Meet our Team

Scooter began his career as an electrician in 1975 and operated his own electrical contracting company for eight years. In 1993, he started Burgess Inspections, Inc. and has grown the business to become the largest locally owned building inspection company in central Virginia. His goal is to provide the highest quality inspection services to our clients. Scooter has been an ASHI member since 1993 and is a past President of the Virginia Association of Home Inspectors.

A native of Southampton County in southeastern Virginia, Scooter enjoys reading all types of books from Harry Potter to history and novels. His favorite pastime is fishing, from smallmouth in the James to pike in Alaska. He also is a great supporter of his former college team, The Richmond Spiders (Go Spiders!). He loves spending time with his family and trying to keep up with his seven grandchildren. Scooter’s free time is just as jam-packed as his work life.

Brad started his home inspection career after serving over 20 years in the Army where he performed electrical repair on Power Generation equipment. In addition to his Virginia Home Inspection license, Brad hold a Class C home improvement contractor license. His experience in the Army and subsequent home repair experience gives him unique knowledge and insight for performing home inspections.

Brad moved to Richmond after being stationed in North Carolina, Texas, and Germany during his military service. He has been married for 22 years and has two sons ages 21 and 8. In his free time he enjoys playing roller hockey and going fishing.

Mace joined Burgess Inspections in 2021 after operating his own home inspection business. He has a background in construction, information technology, laboratory medicine, sales, and marketing. He is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and a Virginia licensed home inspector. He is also a graduate of the University of Houston and a veteran of the United States Army.

Mace lives in Short Pump and enjoys traveling, reading, wine, classic rock, and spending time with his wife Paula and his two cats, Sam and Sadie.

Shawn joined the Burgess team after relocating from Utah. He serves the Charlottesville and Western Richmond areas. Shawn has performed thousands of inspections since the start of his career in the inspection industry and has experience in construction, remodeling, and renovation including design and landscaping.

Shawn has been a member of InterNACHI since 2013 and is always broadening his horizons and acquiring new skills. He enjoys sharing information with others which is why home inspecting is such a good fit. He has a keen eye for detail, understanding that every property is unique.

When not teaching buyers about their new home Shawn enjoys hiking, perfecting his artistic skills in woodworking, and making leather armor for medieval renaissance fairs.

Luis’ previous work in insurance inspections has given him a keen eye for detail that serves him well as an inspector. He is passionate about ensuring that homes are safe and up to current standards, and he enjoys learning about the construction of homes and continuing his education. He has also had experience in printing and binding, crash testing, and mold remediation.

As a bilingual inspector, Luis can communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking clients. He understands the importance of being able to explain technical information in a way that is easy to understand, and he is committed to providing excellent customer service.

Charles is a veteran and a former home exterior remodeler. Charles brings knowledge of building construction from his home exterior remodeling background to the inspection business. Charles has a New Residential Structure license as well as his home inspection license and can perform several ancillary services, including radon.

Charles grew up and currently resides in the Hanover County area. Prior to becoming a home exterior remodeler, Charles served in the Army as an airborne infantryman and later in the Mississippi National Guard as an air traffic controller.

Anthony transitioned to the home inspection business after a 20-year career as an HVAC mechanic. Before this, he worked for Phillip Morris after graduating from Clover Hill High School. Anthony now holds his Virginia State Home Inspection License and shares his expansive knowledge of HVAC systems with our entire team.

Anthony grew up loving to watch and play sports – having the opportunity to see some of the greats like Johnny Bench and Pete Rose. He also has a passion for music learning to play the clarinet at the age of 12 and still plays drums for his church and various bands. You rarely see Anthony without a big smile which he contributes to living in Amelia with his wife (the love of his life) and his dogs and cat.

Ryan is a home inspector and has been a professional firefighter in Henrico County since 2007. Ryan brings knowledge of building construction from his fire and safety background to the inspection business.

Ryan was born in Emporia, Virginia, and lived there for 10 years prior to moving to Bon Air in Chesterfield County, where he currently resides. Prior to becoming a firefighter, he worked with a family-owned business involved in roadway construction and repair. When not inspecting homes or serving as a firefighter, Ryan enjoys spending most of his free time with his two daughters, playing golf, or restoring his 1965 Ford pickup truck.

