Mitch Sudy, MCI
West Regional Director - Kaplan Professional Schools

Mitch is the West Regional Director for Kaplan Professional Schools and a Master CREIA Inspector and ASHI Inspector. Mitch is a board member and past Vice Chairman of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA). He served as Chairman of the CREIA Exam Committee for many years, and assisted in the development of Commercial and Residential Standards of Practice. Mitch was recognized as the CREIA Inspector of the Year in 2001 and has served the industry in numerous other capacities at chapter and state levels. Mitch has been a frequent speaker for Kaplan, ASHI and CREIA. He holds membership in CREIA, ASHI, ICBO and IAEI. Mitch is the former owner of AllQuest Home Inspections, a San Diego based inspection firm.

David Becker
Kaplan Instructor

David has been the owner of Superior Inspection Services, in Temecula, CA for 15 years and has performed over 6,000 residential and commercial inspections, along with providing litigation support, progressive construction inspections,intrusive investigations and problem identification. Born and raised in the construction and real estate industries, David also has over 20 years of “Hands On” experience in residential and commercial development as a laborer, carpenter, foreman, superintendent, project manager, and purchasing agent. He has served CREIA, (California Real Estate Inspection Association), as Chapter Secretary, Inland Empire Chapter President, twice as Palm Springs Chapter President-(Founding Chapter President), State Secretary, and earned the Chapter Presidents award 3 times. David is a Certified Real Estate Inspector member of NAHI, (National Association of Home Inspectors), and a member of several other inspection associations including ASHI, IAEI, and NARREP, and is a licensed California real estate salesperson. He also serves as an instructor for a national real estate brokerage regarding agent disclosure and the real estate inspection industry, and has written several articles for industry related publications.

Bob Davidson
Kaplan Instructor

Bob’s background includes many years as a General Contractor, building housing and apartment projects. His primary antecedent as a Commercial Construction Superintendent, building many shopping centers in Southern California, brought him extensive experience in all phases of commercial work. Consistent with his dedication to the inspection industry, Bob is also an instructor for Kaplan Professional Schools, teaching Plumbing, Roofing, HVAC, Marketing, Commercial, Exam Prep and New Construction Inspection classes. Currently Bob is Co-Partner and Principal Inspector of DavidsonInspection.com; having provided over 4000 fee paid commercial and residential inspections in Southern California. His business also involves Course of Construction Inspections, Intrusive Investigations and problem identification. He is past President of the San Diego Chapter of CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) and was on the board of directors for four years serving as an officer in the local chapter organization.