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101 W. Argonne #61

Kirkwood, MO 63122

Richard M. Heyl ASHI

Richard M. Heyl, ASHI - Call Direct: 314.504.8504

Rick's career as a home inspector began in 1977. Since then, he has performed over 14,000 inspections and, as the founder of ABA inspections & Consulting, supervised 16 professionals performing over 100,000 commercial and residential inspections. ABA, the largest home inspection company in Missouri, was acquired by LandAmerica Property Inspection Services (LAPIS) in December, 2003. Rick accepted the position of Senior Vice President LAPIS and was involved with strategic planning and acquisitions as well as the management and development of its MidAmerican markets. Rick enjoyed a successful five year tenure with LandAmerica in which he played a significant role in the growth of the company as it more than doubled its home inspection revenues during his tenure. Rick resigned from LAPIS on good terms in November 2008 and has returned to the field as Lead Inspector for his son and daughter's inspection company in St. Louis- R. Heyl & Associates, LLC. Rick has also been blessed with three grandchildren in the past four years which was a deciding factor in his decision to end his business travels and "stay home".

Experience:

2003-Present: Reference the introduction above. Rick's 30+ years of involvement in home inspections, construction and real estate investments has positioned him to be extremely well versed in all aspects of the real estate transaction process. He has a unique understanding of the buyer, seller and agent perspectives relative to the home inspection.
1977-2003: The former CEO-senior inspector-owner of Heyl Limited, which operated ABA Inspections & Consulting, Antimite Termite & Pest Control Services and Environmental Solutions.
1976-1977: Residential Construction Coordinator for McBride and Son Builders, a home construction and development company
1972-1976: Commercial construction as a carpenter, layout foreman, estimator, assistant superintendent with McCarthy Brothers Company 1972-76. St. Louis projects included McDonnell Douglas World Headquarters (Boeing), Breckenridge Tower conversion, St. Luke's West Hospital. Rick's last year with McCarthy was as Assistant Superintendent for the construction of St. Vincent Hospital, Santa Fe, NM.

Professional Affiliations:

ASHI Member since 1980- Member #204
Various ASHI Chairmanships and Special Task Force committees 1981-1993
President, St. Louis Chapter ASHI 1984-85
National President of the American Society of Home Inspectors 1990
Frequent guest speaker for home buyer seminars, real estate office meetings and related events
Affiliate Member of SLAR

Education:

St. Louis Carpenter District Council School
Two years University of Missouri undergraduate studies
Ongoing attendance of professional seminars and certificate programs

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