Luxury Vinyl Certified Inspectors

Henri Carr July 8, 2017

Luxury Vinyl Certified Inspectors

The following inspectors have passed their exam and report writing to earn their IFCI Luxury Vinyl Certification.

Arizona	Vincent Ferranti		623-386-1575
Calgary, Alberta	Kevin Broadhead		403-274-9560
California	Brad Welsh		760-549-3599
California	Herb Hill		805-377-2841
California	Tim Dwyer		925-787-4458
Florida	Mike Burgener		850-902-3410
Georgia	Henri Carr		678-595-5446
Idaho	Chance Hodgson		208-899-6498
Iowa	Russ Seaver		319-929-3885
Missouri	Anthony Smith		314-849-1397
Missouri	Robert Andrist		816-350-3229
Mitcham, England	Kevin Goodwin		020 8687 1711
Nebraska	John Lopez		402-578-9386
Nevada	Ray Darrah		702-803-0004
New Jersey	Linda Lockwood		609-660-1717
New York	Joe Villa		518-369-8463
North Carolina	Dennis Matranga		704-614-1656
North Carolina	Steve Johnston		336-671-0852
Ohio	Joe Ross		330-806-6379
Pennsylvania	Tarin Houpt		717-713-3902
Texas	Jack Robnett		806-438-5974
Texas	Phillip Stead		903-239-3165
Texas	Wayne Cooper		915-630-3356
Vermont	Rick Reed		802-999-6410
West Virginia	Ron Starkey		304-273-5425
New York	Steven Rockfeld		516-807-1876
Washington	Steve Kohl		509-762-5326
Indiana	Kip Miller		317-442-6156

Advanced Wood & Ceramic Tile Class July 19-23

Online Report Writing and Luxury Vinyl Courses

Dennis Matranga

Charlotte, North Carolina 28271

certifiedfloorinspection1@gmail.com

704-614-1656

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 classes from IFCI.

Steve Johnston

Lexington, North Carolina 27295

sjohnston1@triad.rr.com

336-671-0852

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 your busy schedule. Second, you can start the exam, pause and pick back up where you left off. How cool is that? I have two granddaughters and at times, they come over and I put my time into them where it belongs.

Well, a third cool thing about the IFCI class is you can fail the exam and get a do-over. It is not as much about trying to memorize things as it is about learning it. Let’s face it; sometimes, absorbing everything we just went over is like taking a drink from a fire hose. We get something, but often things spill over. I have a great memory and recall, but have missed too many questions and had to redo an exam regardless. MORE…..

Gray

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 actually… 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections

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

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

The classes have been designed to simply “teach” inspectors “how to” inspect

Ricky Bunker

The classes have been designed to simply “teach” inspectors “how to” inspect. I experienced hands-on training, ideas on marketing my services, and no-nonsense training on report writing.

Ricky Bunker

Tech Flooring Services

843-397-5505

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

“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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

The knowledge and hands-on experience I was given prepared me for my first inspections

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

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

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 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

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

“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

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 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

The classes have been designed to simply “teach” inspectors “how to” inspect

Ricky Bunker

The classes have been designed to simply “teach” inspectors “how to” inspect. I experienced hands-on training, ideas on marketing my services, and no-nonsense training on report writing.

Ricky Bunker

Tech Flooring Services

843-397-5505

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 actually… Read more “It’s been too long coming.”

Phillip W. Stead

crownfloors@aol.com

903-239-3165

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

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

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

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

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

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