David Zack's Curriculum Vitae
Flooring Inspections of Arizona
12869 S. 183rd Drive
Goodyear Arizona
85338
Phone: (623) 234-4220
Fax: (800) 876-3415
Career History
David Zack - President and CEO of Floor Detective Franchising LLC established in January 2016.
Developer of FloorDetective.com and Floor Detective for iPad 2012. Author: The Carpet Book - Claims Guide 2010. This claims publication has been promoted by Shaw Industries. Inspectors, Manufacturers and Inspectors throughout the USA and Canada have purchased this publication.
Co-Author of The Ultimate Carpet Manufacturing, Inspection and Claims Training Manual 2018.
First-generation flooring professional inspecting flooring failures in Arizona, Nevada and Michigan. He has been contracted to inspect and correct failures that require a high degree of expertise inside and outside of Michigan Arizona and Nevada. These include inspections/corrections in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada.
Certified Flooring Inspections of Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate, Bamboo, Cork, Pergo, Floating Floors, LVT, Stone and Ceramic Tile. Commercial and residential Independent Inspections.
Independent Non-Biased Certified Flooring Inspector
Labratory Testing Technician 1983-1985
Chrysler Corporation Building Management 1985-1997
Owner - Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning -5 Trucks - 1988-2001
IICRC, Certified Senior Practicing Carpet Inspector 1991-Present
NWFA Wood Inspector 2004-Present
AFS Side Match Pro - Color repair- 2001-Present
Trainer - Dealer Claims Training
Developer of FloorDetective.com and Floor Detective for iPad 2012. Author: The Carpet Book - Claims Guide 2010. This claims publication has been promoted by Shaw Industries. Inspectors, Manufacturers and Inspectors throughout the USA and Canada have purchased this publication.
Co-Author of The Ultimate Carpet Manufacturing, Inspection and Claims Training Manual 2018.
First-generation flooring professional inspecting flooring failures in Arizona, Nevada and Michigan. He has been contracted to inspect and correct failures that require a high degree of expertise inside and outside of Michigan Arizona and Nevada. These include inspections/corrections in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada.
Certified Flooring Inspections of Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate, Bamboo, Cork, Pergo, Floating Floors, LVT, Stone and Ceramic Tile. Commercial and residential Independent Inspections.
Independent Non-Biased Certified Flooring Inspector
Labratory Testing Technician 1983-1985
Chrysler Corporation Building Management 1985-1997
Owner - Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning -5 Trucks - 1988-2001
IICRC, Certified Senior Practicing Carpet Inspector 1991-Present
NWFA Wood Inspector 2004-Present
AFS Side Match Pro - Color repair- 2001-Present
Trainer - Dealer Claims Training
Certifications
IICRC Senior Practicing Inspector
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
IICRC Basic Repair
IICRC Carpet Cleaning
AFS Side Match Master Color Blender
AFS Laminate Inspector
AFS Hardwood Inspector
AFS Certifed Commercial Carpet Inspector
NWFACP Certified Wood Floor Inspector
Pergo Endorsed Installation Certification
CFI - Installation for the Inspector
Inpect Solutions ISU Educational Course -- 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certified 2011
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
IICRC Basic Repair
IICRC Carpet Cleaning
AFS Side Match Master Color Blender
AFS Laminate Inspector
AFS Hardwood Inspector
AFS Certifed Commercial Carpet Inspector
NWFACP Certified Wood Floor Inspector
Pergo Endorsed Installation Certification
CFI - Installation for the Inspector
Inpect Solutions ISU Educational Course -- 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certified 2011
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
Additional Certifications
IICRC Senior Practicing Inspector
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
IICRC Basic Repair
IICRC Carpet Cleaning
AFS Side Match Master Color Blender
AFS Laminate Inspector
AFS Hardwood Inspector
AFS Certifed Commercial Carpet Inspector
NWFACP Certified Wood Floor Inspector
Pergo Endorsed Installation Certification
CFI - Installation for the Inspector
Inpect Solutions ISU Educational Course -- 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certified 2011
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
IICRC Water Damage Restoration
IICRC Basic Repair
IICRC Carpet Cleaning
AFS Side Match Master Color Blender
