U.S. Inspect: Professional Home Inspection

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RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2001

For Further Information Contact: Steve McCarney, (703) 293-1542

U.S. Inspect Appoints Carlson President and CEO

Chantilly, VA - - U.S. Inspect, Inc. today announced the appointment of J. Richard "Rich" Carlson as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director on the Board.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the U.S. Inspect team," said Carlson. "I admire the commitment to excellence that has enabled U.S. Inspect to become a recognized national leader in the home inspection industry. I look forward to building on the company's past successes to help the company realize its enormous potential."

Prior to joining U.S. Inspect, Mr. Carlson served as President and CEO of Teletouch Communications, Inc., a publicly traded wireless communications company with a focus on the messaging industry. While at Teletouch, Mr. Carlson grew the company in a declining industry. He developed and implemented a new strategic direction and assembled a team that increased revenues from $41 million to $60 million within three years.

Mr. Carlson has also served in executive roles at IDB Mobile Communications, a leading mobile satellite service provider, and Coastel Communications Company. At IDB Mobile Communications, Mr. Carlson successfully revamped the marketing strategy, launched new services and improved marketing communications and pricing to achieve positive cash flow for the first time in the company's history. While at Coastel Communications Company, he successfully led a team that increased annual revenues an average of 60% per year from 1993 to 1995.

Mr. Carlson received his Masters of Business Administration from Georgetown University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.

U.S. Inspect Chairman and Co-founder Keith Fimian said Mr. Carlson's arrival brings an infusion of fresh ideas that will dramatically differentiate U.S. Inspect as the undisputed industry leader. "These are exciting times for U.S. Inspect," said Fimian. "Business is up sharply this year and we are extremely delighted to have someone of Rich Carlson's caliber share in the vision of taking this company to the next level. Rich has the experience, ability and determination to do just that."

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U.S. Inspect, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of inspection services. The company operates in three principal segments - Residential Services, Corporate Services and Commercial Services - providing customers and clients with nationwide coverage for more than 50 inspection types, including general home, termite, radon, structural, private well and septic systems, pool/hot tub, replacement reserve studies, commercial property inspections, and specialty inspection services.

The U.S. Inspect network is comprised of more than 3,200 employee field consultants and independent supplier contractors who possess the kind of on-site professionalism and technical proficiency sought by home buyers and sellers, corporate relocation professionals, community and planned unit development professionals, and commercial property owners in communities throughout the country.

From headquarter offices in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., U.S. Inspect annually produces more than 120,000 inspection reports for clients involved in all facets of real estate. The inspection services company of choice for Corporate America, U.S. Inspect performed its millionth inspection in 2001. For more information, visit www.usinspect.com.

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