About the Home Inspectors

Inspector Gene Walshaw

Gene is the President/Owner of Best Choice Inspections. He attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and started his career as the Assistant Manager of a home improvement center. Ten years later, Gene purchased a ServiceMaster franchise and specialized in home restoration involving fire, water, mold, and storm damage.

Gene founded Best Choice Inspections in 2002, where his past experiences have given him a big edge in performing home and specialty inspections, along with mold investigations. He and his wife, Jayne, have been happily married since 1981. Gene loves vegetable gardening, home remodeling projects, and cooking. He’s also a member of the Gideons International Christian Ministry.

• Tennessee Home Inspector License #101.
• HITA (Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association) Master Inspector.
• Certified Mold Assessor and Sampler (Environmental Solutions Association).
• Former President of the Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association.

Inspector Jon Walz

Jon’s strongest attributes is his thoroughness and ability to effectively communicate with clients. He genuinely enjoys helping people find the right home. Since no house is perfect, Jon provides valuable advice that can help make your new home as perfect as possible.  He is happily married to Natalie and has three wonderful children.

• Tennessee Home Inspector License #1126.
• HITA (Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association) Master Inspector.
• Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certified EIFS & Stucco Inspector.
• Certified Mold Inspector (certified by the University of Tennessee).

Inspector Tanner Hiles

Tanner’s dedicated, quality home inspections ensure clients are able to make a comfortable, confident buying decision. He is hardworking, motivated, trustworthy, and ready to help you! No other inspector in Knoxville can make you feel as confident about your home purchase as Tanner. He’s also a “mold detective” and won’t rest until he finds the cause of your fungus problem! Tanner lives in Corryton with his lovely wife, Ashley, and their sweet daughter, Amelia.

• Tennessee Home Inspector License #1522.
• InterNACHI Certified Property Inspector (CPI) ®
• InterNACHI Certified Mold Inspector ®
• InterNACHI Certified Radon Inspector ®

Officer Manager/Marketing Specialist Jayne Walshaw

Jayne’s friendly voice will greet you when you call to schedule your inspection. She has more than 30 years of experience in office management, customer service, and sales. Jayne and her “staff,” dogs Bella and Lulu, will always provide you with superior service.

Jayne is happily married to President/Owner Gene Walshaw. In her spare time, she enjoys painting nature scenes, bird watching, and visiting national and state parks.