Meet Our Crew

Since 1986 we have provided professional Home Inspections in central and the eastershore of Maryland. Our team of seasoned inspectors has performed more than 30,000 Home Inspections on everything from simple cottages to city row houses to multi home waterfront estates. 

When you’re ready to make one of the biggest decisions you ever will, you’d better have all the variables. You’ll want a veteran Home Inspector in your corner. Let one of our licensed experts help you.

Cory Inman

Cory moved to Maryland from Ohio in 2005 and lives with his wife Kelly and two children Hanna and Parker. When not spending time with family or attending one of the kids’ many extracurricular activities, you can find him on the water fishing, in the field hunting, or possibly on the golf course. Cory spent 13 years in operations management leading hundreds of employees including multiple maintenance and contracting teams. With a number of carpenters in his family and his own time in construction, he not only understands the dynamics of a home but the importance of educating, communicating, and relationships during every inspection.

Experience / Education

• MD Home Inspector License #32951
• “AHIT” Home Inspector Training Certified (80 hours)
• 60+ hrs Continuing Education Classes YTD
• Member of Inter NACHI
• Business Degree Bowling Green State University 2003
• 13 years Operations Manager with Fortune 500 Companies
• Many years experience in remodeling and maintenance
• Inspection experience with residential, multi-family and commercial properties

Danny Cowan

Danny came from a construction background and has 15 years experience in the trade. Born and raised in Deale, Maryland he started young with his father remodeling, repairing, and building homes. He is married to his highschool sweetheart Jamie, and they have 2 children, Hannah and Flynn. Danny is also a Fire Lieutenant in the Annapolis Fire Department where he is the Talyor Avenue Fire Inspection Coordinator. He has vast knowledge in many aspects of home building and has also done repairs after home inspections. He is thorough and knows the importance of understanding your home. He believes buying a home is likely one of the biggest investments of your life, knowing the “ins and outs” of your new home can be extremely valuable.

Experience / Education

• MD Home Inspector License #33581
• Self employed freelance construction (including working under companies below) (2003 – 2019)
• Residential electric, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, siding, roofing and marine construction.
• Assisted in building 2 homes and rehabbing another for free for victims of Hurricane Isabel (2003, 2004)
• Peel Properties (2010 – 2019)
• Rebuilding piers and bulkheads, commercial construction, home repairs and remodeling.
• CEM construction (2012) 
• Carpentry and siding.
• Fire Lieutenant City of Annapolis (2017 – present)
• Fire Fighter (2003 – 2017)
• Certified Fire Inspector (MFRI,NFA)(2014 – present)

Ryan Malvey

Ryan grew up in Eastport moving to Kent Island in 1992 and knows HomePro’s core area very well. Ryan and his wife Claire have lived in Queenstown since 2008 joined by their son Rhys in July of 2017. He has been in the building and home improvement field for more than 15 years. Ryan became a home inspector after spending over a decade at WINCHESTER CONSTRUCTION which is one of the most esteemed contractors and builders in the area. Ryan has a depth of knowledge from his hands on carpentry and general construction managing experience on some of the most expensive and detailed homes in the Maryland and DC area. 

Experience / Education

• Carpenter for Gildea Properties (2004-2005)
• Carpenter for Landmark Builders (1.5 years, 2005-2007)
• Carpenter, supervisor and project manager for Winchester Construction (2007-2020)
• Owner and carpenter of Rangus Inc. (2020-Present)
• ICA 72hr Home Inspector Training class with 8 additional hours on drones, solar systems, and geothermal (2020)

Jason Erickson

Jason Erickson, a BPI-certified energy auditor based in Maryland, he joined HomePro Chesapeake Home Inspections in the Spring of 2024. With his expertise, Jason helps homeowners understand their home’s energy dynamics, from usage to loss.

Through detailed home energy audits, he provides essential insights that empower homeowners to optimize energy efficiency. Upon completing your home energy audit, you’ll receive a comprehensive list of your rebates through the EmpowerMD program, which offers up to 75% or $10,000 in funding for energy efficiency upgrades. These improvements can include insulation, crawlspace encapsulation, window and door replacement, AC and heat pump upgrades, and more. 

Russell Miller

Russell and his wife Amelia live in Eastport with their two dogs, Sadie and Tater.  A true Eastport local, Russell is an avid sailor and custom boat builder.  During his own home inspection, Russell’s inquisitive nature and attention to detail stood out, leading to his recruitment to the HomePro team.  With a proficiency in marine trades and engineering, Russell has an amazing grasp of a home’s systems and is passionate about helping customers fully understand their future home. When he’s not inspecting a roof or crawling through tight spaces, Russell can be found working on houses, sailing, optimizing racing sailboats, or enjoying the woods with his family.

MD Home Inspector License #35476

Jake Vandergrift: Retired founder of the company