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2100 Walsh Drive
Round Rock, Texas 78681
(512) 335-1330

Russell Strahan, P.E.

Experience Engineer & Inspector, Stone Creek Engineering Services, Inc., 1995-
Property Condition Reports and due diligence for residential structures / systems
Foundation, framing or installation performance; evaluation and repair specifications
Special forensics, stucco problems, moisture detection, thermography, endoscopy, etc.
Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution

Engineer & Inspector, Arnold Engineering, Inc., Austin, Tx., 1994-95
Property Condition Reports (TREC, HUD, relocation)

Project Engineer, AlliedSignal Aerospace Company, L.A., Ca., 1987-94
Technical management of development programs for aircraft flight actuation systems

Education Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering1991
The University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering1987
The University of Texas at Austin

Licenses Professional Engineer, Texas 71475, California M27582
Professional Real Estate Inspector, Texas Real Estate Commission, 3890
Pest Control Business, Texas Structural Pest Control Board, 10788

Certifications Building Official, International Code Council, 5142456-CB
Housing Code Official, International Code Council, 5142456-H6
Residential Combination Inspector, International Code Council
     Building 5142456-B1
     Mechanical 5142456-M1
     Plumbing 5142456-P1
     Electrical 5142456-E1
Maintenance & Housing Inspector, International Code Council, 5142456-64
Commercial Building Inspector, International Code Council, 5142456-B2
Registered Engineering Firm, Texas Board of Registration, F-000191
Registered Engineer & Inspector, Texas Residential Construction Commission
Registered Builder, Texas Residential Construction Commission, 1301
Pest Control Applicator, Texas Structural Pest Control Board, 38719T
Mediator, University of Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Center
Government Contract Manager, National Contract Management Association

Affiliations
&
Memberships
National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers
American Society of Home Inspectors
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
International Code Council
International Erosion Control Association
American Arbitration Association
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee

Conferences & Seminars
Lead Paint Inspection and Testing Texas Christian University (extension) 1996
Lead Paint Risk Assessment Texas Christian University (extension) 1996
Problems in Concrete Slabs American Concrete Institute (ACI) 1997
Trusses, Foundation Repairs, HVAC Texas Assoc. of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) 1997
Drilled Shaft Foundation Symposium Drilled Foundation Association (ADSC) 1998
Residential Electrical Systems Texas Assoc. of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) 1998
Red Flags in Residential Real Estate Private Course (Educational Excellence) 1999
Foundation Repair Techniques Foundation Repair Assoc. of Texas (FRAT) 2000
Structural Anchorage Systems Simpson Manufacturing (manuf. CLE class) 2000
Environmental Issues in Real Estate Private Course (Educational Excellence) 2000
Mold, Mildew & Sick Buildings Texas Bar Association (TBA) 2001
Phased Construction Inspections American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2002
ASHI Candidate Seminar (instructor) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2003
Construction Litigation in Texas Private Course (Lorman Educational Svc) 2003
Residential Mechanical (instructor) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2004
Engineering Ethics Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) 2004
Residential Fireplace Code (Instructor) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2005
Mediation Procedures UT Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution 2005
Texas Standards of Practice Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors 2005
Inspector Roundtable Assoc. of Real Estate License Law Officials 2006
Residential Electrical Systems Texas A&M University - Commerce 2006
Slab Foundations (instructor) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) 2007
Pesticide Applicator Re-Certifications CTN Educational Services annual

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

- Luke 6:47-48 (KJV) cf: Matthew 7:24-25