Our Inspectors
We have a team of knowledgeable inspectors with years of experience that perform building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections.
To contact an inspector, call the IMS office at (616) 863-9294. The best time to reach an inspector in the office is between 8am and 9am, Monday through Friday.
Rick Sparks
Owner
Building official
Building inspector
Plan reviewer
Rick has been a builder for over 40 years, with experiences ranging from residential homes to large commercial projects. Ricks father, Andy Sparks, was the original owner of the business.
Besides managing the business, Rick is our primary building inspector, doing the majority of our inspections as well as reviewing and authorizing building projects within the communities served by IMS.
David retired from his position of over 25 years as Building Official, Plan Reviewer, and Inspector at Plainfield Township. He assists Rick with inspections and also does many of our commercial plan reviews.
David Kloote
Building Official
Building Inspector
Plan Reviewer
Chris Elzinga
Electrical inspector
Plan reviewer
Chris brings experience from several years in the Electrical Industry, including owning his own business, Elzinga Electric. He became an inspector for IMS in 2021.
Tim Eller
Mechanical inspector
Tim is our newest inspector and he has worked in the mechanical trade for over 40 years becoming to us 2026.
Don Somerdyke
Plumbing Inspector Plan Reviewer
Don comes to us from Somerdyke Plumbing, where he was a plumber for over 12 years.