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Tim and Laura are Pillar To Post franchise owners based in Crown Point, Indiana. Originally from Lansing, Illinois, Tim is a licensed inspector, ACI (ASHI Certified Inspector), and also holds licenses for WDI, radon testing, and radon mitigation. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has a background in various construction trades, as well as business consulting and accounting. Tim is also a licensed continuing education instructor for the State of Indiana and teaches CE classes on home inspection topics to Realtors throughout Indiana.
Laura is originally from Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, International Business, and Spanish from the University of Iowa. She is an integral part of the business operations and marketing initiatives for their local Pillar To Post franchise and can often be found at local realtor or networking events or stopping in at real estate offices around NWI.
In 2016, Tim and Laura were the Pillar To Post Rookies of The Year, posting the best start up year in Pillar To Post franchise history. In 2017, they went on to become the Pillar To Post Franchisee of The Year. They have also received the 2017 Golden Rule award from the Pillar To Post parent company, First Service Brands, as well as a number of other sales awards from Pillar To Post. Additionally, Tim and Laura have also both separately received the Affiliate of The Year award for their local realtors’ association, Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors; Tim received this award in 2017 and Laura received it in 2020.
Outside of the office, Tim and Laura are also parents to their three young daughters, Avery, Dylan, and Haven, and love spending as much time with them as possible. Tim also enjoys building furniture, watching sports, and coaching some of his daughters’ local youth sports teams. Laura is a very gifted cook and baker, and can also be found donating her time and energy to volunteering with some local non-profits.
Brett Dull – ACI
Licensed Home Inspector
Brett was the first inspector to join the Tim James Team, coming on board in 2016, and now leads our inspection team as our Inspection Operations Manager. He is originally from the Crown Point area, where he currently resides. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. Brett loves attending concerts with his friends and family, and is an avid Cubs fan, and tries to catch as many games as he can.
Mark Henricy – ACI
Licensed Home Inspector
Mark was born and raised in Chicago and has lived in Northwest Indiana for over 20 years. As a father of three and a grandfather of two, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He also likes to play golf whenever possible and enjoys being outdoors where you can find him fishing, hiking, or camping. Additionally, he is a skilled guitarist who has played with his church’s praise band for many years. Mark was an inspector with our team for more than a year before taking over the responsibilities of all our additional services. He still maintains a full inspection license and assists with inspections, but his primary responsibility is handling all of the radon testing, well water testing, and other environmental testing that our team does for our clients.
Tim Fercik – ACI
Licensed Home Inspector
Tim is originally from Northwest Indiana and currently resides in Crown Point with his wife and his two children, a son and a daughter. Tim serves our community as a full-time firefighter and paramedic for the city of Portage and joined our team as a part-time inspector in 2016. A graduate of Purdue University, he also has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology. In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts and baseball games, traveling, and competing in races, including 2 Ironman competitions.
Dave Pesich – ACI
Licensed Home Inspector
Dave is originally from Munster and currently lives in Crown Point where his daughters attend school and participate in sports. Prior to being an inspector, Dave worked for many years as an insurance agent. Dave is a licensed soccer official for IHSAA, USSF and SAY and also enjoys offering his talent as a DJ for weddings, parties and school dances.
In his spare time; he enjoys spending time with his daughters, playing golf and poker with friends and cooking.
Quinton Flora – ACI
Licensed Home Inspector
Originally from Huntington, Indiana, Quinton now resides in Valparaiso with his wife and daughter where they have lived since 2016. He graduated from Manchester University with a major in sales and marketing. In his spare time, Quinton loves traveling with his wife, golfing, running, and doing remodeling projects around his own house. He is an avid Colts fan and tries to make it down to Indianapolis for a game each year. Before joining our team, Quinton was actually a Pillar To Post client, as we inspected the home that he and his wife purchased!
KC Hargus
Licensed Home Inspector
KC was born and raised in Michigan City, where he still resides with his wife and their four cats. He is a technology enthusiast and loves learning about the newest tech trends. In his spare time, KC enjoys going to concerts, going fishing, and hitting the golf course.
Cathy Jacobsen
Licensed Home Inspector
Cathy is originally from Illinois but has been a resident of NWI for over 20 years, where she lives with her husband, daughter and recent Missouri transplants, her parents. She is an avid DIY-er and has done many of her own remodeling jobs around her own home. In her free time, she loves to travel, camp, kayak and hike. Fun fact – at the time that Cathy obtained her license, she was one of only six female licensed home inspectors in the entire NWI area!
Bob Pillman
Licensed Home Inspector
Bob is from Chicago Heights but currently lives in Winfield with his wife and their three children. Besides working for Pillar To Post, Bob has been a firefighter for nearly 20 years. As part of the fire service training, he has studied building construction, and he has worked for fire departments in both Illinois and Indiana. He is a huge Cubs fan, and in his spare time, you can find him coaching his children in sports around the Crown Point area.
Paige Barzycki
Client & Realtor Relations Manager
Paige was born and raised in Crown Point and currently resides there with her husband. In her free time she enjoys photography, checking out the best local restaurants and hosting themed parties with her friends. She also enjoys traveling with her family and husband. Fun fact- she has traveled to all 50 states.
Megan Widstrand
Client & Realtor Relations Manager
Megan is from Lansing, Illinois, but has lived in NWI for many years and currently resides in Valparaiso with her husband, two daughters, and three sons. She attended St. Xavier University and has a Bachelor degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology. She is very interested in fitness and nutrition and is a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys traveling with her family. She also enjoys decorating her home, including the huge renovation she and her husband did on their home in Valpo.
Ellen Andres
Client & Realtor Relations Manager
Ellen is originally from Chicago and currently lives in Griffith with her husband, Dave. She has four children and five grandchildren that all live locally. She enjoys spending time with them as often as she can and attends most of the grandchildren’s sporting events. She is a lifelong Blackhawks fan and never misses a game! Ellen also enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and taking walks.