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WHO WE ARE

AWARDS

  • The Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit by The Historic Preservation Foundation of NC, Inc. (1992)     “For outstanding achievements in the field of Historic Preservation in the State of North Carolina”.

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  • Recognized by the New York Times in an article titled “Reusing The Old” January 13, 1991

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  • Recognized by The Moravian Music Foundation for rescue of The Brickenstein/Leinbach House from impending demolition and restoring it to its original grandeur and having it listed on the National Register of Historic Places of the United States Department of the Interior.

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  • Recognized by the American Red Cross for extraordinary service rendered to victims of North Carolina tornadoes and storms May 1989.

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LICENSES & MEMBERSHIPS

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Over 50 years of wide-ranging project and construction management experience including sales, estimating, purchasing, field supervision, project management, and accounting.

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  •  Production and results oriented management style; recognizes the importance of management by objective, organization, delegation, and follow through; personally maintains control of these functions.  Generates loyalty and respect. 

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  • Strong customer relation skills; able to negotiate effectively at any level in an organization; experienced in working with major corporations. 

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  • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, outstanding recruiting and motivation skills, and a real ability to maintain smooth efficient workflow. 

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  • Experienced in management of company with $40,000,000 yearly volume.

EDUCATION & MORE

Trade Skills:  Journeyman Mason with working knowledge of carpentry, concrete and structural steel.
 

Piedmont Bible College - Winston-Salem, NC   1968-1972

  • Five-year course leading to Bachelor of Theology Degree. Dropped out at the end of junior year due to demand for full time involvement family masonry business
     

East Forsyth High School - Kernersville, NC

  • Graduated 1968

 

More:

  • Has held third class radio operators license, completed ground school, exam and 40 hours student flight time for private pilots license. 

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  • Completed numerous seminars concerning construction management, personnel management, quality control, Home and Building Inspection, including the Carolinas AGC Leadership Forum. Avid reader constantly studying and upgrading management and computer skills.

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  • Experienced with computer estimating and accounting. Timberline, Computer Software, Inc.  (CSI estimating), Peachtree.

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  • Former member of the joint legislative committee of Home Builders/Realtors

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  • Assisted in review and editing of the current zoning ordinance for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

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  • Chairman, Winston-Salem Storm Water Task Force, 1992.

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  • Chairman, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce I-73 Task Force, 1991.

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  • Citizen Efficiency Review Committee for the City of Winston-Salem 1998-1999 working on the Building Inspection Review Subcommittee.

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EXPERIENCE

Construction Consultant - Winston-Salem, NC

  • Construction Consultant       March 1999 to Present

    • Existing home and facility inspections (NC Home Inspector #1069) 

    • Pre-listing/pre-purchase and end of warranty inspections

    • Consulting relative to dealing with problem properties 

    • Consulting relative to adaptive re-use and historic restoration

    • Evaluation of design relative to optimization of function and cost

    • Consulting relative to new construction

    • Inspections on construction in progress

    • Dispute mediation on construction related issues 

    • Construction Company Operation Audit and Consulting

    • Forensic Investigation of Construction Related Issues

    • Expert Witness

Karl Stimpson Builders, Inc. - Pfafftown, NC

  • Vice President  September 2001 to December 2003 (Half Time)
    23 year old commercial/residential construction company specializing in high end custom homes and small to medium size commercial. Mr. Hilton involved in building up commercial side of business. 

John S.  Clark Company - Winston-Salem, NC

  • Project Manager       1995 to March 1999
    Rated at that time as the 8th largest commercial contractor in North Carolina

Chris D. Hilton Construction Co - Winston-Salem, NC

  • Owner/President       1988-1995
    Owned and operated small commercial Construction Company with jobs up to $2,000,000 and volume of $5,000,000 per year. 

