Meet the Educators


Douglas Barkee, founding partner and owner of Barkee Inspection Services has been conducting full home, commercial and exterior specific inspections since 2001 for clients in the greater Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon areas.  After college, with degrees in Engineering and Business, Doug contributed 13 years in management, marketing, sales, and new product development expertise for a major building products company, traveling throughout the Western states.  Showing strong leadership by accomplishing effective product branding projects, ad campaigns and managing the product performance department which included inspections of hundreds of exteriors throughout the West coast, Doug brings his innate knowledge about marketing, promotion and products to those just starting out in the home inspection industry.  As an expert in residential building products and as an inspector for proper installation of those products, Doug shares his ability to spot defects and offer viable issue-solving solutions.  Experienced as an Instructor and known for his logical, practical approach to education, Doug presents information in an easy to grasp manner that promotes reliance on established principles while encouraging innovative thinking.   As a Senior-Certified Member of the American Institute of Inspectors, and as an officer of NWOCHI since 2002, Doug encourages involvement and continuous education as a roadmap to a successful and fulfilling inspection career.

Peter Barten, owner of Peter Barten Home Inspections has been performing residential and commercial property inspections since 1999.  For 10 years prior to his inspection business, he worked in residential and commercial construction.  Peter is well acquainted with the challenges that face Northwest built structures, particularly on the Oregon Coast.  Peter is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and effectively communicating the issues of homes and their systems through custom created reports and on site consultations with both buyers and real estate agents and now to students of home inspection.  His attention to detail and unflinching commitment to promoting awareness of industry standard building practices and professional conduct aligns with PIE's vision for the future of inspection education and makes him especially qualified to lead others with confidence.  As a Senior Inspector, current Ethics committee member, former Vice President of the American Institute of Inspectors, and founding member of NWOCHI, Peter believes that the trainers of Professional Inspection Education  have much to offer those entering the exciting field of home inspection.