Glenn W. Burgess, CEO
Since 1986 Glenn has operated Burgess Inspection Group and in 2004 made it official by purchasing the firm from the family and is the CEO. Currently with over 30 year's experience in the building industry, Glenn started his career as a construction inspector and a homebuilder in single and multi-family developments. Beginning as a construction superintendent, Glenn has served as Construction Manager, Project Manager, Vice President of Construction, Division President and President of a national development firm located in twelve states. Glenn has inspected over 14,000 homes and has personally consulted with over 1,000 home and apartment builders. A consultant with hands-on experience, he has directed the development and construction of over 4,000 multi-family units, and has personally built over 300 homes. In 1986, Glenn founded Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. a Third-Party Quality Improvement Inspection firm working exclusively with home building companies. Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. is the largest Quality Improvement Construction firm in the country with offices in Texas and Colorado. Glenn serves as CEO for both companies.
TREC Professional Licensed Inspector #10; Structural Pest Control Service Certified Applicator #29415T
Johnny Gorden, President
Johnny Gorden has over fifteen years experience in the building industry and comes from a family that has been building homes for over fifty years. He has served as the President of Burgess Inspection Group for over ten years. Johnny is a TREC Professional Inspector, Certified Applicator with the Structural Pest Control Service and a 203(k) Consultant. Johnny is actively involved with the local real estate organizations. He is on the Affiliate & Inspector Committee for CCAR (Collin County Association of Realtors), was the 2005 Metro-Tex Association of Realtors Chair of the Affiliate Forum Committee and is a current member. He is also on the Speakers Bureau for Metro-Tex Association of Realtors and the Reservations Chair for Collin County WCR (Women's Council of Realtors). Johnny was also named Affiliate of the Year 2006 by the Collin County WCR. Johnny is also a graduate of CCAR's TRLP(Texas Realtor Leadership Program) class 7.
TREC Professional Licensed Inspector #5341; Structural Pest Control Service Certified Applicator #41716T; 203(k) Consultant License #D0967
Russell W. Burgess, Founder
Russell W. Burgess is the Founder of Burgess Inspection Group, Inc. Russ has been involved in the real estate inspection industry in the Dallas, Texas area since 1969. During the company's growing years, he pushed for legislation to be passed in Texas requiring all Real Estate Inspectors in Texas to be licensed and regulated. He succeeded in this endeavor and became the first President of the prestigious Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) and has remained a charter member. Russ is an accomplished author and lecturer. His books, published by Dearborn Publishing, are used in many universities across the country in Construction Science and Engineering Departments' curriculums. His book, "Real Estate Inspections, Mastering the Profession", is read by Real Estate Inspectors across the nation. He currently consults for Burgess Inspection Group since his son Glenn took over management of the firm in 1986.
Inspection Schedulers
When you call the Burgess Inspection Group during business hours, you will NOT get a recorded message but will speak with one of our experienced schedulers, Colleen or Diane. Our number one goal for the past forty-one years has been to always deliver the best service to ensure customer satisfaction. If you have questions, we have the answers! Our office staff is available Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm to handle inspection scheduling and any customer service needs you may have.
Diane Baskins
Colleen Halpin