Meet Our Home Inspectors | Ground Floor Colorado Springs

MEET OUR INSPECTION TEAM

Experienced. Professional. Local.

At Ground Floor Home Inspection, our team combines local experience, national-level technical training, and a commitment to thorough, objective inspections.

With four national home inspection trainers on our team, we bring the same expertise used to educate inspectors across the country to the homes we inspect throughout Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

The Inspectors Who Train Inspectors

With four national home inspection trainers on our team, Ground Floor brings an exceptional level of technical knowledge and teaching experience to every inspection.

Our trainers educate future home inspectors across the country, sharing their expertise in building systems, inspection techniques, and professional standards.

We don't just inspect homes. We help train the professionals who inspect them.

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

Chris Kjeldsen

President & Founder | National Technical Trainer

Chris Kjeldsen founded Ground Floor Home Inspection in 2013 with a commitment to providing thorough, objective inspections and helping homeowners make informed decisions.

In addition to his extensive field experience, Chris has spent more than a decade educating home inspectors throughout the United States. As a National Technical Trainer for Inspection Certification Associates (ICA), and previously American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT), he has trained inspectors in building systems, inspection techniques, professional standards, and reporting.

Chris recently completed development of a comprehensive 120-hour national home inspection training curriculum, including PowerPoint instructional materials designed to educate future home inspectors across the country.

His combination of hands-on inspection experience, national educational leadership, and dedication to professional excellence helps guide the entire Ground Floor team.

Our philosophy is simple: Every client deserves a thorough inspection, clear explanations, and the knowledge needed to make confident decisions about their home.

MEET OUR TEAM

Hannah Sanchez

Marketing Specialist | Certified Radon Measurement Technician

Hannah Sanchez is Ground Floor Home Inspection's Marketing Specialist and a certified radon measurement technician. A Colorado Springs native, Hannah brings local knowledge, creativity, and a personal commitment to helping the company connect with homeowners and real estate professionals throughout the Pikes Peak region.

Through her marketing work, Hannah helps communicate Ground Floor's services and commitment to quality while supporting the company's relationships within the community.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her husband, whom she met in high school, and their son. She also has a passion for martial arts and has earned her first-degree black belt in Universal Kempo Karate.

Hannah's Colorado roots, dedication to family, and enthusiasm for serving others make her a valued member of the Ground Floor team.

Tina Stephens

Client Services & Scheduling Coordinator

Tina Stephens brings a strong connection to Colorado, a love of family, and a welcoming personality to the Ground Floor Home Inspection team.

Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Tina has spent most of her life in Colorado and has made Colorado Springs her home for many years.

Family has always been an important part of Tina's life. She is the proud mother of three adult children—Charles, Kaylee, and Ashleigh—and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Tina developed a love for horses at just three years old and has continued riding throughout her life. She even used the same saddle she learned on to teach all three of her children to ride, a family tradition she hopes to pass along to her grandchildren.

Outside of work, Tina enjoys crocheting, canning, baking, gardening, and traveling. She is also a black belt in Universal Kempo Karate, having trained with the organization since 2005.

Tina's dedication to family, appreciation for tradition, and commitment to personal growth reflect the values that make Ground Floor more than just an inspection company—it's a team that genuinely cares about people.

Treese Kjeldsen

Director of Operations & Administration

Treese Kjeldsen has been an important part of Ground Floor Home Inspection since 2017, working alongside Chris to help manage the company and keep its daily operations running smoothly. As Director of Operations & Administration, Treese helps coordinate inspections, supports the inspection team, and manages many of the essential responsibilities behind the scenes. She is also a certified radon measurement technician, bringing additional technical knowledge to her role.

Treese's dedication, organizational skills, and commitment to helping others have made her an essential part of Ground Floor's success. Whether assisting clients, supporting inspectors, or managing the details of daily operations, she helps ensure that the company delivers the professional, personal service its clients deserve.

Outside of Ground Floor, Treese is an accomplished musician and professional music educator. A retired band director, she is primarily a flutist but also plays clarinet, guitar, and bass. Music has been an important part of her life, both as a performer and an educator.

Treese enjoys life in the Colorado mountains of Teller County with Chris. Together, they are proud parents of two adult children, Dana and Kitty Rhea.

Treese's commitment to family, education, and service reflects the values at the heart of Ground Floor Home Inspection.

Her contributions help make the company not just a business, but a team built on trust, dedication, and genuine care for others.

Professional Home Inspector | National Technical Trainer

Joe Gardino

Joe Gardino has been a valued member of Ground Floor Home Inspection since 2016, bringing practical construction experience, national training expertise, strong Colorado roots, and a dedication to helping homeowners better understand their properties.

A second-generation Colorado Springs native and 1985 graduate of Wasson High School, Joe has spent much of his professional life working in the construction trades. His experience includes concrete and foundation installation, siding installation, and property maintenance and repair. This hands-on background provides valuable insight into building systems, construction practices, and the conditions he encounters during home inspections.

