Kurt Deming, owner of Priority One Home Inspections, has deep and significant experience in home inspection. His academic and professional background spans a number of fields which contribute to his expertise in proper home construction, mold analysis, and construction problem solving.

Certifications & Licenses

• Green Home Building Certificate
• Builder Licensing Courses Certificate
• Mold Testing Certificate
• Advanced Mold Inspection & Testing Certificate
• Radon Testing Certificate
• Asbestos Testing Certificate
• Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Certificate
• Builders Licensing Courses Instructor (Approval Through State of Michigan)
• Builders Code Update Course Instructor (Approval Through State of Michigan)
• Builders License (Issued Through State of Michigan - Active License)

Education

• Certified Home Inspector and Trainer (2005)
• Licensed Residential Builder (1995)
• Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland (1983)
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, The George Washington University (1981)
• Post-Grad Study, Business Administration (33 Credits), The George Washington University

Career

1995-Current: President and CEO. MasterCraft Estates (The Deming Group, Inc.), Freeland, Michigan

Builder of $200,000-$350,000 custom homes (approximately 10 per year), major additions & remodeling projects. Michigan Builders License #2102125429

1988-1994: International Marketing Manager- Aerospace and Defense. APV Chemical Machinery, Inc., Saginaw, Michigan

Negotiated contracts, managed and supported international field sales.

1983-1987:Chemical Engineer- Department of Defense. Naval Surface Weapons Center, White Oak, Maryland

Performed process engineering, research and development for propellants and explosives for missile systems.

1980-1983: Vice President and Superintendent. E.J. Cullinane, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia

Supervised approximately 40-man crew building higher-end single-family custom homes.

1974-1979: Owner. Quality Craftsmen, Alexandria, Virginia

Founded and operated small business specializing in renovations, remodeling, additions, and outbuildings.