AFS Laminate Inspector
AFS Hardwood Inspector
AFS Certifed Commercial Carpet Inspector
NWFACP Certified Wood Floor Inspector
Pergo Endorsed Installation Certification
CFI - Installation for the Inspector
Inpect Solutions ISU Educational Course -- 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certified 2011
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
Formal Education
Florida Junior College 1981-1982
Macomb County Community College 1984 - 1989
Detroit College of Business 1996-1997 (Dean' List)
Oakland University 1995 - 1996
IICRC Inspector Certification 1991
AFS Side Match Pro Schooling 2001
NWFA Hardwood Inspector Certification 2004
IICRC Water Damage Schooling
IICRC Carpet Repair Schooling
Pergo Installation Schooling - 2001
AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector - 2008
Howard Brickman - Advanced Wood Floor Training 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certification 2011
FCITS Resilient Certification Oct. 2019
ITS - Resilient Training 2015
Macomb County Community College 1984 - 1989
Detroit College of Business 1996-1997 (Dean' List)
Oakland University 1995 - 1996
IICRC Inspector Certification 1991
AFS Side Match Pro Schooling 2001
NWFA Hardwood Inspector Certification 2004
IICRC Water Damage Schooling
IICRC Carpet Repair Schooling
Pergo Installation Schooling - 2001
AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector - 2008
Howard Brickman - Advanced Wood Floor Training 2007
NAFLA Laminate Floor Certification 2011
FCITS Resilient Certification Oct. 2019
ITS - Resilient Training 2015
Industry Training Seminars
West and Williams IICRC Senior Practicing Inspector Certification 1991
Academy of Textiles and Flooring 1993
AFS Side Match Pro Schooling 2001
NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association Certification 2004
Water Damage Schooling - Jeff Bishop
Carpet Repair Schooling - Jimmy Walker CFI
Pergo Installation Schooling
CFI Installation for the Inspector
AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector- Shaw Training
NAFLA Laminate Inspection Certification 2011
FCITS Resilient Certification Oct. 2019
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
ITS (Inspector Training Service) Resilient Inspection School 2015
CTEF - Ceramic Tile Installation Training May 2016
Virginia Tech - Wood Science Class for Hardwood Flooring June 2016
Mohawk Hardwood Inspector Summit - Virginia 2016
Shaw Hardsurface Flooring Symposium - Dalton - Through The Guild- October 2016
Stone Forensics Stone and Tile Certification
FCITS Resilient/LVT Inspector Certification Oct. 2019
Academy of Textiles and Flooring 1993
AFS Side Match Pro Schooling 2001
NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association Certification 2004
Water Damage Schooling - Jeff Bishop
Carpet Repair Schooling - Jimmy Walker CFI
Pergo Installation Schooling
CFI Installation for the Inspector
AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector- Shaw Training
NAFLA Laminate Inspection Certification 2011
FCITS Resilient Certification Oct. 2019
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
ITS (Inspector Training Service) Resilient Inspection School 2015
CTEF - Ceramic Tile Installation Training May 2016
Virginia Tech - Wood Science Class for Hardwood Flooring June 2016
Mohawk Hardwood Inspector Summit - Virginia 2016
Shaw Hardsurface Flooring Symposium - Dalton - Through The Guild- October 2016
Stone Forensics Stone and Tile Certification
FCITS Resilient/LVT Inspector Certification Oct. 2019
Industry Association Memberships
FCITS
IICRC, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NICFI, National Institute of Certified Flooring Inspectors
AFS, Advanced Flooring Specialists
NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association
WFCA, World Floor Covering Association
NAFLA
CFI
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
NFIC - 2012
FCITS
Stone Forensics
Floor Detective
IICRC, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NICFI, National Institute of Certified Flooring Inspectors
AFS, Advanced Flooring Specialists
NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association
WFCA, World Floor Covering Association
NAFLA
CFI
ICRI -International Concrete Repair Institute Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician ( CCSMTT ) 2010
NFIC - 2012
FCITS
Stone Forensics
Floor Detective
| Commercial Sites Inspected | Cities Inspected |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, Michigan |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Delphi | Troy, Michigan |
