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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 started to show we care about our clients after they move into the house and we have provided our clients with 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 1700 five star reviews, our clients are confirming what many Real Estate Agents and Lenders tell their clients - ”If you want the best home inspection, the best service, want to be protected after you move into the house, and want the best value, then you need to hire Aardvark Home Inspectors.”
Aardvark’s services include Home Inspections, Radon Testing, Radon Mitigation, Mold Testing, Mold Remediation, Water Quality Testing, Wood Destroying Insect Inspections, Inspection of Commercial Buildings and more.
A home inspection is the visual inspection of major components of readily accessible areas and Aardvark will inspect the foundation, structure, roofing, exterior systems, and more. Our inspections also include the inspection of the primary systems such as the electrical system, plumbing system, HVAC systems, and more.
Many individuals do not know how to evaluate the condition of a home, and not one homeowner likes unforeseen expensive repairs. Aardvark’s home inspectors are trained to examine and evaluate all the major components of the home. Our professional home inspectors will likely find conditions that the seller or purchaser may not have noticed. All Aardvark Inspectors are professionally trained, licensed, insured, and participate in continuing education classes.
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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 then later relocated to Indiana and co-founded Aardvark. Steve holds his home inspector license in Indiana and, is Licensed by Indiana to teach primary and continuing education to home inspectors. He holds a Pest Control License in Indiana and Michigan, a Termite Inspection and Treatment License, Radon Tester and Mitigator, and certificates with the EPA and various counties for Lead Testing and Renovator. He is blessed with his beautiful wife, two daughters and two grandchildren. In Steve's free time you can find him out bowling, golfing, or hanging out with his family.
DAVE KLIMA
Dave Klima is the co-founder and President of Aardvark Home Inspectors, Inc. Along with his cousin Steve, Dave co-founded Aardvark more than 20 years ago. The business has evolved into a thriving home inspection business that is nationally ranked in the top 1 percent of the home inspection industry. Dave holds licenses and certifications in Pest/Termite Control, Radon Testing, Radon Mitigation, Mold Testing and Mold Remediation Services. He is also licensed through the State of Indiana to give primary and continuing education to Home Inspectors. Dave speaks at National Home Inspector conferences, coaches and mentors Home Inspectors from various parts of the country, and belongs to 11 different MLS Associations. He is also the co-founder of Inpectedhouses.com which was created to help Sellers, Buyers, Real Estate Agents, 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 Indiana and Ohio. Joe has licenses and certifications for Radon Testing, Radon Mitigation, Mold Testing, Mold Remediation, 7A and 7B Pest Control, and Lead Base Paint Testing. Joe routinely teaches continuing education classes to Real Estate Agents and Inspectors and has spoken at National Home Inspection conferences. Joe is the proud father of 3 kids Joe, Makenzie, and Aubrey. Joe has been married to Danielle for 17 years. Joe is a Mishawaka native, and has been in Fort Wayne for 15 years. Joe enjoys spending time at the lake and traveling.
ALLEN GUMBERT
Allen was born in Fort Wayne but raised 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 Aardvark customers with the crucial information needed when completing the purchase of their home, with confidence.
ASPEN SQUIRE
Aspen was born and raised in Fort Wayne. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and being outdoors, hunting and fishing.
BRAD BURKHART
Brad is a graduate from Concordia University with an Associates degree in Business Communications. He has been in the home inspection business for approx. 3 years and active in construction for over 30 years. He enjoys helping others through one of the most exciting time of their lives, purchasing a home. Prior to being a home inspector, Brad was doing handyman services that included repairing items 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
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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 ten years as a realtor, but it was time for a change. I am proud to now represent a company I have always supported.
