Candace is President and Professional Inspector for Show-N-Tell Inspections, P.C.  Along with inspecting, Candace is also the technical editor for courses, exams and publications by Show-N-Tell Inspections, P.C.  She is also known for her soft, non-alarming delivery style and strong relationships with real estate professionals and clients.  Since 1996, Candace has been involved in instructing candidates in both one-on-one and large group settings.  Her experience comes from being an entrepreneur and a non-profit and corporate employee.  She has managed, scheduled and trained volunteers to assist with fund-raising events and also trained and created technical manuals for clients, vendors and staff.  In 2001, Candace became involved in the Dallas Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications.  She served as the organization’s President in 2004 after serving as President-Elect, Database Directors, Website Manager and Job Bank Chair in previous years.  Also in 2004, Candace became a Professional Inspector through the Texas Real Estate Commission and started her own inspection firm, Rosie the Riveter Inspections.  This war-time icon was the perfect model for Candace’s old home construction passion and she is considered an “old home” specialist, hence the nickname, Rosie.  She has been involved in the real estate community since then.  She is currently a member of the MetroTex Association of Realtors and served on the Affiliate Forum Committee from 2004-2006.  She has also been a member of the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) and its North Texas Chapter (NTTAREI) since 2004.  From 2005 through 2006, Candace served on the Board of Directors for the NTTAREI as Treasurer and Public Relations Director and also informally as the database manager and brochure editor.  Candace is also a member and involved in other professional and networking organizations, such as Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) and the International Code Council (ICC).  She looks forward to serving real estate professionals and inspectors with Show-N-Tell Inspections, P.C.  

Richard "The Coach" Whitsitt

Richard is an experienced and innovative Real Estate instructor, sponsor and speaker.  He is invested in his students and strives to help each student succeed.  He is known for offering the personalized service you always wanted from your instructor.  Richard was the Director of Real Estate Inspector Education for Kaplan Professional Schools in Texas for several years.  He is approved to teach in multiple states including Texas and Nevada. Richard started his career in the inspection business in 1995 as a FHA 203k Rehab Consultant. Richard then became a licensed Inspector in Texas and open his multi inspector firm HomeSpectors Inc. in 1996. Richard also become a licensed Certified Applicator with the Structural Pest Control Board in Texas in 1997 and a ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector. Before starting his inspection career Richard owned and operated a home building and remodeling company in Dallas Texas. He also spent several years in the commercial construction industry working on high profile project like the 1902 Interurban Railway Station renovation in downtown Plano Texas (it’s now a museum). His love for construction and the inspection industry led him to become the Building Standards Commission Chairman for the City of Plano Texas in 1997, The Chairman of Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors North Texas Chapter 1999, The State Membership Director Place 4 for the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors 2002 and The National Membership Services Director of National Certified Home Inspectors Association (NACHI) 2006. Richard was nickname “The Coach” because he shares his knowledge and experiences with all Inspectors.