Peter joined the Burgess Inspections team in 2018 as part of the expansion of the Charlottesville area division. Peter performs residential and new construction inspections and is one of our key radon inspectors. He has been instrumental to our growth in the Charlottesville area and also supports our Richmond market. Prior to joining Burgess Inspections, Peter served as an instructor at a local Technical Education Center and previously worked as a cabinet maker.

Peter has been recognized for his attention to detail, thoroughness, patience, and willingness to take time to discuss details of the inspection report with his clients.

Peter’s family consists of his wife, two daughters, and their cat. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, cooking, skiing, wood carving, and traveling with his family.

CB joined Burgess Inspections after over 30 years in residential construction. He is a Class A Contractor and brings extensive knowledge of the local homebuilding industry to our team. He is a Virginia licensed home inspector and has been an active member of ASHI since 2018.

CB lives in Mechanicsville and is a proud VA Tech grad. He enjoys playing music with his church praise team, fishing when time allows, and spending time with his wife of 40 years, Terry, and their two grandsons.

Home inspections are a natural fit for Steve as he has years of experience with remodeling and renovating homes.

When Steve is not at work, you will most likely find him on the golf course, boating on Lake Gaston, or spending time with his wife of 20 years and their two sons. He also enjoys renovating his own home and perfecting his lawn. Steve also enjoys grilling, cooking, and smoking meat.

In addition to performing residential inspections, Mike is a key member of our commercial inspections team. He is also certified to perform new construction inspections and is an FAA-licensed drone pilot. Mike is a Class A contractor with over 35 years of remodeling and new home construction experience.

Mike is originally from Michigan and enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren. When he is not inspecting properties, Mike is always involved in some type of new construction or home improvement project.

Jason joined our team with 13 years’ experience in the HVAC service and installation industry. He also brings four years of experience as a precision machinist where he inspected and created aerospace parts. He is a Virginia licensed home inspector and has extensive knowledge of residential and commercial heating and air systems as well as general residential construction. Jason will support our expansion to the eastern region including Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck areas.

Jason grew up in Eastern Henrico and enjoys all outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and kayaking. He also enjoys participating in his church. Most of his time is spent with his family (wife, two boys, and a girl on the way) and living the small-town life in rural West Point.

Tricia has been a part of Burgess Inspections for more than 25 years. She came to Burgess working part-time helping Scooter however needed. Her position soon became full-time as Burgess began to grow into the diverse company it is today. Tricia has become a vital part of the company. She wears many hats from handling the financial side of the business to running our EIFS (synthetic stucco) division. Since Tricia loves being outside, she continues to work in the field with our EIFS inspector.

Tricia and her husband, Pat, live in Chesterfield County and have two sons who are married, and five grandchildren that live in Charlotte and Minnesota. She loves all things football because the Kelly family was and still is a football family. In her spare time, her first love is gardening and canning the things she grows in her gardens.

Prior to joining Burgess Inspections, Matt gained valuable experience in managing operations at both small family-owned companies and major corporations. Matt was also a licensed inspector and performed inspections for some time after his tour with the Army. Matt’s unique blend of experience in the inspection industry along with his operations background and technical skills have enabled him to improve our processes and create greater efficiencies to enhance our service to our clients and business partners. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, golfing, and smoking meat.

Madden joined Burgess Inspections after graduating from Christopher Newport University as a Marketing major with Leadership Studies and Psychology minors. She uses her degree to help Burgess Inspections expand by serving as the growth and marketing representative.

Madden grew up in northern Maryland and moved to Virginia for college, settling in Richmond. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, watching TV, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family.

Darlean joined Burgess Inspections as our Scheduler and Customer Service Representative and now serves as our Office Services Coordinator.

She attended Roanoke Bible College in Elizabeth City, NC, with the intent to study Audiology but was drawn to the Real Estate industry by a passion for assisting individuals in pursuing their dreams of owning a home. After over 35 years in the mortgage banking industry, she is now committed to assisting home buyers and sellers in having their homes inspected to eliminate unforeseen repair issues with their homes. Darlean supports all aspects of our services division including oversight of our Radon operations, preparation of our Commercial Inspection proposals, and providing assistance to our clients, Realtors, and inspectors.

Her spare time is spent with her three sons, their significant others, her granddaughters, and friends.

