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Donnie

Donnie Bentley

Owner/Master Inspector

Bio

Certified Master Inspector Donnie Bentley has been serving clients in the Home inspecting industry throughout all of East Tennessee in since 1987. Donnie has been involved in training and managing several home inspectors and is the managing member/owner of Bentley Home Inspections. One of the largest and most progressive home inspection companies in Tennessee, the largest in the state that is family owned and operated.

What does this mean for you?
It means you’ll be working with an inspector who knows homes inside and out, from the ground up. You will be working with a team trained by a experienced and knowledgeable inspector.

Donnie always puts all the years of inspections and training into every home inspection he performs, and takes pride in providing the best easy to read comprehensive written report in full color with as many pictures and descriptions we can possibly provide.

Donnie stated this, “You see, I enjoy helping people. I know that buying a home is a big investment. And you are hiring a home inspector to be sure you are buying a home that is safe and there are no big surprises. Let my experience help you to make sure you’re making a wise buying choice by giving you the Peace of Mind that you want and deserve.”

TN Home Inspector License #183, Donnie was a qualified home inspector before the State of TN Licensed Home Inspectors in 2006 and has been licensed since that time. Donnie was part of the original team that pushed for licensing in the state.

Certified Master Inspector
Licenses/Certifications/Qualifications
Home Inspection TN Lic#183
State Certified Pest Control Operator Charter #3991/ CO: 3 CO: 7 CO: 8 WDO, GRC, PHC
TN Real Estate Lic#
Member of KAAR
EMT #15988
InterNACHI
EIFS Stucco Inspector
Mold Testing NA
RRPP Radon Mitigation Installer
Radon Testing/ measurement
• Radon Installation/ mitigations
• Log house
• Termite WDO/WDI Inspection
• PCO Pest control Operator Category 3,7
• TN State fire Inspector
InterNACHI certifications and training that Inspector Donnie Bentley has completed
• Infrared Thermography Inspection Training
• How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys
• How to Perform Mold Inspections
• Advanced Mold Inspection Training
• Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior
• How to Perform Roof Inspections
• Inspecting Metal Roofs
• Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers
• How to Perform Deck Inspections
• How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
• Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
• Residential Plumbing Overview
• How to Inspect HVAC Systems
• How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections
• How to Perform Roof Inspections
• Radon Measurement Service Provider
• Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training for Inspectors
• Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection
• How to Inspect Pools and Spas
• Log Home Inspection
Home Inspection Business Training
• Code of Ethics for Home Inspectors
• Introduction to InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice
• 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
• Safe Practices for the Home Inspector
• Defect Recognition and Report Writing
• Home Inspection Business Course

Susan Bentley

Susan Bentley

Owner/CEO

Gerald

Gerald Jones

Master Inspector

Bio

Meet Gerald Jones
Gerald started working with Donnie Bentley around 1997 and became a partner and a full-time inspector in 2003. Gerald is a licensed home inspector, realtor, and P.C.O. in pest control. He has completed hundreds of continuing education hours to stay current in the constantly changing home inspection field. Gerald teaches continuing education classes for home inspectors and realtors in the area.
Gerald and his wonderful wife of 36 years, Denise (Bentley) Jones, live in Morristown. . Gerald is an avid golfer and an accomplished musician who sings and plays several musical instruments.
Gerald’s goal and ultimately, our company’s goal is to provide our clients with the most comprehensive, professional, informative home inspection available. We are a family business, and we treat all our clients as part of our family.

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Denise

Denise Jones

Marketing

Danny

Danny

Home Inspector

Bio

It all started back in 1972. My dad was building an addition on to the back of our house and I remember the smell of the cut wood and those 2 pocket, cloth, tool aprons that you could get at any LOCAL hardware store, leaving that “bow tie” tan line on my dad’s lower back. I was 10 years old. In 1982 I graduated High School completing all Building Trade and all Mechanical Drawing Courses. In 1987 I earned my Associates Degree from Tri-Cities State Technical Institute (now Northeast State Community College) and started my career path with my first job. Designer/Drafter Uwe Rothe – Architect, Johnson City, TN. First job after my associate degree is with an ARCHITECT? Life is good!!! In 1990 I receive my Bachelor of Science Degree from East Tennessee State University and have 3 years
in with Mr. Rothe. At this point I decided to build my first house. Mine. In 1997 I started working with my Dad part time building homes and started training my replacement for Mr. Rothe in preparation for my career decision to become a Building Contractor. Tate Homes 1997 – 2014. TN Lic #00049116 BC-A,B;
Enjoyed a challenging career for 17 years as a TN Licensed Contractor – Residential/Commercial. In 2014 I began my career as a TN Licensed Home Inspector. Tate Home Inspection TN Lic. #1218 Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments you will make in life. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile and hope this helps in your decision in choosing a home inspector.

