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Inspectors

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David Garcia

David Garcia is an area manager in Austin/San Antonio, including the surrounding areas. “Our team goal is to provide the best quality inspections either in structural or energy. We take pride of our work where we prioritize details.” After work you can catch David in the paintball fields, hiking, watching fights (Boxing/UFC) or just conquering the world one step at a time.

Brett Bryan

Brett has been a dedicated inspector for French Inspection over the last 15 years. He and his wife, Kristin, have 2 awesome boys that keep them busy. Outside of the office, Brett can be found fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

Barb Alvarado

Barbara is R5 certified with the International Code Council, has her CSI Certification from TCEQ, and holds an M.A. in Literature and an M.F.A. in poetry. A former English teacher, she often jokes she grades houses now, rather than essays. One of her favorite parts of the job is being outside; in construction, we see a lot of sunrises.

James Shelton

James was born in Naples, Italy, but raised in Houston. Beyond being a building inspector, James is an artist, musician, and bartender. He enjoys sci-fi and long walks on the beach. He hopes to one day retire and spend his days painting and finding his spirit animal. “I am a peacock Captain, you’ve gotta let me fly”

Zach Harston

Zach is a native Texan, born in Lancaster TX and has grown up in the Houston area. Before joining French Inspection, Zach was a music teacher in the northwest Houston area, where he taught percussion at numerous high schools and middle schools including Magnolia ISD, Tomball ISD, Conroe ISD, and Spring ISD. Nowadays, Zach likes spending time with his wife Aubrey and their two cats, as well as enjoying hobbies like woodcarving, carpentry, playing the drums, and repairing/restoring old drums.

Zach has been on the French Inspection team for 7 months, and is looking forward to gaining certifications to expand his knowledge in the field!

Drew Branson

Drew’s real name is Norman. He was named after his grandfather on his dad’s side of the family. He was born and raised in Texas. He has also lived on both the east and west coast. He is the youngest of 4 and left-handed. He also once ate a whole 38oz steak in one sitting.

Chris Branson

Chris Branson was born and raised in Texas, but had the chance to live on both coasts. He has tried stand-up comedy, but his main hobby is throwing himself down flights of stairs on a skateboard!

Kris Fitzgerald

Kris has been an inspector with French Inspection for the last 5 years. Prior to that, he served in the active-duty Army for 4 years as a medic, and currently serving in the Texas National Guard for the last 10 years. His aspirations are to continue to help this company grow, as well as continue to serve our country.

“Did you know that giraffes are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than people? The more you know!”