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Curriculum Vitae
January 01, 2005
James Jagger
Education-
BA in Geology, Case Western Reserve University - 1968.
Completed Professional Home and Building Inspection course of study at John Carroll University (Real Estate Division) Cleveland OH.
Has done extensive work in seminars, professional conferences, trade school classes, correspondence school courses, continuing education programs, etc.
Has extensive "hands on" training having personally worked in remodeling and new construction for over 20 years.
Professional Credentials
Full member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS - Certification #004590, issued July 1, 1989.
Chairman of Ethics and Professional Practices Committee ASHI® '95 and '96.
Charter member Ohio Chapter of American Society of Home Inspectors® (OC-ASHI®
OC-ASHI® Representative to ASHI® National 1995 and 1996.
President of Ohio Chapter of ASHI® - 1997 and 1998
OC-ASHI® Chairman of Board of Directors - 1999
Approved by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as fully qualified to perform any home inspections required by VA, or requested by home buying veterans - Feb. 1991
Received certification to perform HUD-FHA inspections - Feb. 1988
Worked closely with Jack H. Rubens, Associate Professor of Finance, Bryant College, Smithfield Rhode Island in preparation of definitive study Toward Standardization of Private Home Inspection in Ohio and was so acknowledged by Dr. Rubens - "The author (Rubens) also acknowledges the assistance of members of the home inspection industry within OH and of the national professional organizations. Particular thanks to Jim Jagger of Buckeye Home Inspections in Cleveland OH, for the wealth of information provided to the author over the course of this research."
Trained as a Phase I Environmental Risk Auditor in 1990.
Appointed to Panel of Construction Arbitrators of American Arbitration Association (AAA) in 1992. I serve on the Roster of Neutrals and hear both residential and commercial construction disputes.
Admitted as an Associate of American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution, January, 1995
Designated as a Field Representative of the National Association Of Home Builders Research Center (NAHBRC) . The NAHB Research Center is a not-for-profit independent testing organization. The NAHB Research Center provides a labeling, listing, and follow-up service for testing home building products against nationally recognized performance standards.
Professional Employment Experience:
From 1968 thru 1972 was in the restaurant business in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights Ohio.
From 1972 thru 1987 I was engaged full time in the operations of Jagger Enterprises, Inc. as a construction contracting and subcontracting firm. Projects ranged from minor home repairs through extensive restorations and renovation of fine homes in North Eastern Ohio.
Other projects included contract supervision of field operations for a "high end" kitchen and bath design-build firm (Rossiter Group) and contract supervision of commercial construction and renovation projects at Severence Shopping Center, Westgate, Randall Park Mall, and numerous other locations. From 1977 thru 1987 I did commercial and residential inspection on a part time basis.
In 1987 I ceased contract supervision work and began doing commercial and residential inspections/consultations on a full time basis
Since 1987 have conducted an average of over 600 inspections/consultations per year.
In 1992 served as primary construction consultant and monitor of a new residential construction project in the City of Cleveland - project completed December, 1992.
In May, 1996 I designed and presented a training session entitled "Inspecting Residential Concrete." This presentation was given at Seminar cosponsored by the Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors® and Cuyahoga Community College. Course accepted for continuing education credits from American Society of Home Inspectors®.
Lectured at CWRU Law School, February of 2003.
Served as construction consultant for production of three (3)
Trading Spaces® episodes on The Learning Channel®, August, 2003.
Panelist at major Builder/Realtor® educational event. January, 2005.
Event presented by HBA® and CABOR®.
I do not do construction or renovation work on projects or properties other than my own. I do not make referrals to contractors.
I have done numerous investigation and inspections for banks, bank trust departments, mortgage lenders, and real estate companies.
Expert Testimony, Negotiations, Arbitration, & Mediation Experience
I do reports and inspections as requested for a numerous attorneys and law firms.
In 2004 I completed over 80 reports and/or inspections for actual or potential arbitration, negotiation, mediation or litigation.
I am available for and have served as an expert witness for arbitration and litigation.
Areas of Expertise:
1) Residential and light commercial construction
2) Pre-purchase, general inspection of existing structures.
3) Building science and systems evaluations.
4) Construction monitoring, construction and repair cost estimation.
I am able to speak and write about technical subjects in such a manner that lay persons are able to easily understand technical concepts. My skills are useful in negotiations and dispute resolution.
This document prepared and respectfully submitted by,
Jim Jagger
President
ASHI® Member #004590