Our Mission
Our mission is excellence in everything we do. Providing The best Inspectors, The best support staff, and the best inspections
Our Vision
Our vision is to build a team of A-tier Inspectors, Support Staff, Market Reps, and Engineers growing as a team to become one the nation’s largest home and commercial inspection companies, company owners, and leaders in life and their community. Teaching, training, and investing in new ideas, markets, and opportunities.
Our Values
Cobblestone Inspections is built upon common core values which drive all of our actions and goals as a company. We’ve simplified them into a simple acronym: STAR
- Service– Our customers matter most to us. We strive daily to provide them with the best service in the industry.
- Teamwork – Teamwork is our DNA. We believe in a culture of winning as a team.
- Accountability – To win at the highest levels, we hold each other accountable, both in the workplace and in our daily lives.
- Responsibility – We all value both our personal and professional responsibilities. We take full responsibility for our duties and actions.
Meet Our Team
Kevin Melquist
Chief Inspector
Kevin started working as a carpenter after graduating high school, eventually opening his own construction company in 2002. In addition to building houses from the ground up, Kevin also served as a Realtor, a property investor, a property manager, and a project manager for a commercial roofing company. In 2005, Kevin obtained his real estate license and started working as an agent while continuing his construction work. This gave him extensive hands-on experience in listing and selling houses and finding properties to rehabilitate and flip. Kevin’s background in construction and real estate instilled valuable knowledge and the skills to properly inspect and evaluate all areas of residential and commercial buildings. Kevin has turned his focus to finding talent, building teams, and raising the bar in the Inspection industry. When he is not working, he enjoys discovering new places and ideas, reading, camping, golfing, baseball and football, and spending time with his family.
Jason Shultz
Lead Inspector
Jason has over 20 years of combined experience in mechanical and industrial equipment inspections, real estate sales, and customer service. He served 20 years in the United States Navy as a Mechanical Supervisor onboard 3 Submarines while gaining valuable experience in quality assurance and inspections. Jason also served seven years as a Navy Counselor, gaining extensive experience in sales and customer service. In 2012, he retired from active service in the United States Navy and subsequently completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Jason also has six years of experience as a Realtor with Howard Hanna and Coldwell Banker offices in Erie, allowing him to understand better the critical process and points of the home inspection process. Jason resides in Fairview, Pa; he loves golf, enjoys camping, basketball, and football, and has quickly become one of the most trusted inspectors in the Erie area. Jason takes great pride in performing real estate inspections and developing keen attention to detail from years of military and life experience. He is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are comfortable and well-informed about real estate transactions, home inspection processes, and results.
Timothy Sosko
SWPA Lead inspector
Tim is a Penn State University graduate with a mechanical engineering degree. He has worked many years for a property management company where he oversaw repairs, maintenance, and rent occupancy. In addition, he has assisted his family in the rehabilitation and selling of several properties since the time he was in high school. Tim grew up in southwestern Pa. In his free time, he is active in the boy scouts, where he earned his Eagle Scout in 2012. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, going on adventures with his JEEP, and traveling. Tim enjoys the hands-on aspect of home inspections, and his experience and schooling qualify him to represent Cobblestone on your investment.
Kristie Salvaggio
Operations Leader
Kristie is a former travel agent and has worked in a few other areas in the travel industry, making her perfect for the demands of our inspectors and clients. She joined the company in 2021 and loves the day-to-day of the inspection industry and keeps the company running smoothly. In her spare time, She loves to kayak, read, and spend time with her family.
Chase Hanaway
Western PA inspector
Chase is a graduate of Penn State Behrend with a degree in Marketing. He has several years of experience as an automotive and Powersports technician and in tool and dye quality control. Chase’s work background, attention to detail, and drive to perfect his work make him particularly well-suited to the home inspection industry. Chase grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he currently resides. He spends his free time outdoors, golfing, fishing, or working in the garage. Chase is a Certified Professional Inspector who has enjoyed learning all he can about the industry and how to serve you as a home buyer better.
Nicholas Melquist
WNY & NWPA Inspector
Nick spent several years working in the construction industry throughout Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. In 2021 he moved back to the area and wanted to join the family business and get licensed in the home inspection industry and quickly knew it was what he wanted his career to be. The opportunity to discover new and exciting daily challenges has made home inspecting something he enjoys doing. Nick spends his downtime hanging out with his dog “Ivar,” a lovable and high-energy Husky, and hunting, fishing, and several other outdoor activities.