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Home News IFCI Luxury Vinyl Flooring Inspectors- Update May 7, 2018
IFCI Luxury Vinyl Flooring Inspectors- Update May 7, 2018

Henri Carr May 7, 2018

IFCI Luxury Vinyl Flooring Inspectors- Update May 7, 2018

Canada
Calgary, Alberta Kevin Broadhead kb12@telus.net 403-274-9560
Ontario Raymond Fournier florzinspections@gmail.com 647-393-4230
St-Jules, Quebec Stephen Lagueux  lagueuxinspection@hotmail.com 418-389-4355
Winnipeg, Manitoba Dennis Glays dglays@mymts.net 204-981-9943
West Kelowna BC Wayne Laforet wayne@flooringsolutions.ca 403-238-2461
United Kingdom
Mitcham, England Kevin Goodwin breakthrupro@aol.com 020 8687 1711
Sid Bourne Sid Bourne sidbourne193@gmail.com 07841 500 940
United States
Alabama Billy Simmons simmonsinspections@gmail.com 251-609-7906
Alaska Gary Brumley gdbrumley@alaskan.net 907-398-2847
Arizona Vincent Ferranti vferranti@cox.net 623-386-1575
Arizona Karen Gross karen@mbdinspectfloors.con 623-734-7424
California Brad Welsh bradwelsh@verison.net 760-549-3599
California Herb Hill herbhill@earthlink.net 805-377-2841
California Kenneth Miyamoto ftservices2@gmail.com 310-541-8866
California Tim Dwyer timdwyerfloors@aol.com 925-787-4458
California Jason Kimmel jasonkimmel@hotmail.com 209-484-8189
California Charles Chambers chambersfloors@hotmail.com 916-505-7508
California Roy Wuchter roy@choreboy.com 916-919-2990
California John Kimpel johnkimpel@sbcglobal.net 916-717-5519
Florida Mike Burgener mburgener@cox.net 850-902-3410
Florida Joe Guyette joeguyette8@gmail.com 312-371-7418
Florida Ron Gould rgould@inspectsolutions.com 888-854-0946
Florida George Bell csiflooringgeorge@gmail.com 321-698-9821
Florida Bob Blochinger bob@blochinger.net 954 830 4426
Florida Ron Ellsworth afloorman@gmail.com 618-240-5697
Florida Andrew Campbell dnafloor@embarqmail.com 407-467-8700
Georgia Henri Carr floorinspectors@bellsouth.net 678-595-5446
Idaho Chance Hodgson crhinspection@gmail.com 208-899-6498
Indiana Kip Miller kip.miller@ymail.com 317-442-6156
Indiana James (JD) Pulver jamesdpulver@gmail.com 260-615-2220
Iowa Russ Seaver flooringinspections@icloud.com 319-929-3885
Kansas Bret Whitehead bretw509@yahoo.com 316-253-4154
Kansas Philip Fallek pfallek@att.net 913-888-0196
Maine Jerry Selig jerry@occarpets.com 443-497-1278
Michigan Carl Howard choward.svm@gmail.com 517-749-3741
Michigan Rich Weaks r_weaks@att.net 734-735-1942
Minnesota Robb Haas haasflooring@comcast.net 612-532-0100
Minnesota John Paro certified.inspections@gmail.com 612-384-7215
Minnesota Quentin Allison qallison@homfurniture.com 763-233-5385
Minnesota Mark Irgens mirgens@comcast.net 612-229-5841
Missouri Anthony Smith ads814@charter.net 314-849-1397
Missouri Robert Andrist rjandrist@hotmail.com 816-350-3229
Nebraska John Lopez jlopezwwfd@icloud.com 402-578-9386
Nevada Ray Darrah raydarrah@gmail.com 702-803-0004
Nevada Bryan Williams bryanwilliams5516@gmail.com 702-708-7716
New Jersey Linda Lockwood linda.lockwood@gmail.com 609-660-1717
New Jersey Bruce Scott brucemscott@msn.com 201-969-2252
New Jersey Don Sgroi donsgroi@gmail.com 201-446-7459
New York Joe Villa jvilla2@nycap.rr.com 518-369-8463
New York Steven Rockfeld stevenjrockfeld@gmail.com 516-807-1876
New York Randy Bolam ardaneproperties@gmail.com 716-417-7503
North Carolina Dennis Matranga dennismatranga@gmail.com 704-614-1656
North Carolina Steve Johnston sjohnston1@triad.rr.com 336-671-0852
North Carolina Trent Oates trent.oates@outlook.com 704-412-0120
Ohio Joe Ross jross449@gmail.com 330-806-6376
Ohio Sam Zarcone flooringmaven@embarqmail.com 419-562-5939
Oklahoma Bruce Burnette BryantEnterprises@cox.net 918-706-1641
Pennsylvania Martha Yanover Martha@Floor-Inspect.com 717-873-8157
Pennsylvania Tarin Houpt reliantinspection@gmail.com 717-713-3902
Pennsylvania Paul Athey pathey@floorinspectionpro.com 262-844-3978
South Carolina Sarah Lynch slynch7346@gmail.com 630-890-1265
South Carolina Eric Bunker ebunker26@gmail.com 843-397-5505
South Dakota Jeff Moore jmoore@rushmore.com 605-348-3549
Texas Jack Robnett groundupinspections@gmail.com 806-438-5974
Texas Phillip Stead floorinspection@aol.com 903-239-3165
Texas Wayne Cooper wcoop2@att.net 915-630-3356
Texas Leah Tilbury certifiedfloorinspection2@gmail.com 713-922-1298
Texas Kermit Walker kermitwalker@sbcglobal.net 903-521-8342
Texas Larry Everett lgeverett@aol.com 254-493-7172
Texas Scott Malone axetu7@gmail.com 361-688-7298
Utah Nick Vlahos nvlahos@hotmail.com 801-369-0891
Vermont Rick Reed rickreed11@aol.com 802-999-6410
Virginia Phil Fleming pfleminglli@gmail.com 757-968-7645
Virginia Scott Noebels bcinspections@yahoo.com 804-722-2973
Washington Steve Kohl flooringinspections@yahoo.com 509-762-5326
Washington Elton Ko emocko@gmail.com 503-395-8570
West Virginia Ron Starkey rk_starkey@yahoo.com 304-273-5425
Wisconsin Tom Kruse thomasjohnkruse@gmail.com 715-577-1888
Technical Certificate
Don Zimmerman Wellmade Flooring
Cindy Crocker The Dixie Group

