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WHO WE ARE
In 1998, Aardvark Home Inspectors started in a 12x12 room with one thousand dollars. Today, Aardvark is recognized as one of the largest independent home inspection companies in the country, ranking in the top 1 percent. Aardvark provides much more than a home inspection. We provide great real estate experiences for our clients, and we protect our clients with warranties after the Home Inspection is completed. “Protection” is a phrase that Aardvark began using, to show that we care about our clients - after they move into their house. We've provided our clients over 1
billion dollars in FREE warranties - over the past 18 years!
Aardvark has become the number one home inspection company in our community by caring about people as much as profits. Currently with over 1,700 five-star reviews, our clients are confirming what many real estate agents and lenders tell their clients: "If you want the best home inspection, best service, reliable protection after you move into your house, AND want the best value ... then you need to hire Aardvark Home Inspectors.”
Aardvark’s services include home inspections, radon testing and mitigation, mold testing and remediation, water quality testing, wood-destroying insect inspections, inspection of commercial buildings ...and much more!
Our residential/commercial inspections entail a visual inspection of major components of readily accessible areas. Aardvark inspects the foundation, structure, roofing, exterior systems, and more. Our inspections also include the inspecting the primary systems - such as the electrical system, plumbing system, HVAC systems, and more.
Our professionals know how to evaluate the condition of a home, because homeowners don't want to pay for unforeseen expensive repairs. Our inspectors are trained to examine and evaluate all of the major components of a home. Our professional inspectors may likely find conditions that the seller or purchaser might not have noticed. All Aardvark inspectors are professionally trained, licensed, insured; and we participate in continuing education classes.
STEVE KLIMA
Steve is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Navy from '86 to '94. Steve started his pest control career in Florida and then later relocated to Indiana, where he co-founded Aardvark. Steve holds home inspector licensing in Indiana. He has been trained/licensed by Indiana, to teach primary and continuing education to home inspectors. He holds Indiana AND Michigan pest control licenses. Steve's licensing also includes: Termite Inspection and Treatment, Radon tester /mitigation. His EPA certifications are in lead testing and renovations.
Steve is blessed with his beautiful wife, two daughters and two grandchildren. In Steve's free time - he enjoys bowling, golfing, and hanging out with his family.
DAVE KLIMA
Dave Klima is a co-founder and president of Aardvark Home Inspectors, Inc. Dave and his cousin Steve, co-founded Aardvark more than 20 years ago. Their business is now a thriving home inspection business - that is nationally ranked in the top 1 percent of the industry. Dave holds licenses and certifications in pest and termite inspection, Radon testing and mitigation, mold testing and mitigation remediation services. He is also licensed in Indiana to teach primary and continuing education to home inspectors. He travels and speaks at national home inspection conferences. He enjoys coaching and mentoring home inspectors around the country. Steve belongs to 11 different MLS Associations. He co-founded Inpectedhouses.com, which he created to help sellers, buyers, realtors and home inspectors.
JOE MISHAK
Joe Mishak has worked at Aardvark for 20 years, is a partner in the company, and holds home inspector licenses in both Indiana and Ohio. Joe has licenses and certifications in radon testing and mitigation, mold testing and remediation, 7A and 7B pest control, and lead-based paint testing. Joe regularly teaches continuing education classes to both realtors and inspectors. He travels and speaks at national home inspection conferences. Joe is the proud father of 3 kids: Joe, Makenzie, and Aubrey. He's been married to his wife Danielle for 20 years. He is a Mishawaka native and has been living in Fort Wayne for 15 years. He enjoys spending time at the lake and traveling.
ALLEN GUMBERT
Allen was born in Fort Wayne but grew up in El Paso Texas. He loves kayaking, vintage stereo equipment, and working on home projects. He has been happily married since 2011 and loves to travel with his family and friends. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in life. Allen is committed to providing all Aardvark customers with the crucial information they need when completing the purchase of their home.
ASPEN SQUIRE
Aspen was born and raised in Fort Wayne. He likes spending time with friends, family, and being outdoors. He also enjoys hunting and fishing.
