About Us

Meet the Author – Peter J. Ottowitz

Peter Ottowitz, the visionary behind “Are Mom and Dad Safe,” is the founder of The Hawkeye Companies, Inc. His passion for ensuring home safety is reflected in a rich background of accreditations and licenses, including:

  • Senior Home Safety Specialist—Age Save America
  • Home & Accessibility Trade Specialist, Living in Place Institute
  • Living in Place Specialist, InterNACHI Association
  • Massachusetts Licensed Home Inspector # 627
  • New Hampshire Licensed Home Inspector # 118
  • Connecticut Licensed Home Inspector # 573
  • Massachusetts Licensed Construction Supervisor # CS 96912
  • Radon Assessor # 103743 RT
  • Certified Level I & II Mold Assessor by Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
  • Certified Allergen Screener
  • Certified Environmental Data Resources Provider
  • Level One Thermographer

Memberships:

  • American Society of Home Inspectors
  • National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
  • American Society of Professional Real Estate Inspectors
  • Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
  • Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers

Education:

Peter’s educational background comprises:

  • MBA, Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth
  • MSEE, Northeastern University
  • BSEE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

 

He has also refined his skills at:

  • American Building Sciences Academy
  • Snell School of Thermography

 

Peter is dedicated to ensuring home safety and stands at the forefront of the field.

Volunteer Work:

Beyond professional pursuits, Peter is a Volunteer Counselor at SCORE, “Counselors to American Small Business.”