 

 

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They have made me a better inspector, thank you

I have been going to certification and training classes for over 40 years. I decided to go to the IFCI Ceramic Tile and Advanced Hardwood… Read more “They have made me a better inspector, thank you”

Steven Rockfeld
516-807-1876
More than a classroom, it was an event

Attending the certification classes in Georgia was fantastic. It was so much more than just a classroom with hands-on teaching from real life inspectors. Not… Read more “More than a classroom, it was an event”

Quentin Allison
763-443-1767
Outstanding Class and Information

I have been an inspector for several years now. I install and inspect most flooring. In the beginning, I was wondering what an advanced wood… Read more “Outstanding Class and Information”

Tom Owen
619-957-9340
Not only would I recommend this training, I will  be doing more with IFCI down the road.
Steve Johnston

What I found unique about IFCI is the willingness of the team to want to help the inspector learn and grow professionally. They do hands… Read more “Not only would I recommend this training, I will  be doing more with IFCI down the road.”

Steve Johnston
A-1 First Impression Lexington, NC
336-671-0852
You have created a definitive training manual here!

Great Course! The hands on instruction of field tests was excellent. The peer-to-peer mentoring program is an added value.Re: IFCI Training Documents Thank you so… Read more “You have created a definitive training manual here!”

Martha Yanover
Martha Yanover Floor Covering Inspection
717-873-8157
Want to learn how to write a good report?
Steve Johnston

Two great things about this class. First, it is one of the few schools offering online so you can do this when it works into… Read more “Want to learn how to write a good report?”

Steve Johnston
336-671-0852
“THE BEST”

The web based training and certification is the best thing since apple pie. The information is very informative. It supplies all the information of how… Read more ““THE BEST””

Don Sgroi
www.inspectafloor.com
201-446-7459
Highly recommended for inspectors who are just starting out or for inspectors who would just like to keep current with the industry

Hands on portions showing field test procedures and purposes for the tests are invaluable. This is the only inspector certification class I have attended that… Read more “Highly recommended for inspectors who are just starting out or for inspectors who would just like to keep current with the industry”

Elton Ko
NW Floor Consulting Vancouver, WA
503-395-8570
I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors
Carl Howard

I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors as well as those that have been in the business for some time. The course was… Read more “I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors”

Carl Howard
Central Michigan Inspection Lansing, MI
517-749-3741
IFCI Class for Carpet and Hard Surface- A Great Experience!!