BRAD BURKHART
Brad is a graduate of Concordia University with an associate's degree in business communications. He has been in the home inspection business for approximately three years and has been active in construction for over 30 years. He enjoys helping others navigate one of the most exciting times of their lives, purchasing a home. Prior to being a home inspector, Brad was a handyman, which included making repairs from roofing to foundation. He has a lot of history working with many different realtors, taking care of their customer needs. Brad takes great pride in representing Aardvark Home Inspections and communicates well in the field.
BRANDY ROYER
Hello!
I am a happily married wife and a proud mom of two grown gentlemen. We cherish our family time together, especially during summer gatherings at the lake. I enjoyed nearly 30 years as a cosmetologist and almost 10 years as a realtor - but it was time for a change. I am proud to represent a company I have always supported.
BROCK RITTENHOUSE
Brock is a native of Bluffton Indiana and has a strong background of retail and construction businesses. He owned and operated Rittenhouse Restaurant & Bar and Reception Hall for 30 years. In addition, Brad operated a commercial bakery for five years. He was the owner of Rittenhouse Properties LLC for 20 years. His company helped people remodel their homes. Older buildings were converted to commercial and residential use (in northern Indiana). Brock also buys and sells commercial properties across northern Indiana. He constructed new commercial buildings across northern Indiana; he then leases them. Brock has inspected hundreds of new and old commercial and residential properties in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Brock has been a member of the Aardvark team since 2017.
CAITIE WOMACK
Caitie is a Mishawaka native. She has been with Aardvark Home Inspectors, Inc for two years. Prior to that, she was in customer service for 15 years. Caitie is a proud stepmom to 2 teenagers, and is dog-mom to two pups! Caitie loves spending time at home with her family; but she also really enjoys her job with us! Call Caitie for all of your home inspection needs.
COREY PFLEIGER
Corey is a GWOT veteran who served in the US Navy from 2012 to 2017. He comes from a family of skilled residential remodelers and contractors. He successfully ran his own handyman business in the Pacific Northwest before relocating to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he transitioned into becoming a home inspector. Married with four children, Corey has a wide range of hobbies and cherishes history almost as much as he loves his wife. His diverse interests and experiences enrich both his professional expertise and personal life, making him a unique and valuable member of any team.
CORY ADE
Cory has been with Aardvark going on five years. His passion is knowing everything about homes and systems - new and old! Cory really enjoys getting to know his customers. He has been married for 19 years and has two children. Additionally, Cory enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
DAN SMITH
Dan is a Fort Wayne native. Dan has been a part of the Aardvark team for five years. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and then went on to get a degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He has been married to his loving wife Rose for over 32 years. He has one son and one grandson who he enjoys spending quality time with. Dan is an avid Hot Rodder - having built several cars. He likes to water ski in the summer, and he also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Dan is very involved with the Mizpah Shrine (donating much of his time to helping the kids).
DAVID GEBERT
David is a Fort Wayne native with a strong construction background. David was in excavating for six years locally, before becoming a home inspector. He has been an Indiana licensed home inspector for four years. His passion is inspecting unusual homes! David is also a licensed bartender in Indiana.
DANIELLE MISHAK
Danielle has been with Aardvark for seven years. Danielle’s background was in the medical field before she came to Aardvark. She grew up playing volleyball and still enjoys playing it. She is a mom to three children: Jojo, Mackenzie, and Aubrey. She also loves her two yorkies, Zeus and Zoey. She has been married to Joe for 20 years and has enjoyed most of them.
JAKE MORGAN
I was born and raised in Pendleton, IN. I still reside there today with my seven-year-old son, Atlas. I was a 1999 graduate from Pendleton Heights High School. My father and I ran a home remodeling and handyman business as independent contractors for most of my adult life. I love researching new building materials and installation methods, and I love to fix things. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my son, playing golf, watching movies, and scuba diving.