| University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Borg Warner | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Great Lakes Skripp | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Brigade Fire | Belmont, Michigan |
| Great Clips | Dexter, Michigan |
| American Senior Communities | Kokomo, Indiana |
| North Ridge Care | New Hope, Minnesota |
| Tony Betton Ford | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Home Depot | , Michigan |
| Lowes | , Michigan |
| Skaff Carpet | , Michigan |
| Maloney Carpeting | , Michigan |
| Jabro | , Michigan |
| AR Kramer | , Michigan |
| Continental Interiors | , Michigan |
| Curves | Midland, Michigan |
| Legacy Homes | Ada, Michigan |
| Baker College | Owosso, Michigan |
| Mon Jin Lau Restaurant | Troy, Michigan |
| G & M Homes | Macomb, Michigan |
| Prestige Pontiac | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| University of Michigan | Flint, Michigan |
| Oak Ridge Condos | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| MSX International | Warren, Michigan |
| Sisters of St. Joseph Convent | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| United Road | Romulus, Michigan |
| Days Inn Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| U.B.S. | Farmington Hills, Michigan |
| Infinity Bldg Co | Macomb, Michigan |
| Glenview Gardens | Port Huron, Michigan |
| Harbor Homes | Harbor Beach, Michigan |
| Parkview Hills Management | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Baker Construction | Adrian, Michigan |
| Pulte Homes | Orien Township, Michigan |
| Eisenhower High School | Shelby Township, Michigan |
| Morningside Group | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Northville Vision Clinic | Northville, Michigan |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary | Monroe, Michigan |
| Installation Services | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Northridge Church | Plymouth, Michigan |
| Carpet Studio Warehouse | Okemos, Michigan |
| Macy�s @ 12 Oaks Mall | Novi, Michigan |
| Oakland MRI | Troy, Michigan |
| Enspire Dental | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Andersons Installation | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Vermeullen Funeral Home | Plymouth, Michigan |
| Luther Homes | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| First Financial Bank | Rochester, Indiana |
| BAE | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Red Run Golf Course | Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Belmar Lanes | Lincoln Park, Michigan |
| Pepperbottom | St. Clair Shores, Michigan |
| Beaumont Hospital | Grosse Pointe, Michigan |
| Mastercraft Carpet | , Michigan |
| Carpet Bonanza | Zeeland, Michigan |
| American Village Builders | Portage, Michigan |
| Applewood Place | Mansfield, Ohio |
| Cavalry Church | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| City of Fremont | Fremont, Michigan |
| M & M Distributing | Lansing, Michigan |
| 27th District Court and Police | Wyandotte, Michigan |
| AAC Credit Union | Zeeland, Michigan |
| St. Mary's Church | Chelsea, Michigan |
| Artstart Academy | Farmington Hills, Michigan |
| Great Northern Equities | Novi, Michigan |
| Malibu Homes | Macomb, Michigan |
| York company | Southfield, Michigan |
| Midwest Institute of Health | Kentwood, Michigan |
| Huntington Bank | Southfield, Michigan |
| Roseville Housing Commission | Roseville, Michigan |
| Stanson Floor Covering | Alpena, Michigan |
| Ronnish Construction | Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Holiday Inn Express | Ludington, Michigan |
| Masonic Temple | Okemos, Michigan |
| Bounce | Troy, Michigan |
| McNabb Carpet | Milford, Michigan |
| St. George Greek Church | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
| Bluewater | Holland, Michigan |
| Jim Waldron | Davison, Michigan |
| Durand High School | Durand , Michigan |
| St. Thomas Moore Catholic Chrh. | Troy, Michigan |
| Del Webb | Brownstown, Michigan |
| Seventh-DayAdventist Church | Shelby Township, Michigan |
| Education Services District | Alpena, Michigan |
| Guys and Gals | West Bloomfield, Michigan |
| Head & Hair | New Baltimore , Michigan |
| Ivanhoe Apartments | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| S & G Coin | Highland, Michigan |
| Merkle Funeral Services | Monroe, Michigan |
| Zeeland Family Dentistry | Zeeland , Michigan |
| Kingdom Hall Jehova's Witness | Brighton, Michigan |
| Things Remembered | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Courtland | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