After attending the IFCI class in September of 2017, I am using a lot of the information from the course in my inspections. The hands-on… Read more “IFCI Class for Carpet and Hard Surface- A Great Experience!!”

Mark Irgens
612-229-5841
The instructors genuinely want you to succeed

I attended the June 2015 IFCI certification class not knowing what to expect, but wanting to be certified in floor covering inspections. Having performed floor… Read more “The instructors genuinely want you to succeed”

Jack Robnett
Ground Up Inspections Lubbock, TX
806-438-5974
The level of instruction and the hands-on training was more than I expected
Stephen Wigley

I took the class offered by IFCI as a means to educate myself and become involved in a field that I was interested in.  Not… Read more “The level of instruction and the hands-on training was more than I expected”

Stephen Wigley
AJE Flooring Inspection Gainesville, GA
843-601-3395
I give this certification a AAA rating.
Kermit Walker

I have gotten several certifications from several certifying bodies (they were easy), but this one is the most structured and difficult I have encountered. I… Read more “I give this certification a AAA rating.”

Kermit Walker
903 521-8342
I highly recommend the IFCI program to any inspector

I recently attended IFCI’s Inspector Training & Certification course and I was very pleased with the program!  The hands-on training was an extremely valuable experience. … Read more “I highly recommend the IFCI program to any inspector”

Charles Chambers
Chambers Flooring Diagnostics Elk Grove, CA
916-505-7508
The instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough

With over 40 years of floor covering experience, I found that the instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough and enlightening. I felt the training was… Read more “The instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough”

Tom Kruse
715-577-1888
High impact class. Well done!

I feel that my time spent taking the IFCI Inspector Training class was a great investment!  Real effort was made by all the instructors to… Read more “High impact class. Well done!”

Kevin Broadhead
Progressive Flooring Solutions Calgary, Alberta
403-274-9560
Learn Something Every Day

Even after 43 years in the hard surface flooring industry, I learned a few very helpful things taking the online Luxury Vinyl class. The tutorial… Read more “Learn Something Every Day”

Greg Elsen
513.602.3269
The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections
Joe Guyette

My first certification in flooring inspections was through the Institute for Flooring Covering Inspectors. I attended the first hybrid course that was for hard surface… Read more “The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections”

Joe Guyette
Mystar Inspections Estero, Florida
312-371-7418
This is by far the most comprehensive and usable training I have taken

I have been taking training classes since I first got involved in the flooring industry in 1984.  This is by far the most comprehensive and… Read more “This is by far the most comprehensive and usable training I have taken”

George Bell
321-698-9821
I really appreciate being able to study online

I have attended certification classed for over 20 years. This was one of the most helpful and the information learned was put to use almost… Read more “I really appreciate being able to study online”

Larry Everett
254-493-7172
Highly Recommend IFCI Online Class

The class was in depth, very informative, and beneficial. It was presented in a professional format and easy to navigate. I look forward to taking… Read more “Highly Recommend IFCI Online Class”

Dennis Matranga
www.certifiedfloorinspection.com
704-614-1656
Offers that higher level learning experience that we need to be successful in this industry.

As a young inspector who has participated in several flooring inspection certification courses from the major certifying bodies in our industry, IFCI is a must… Read more “Offers that higher level learning experience that we need to be successful in this industry.”

Josh Wright
Flooring Inspection & Diagnosis Lexington, KY
859-321-5664
I can without hesitation report that this training class was one of the most beneficial that I have attended
Rich Weaks

Having been in the profession for many years, and having attended too many classes to count, I can without hesitation report that this training class was one of the most beneficial that I have attended.

Rich Weaks
Wolverine Inspection Services Monroe, MI
734-735-1942
A great concept for training.

Opportunities for training are limited unless you have the time and money to travel to where the classes are being held. Finally, training comes online… Read more “A great concept for training.”

Timothy Dwyer
925-787-4458
Outstanding !!!!! Instructors that really care.

It shows from the way that they present the materials to the break time conversations. Its all about making sure that you are comfortable with… Read more “Outstanding !!!!! Instructors that really care.”

Trent Oates
704-412-0120
The online class was very informative

The online class was very informative and presented in a good format to follow. As always, I learned new information that will help me when… Read more “The online class was very informative”

Mark Irgens
612-229-5841
It’s been too long coming.

