ASHI's 1995 President Speaks...

Who would know more about how ASHI is supposed to run better than one of its Presidents? The following is a letter of resignation written and submitted by ASHI's 1995 president, just this past year.

The original copy is located here.


"Letter of resignation – Submitted to the American Society of Home Inspectors Executive Director

It is with a very sad heart that I write this letter of resignation from the American Society of Home Inspectors, for no other reason than I do not support the “Branding”.

I fought this idea from day one; I removed myself from a Chapter position because I could not in good faith be in the PR chair and not support “Branding”.

I know that there are many ASHI Chapter members who feel this way, we have asked our leadership to present our case to the National Board but do not feel they represented the membership, only what they felt was right.

I know that I do not have to pay dues but I am not a freeloader and will not in good faith remain a member when others are being disciplined for not supporting this project.

Last but not least – I cannot afford to be branded as being on “Administrative Suspension”. That statement would discredit me as a home inspector and as an Expert Witness. Competitors can be so cruel.

Respectfully submitted,
Patrick L. Porzio, Jr. Past President 95’"