Drew Kern has been in the flooring industry since 1999. He has owned and managed a successful retail flooring business as well as installed a wide variety of flooring products. Drew is certified by the NWFA as an inspector, installer, sand & finish and sales advisor. He is the proud recipient of numerous NWFA degrees and awards. Since 2008 he has been an active member of many NWFA committees; advisory panels; guest speaker; instructor and has served as a CP board member.  Drew is further certified to inspect Laminate, vinyl and ceramic/stone tile. Being certified as an inspector through several agencies and having in depth knowledge of the manufacturing and distribution sectors, Drew is an expert in the flooring industry who primarily teaches, consults and manages flooring claims though, Infinity Claims Management Solutions. Drew has been a lead instructor for the NWFA and continues to participate in the flooring industry as an instructor for various associations including Inspector Training Services (ITS). Drew is further certified by the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as an inspector; Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International (IFCII) as an advanced ceramic/stone tile inspector and advanced hardwood inspector; the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) as a Certified Flooring Professional (CFP) and previously certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) as a Certified Walkway Auditor.  He has also completed the “Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution” program from the Kingston Center of Mediation at Queen’s University.