Read more about our master inspectors’ qualifications and experience.
AMI’s team members are more than real estate inspectors – they’re master inspectors with years of experience in construction and real estate inspection. Each AMI inspector is licensed, bonded, insured, certified and a member of nationally recognized industry groups.
“Our goal is to teach you as much about the home as we can.”
Toby Deming
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 1987. Ten years in commercial and residential construction.
Industry Associations: Member of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) – Current Vice President, Past President, Chairman of the Ethics Committee, Chairman of the Education Committee, Board Member; Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
View Toby’s ASHI member profile
Education: Oregon State University, 1977, BS in Construction Engineering Management
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #16
“We’ll inspect the house for you as we would for a member of our own family.”
Jim Katen
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 1992.
Industry Associations: Member of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) – Past President, Vice President and Secretary. Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) – National Technical Committee, Membership Committee, Council of Representatives. Examining Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI) – Member of the Editorial Committee, Subject Matter Expert.
View Jim’s ASHI member profile
Education: State University of New York at Purchase, 1981, BFA in Theater Design & Technology
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #15
Jay Hensleigh
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 2006. 10 years as a residential contractor specializing in home repair and maintenance.
Industry Associations: Member and Current Treasurer of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
View Jay’s ASHI member profile
Education: Oregon State University, 1991, BS, University of Washington 1994, MMA.
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #1061
Alex Hayes
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 2011. Ten years in residential construction.
Industry Associations: Member, Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) – Past Board Member; Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
Education: University of Colorado, 1998, Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #1489
“The on-site post-inspection walk-through helps a client understand the inspector’s findings.”
Charlie Rouse – Retired
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 1985. Eleven years in residential construction. Former Realtor.
Industry Associations: Member of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) – Past President, Vice President, Board Member; Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI); Member of the Home Inspector Advisory Committee to the Oregon State Construction Contractors Board; Member of the National Environmental Health Association.
Education: University of Oregon, 1973, Bachelor of Science
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #2
“We want you to feel comfortable bringing all your home related questions and concerns to the inspector.”
Mark Lindgren – Retired
Experience: Inspecting homes in the Portland area since 1986. Fourteen years as a residential carpenter, cabinet maker, and installer of alternative energy systems.
Industry Associations: Member of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) – Past Vice President, Board Member, Chairman of the Ethics Committee, Chairman of the Education Committee, Board Member; Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
Education: University of Oregon, 1972, Bachelor of Art
Certification: Oregon Certified Home Inspector #59
Lisa Downey
Lisa, our long time Office Manager, has decided to move on to greener pastures with plans for travel and adventure in her future. We are very sorry to see Lisa go, and we wish her the best in all future endeavors.
In Tribute
We would like to honor Lane Smith, one of our founding partners, for his contributions to AMI’s success. Lane passed away in February 2006. He was a professional home inspector for nearly 20 years, was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) and a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). More than that, he was a valued colleague and friend who helped us form AMI and build it into a successful business.
We would like to honor Ted Bump, who in partnership with AMI founded NW Radon Detection. Ted passed away in October 2023. He was a valued colleague and friend who helped develop the extended services of AMI through his interest and dedication to radon issues in the Northwest. We will miss him.