Mike is a big believer in continuing education and has attended the following training programs and seminars:

SEMINARS:

• Pro-ASHI 2000 Fall Seminar, Pittsburgh, PA 
  • HVAC (review) 
  • Cedar Shake and Asbestos cement slate roofing inspection (review) 
  • Radon and Asbestos updates
• NCAAC 2000 Education Conference, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 
  • Recognizing Air Quality Problems, 
  • Hydronic Heating Inspection (review) 
  • Plumbing Inspection (review)
• Tech Talk 2000
  • Foundations and Soils (review)
  • Shingles roofs and flashing systems
  • Fireplaces, Chimneys and Venting Systems
• North Carolina Association/ASHI  2001 Educational Conference
• The Piedmont Chapter of ASHI
  • Underground Home Heating Oil Tank Awareness
  • Radon Testing and remediation
  • Overview of Cellulose, fiberglass and Foam Insulation
• Tech Talk 2001 sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chapter ASHI
  • Foundation cracks and settlement
  • Moisture problems in buildings
• Hometest Analysis  by METS Laboratories 2001
  • Mold and Healthy Home Training Course
• Virginia  Association of Real Estate Inspectors 2001
  • Virginia Inspection Regulation in Virginia
• Tech Talk 2002 sponsored by Hampton Roads Chapter of ASHI
  • Termites
  • Toxic Mold
  • Wood Destroying Fungus
  • Electrical Systems
  • Foundations
  • Cracks and Settlement issues in Masonry Veneers and Wood Framed Buildings
• Central Virginia ASHI 2002
  • Attic Ventilation and Slate/Wood Roofing
• Carolina Educational Seminars 2003
  • Mold
• Tech Talk 2003 Sponsored by Hampton Roads ASHI
  • Plumbing
  • Hydronic Heating Systems
  • Interior Inspections
• Central Virginia ASHI 2003
  • Foundation Problems/ Heliptical  Piers
• Pro ASHI Home Inspector's Educational Conference  2004
• Pro ASHI Inspect America 2005
• Tri-State ASHI Educational Seminar 2006
• Northern Virginia Chapter of ASHI 2006
  • Old House Architecture and Inspections
• CMC Energy Service Program 2006
  • Home Energy Tune-Up (Home Energy Audit Training)
• Kaplan Professional Schools / Inspection Training Associates  2007
  • Commercial Property Inspection Course
• CMC Energy Service Program 2006
  • Home Energy Tune-Up Refresher Course (Home Energy Audit Training)
• Tri-Stat Ashi Educational Seminar - 2009
  • Foundation inspections
  • Roofing inspections
• VAREI Annual Conference - 2009
  • Wood Science
  • Deck connections and failure potential
  • Pre-drywall framing
  • Engineered wood products
• Energy Audit Institute 2009
  • Energy Auditor Certification Training (continuing education)
• JES Seminar - 2009
  • Signs, Symptoms & Solutions for Foundation Failure
• 100% Education by McKissock- 2009
  • Attic Ventilation (refresher)
  • Introduction to Green Building for home inspectors