Luke is a part of the Environmental Services team and helps support Burgess Inspections with mold screening and sewer scopes. Luke has a background in residential and commercial pest control.

He has worked in home services since graduating from Old Dominion University. Luke lives in Petersburg with his wife and two children. He has worked as a residential technician and a commercial services manager. His hobbies include gardening, camping, and playing with his kids.

Janice joined Burgess Inspections after over 40 years in the real estate and mortgage lending industry. She retired after 26 years as Assistant Director in Homeownership at VHDA. She is now supporting Burgess Inspections with marketing, sales, and strategic planning.

She enjoys playing golf, spending time with her children and seven grandchildren, and spending even more time with her husband of 50+ years, Scooter.

Allie joined the Burgess Team in early 2021 as our Client Services Representative. Allie will likely be the first person you speak with when contacting Burgess Inspections. She handles our customer inquiries and assist with scheduling and coordination of our services.

Allie has over six years of experience providing customer service, building client relationships and supporting operations activities in the insurance and consumer delivery industries.

Allie was born and raised in Prince George County. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her 6 year old son, 4 wheeling, boating and other exciting adventures.

Allie joined the Burgess Team in early 2021 as our Client Services Representative. Allie will likely be the first person you speak with when contacting Burgess Inspections. She handles our customer inquiries and assist with scheduling and coordination of our services.

Allie has over six years of experience providing customer service, building client relationships and supporting operations activities in the insurance and consumer delivery industries.

Allie was born and raised in Prince George County. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her 6 year old son, 4 wheeling, boating and other exciting adventures.

Josh joined Burgess Inspections in 2021 as our Growth and Marketing Representative.

He attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a degree in Digital Marketing. Growing up in the Virginia Beach real estate community, Josh has advanced knowledge about the ins and outs of the market. He supports Burgess Inspections with marketing, sales, and strategic planning.

Josh enjoys going to the beach, playing disc golf, spending time outside, and doing graphic design in his free time.

With a rich background in substitute teaching and working on the sales team at Row House, Morgan has mastered the art of connecting with diverse audiences and conveying information effectively. Currently serving as a Sales Representative at Burgess Inspections, she continues to excel in her ability to foster relationships and address the needs of clients with warmth and proficiency.

Morgan grew up in the Richmond area and has now planted roots here with her partner, Shawn, and their young son. When she is not working, she enjoys going out to listen to live music, spending time with friends and family, and completing home renovation projects.

After a successful career as a professional swim coach at the University of Tennessee and the University of William & Mary, Colby transitioned to home inspections, combining his passion for helping others with his home construction and remodeling expertise. As a Licensed Home Inspector, he provides thorough evaluations and a range of ancillary services, ensuring homebuyers have a clear understanding of their properties. His meticulous approach and attention to detail help clients make confident, informed decisions.

When he's not inspecting homes, Colby enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter, and playful dog. He proudly serves Williamsburg and the surrounding areas, delivering reliable assessments and a seamless experience for homeowners and buyers alike.

With over 15 years of experience in home inspections and residential property management, Josh West brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Burgess Inspections. He has a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of building systems and construction, and a commitment to client education making him a trusted resource for homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

Josh's previous career in estate management exposed him to the inner workings of countless construction methods and mechanical system types. He's had hands-on experience with everything from old farmhouses to luxury log cabins and even a colonial mansion updated with the latest technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, further reinforcing his knowledge of building systems and sustainability. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors.

With over 15 years of experience in the electrical and mechanical fields, Chris Brady brings a strong technical background to his role as a home inspector. His expertise in electrical installations, mechanical systems, and blueprint reading allows him to conduct thorough and precise home evaluations. Chris takes pride in his attention to detail, ensuring clients receive clear, accurate assessments of their properties.

Known for his reliability and strong work ethic, Chris is committed to helping homebuyers make informed decisions. His ability to explain complex findings in an easy-to-understand manner makes him a trusted resource for homeowners and real estate professionals alike.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys fishing, hanging out with his family, and watching all different types of sports games.

Ben is a mechanical engineering student at VCU with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. In addition to his studies, he has gained hands-on experience managing pools and working as a handyman. He also enjoys playing guitar, 3D printing, and snowboarding. Ben supports Burgess Inspections with radon testing, mold and air quality assessments, and sewer scope inspections