companies in the Midwest.

I became a full journeyman union carpenter in 1962 with Local 1307 of the Carpenters and Joiners of America, Chicago District Council.  While becoming involved with home inspection I joined The American Society of Home Inspectors^®, Inc. in 1985 and soon after the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors^®, Inc. in 1985.  Along with member status in ASHI^® and the Great Lakes Chapter, I am also an associate member in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, a   certified construction inspector in the Association of Construction Inspectors, a member in the Exterior Design Institute as a certified third party EIFS inspector and a certified moisture analyst.  In 2006 I became a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Constructors at the Pewterers Hall in London, England.

Ø      I am the Current President of the Great Lakes Chapter of ASHI^®

§         GLC is the largest chapter of ASHI.

Ø      I recently completed three years as a director of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.

§         ASHI is the oldest and most respected home inspector association in the US.

Ø      I am still on various committees at both the chapter and national levels of ASHI.

Ø      I was inducted in as one of the first two International Constructors of the Worshipful Company of Constructors, London, England.

§         The company is one of over one hundred of London’s Guilds and Liveries, some over 7 centuries old.

Ø      I am involved as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America in the Central Region doing Camp Visitations to inspect camp properties used for youth summer camping programs.

§         All BSA camps are visited yearly ensuring safe operation.

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