Nick Mescher, General Manager/Inspector

Nick grew up on a farm in West Central Iowa and moved to Ankeny in 2003 after graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Major in Accounting. Nick joined the AmeriSpec team in the Fall of 2005 as an inspector and has now moved into the role of General Manager. Since 2005 Nick has done approximately 2,000 home inspections. In addition to home inspections Nick is certified in Radon testing as well as Mold Swab and Air Quality testing. He is also in the process of getting ASHI certified.

What Nick likes best about doing home inspections is working with people along with teaching them the ins and outs of their home.  He wants it to be more than just a home inspection, but also a learning experience that they can grow on for years to come.

In Nick’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and being in the outdoors!

Read what clients have been saying about Nick:

"Nick took it upon himself to show us, explain to us, and teach us about our new home as we did the inspection. He was very knowledgeable, honest, and diligent with all aspects of the inspection. Nick was able to go through the inspection and educate us in a way that made us feel empowered and wider instead of "dumb." We were very pleased and have passed on the company. Nick, and our positive experience to others we know!"
 
"Nick was very thorough and did a great job showing me items that could be maintained by us, things to look out for, etc. It was money well spend! I’ve already recommended your company to several people."
 
"Nick was very professional and thorough. I learned a lot about my new home by following him around the property and i really appreciated his willingness to teach. Overall, a very positive experience and well worth the price. Thank you, Nick."

Ron Jensen, Inspector

Ron has been with AmeriSpec for over 12 years. Performing over 3,000 inspections throughout his career in home inspections, Ron knows what it takes to give you a friendly, thorough, and professional home inspection! Ron’s favorite things about performing home inspections are interacting with his clients and realtors on a daily basis. He also enjoys educating and teaching his clients about all the aspects of their new home. (electrical, mechanical and structural) and the satisfaction he gets in doing the very best home inspection he can for his clients!

Read what clients have been saying about Ron:

"I like the way Ron explained things as we went and how he pointed out major issues early on."
"Really enjoyed working with Ron. Very helpful during insp."

"Ron is excellent in his position w/your company. he seems to enjoy his work and was very helpful in pointing out tips to me on things I may want to do in the future. I would highly recommend him to anyone!”

"Of great help in getting seller to fix items found at issue by inspector. Well worth the cost."

Dean Gildersleeve, Inspector

Dean has been with AmeriSpec for over 12 years. Performing over 2,000 inspections during his time at AmeriSpec, Dean enjoys the opportunity to help a person purchase a house that they can make a home. He provides some insight to the good aspects or possibilities of home as well as potential issues that home owners may want to avoid or prevent from happening. Dean notes that, “the home buying process can be a stressful time, but should not be dreaded task. I try to set a relaxed atmosphere that can allow our clients to feel comfortable with their new home and it's surroundings, while finding out more about the condition and features of the property. Dean is also certified in Radon and Termite testing.

During Dean’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, being in the outdoors, and attending car shows and live music events.

Read what clients have been saying about Dean:

"Dean was very friendly and helpful. He took the time to answer my questions and was very professional and clearly knowledgeable."
 
"Dean was very knowledgeable and the inspection was very well done covering every area imaginable. Thanks Dean!"
 
"Great work. Very thorough. Nice sense of humor. Nice man!"
 
"Dean was great to work with and was very patient with us and explained allot."

Ryan Hall, Inspector

Ryan is nearing his first complete year with AmeriSpec! Coming in as a highly qualified inspector, Ryan has had over 20 years of construction experience where he also served as owner/operator of a small construction business of his own for 10 years. In addition to construction, Ryan has also had over 10 years of experience in fire safety and commercial property inspections for fire code violations.
 
Ryan’s favorite things about performing home inspections is meeting his customers and getting to know a little about them.  Secondly, he enjoys educating our customers on so many areas or issues that affect them as potential home owners.  Ryan notes, “It is most gratifying to help and educate first time home buyers on even the smallest items and maintenance issues that help them get started with their first home.”
 
In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys woodworking, hunting, and nearly anything outdoors.

Read what clients have been saying about Ryan:

"Was very happy with him and would request his service!"

"Ryan was very helpful and informative, also he was very patient when we had issues with the lock box to the house. I would recommend him by name."

 

Paul Fitzpatrick, Inspector

Paul has been with Amerispec over 5 years.  Paul has over 20 years in the home warranty industry, and is the inspector that covers the north and  west sections of IA, allowing us to partner with a large area of Realtors and home buyers.    
 
Paul’s intent when performing an inspection, is to make it mutually beneficial between the buyers and the Realtors on both sides of the transactions. 
“The ultimate goal of the home inspection is to show the state the home is in.  The inspection report then becomes a road map on how to proceed.   Although sometimes, there are things that need fixed to proceed with the sale, the norm is that the report provides the new home buyers with a list of things they know are existing .  This way there are no surprises down the road after they move in. After the inspection, the buyers can then be comfortable in their decision to purchase the home.  Amerispec needs to partner with all parties to help the sale, as that is the end goal. “