Experience

Crestpoint Companies

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Consultant

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  Craig's professional background lends additional assurance to achieving the high standards of Crestpoint Companies in Cincinnati Ohio. Craig is instrumental in various applications within the commercial development arena, including oversight of structural inspections, evaluation, studies of atypical/unique projects and expert witnessing. His in-depth financial background and understanding of the intricacy of International investor relations coupled with a network of professionals involved within the investment and banking arenas, make his role desired. Through his oversight, Craig's contribution to Crestpoints continued success reflects the teams mission statement, "Creating Exceptional Experiences." Show less



1st Inspection Services, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and Chief Executive Consultant

  • Jun 2003 - Present

  1st Inspection Services Inc. is currently a Cincinnati based real estate inspection franchise corporation. 1st Inspection Services franchises are full service real estate inspection firms offering inspections for commercial, residential and relocation properties. As Co-founder, Craig stays involved through National contacts, periodically assists with current and future Franchisee's, and presents information on Future economies of scale at National conferences. 1st Inspections various locations offer a wide variety of ancillary services such as termite inspections, mold testing, lead testing, and energy audits. Current Master franchises are located in Ohio, Kentucky, and New Jersey with multiple city locations within them. Show less



Hondros Education Group

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Distinguished

  • 1982 - Present

  Craig has been teaching for Hondros College as an Adjunct Instructor for 40+ years in every area of Real Estate, Insurance, Securities, Appraisal, Mortgage Lending, Home Inspection and Personal Training. He estimates that he has "touched the lives" of over 50,000 Business Professionals over this time through top-shelf Education. His base knowledge and capabilities acquired from the college culminated in the opportunity to present professional and inspirational business presentations in over 170 cities worldwide. The chance to touch more lives resulted in more self-fulfillment than anything he's ever done professionally! He continually gives much credit, accolades, and sincere appreciation to John and Linda Hondros for much of his success and a blossoming "past student" comradery with long time friendships. He believes that effective teaching is a "honed skill" - and privileged responsibility! Through a deserved merger, the College continues it's curriculum nationwide via primarily online, "Top Shelf" courses and materials. Show less



Purestream Inc.

• Walton Kentucky

• Chief Executive Consultant

  • May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Craig's background brought additional assurance of achieving new avenues of success for a half century tenured successful company! Through orchestration and part-time oversight, Craig's role and contribution enhanced continued growth in defined and diversified areas to accelerate and progress the company's mission and goals of a CLEAN WATER WORLD, supplying the best waste water treatment parts and equipment to municipalities and large residential projects worldwide. It was an honor to the owners and employees to allow Craig to Orchestrate potential futures of the business! Show less



St. Bartholomew Parish and School

• CincInnati, Ohio 45231

• Business Manager/Director

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  For a three year span, Craig worked for a well known Cincinnati Catholic Parish managing day-to-day duties and overseeing the financial base for the parishioner membership, the presiding Priest, the Financial Advisory Council, and the aspiring school children attendees. Within that position, Craig truly learned humility and was guided by the actions of Fr. Robert Farrell. It was an eye opener for Craig to learn how to be an intrinsic "SERVANT" leader. It was a challenging and life changing experience and Craig now attributes much of his "centered" current leadership capabilities to those years in that challenging position. It is the basis of his beliefs that Business is a myriad of many things - but at its core, it is truly the "working people" that ARE the enterprise itself. Show less



Amer.Assoc.of Certified Appraisers

• N/A.

• President

  • Mar 1988 - May 1999

  Craig was president of the Non-Profit, American Association of Certified Appraisers, and became a Director, Officer, and Trustee to the Appraisal Foundation in Washington, DC. He helped create the USAP standards for the Appraisal/ Evaluation Industries. In addition, Craig paneled the creation of the ANSI standards for square footage measurement directive for the National Association of Homebuilders - adopted internationally by many entities including BOMA. Craig performed and reviewed thousands of Appraisals and evaluations with S.A. Pastor and Associates and the late Mr. Robert VonBargen MAI in the Tri-State marketplace. He was elected an Honorary Member of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers when he successfully conducted a merger of AACA membership to the NAIFA - creating over 5,000+ members worldwide. Show less



