Quality Reimagined.
At APEX, we are reimagining what a quality home inspection can look like. With over a decade of experience in real estate and home remodeling, we know first hand how the current processes of home ownership are not inclusive of everyone’s lived experience. We hope to raise the standard through our full disclosure approach, which considers the rich diversity of people living in Minnesota. We are passionate about building relationships with our clients, going the extra mile to bridge information gaps, and providing experiences that center them and their comfort.
Our Team
Paochoua Ethan Vang
About Ethan
The Twin Cities is my home. I work, live, and play here. I want to inspire confidence in homeownership and make homes safer. Principally, I want to answer the questions my parents never got to ask when buying their first home.
Passion & Pursuits
I want to write a fiction novel someday; maybe go on long motorcycle adventures in Laos and try something a five-star Michelin restaurant can't pronounce or emulate. In the near distant future, I hope to acquire my private pilot license.
Education and Training
ASHI Certified Inspector
TISH Evaluator
Certified Infrared Thermographer
NHIE Completion
Residential/Commercial Construction + Real Estate
Bachelor of Communication
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Principal Inspector (Ethan/he/him) 
Laichee Yang
About Laichee
As the Virgo boss at APEX, I make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. This also includes endless conversations with Ethan about how to make the work we do more accessible to better equip our communities when it comes to their homes and real estate investments.
Passions & Pursuits
When not working with APEX, I am a multi-disciplinary designer and artist. I enjoy co-creating with artists and orgs in creating spaces, physical and digital, through storytelling and meaningful visual details.
One of my current pursuits is learning to cook more Hmong dishes and becoming a Paj Ntaub maker.
Education and Training
Master of Architecture,
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Manager (Laichee/she/they)
Home Inspector (Kong/he/him)Kong Lee
About Kong
As a home inspector, I work with home buyers to help them understand the condition of a property. I identify potential issues so clients can make informed decisions, with a focus on keeping the inspection process clear, accessible, and straightforward.
Passions and Pursuits
I enjoy spending time outdoors and value moments of calm and balance. I also enjoy friendly competition through basketball and hope to one day coach high school students and serve as a mentor within my community.
Education and Training
ASHI Member
Residential / Commercial Construction
Sales and Management
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities