One team, one standard
Meet the team
The inspectors in the field and the office team who get you scheduled, all in one place. Every inspector is a Texas-licensed Professional Inspector, with the same care on a starter home as on a custom build.
Field inspectors
Chris LangeTREC #10429-PI · Professional InspectorOwner of 1st Rate Inspections with decades in the home-services industry. Licensed Professional Inspector and Mold Assessment Consultant, and an instructor for inspectors and realtors across Texas.
Dustin OrlandoTREC #24513-PI · Professional InspectorWith 1st Rate since 2020 after years in construction and the oil field. Stucco and sewer-scope certified, and a TREC continuing-education instructor for realtors.
Eligio VarelaTREC #22209-PI · Professional InspectorU.S. Army veteran and former insurance inspector, with 1st Rate since 2017. Experienced in mold sampling, termite inspections, and infrared scans, and a certified pool inspector.
Nick BishopTREC #24950-PI · Professional InspectorJoined 1st Rate in 2021 from a building-maintenance background. Termite and sewer-scope certified, with a pool inspection certification.
Robbie Feeney IITREC #25693-PI · Professional InspectorA Texas A&M Spatial Science graduate who joined 1st Rate in 2022, with a background in property management.
Ryan SosebeeTREC #26875-PI · Professional InspectorA dedicated inspector with hands-on experience in residential construction, maintenance, and property management since he was 19. A licensed Texas Realtor, he brings a real-estate perspective to every inspection and stays thorough and straightforward. Off the clock he is with family or tackling hands-on projects.
JB “Jerry” AtterberryTREC #24834-PI · Professional InspectorJoined 1st Rate in 2024 after years as a paramedic and EMS responder in Oklahoma and greater Houston. He completed the Professional Inspector program at Champions School of Real Estate, and is stucco-certified and a TDLR-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. Off the clock he golfs, fishes, and spends time with family.
Joe TarantinoTREC #26777-PI · Professional InspectorBio coming soon.
Jorge MartiganiTREC #26942-PI · Professional InspectorA Houston native from the Heights with more than 25 years working in and around homes, first in the cable industry, in attics, crawlspaces, and home systems, then in refining. He brings that hands-on field experience to thorough, honest inspections.
Jose ColonTREC #23121-PI · Professional InspectorBio coming soon.
Richard HannaysTREC #21407-PI · Professional InspectorBrings more than 30 years of technical and customer-service experience. Originally from Trinidad, he built an automotive career as an ASE Master Technician before moving to Texas and training as an inspector at Champions School of Real Estate. With 1st Rate since 2015. Outside work he enjoys working out, martial arts, Latin dancing, and cooking.
Office and client care
Ricki LangeCo-Owner, Office ManagerCo-owner of 1st Rate Inspections, Ricki runs the office after 26 years as a dental technician. She loves meeting new people and building lasting relationships.
Christy OrlandoMarketing ManagerChris and Ricki's oldest daughter, Christy has helped grow 1st Rate since 2015 after working as a special-education aide. She and her husband Dustin have three kids and love getting to know the families they serve.
Candie GonzalesClient Care CoordinatorBio coming soon.
Tori LangeClient Care CoordinatorChris and Ricki's youngest daughter, Tori is a certified Mold Assessment Technician and Pool and Spa Operator, with InterNACHI coursework in thermal imaging and fire safety. Off the clock she is with her daughter Ashlynn and family, usually outdoors.
Every inspector is a Texas-licensed Professional Inspector. License numbers are shown above and on our Consumer Protection Notice. A combined team photo is on the way.
Ready to schedule your inspection?
Book online in under two minutes, or call and we will get you on the calendar today. Same-day and next-day slots across greater Houston.