Our Inspectors

	Bill Gray has completed over 4000 home inspections as President and Chief Inspector for All Star Home Inspection, Inc. He is certified by the states of Maryland and Virginia as well as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). His credentials include; BPI Certified Building Analyst (Energy Auditor), ITC Certified Infrared Thermographer, NRSB Certified Radon Technician, Pro-Lab Certified Mold Technician, NSPF Certified Swimming Pool/Spa Inspector and EPA Lead Certified for Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP). Bill is a class instructor and trainer for the Professional Home Inspectors Institute and teaches continuing education courses to Realtors. His background includes more than 40 years of experience in residential building and remodeling. Bill has a Masters Degree in Secondary Science Education with 30+ additional hours of graduate study. His knowledge of construction, training and experience in home inspections and a background in education coupled with the ability to organize and communicate have made him an extremely professional and very successful home inspector.
	Ken Cox has been involved in home building for more than 20 years. He graduated from the Professional Home Inspectors Institute and spent more than 300 hours in the field with hands-on training before starting to inspect houses in 2000. Ken is a very thorough inspector. His building background and training have given him a critical eye for details. Ken is an excellent communicator and a quick wit. Clients consistently rate Ken's inspection as "superior".
	Bil Greg has been using the "HomeBook" reporting system since 1999 and is closing in on two thousand completed inspections. He is a graduate of the Professional Home Inspector’s Institute of Falls Church and an American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Associate Member (# 207829) and working on becoming a full ASHI member. Bil is a licensed Maryland Home Inspector and is an active member of the Northern Virginia (NOVA) ASHI chapter. Clients find him very thorough, congenial with strong communication skills, knowledgeable and a problem solver. Bil has been involved in rental real estate, property management and repairs for over 24 years. He holds two Bachelor Degrees; one in Physics from the Virginia Military Institute and the second in Meteorology from the University of Utah. He also holds a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Bil is retired from twenty years of service in the United States Air Force.
	Mark Linebaugh's background includes the trades of commercial roofing, vinyl siding, interior/exterior painting and drywall installation. He has worked as an electrician in both industrial and home construction environments. He received Associates of Arts degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Columbus, Ohio's DeVry Institute and has worked as an electronic troubleshooter, Field Service Engineer and a Process Engineer in the electronics industry. Mark completed and passed a home inspector training course that is recognized by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). To further his education he completed the Professional Home Inspectors Institute based out of Falls Church, Va. and has gone through hundreds of hours of field training. Mark has inspected commercial properties and both new and existing homes as well as homes under construction at the foundation and predrywall stages. Mark speaks Spanishas a second language. He frequently inspects for Spanish speaking clients. His knowledge, talents and experience make him a very popular, sought after Home Inspector!
	Steve Messerschmidt is a graduate of the Professional Home Inspectors Institute and has twenty-five years experience in property management, construction, and installation and service of mechanical systems in both single and multi-family dwellings. He is experienced in all phases of systems and equipment service, including HVAC, CATV, electrical, plumbing, appliances, and exterior and interior structural and mechanical components and finishes. He holds certifications for CFC recovery and pool operation. Steve is a native of Northern Virginia, attended college locally, and served in the United States Navy. He enjoys fishing, golf, and home improvement projects.
	Bob Murphy is extremely knowledgeable about homes and an expert in communicating with his clients. He worked his way through school with jobs in electronic service and repair, home theater design and installation, roofing, flooring installation and damage restoration. After college, Bob’s love of the outdoors led him to working for two prominent outdoor retailers, where he performed customer service and managed distribution. A desire to use his knowledge of house construction prompted him to earn his home inspectors credentials. He graduated from the Professional Home Inspectors Institute and spent over a half-year apprenticing with the tutelage of five master home inspectors. Clients enjoy his enthusiasm and have given him great praise for his thorough and informative inspections. Bob is a Maryland Licensed Home Inspector and a Pro-Lab Certified Level 1 Mold Technician.