Local ownership. Proven playbook.

Joe Nugent is the founder of Joe the Home Pro. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati with a B.A. in Organizational Communications, then spent 20 years to the day in the hospitality industry — rising through roles from Assistant Food and Beverage Manager and Catering Manager to Corporate Sales Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Regional Sales Director.

Joe has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. In July 2013, after losing his job, he decided it was time to start his own business — and after exploring his options, home inspection was where he knew he belonged. In March 2015 he launched Joe the Home Pro, a home inspection and home watch company that grew into an award-winning Southwest Florida practice.

In mid-2023, Joe set out to take Joe the Home Pro nationwide through a licensing program — similar to a franchise, but at a tenth of the cost. His goal is to help put over 100 Veterans to work and ultimately grow to more than 250 locations nationwide. Joe's passion for helping others achieve their dream of owning a business and working for themselves is the driving force behind the licensing division.