In 1983, after separation from the Marines, Tom performed various construction-related jobs, until the later 1980’s at which time he formed Westridge Construction Co.;a company specializing in remodeling and renovations. During this time, he worked extensively with all the trades associated with the residential building profession, gaining an immense background in all the different systems within a house, and how they interact to form one system; your house.

As a nationally recognized home inspector, appearing on numerous episodes of HGTV’s HOUSE DETECTIVE Series, Tom brings over 2 decades of construction background into Absolute Home Inspection, Inc.

Tom is a professionally trained home inspector, certified by Building Inspection Training Associates, Inc. He spends countless hours attending advanced training and studying the complex curricula referred to as Building Science.

In 2004, Tom recruited Ed Voytovich, a nationally recognized Building Performance Contractor, into the Absolute family, with the desire to raise the level of knowledge and understanding of how a house really works. Ed was, and continues to be, a substantial part of the Absolute Team.

This team can be relied on to provide the utmost in professional guidance to their clients, helping to ease them through the emotional process of purchasing or selling a home.

A Certified Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), Tom has served his local chapter as the Education Coordinator, Chaired the Seminar Committee, and currently serves as the Chapter President of CNY-ASHI.