In addition to his field experience, Joe serves as a national home inspection trainer, educating aspiring inspectors in building systems, inspection techniques, and professional practices. His teaching experience helps him explain technical findings clearly and guide clients in making informed decisions about their homes.

Outside of home inspection, Joe has dedicated much of his life to martial arts. He began training in 1981 and is a ninth-degree professor of Universal Kempo Karate. Alongside his wife, Marty, he has operated a branch of Universal Kempo Karate since 1990, sharing his knowledge and mentoring generations of students.

Family and music are also important parts of Joe's life. He and Marty have two adult sons, Adam and Gabriel, both of whom have earned black belts. Joe is also an accomplished guitarist who enjoys performing with Adam. In 2019, both participated in the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kansas, where Adam took first place.

Joe's combination of construction knowledge, national teaching experience, and dedication to family and community makes him an important part of the Ground Floor team. His commitment to helping others reflects the values that have guided the company since its founding.

Walter “Wally” Kruger

Professional Home Inspector | National Technical Trainer

Walter “Wally” Kruger brings a diverse technical background, extensive hands-on experience, and national home inspection training expertise to the Ground Floor Home Inspection team.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Wally developed an appreciation for the outdoors, especially Lake Erie and its beautiful sunsets. After visiting Colorado Springs in 1995, he fell in love with the mountains, blue skies, and spectacular views of Pikes Peak. He made Colorado Springs his home in 1996.

Wally's professional background includes certification in Residential Heating and Air Conditioning through Pikes Peak Community College, experience repairing commercial kitchen appliances, and serving as a maintenance director for a nursing home. These varied responsibilities gave him valuable practical knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and building operations.

In 2016, Wally became a professional home inspector and joined Ground Floor Home Inspection in 2017. He also serves as a national home inspection trainer, sharing his knowledge of building systems, inspection techniques, and professional practices with aspiring inspectors. His teaching experience helps him communicate technical findings clearly and guide clients in understanding their homes.

Outside of work, Wally is devoted to his family and enjoys spending time with his wife, Teri, their children, and grandchildren. He is also passionate about martial arts and has been a member and instructor with Universal Kempo Karate Schools Association since 2003.

Wally's combination of technical knowledge, national teaching experience, and dedication to helping others makes him an important part of the Ground Floor team. He takes pride in providing thorough inspections and helping clients feel confident about their homes.

Professional Home Inspector | Electrical Systems Specialist

Ken Holaday

Ken Holaday brings more than 23 years of professional electrical experience, practical construction knowledge, and a strong commitment to helping homeowners to the Ground Floor Home Inspection team.

Born in California and raised in Minnesota, Ken grew up surrounded by beautiful lakes and, as he likes to remember, plenty of mosquitoes! In 1986, he made his way to Colorado, where he developed a lasting appreciation for the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado lifestyle.

Before joining Ground Floor Home Inspection, Ken spent more than two decades working as an electrician. Much of his experience involved electrical installations in new residential construction, helping ensure that electrical systems were properly installed and functioning for future homeowners. This extensive background gives Ken valuable insight into one of the home's most important systems.

As a professional home inspector, Ken enjoys putting his technical knowledge to work for clients. He understands that purchasing a home is a major investment and takes pride in helping buyers understand the property's condition so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

Family is an important part of Ken's life. He and his wife, Nancy, have four children and enjoy the special experience of being grandparents.

Outside of work, Ken is an enthusiastic photographer who enjoys exploring Colorado's natural beauty. Whether photographing birds, flowers, wildlife, or mountain scenery, he appreciates the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. He also has a lifelong fascination with trains and still misses canoeing on Minnesota's many lakes.

Ken's combination of extensive electrical experience, curiosity about the world around him, and genuine desire to help others makes him a valued member of the Ground Floor team.

David Mack

Professional Home Inspector | National Technical Trainer

David Mack brings a strong background in construction management, concrete engineering, national home inspection training, and professional home inspection to the Ground Floor Home Inspection team. His combination of technical knowledge and hands-on field experience provides valuable insight into residential construction and building systems.

David earned a degree in concrete engineering and spent several years working in the concrete and construction management industries before becoming a certified professional home inspector in 2016. One of his notable construction projects was the Gaylord Rockies Resort in the Denver area, where he gained valuable experience working on large-scale construction.

In addition to his inspection work, David serves as a national home inspection trainer, sharing his knowledge of building systems, construction practices, inspection techniques, and professional standards with aspiring inspectors across the country. His teaching experience strengthens his ability to communicate findings clearly and help clients understand their homes.

Before joining Ground Floor, David owned and operated his own home inspection company. Although he enjoyed working independently, he missed the camaraderie and support of being part of a team. Joining Ground Floor allowed him to continue the fieldwork he enjoys while collaborating with other dedicated inspection professionals.

Originally from upstate New York, David grew up in Chicago before eventually making Colorado his home. An enthusiastic traveler, he has visited all 50 states and developed an appreciation for the many different places and communities across the country.

David values family, teamwork, and helping others. His construction background, national teaching experience, and commitment to providing thorough, informative inspections make him a valued member of the Ground Floor team.