Shelco, Inc. - Winston-Salem, NC (Presently headquartered in Charlotte, NC)

  • 20% Owner and Director 1979-1987
    President, COO 1986-1987
    Executive Vice President/General Manager 1981-1985
    Vice President/General Manager 1979-1980
    General Manager/Project Manager 1977-1978
    Managed Shelco, Inc. from it’s inception in 1977 as a Project Manager/Field Superintendent to a $40,000,000 volume in 1987.  This company is presently one of the largest commercial Construction Companies in North Carolina. Much of this company’s present management was hired and trained by Mr. Hilton.

R and B Masonry - Rural Hall, NC

  • Commercial Masonry Superintendent/Estimator 1976 - July 1977

Hilton Enterprises - Winston-Salem, NC

  • 45% Owner/Vice President 1971-1975
    Managed Family owned commercial Masonry Company in partnership with father and brother.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

  • First Stratford Office Building

  • Consolidated Center Office Complex

  • Madison Park Office Complex with Piedmont Airlines Computer Center

  • Sara Lee Corporate Center Office Complex

  • Piedmont Corporate Headquarters Renovation

  • Piedmont Reservation Center

  • Hanes Apparel Plant

  • The Courtyard by Marriott at Hanes Mall

  • Bermuda Run Country Club Dining Area/Bar Addition & Renovation, Bermuda Run, NC

  • Elks Club Renovation, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Omni Sports Club upfit, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Thomas Center Dinning & Bar Area Renovation, Duke University

  • Golf, Pro Shop, Pool and Pavilion Addition, Old Town Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC 

  • High Point Municipal Operations Center (upfit)

  • Wilson Cook Medical (Office and Production Facility with clean rooms)

  • Two buildings at Summit School

  • Bob Neill Mercedes Dealership 

  • Office Building 3288 Robinhood Road 

  • Restoration and Renovation of the Historic Railroad Building near Old Salem

  • Saved, moved, restored and gained listing on the National Register of Historic Places for: The Brickenstein/Leinbach House, Old Salem

  • The Centre at Hugh Howell (Publix Food Store and shopping center)
    Tucker GA (North of Atlanta)

  • Hanes Industrial Park, Nashville TN

  • North Ridge Business Park, Rural Hall NC 

  • Millions of square feet of office space

  • Millions of square feet of distribution warehouse space

  • Hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space

  • Medical office buildings

  • Three Cricket Inn’s (Durham NC, Columbia SC, and Richmond VA)

  • The Wachovia Scouting Center, Winston-Salem, NC
    (Old Hickory Council of the Boy Scouts of America)

  • Magnetic Resistive Imaging Center, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Two Dialysis Centers

  • Major renovations and addition to Bethania Moravian Church

 

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Chris Hilton, owner and senior inspector

CHRIS D. HILTON

Certified Master Inspector

ASHI Certified Inspector

IAC2 Certified Mold Inspector ID: IAC2-94198

Owner/Senior Inspector

NC License 1069

An Independent Contractor

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

I commit to inspect and report on your home using my lifetime of construction experience as if you are one of my five children and your home will be occupied by my grandchildren. To be informative with communication and reporting as if you are one of my children. At the same time I will be neutral, accurate, impartial and fair to everyone involved. Not pleased after reading my report? Get your money back no questions asked. How could any inspector possibly promise you better than that?  

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To avoid conflict of interest, I will neither solicit work nor recommended any repair services. Be wary of those who do. You can expect prompt services with reports delivered without delay. Take a few minutes to read the information provided below to assure yourself that I meet your qualifications to inspect your home.

MEET THE TEAM

JOSH HEDGES

INSPECTOR #4658

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

MATTHEW WEEKS

INSPECTOR #5892

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

DOUG SIMMONS

INSPECTOR #5551

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

EMILY CABRERA

INSPECTOR #5716

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

Habla Español

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JERRY COMBS

RESIDENTIAL BRIDGE/CULVERT INSPECTOR

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

JEFF KEEGAN

WEBMASTER

PAM HILTON

OWNER/ADMINISTRATOR

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

CHRIS HILTON

FOUNDER & IINSPECTOR #1069

DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

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