My issue has always been the cost factor to attend the seminars in Georgia, Las Vegas, W. Virginia or where ever.
The opportunity to… Read more “It’s been too long coming.”

Phillip W. Stead
crownfloors@aol.com
903-239-3165
Online training IFCI

This was very informative and I learned a lot more I ever expected. I appreciate all the efforts of inspectors now. They have a huge… Read more “Online training IFCI”

Cindy Crocker-The Dixie Group
706-847-8785
By far the best training I have received is from IFCI

My inspection career began in 2002. Since that time I have attended a minimum of 1 class a year. By far the best training I… Read more “By far the best training I have received is from IFCI”

Joseph Villa
518-369-8463
I look forward to more online classes from IFCI.

The online class was beneficial and informative. It was presented in a professional format and was easy to navigate. I look forward to more online… Read more “I look forward to more online classes from IFCI.”

Dennis Matranga
www.certifiedfloorinspection.com
704-614-1656
Outstanding Class and Information

I have been an inspector for several years now. I install and inspect most flooring. In the beginning, I was wondering what an advanced wood… Read more “Outstanding Class and Information”

Tom Owen
619-957-9340
More than a classroom, it was an event

Attending the certification classes in Georgia was fantastic. It was so much more than just a classroom with hands-on teaching from real life inspectors. Not… Read more “More than a classroom, it was an event”

Quentin Allison
763-443-1767
Online training IFCI

This was very informative and I learned a lot more I ever expected. I appreciate all the efforts of inspectors now. They have a huge… Read more “Online training IFCI”

Cindy Crocker-The Dixie Group
706-847-8785
I really appreciate being able to study online

I have attended certification classed for over 20 years. This was one of the most helpful and the information learned was put to use almost… Read more “I really appreciate being able to study online”

Larry Everett
254-493-7172
The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections
Joe Guyette

My first certification in flooring inspections was through the Institute for Flooring Covering Inspectors. I attended the first hybrid course that was for hard surface… Read more “The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections”

Joe Guyette
Mystar Inspections Estero, Florida
312-371-7418
I give this certification a AAA rating.
Kermit Walker

I have gotten several certifications from several certifying bodies (they were easy), but this one is the most structured and difficult I have encountered. I… Read more “I give this certification a AAA rating.”

Kermit Walker
903 521-8342
I look forward to more online classes from IFCI.

The online class was beneficial and informative. It was presented in a professional format and was easy to navigate. I look forward to more online… Read more “I look forward to more online classes from IFCI.”

Dennis Matranga
www.certifiedfloorinspection.com
704-614-1656
I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors
Carl Howard

I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors as well as those that have been in the business for some time. The course was… Read more “I would highly recommend this course to other aspiring inspectors”

Carl Howard
Central Michigan Inspection Lansing, MI
517-749-3741
A great concept for training.

Opportunities for training are limited unless you have the time and money to travel to where the classes are being held. Finally, training comes online… Read more “A great concept for training.”

Timothy Dwyer
925-787-4458
IFCI Class for Carpet and Hard Surface- A Great Experience!!

After attending the IFCI class in September of 2017, I am using a lot of the information from the course in my inspections. The hands-on… Read more “IFCI Class for Carpet and Hard Surface- A Great Experience!!”

Mark Irgens
612-229-5841
The instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough

With over 40 years of floor covering experience, I found that the instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough and enlightening. I felt the training was… Read more “The instructors at IFCI were VERY thorough”

Tom Kruse
715-577-1888
Learn Something Every Day

Even after 43 years in the hard surface flooring industry, I learned a few very helpful things taking the online Luxury Vinyl class. The tutorial… Read more “Learn Something Every Day”

Greg Elsen
513.602.3269
High impact class. Well done!

I feel that my time spent taking the IFCI Inspector Training class was a great investment!  Real effort was made by all the instructors to… Read more “High impact class. Well done!”

Kevin Broadhead
Progressive Flooring Solutions Calgary, Alberta
403-274-9560
Offers that higher level learning experience that we need to be successful in this industry.

As a young inspector who has participated in several flooring inspection certification courses from the major certifying bodies in our industry, IFCI is a must… Read more “Offers that higher level learning experience that we need to be successful in this industry.”