ANNIE RAGUKONIS
Annie is the Marketing Specialist in our Mishawaka office. She oversees St. Joseph County, including Warsaw, Valparaiso, LaPorte, and parts of Michigan. As an integral part of our development team, Annie’s background in sales allows her to demonstrate her excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Raised in Pennsylvania and South Bend, Annie resides in Granger with her husband and children. When not meeting clients, she is taking long walks with her family and their dog, bike riding, shopping with her girls, and listening to music. She especially enjoys coaching her daughter’s volleyball team and watching her boys play basketball and baseball.
JIM WHITTAKER
Jim believes working as a home inspector has given him the opportunity of meeting new and interesting people. With his past and ongoing experience, he offers to help others understand the operations and condition of their new homes and possible unforeseen costly issues. Jim's past experience includes:
40 years of residential and commercial construction, three years as a journeyman carpenter with local 413, twenty-eight years self-employed as a general contractor- designing and building homes and additions, general remodeling, storm, fire and water restorations, specializing in wood foundations and super insulated homes. Joe owns rental properties and flips older homes.
JULIA FITZGERALD
Julia Fitzgerald serves as the Marketing Director for Aardvark Home Inspectors. She resides in Fort Wayne and extends her services to Indianapolis, and surrounding areas. She is a licensed radon technician, providing assistance in this field whenever possible. Outside of her professional endeavors, Julia loves spending time with her husband and her dog. During her leisure moments, she enjoys visiting the local farmer's market and practicing yoga.
KAREN KLIMA
Karen spent 15 years in the insurance industry before joining the Aardvark team twenty-four years ago. She currently holds the position of Operations and Human Resource Manager. She is the mother of two grown and married daughters, and a grandmother to four grandkids. She is a new dog mom to a stubborn French Bulldog named Luna. Karen has served on several non-profit boards. In her free time, you may find her playing with her grandchildren, shopping with her daughters, or reading (preferably on a warm beach)!
KEVIN BARNES
Kevin has been buying, selling, and renting homes and apartments in the Michiana area for over twenty years. He earned his home inspection license in 2015. Kevin enjoys being in the many different homes throughout Michiana. He feels it's rewarding to meet and talk with home buyers, knowing that his efforts are important to them - to help them with their home buying experiences.
LOWELL DELGRANGE
Lowell’s father was a building contractor, and he grew up building new homes and doing remodel jobs. He is married with two sons. He loves to camp; Fall camping is their favorite. His entire family enjoys volunteering at their church!
MADISON PACHUTA
Madison is the youngest of four siblings; she is the only girl. In her free time, she often enjoys attending Pharohound shows with friends - to support her boyfriend and their group in the metal community. An avid music lover, she also has a passion for artwork, as her tattoos clearly show! Other than that, she’s usually a homebody who enjoys interior decorating and getting lost in a good book!
MARK BALLGE
Mark is a South Bend native, born, raised, and married there. He has twenty years' experience in the HVAC business. His previous experience in HVAC has proved to be a great asset for Mark as a home inspector. When Mark is not at work, you may find him out for an afternoon ride on his bike... or watching a Cubs game!
MATT KIRSCH
Matt has worked as an inspector for Aardvark since 2015. His background includes building trades, customer service, and nine years as a school educator. Matt has the perfect experience blend for a successful inspector. He serves as a commercial inspection property manager, trainer for new company inspectors, and is a leader of the company's best practices. In his free time Matt stays busy with his parish, wood working, volunteering at the community pool, and playing “taxi” dad for his large family. He also enjoys coaching youth sports.
MAYLEE RIDENOUR
Hi, my name is Maylee. I'm outgoing, but I also love relaxing in bed. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Originally from Indianapolis, I often go there to visit - to reconnect with loved ones—and, of course, to indulge in some serious shopping!
SETH BIKES
Seth was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 2021 and joined Aardvark in 2023. Prior to that, Seth gained experience doing lawn care and construction jobs. In his free time, Seth enjoys playing soccer and working on DIY projects.
TODD PATTERSON
Todd is married with two kids. He enjoys coaching softball, and spending time with his family when he’s not working. He wears many hats at Aardvark!
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