 

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Brad

Brad

Home Inspector

Bio

Brad has been in the building industry for over 25 yrs. He first started in the family business working with his dad and brother building houses and condos. He then operated his own electrical business for 15 years gaining experience in new construction, renovation, and commercial. Brad then brought is experience and knowledge to Bentley Home Inspection. Brad enjoys golfing with his wife Angie, woodworking in his workshop, and spending all day in the gym watching his son Perry wrestle.

David

David

Master Inspector

Brian Owen

Brian

Home Inspector

Bio

Brian has 21 years’ experience in the Pest Control Industry. Sixteen of those years were spent in management where he learned the importance maintaining customer satisfaction without lowering company standards. With a background in pest control, Brian is proficient in identifying termite damage, foundation issues due to crawlspace moisture, and damage that can occur from unresolved attic issues.
Brian has been married to his wife, Karen for 30 years this June. They have one daughter and are about to be first time grandparents. Brian has a servants’ heart and when not working, enjoys time serving others.
Brian has a high standard of integrity in his personal life as well as his work ethic making him a reliable asset to the Bentley team.

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Zach Weatherford

Zach

Master Inspector

Bio

Zach’s experience in construction started when he was 9 years old doing projects with his dad. He has continued his experience doing small remodeling jobs for clients and is currently doing a renovation with his wife on their home.

Zach has been in the military since he graduated high school and is currently stationed at McGhee Tyson Air Base in Alcoa. He has served in several tours to the Middle East and across the globe. He and his wife Shannon have two daughters and two sons; MaKenna, Ellie, Bennett, & Carter. They currently live in Andersonville close to Big Ridge State Park.

Zach brings his military discipline into his inspection process and is very detail oriented with a simplistic way to articulate any concerns or problems. Zach is part of the Bentley family, his wife is the daughter of Susan Bentley. Zach and his family are committed to keeping the family feel of Bentley’s. Zach’s goal is to provide the most comprehensive, professional, informative and easy to understand home inspection possible.

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Josh

Josh

Home Inspector

Bio

Josh Yauney, a native Midwesterner and self-stated “Southerner at Heart,” relocated to East Tennessee over a decade ago. “I fell in love with the Natural Beauty and people of the area”. With an avid love of the outdoors and a deep interest in American History, East Tennessee offered everything he wanted in life including his lovely wife Lori. They currently reside in Knoxville, TN, and have three beautiful daughters Harper, Harlow, and Hazel.
A 4th generation veteran, Josh takes great pride in a family heritage of service to the country and professional service to others. “I owe it to my customers and the Bentley uniform to perform a thorough inspection and prepare an informative and valuable report, every time I pull in the drive. Excellent service is all about commitment, and in that category….I’m all in!”

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Tim Morris

Tim

Home Inspector

Bio

Tim Morris is an industrial mechanic with 20 years of experience. He is transitioning from that field to home inspections and brings with him critical skills in recognizing and documenting defects, problem solving, and customer service. Tim is a licensed home inspector in TN and VA.

Tim and his wife live in the lovely Mount Carmel area. They have been married for 28 years and have two grown children. They are expecting their first their first grand baby in September this year.

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John

John

Home Inspector

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Arland "AY" York

Home Inspector

Bio

Hi my name is Arland “AY” York. I am a father of three daughters. The oldest has graduated college and was married in March of 2022. My other daughters are twins and they both are playing softball in college. They just started their sophomore year. I have been in the pest industry since 2001. I have been associated with Donnie Bentley since 2009 and I have been with Bentley Home Inspections since 2018. I recently became a Home Inspector. Before this I was the operations manager for the Bentley Family Businesses. I enjoy the challenge that home inspection brings to the table. I have made the comment that I wish I had done this 10 years ago when Donnie came to me about it. But it’s never too late to start something new. I am very thankful for the opportunity that the Bentley family has given to me and I enjoy serving our clients and being a resource for them.