SALE of Cincinnati

• Cincinnati Area, Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis Indiana

• Co Founder and Chief Executive Consultant

  • 1989 - 1996

  Craig and his close friend, Jay Shephard, started a Cincinnati based sales organization called SALE (Sales Achievers Leaders & Entrepreneurs). The Primary Goal was to grow membership to 500+ professionals giving a consistent, adequate income base and at the pinnacle, take the concept National! Craig and Jay enjoyed those wonderful years bringing in Top Speakers in their fields like the late Og Mandino - who brought over 800 Professionals to the New Sharonville convention center! The membership peaked at 472 and the dreams of going national never transpired. Craig and Jay are the best of friends to this day and attribute much of their combined successes to what they created, learned, practiced, and experienced through Sales Achievers Leaders & Entrepreneurs. Show less



The Downstairs Gym

• Cincinnati Ohio

• Co-Owner/Trainer

  • Jun 1979 - Mar 1988

  With his Co-Founder, S.A. Pastor - the Downstairs gym was a small but mighty training facility for Cincinnati Body Builders, Power lifters and selected Martial Artists. The Downstairs Gym was one of the first 24hr facilities in the city. The equipment was hand-made in Cincinnati and known for its ability to stand up to the Power Teams. After 7 years of ownership, Craig bought out his Co Founder and a few years later, successfully sold "The Downstairs Gym" to a longtime, College friend who enjoyed the business keeping it alive and well! There are still gym owners today in the Cincinnati area who praise the workouts, the training and the overall results they experienced at Cincinnati's, "Downstairs Gym." Show less



Intersecurities Inc and TransAmerica

• Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Broker/Consultant

  • Jan 1986 - Dec 1987

  Within the construction arena, Craig worked with his uncle, Don Auberger V.P. of Sales for Cardinal Industries in Columbus, Ohio selling Knights Inns prior to ERTA and TEFRA laws. He grew interested in the securities and insurance businesses, and he brokered products part time for a number of years. The foundational finance business knowledge he acquired from this has allowed him to instruct at selected colleges in these respected areas. Craig's confidence of presenting professional seminars grew and gave him the honor of presenting motivation and inspiration in over 170 cities worldwide. Show less



Barnhorn Realtors

• Cincinnati Ohio

• General Manager and President of the Commercial Division

  • 1984 - 1986

  Craig was hired as the General Manager for a six-office, 150+ agent, Cincinnati Real Estate company for three years. As a Co-Broker, he was promoted to President of the Commercial/Industrial Investment division and acquired a taste for the "Appraisal Valuation" arena. Craig's desire for knowledge was strongly influenced by the Appraiser and Owner of the successful company who has an accomplished Appraisal Entity in the Tri State area. A successful merger of Barnhorn Realtors was created with another great Cincinnati company and there are many active agents today who promote their original education and Real Estate success to Barnhorn Realtors created by Stanley and his son, Mr. Barry Barnhorn. Show less



Craig Homes Inc.

• Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Supervisor/ Sales Broker

  • Jan 1974 - Dec 1984

  Craig worked for his mentor/father's company for 10 years in all areas of Construction and New Home Sales. He vividly remembers sweeping the floors of new construction properties, digging with a shovel downspout lines for a 12 week long Summer season and driving small bulldozers at the age of 13. Those years were the most rewarding toward his overall career because it instilled HARD WORK. Craig Homes Inc. built over 2,000 homes, and small commercial/Apartments from 1958 to 1989. His father, Earl, was also the elected President of the Cincinnati Home Builders Association in 1972. During these years, Craig was privileged to work with American Heritage Builders, The Drees Company, and Murphy Homes procuring additional experience with larger Construction companies. Between these existing successful companies, Craig was able to sell over 12 Million Dollars of new homes! Craig states; " it was the greatest years of my life as I was raising a new family while working with my best friend, my late Father. I owe my business "Foundation " (no pun intended) to my Dad - and deeply miss his mentoring, guidance and presence. Show less