Our Team

Mark Hughes – New Owner

Mark has a wealth of experience and has been a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois for over thirty years.  He has been involved in many aspects of engineering from analysis and design of improvements to the actual construction of large-scale public works projects.

Mark is newer to the home inspection industry but could not have had a better person to guide and mentor him than Domicile’s founder Dan Cullen.  Dan recently wanted to shift away from day-to-day operations with Domicile and Mark purchased the company in late 2019.  Dan still performs inspections and is critical to the development of new inspectors at Domicile.

Mark has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois and was the City Engineer for the City of Elmhurst for six years.  He recently ran a material testing laboratory that focused on concrete failures and just prior to joining Domicile got into analyzing issues for over 300 distressed structures while working for a prominent Chicago area basement waterproofing/foundation stabilization contractor.

Mark is no stranger to hands-on residential construction either as he built his own 2-1/2 car garage as well as constructed a second-story addition to his home. Mark is married and the proud father of three grown children who are starting to make their own contributions to the world. Mark is a huge music fan and hosts a weekly radio show where he dives into one of the most diverse record collections on the planet every Sunday from 9 to Noon on NEIU’s station the Wizard– WZRD @ 88.3 FM in NE Chicago or streaming at wzrdchicago.org

ASHI and NICASHI member

Dan Cullen
Founder and Personnel Development

Dan’s long and diverse building construction career began in 1976 when he became an apprentice carpenter. Achieving journeyman status four years later, Dan worked in home building, industrial truss repair, and concrete construction before founding his own remodeling and construction company in 1981. After fifteen years improving and repairing homes in the Chicago area, Dan brought his diverse construction expertise to an insurance service firm, where he worked as a home inspector for Allstate, American Family, and other insurance companies.
In 1999 Dan founded Domicile Consulting. Since that time, he has performed over 10,000 home inspections throughout Chicagoland and built a loyal base of repeat customers via his outstanding service, dedication, and integrity. He is the lead educator for the Domicile entity for home inspection education and routinely “re-educates” builders and developers on the best building practices. His motto: “Without Fear or Favor”.
Having retired from the Chicago Fire Department in 2010 following 31 years of service, Dan now enjoys spending time with his family as well as helping our clients understand and improve their homes and property.

Daniel F. Cullen is a Certified Professional Inspector®

Beverly Johnson

Beverly is a Certified Master Inspector through the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and a Certified Inspector through the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Beverly is also a Certified Residential Thermographer and has the skills and ability to assess a variety of energy efficiency and moisture intrusion concerns and is one of the most qualified and capable inspectors in the industry.
Beverly Johnson started performing home inspections in 2014 for foreclosed properties but wanted to enhance her skills. She quickly acquired a solid understanding of residential construction, remodeling, and repairing homes which gives her a particular advantage that clients appreciate and trust. She has gained a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for following standards. She is an active member of InterNACHI, ASHI, and the ASHI Great Lakes Chapter. Through these organizations, she is continually upgrading her education and skills to better serve her clients. She is a First-Time Home Buyer Specialist who enjoys sharing her knowledge with home buyers and is always happy to answer questions.

Brian Cullnan

Brian grew up on the south side of Chicago and began to work on homes by his dad’s side, which sparked his first paint contracting venture while still in high school. As a licensed electrician with over 40 years of experience managing, designing, and maintaining electrical systems in some of Chicago’s tallest skyscrapers—and a few bungalows to boot—he brings a deep background in some of our city’s most complex mechanical systems. A homeowner since 1978, he’s remodeled basements and baths and replaced roofs, windows, porches, and patios.
After getting his home inspector’s license in 2014, Brian joined Domicile Consulting. His mantra: a steadfast commitment to seeing jobs done right. He is dedicated to providing a highly ethical, top-rated home inspection service, so buyers will have peace of mind when purchasing their new home.
Brian lives with his wife and two daughters in Chicago.