Zam

Home Inspector

Bio

Integrity. Clear communication. And service with a smile.
Zam brings his keen eye for detail and years of experience in residential real estate, home building and property management to every home inspection.

As a veteran of the US Coast Guard, Zam takes each inspection seriously – always ready to do what he can to protect the health and safety of you and those you love. From crawl spaces to roofs, appliances to spas, mold to pests, docks to radon he’ll inspect your home top to bottom.

Zam lives in Maryville with his wife, Katheryn, and young children, Luke and Aya.

If he’s not at an inspection, you can find Zam at a tee-ball game, church, or relaxing near the water with his family.

Brad Bartlett

Certified Professional Inspector

Bio

Brad, a native Texan, relocated to East Tennessee during the Summer of 2020.  Brad’s background is from the commercial construction industry.
He worked with his uncle performing earthwork and concrete jobs during college. Upon graduating from Louisiana Tech with a BS in Construction Engineering, he has worked with general contractor companies assisting in estimating, managing, and supervising hotels, airport concessions, and assisted living & memory care facilities.
He has transitioned from Project Manager to Home Inspector and brings with him, his excellent customer service skills, experience in report writing, and a keen eye in finding concerns that need to be addressed.
Brad and his wife Beth have been married for 12 years and live in Wartburg, TN. They have two Boston Terriers; Bonnie and Briggs. They enjoy church, serving the community, hiking, riding motorcycles, live music, and nights outside by the fire pit.
Brad’s goal is to serve customers needs with integrity by providing open and honest communication and documentation while building valuable lasting relationships.
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Mitch

Mitch

Ancillary Technician

Bio

Mitch is an ancillary technician for Bentley Home Inspections. He is qualified to perform ancillary testing and assists the inspector team to expedite results for our clients. Mitch has a great work ethic and is always willing to go above and beyond to help our clients. He will be quick to let you know how blessed he feels to be working at Bentley.

Prior to working at Bentley, Mitch was the sole proprietor of a screen-printing business for 35 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Tennessee. Mitch has been married to his wife, Lisa for 32 years. They have one daughter, Abbey who attends college at Lee University. Mitch is a role model in the community having been a girls softball coach for years.

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Scott Farmer

Home Inspector

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Robert Gardner

Home Inspector

Bio

Robert is an InterNACHI Certified Master Home Inspector and CCPIA Certified
Commercial Property Inspector. He has 9 years of experience and has conducted more than 3,000 inspections in 4 states. Robert is a FAA -107 Certified Drone pilot.  With the drone, he can access those difficult parts of a roof that can’t be walked on. He is also equipped with a crawl space “Droid” that can, in some cases, access areas of a crawl space that could not otherwise be reached.

Robert is currently serving the Tri-City area and down into the Morristown and
Greenville areas. He is currently working on obtaining his inspector license in the state of Virginia to expand the company’s territory.

Before becoming an inspector Robert was a contractor, small business owner, and
construction site supervisor in California. Transforming hundreds of kitchens and
bathrooms with new tile, marble, and granite. Robert is also a veteran of the US Army and a proud husband, father, and grandfather.

Shannon Brewer

Shannon Brewer

Home Inspector

Bio

Hello, my name is Shannon Brewer and I am a Knoxville native of 45 years. I served in the United Navy aboard the ship USS Eisenhower. Prior to joining Bentley Home Inspection, my wife and I owned a logistics business that transported windmill components to the contiguous 48 states. Not only did the logistics business teach me the importance of attention to detail and time management, but it also taught me so much about this amazing country we live in. However, with all of that traveling we missed being home and being with family, so we decided to dissolve our business.

After some research and lots of prayer we decided that home inspections would be a field that gave me the homelife I needed and would let me use the skills I had developed in both the military and as a business owner. I have been inspecting homes for 2.5 years and joined Bentley Home Inspection in August of 2022. I am blessed to be part of such a wonderful company. I bring to the company a love for people and a desire to deliver exceptional customer service.

Finally, I am the proud grandfather of 14 children who all call me Grand Daddy. I am married to my wife of 4 years Babette, a retired Registered Nurse and we both find the greatest joy in spoiling all those grand babies.

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