Kevin Seddon
President, HomeSafe Inspection, Inc.
Kevin Seddon is president of HomeSafe Inspection, Inc., the nationís leader in home and termite inspection technology. HomeSafe is the only home inspection company that offers advanced inspections utilizing infrared and acoustic technologies which can actually see and hear through the wallsH, floors and ceilings of a property. Prior to establishing HomeSafe, Seddon was Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Publishing, Inc., which produces the hospitality industryís leading trade magazines and the largest food and beverage trade show in the world. Prior to that, he was Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Vision Creek Enterprises, a national marketing firm, and Part Owner and Vice President of Operations of Sair Linux & GNU, the leading developer of training materials and certification examinations for the Linux computer operating system. He is also President and Owner of Sanus Medical Acoustics.
Peng Lee
Vice President/Chief Technology Officer
Peng Lee served as Research and Development Engineer at the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) for 11 years. He designed various highly advanced acoustical systems for the detection of insects, including termites, fire ants, rice weevils, pecan weevils, mole crickets and numerous other destructive pests. In this capacity, he was recruited to assist with the U.S. Department of Agricultureís ìOperation Full Stop,î a project aimed at combating imported Formosan subterranean termite infestations in New Orleansí French Quarter district. He is recognized as one of the nationís premier experts on detection of wood-destroying insects.
Rick Hynum
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Rick Hynum is an experienced, award-winning magazine editor, journalist and communications specialist with more than 15 yearsí experience. Before joining HomeSafe, he was Senior Vice President of Publishing for Oxford Publishing, Inc., which produces the nationís leading hospitality magazines and trade shows. He is a former Science Editor for the University of Mississippiís Office of Communications, where he also launched the Universityís first science magazine, UM Quest, and later served as Editor of the Ole Miss Alumni Review. His newspaper career has included beats covering politics, sports, business and arts and entertainment.
Don Wilkerson
Chief Financial Officer
Don Wilkerson is a CPA and brings a depth of experience in public and corporate accounting to the company. Mr. Wilkerson holds a BA in accounting from the University of Mississippi as well as a Masters of Taxation. Mr. Wilkerson is an active member of AICPA and the Tennessee Society of Public Accountants.
Gene Bramlett
Director of Information Technology
For eight years, Gene Bramlett served on the administrative staff at a public housing authority. In this capacity he performed duties as Administrative Assistant, Computer Specialist, and Occupancy Specialist. Prior to that, he owned and operated a computer retail store. He has also worked as a computer programmer for Security Savings and Loan and has owned his own computer-consulting firm.
Kirk Bramlett
Communications Manager and Administrative Assistant
Kirk Bramlett is an award-winning educator who has taught for more than three decades in the public schools of Mississippi. She served as Faculty Council President and was selected as the Oxford School District Teacher of the Year. In 2001 she was inducted into the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers. Aside from teaching, her duties included writing grants, directing an artist-in-residency program, and serving as the Chairman of the Gifted Assessment Team for her district.