BROCK RITTENHOUSE
Bio: 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 and operated commercial bakery for 5 years. He owned and operated Rittenhouse Properties LLC for 20 years where he remodeled homes and old buildings for commercial and residential use in northern Indiana. He buys and sells commercial properties across northern Indiana. And constructed new commercial buildings and leases out in northern Indiana. 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 2 years and prior she's been in customer service for 15 years. Caitie is a proud finance, step mom to 2 teenagers, and dog mom to two pups! She loves spending time at home with her family but also really enjoys her job with us so call her for any 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 and 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 5 years. He has a passion to know everything about homes and systems of new and old and enjoys getting to know his customers. He has been married for 19 years and has 2 children. Also, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
DAN SMITH
Dan is a Fort Wayne native. Dan has been apart of the Aardvark team for five years. He is a graduate 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 that he enjoys spending quality time with. Dan is an avid Hot Rodder having built several cars. In the summer he enjoys time on the water skiing and enjoying time with family and friends. Dan is also 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 6 years locally, before becoming a home inspector. He has been an Indiana licensed home inspector for four years, and his passion is in inspecting usual homes. David is also an Indiana licensed bartender.
DANIELLE MISHAK
Danielle has been with Aardvark for 7 years. Danielle’s background was in the medical field before she came to Aardvark. She grew up playing volleyball and still enjoys playing. She is a mom to 3 children, Jojo, Mackenzie, and Aubrey. She also loves her two yorkies, Zeus and Zoey. She has been married to Joe for 15 years and has enjoyed most of them
JAKE MORGAN
Born and raised in Pendleton, IN and still resides there today with my 7 year old son, Atlas. I was a 1999 graduate from Pendleton Heights High School. My father and I have 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.
JEREMY KLIMA
Jeremy was born and raised in South Bend, IN. He graduated from Saint Joseph’s High School in 2019 and from Western Michigan University in 2023. He holds a Registered Technician and Category 8 license in the state of Indiana and is the pest control coordinator in Mishawaka. He also has experience in termite control, mold remediation, radon testing, and radon mitigation. Jeremy enjoys traveling, live music, and watching sports in his free time.
JIM WHITTAKER
Jim believes working as a home inspector has given me him the opportunity of meeting new and interesting people. Also with his past and ongoing experience, gives him a chance 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, 3 years as a journeyman carpenter with local 413, 28 years self employed as a general contractor designing and building homes, additions, general remodeling, storm, fire and water restorations, specialized in wood foundations and supper insulated homes, owning rental properties and flipping homes.
JULIA FITZGERALD
Julia Fitzgerald serves as the Marketing Director for Aardvark Home Inspectors, residing in Fort Wayne and extending her services to Grand Rapids and Indianapolis, along with surrounding areas. She is also a licensed radon technician, providing assistance in this field whenever possible. Outside of her professional endeavors, Julia loves spending time with her husband and dog. During her leisure moments, she enjoys in visiting the local farmers market and practicing yoga.
KAREN KLIMA
Karen spent 15 years in the insurance industry before joining the Aardvark team 24 years ago. She currently holds the position of an Operations and Human Resource Manager. She is a mother of two grown and married daughters, and a grandmother to four grandkids. She is now a new dog mom to a stubborn French Bulldog named Luna. Karen has served on several non-for-profits boards. In her free time, you can 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 20 years. He earned his home inspection license in 2015 and enjoys being in the many different homes throughout Michiana. Kevin feels it rewarding to meet and talk with home buyers and know that his efforts are important to them to help them with their home buying experiences.
KRYSTA KISSINGER
Krysta was born and raised in Fort Wayne but currently resides in New Haven. She is one of Aardvark’s receptionist who loves drinking hot coffee every morning. When not at work, Krysta enjoys aerial silks and spending time with friends and family.
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. We love to camp and fall camping is our favorite. Our family all enjoys volunteering at our church.
MADISON PACHUTA
Madison is the only girl and the youngest of four siblings. In her free time, she often enjoys attending pharaoh hound 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! Outside of 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 here. He has twenty years experience in the HVAC business. His previous experience in HVAC has been a great asset for Mark as a home inspector. When Mark is not at work you can 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. With a background in building trades, customer service, and nine years as a school educator. Matt has the perfect experience blend for a successful inspector. Matt serves as a commercial inspection property manager, trainer for new company inspectors, and a leader of the companies 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. As well as coaching youth sports.
MAYLEE RIDENOUR
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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 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 high school in 2021 and joined Aardvark in 2023. Prior to that, Seth had experience in lawn care and construction. 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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