Josh Wright
Flooring Inspection & Diagnosis Lexington, KY
859-321-5664
The instructors genuinely want you to succeed

I attended the June 2015 IFCI certification class not knowing what to expect, but wanting to be certified in floor covering inspections. Having performed floor… Read more “The instructors genuinely want you to succeed”

Jack Robnett
Ground Up Inspections Lubbock, TX
806-438-5974
Highly recommended for inspectors who are just starting out or for inspectors who would just like to keep current with the industry

Hands on portions showing field test procedures and purposes for the tests are invaluable. This is the only inspector certification class I have attended that… Read more “Highly recommended for inspectors who are just starting out or for inspectors who would just like to keep current with the industry”

Elton Ko
NW Floor Consulting Vancouver, WA
503-395-8570
The online class was very informative

The online class was very informative and presented in a good format to follow. As always, I learned new information that will help me when… Read more “The online class was very informative”

Mark Irgens
612-229-5841
Want to learn how to write a good report?
Steve Johnston

Two great things about this class. First, it is one of the few schools offering online so you can do this when it works into… Read more “Want to learn how to write a good report?”

Steve Johnston
336-671-0852
They have made me a better inspector, thank you

I have been going to certification and training classes for over 40 years. I decided to go to the IFCI Ceramic Tile and Advanced Hardwood… Read more “They have made me a better inspector, thank you”

Steven Rockfeld
516-807-1876
I can without hesitation report that this training class was one of the most beneficial that I have attended
Rich Weaks

Having been in the profession for many years, and having attended too many classes to count, I can without hesitation report that this training class was one of the most beneficial that I have attended.

Rich Weaks
Wolverine Inspection Services Monroe, MI
734-735-1942
This is by far the most comprehensive and usable training I have taken

I have been taking training classes since I first got involved in the flooring industry in 1984.  This is by far the most comprehensive and… Read more “This is by far the most comprehensive and usable training I have taken”

George Bell
321-698-9821
The level of instruction and the hands-on training was more than I expected
Stephen Wigley

I took the class offered by IFCI as a means to educate myself and become involved in a field that I was interested in.  Not… Read more “The level of instruction and the hands-on training was more than I expected”

Stephen Wigley
AJE Flooring Inspection Gainesville, GA
843-601-3395
“THE BEST”

The web based training and certification is the best thing since apple pie. The information is very informative. It supplies all the information of how… Read more ““THE BEST””

Don Sgroi
www.inspectafloor.com
201-446-7459
It’s been too long coming.

My issue has always been the cost factor to attend the seminars in Georgia, Las Vegas, W. Virginia or where ever.
The opportunity to… Read more “It’s been too long coming.”

Phillip W. Stead
crownfloors@aol.com
903-239-3165
By far the best training I have received is from IFCI

My inspection career began in 2002. Since that time I have attended a minimum of 1 class a year. By far the best training I… Read more “By far the best training I have received is from IFCI”

Joseph Villa
518-369-8463
I highly recommend the IFCI program to any inspector

I recently attended IFCI’s Inspector Training & Certification course and I was very pleased with the program!  The hands-on training was an extremely valuable experience. … Read more “I highly recommend the IFCI program to any inspector”

Charles Chambers
Chambers Flooring Diagnostics Elk Grove, CA
916-505-7508
Outstanding !!!!! Instructors that really care.

It shows from the way that they present the materials to the break time conversations. Its all about making sure that you are comfortable with… Read more “Outstanding !!!!! Instructors that really care.”

Trent Oates
704-412-0120
Not only would I recommend this training, I will  be doing more with IFCI down the road.
Steve Johnston

What I found unique about IFCI is the willingness of the team to want to help the inspector learn and grow professionally. They do hands… Read more “Not only would I recommend this training, I will  be doing more with IFCI down the road.”

Steve Johnston
A-1 First Impression Lexington, NC
336-671-0852
You have created a definitive training manual here!

Great Course! The hands on instruction of field tests was excellent. The peer-to-peer mentoring program is an added value.Re: IFCI Training Documents Thank you so… Read more “You have created a definitive training manual here!”

Martha Yanover
Martha Yanover Floor Covering Inspection
717-873-8157
Highly Recommend IFCI Online Class

The class was in depth, very informative, and beneficial. It was presented in a professional format and easy to navigate. I look forward to taking… Read more “Highly Recommend IFCI Online Class”

Dennis Matranga
www.certifiedfloorinspection.com
704-614-1656
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