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About Us - Management Team

Dr. Patrick J. DeSouza

President and CEO of PlainSight and Chairman of American Leak Detection

Pat DeSouzaHe has 18 years of operating and advisory leadership experience with both public and private companies in the defense, software/internet and petrochemical industries. He has been involved in several billion dollars of corporate finance mergers and acquisition transactions with leading companies such as Cisneros Media Group and AOL. Pat also has significant experience in licensing and technology transfer with leading companies such as Bristol Myers, Dupont and Kerr-McGee.

Pat is a member of the New York and California bars and former law clerk to the Hon. Thomas Gibbs Gee of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a graduate of Columbia College, the Yale Law School where he was both a senior editor of the Yale Law Journal & editor-in-chief of the Yale Journal of International Law, and Stanford University where he has a doctorate in international relations.

Jimmy Carter

Senior Director of Corporate Field Services

Jimmy Carter Senior Director of Corporate Field ServicesJimmy has 25 years of experience in leak detection and plumbing repair. He began his career at American Plumbing and Heating before moving to American Leak Detection. Since then, he has spent over 20 years in the ALD system, starting as a technician in the San Diego franchise office before he was hired at the corporate office as a technician and trainer for new domestic and international franchises. Jimmy currently manages the Palm Springs and San Bernardino, CA and Broward County, FL offices, as well as managing the corporate training division.

Jimmy has received his C-36 plumbing license and is certified in Infrared Thermography, PADI open-water diving, Leak Correlation and Airborne Ultrasonics.

See What Our Customers Say
    "They showed up on time and gave good advice with a fair price."
    “This is a fair and honest company. They showed up on time and gave good advice with a fair price. They can be trusted to give accurate information.”
    - Alda F.
    "They came in, investigated with smoke, and fixed the problem. For the first time in two months, my house doesn't smell like a restaurant toilet."
    “I had an awful rotten egg smell as soon as I bought our house. After calling two plumbers (who charged me a fee to tell me nothing was wrong), the Gas Company (no gas leak), and the Public Works Department, I finally called American Leak Detection. They came in, investigated with smoke, and fixed the problem. For the first time in two months, my house doesn't smell like a restaurant toilet. Highly recommend them!”
    - Sandi T.
    "I can't say enough good things about their service!"
    “I can't say enough good things about their service! We had a slab leak that flooded the master bedroom and they came as quickly as they could and then rearranged their work schedule so the repair could be made and we could once again have water turned on. The workmen were professional and efficient. I hope I never have to use that kind of service again but if so, they are he best.”
    - Carolyn R.
    "After 30 years in this house, we have had many service people come to do work. No one has ever delivered better than Daniel."
    “Tree roots had cracked my filter pipes and I was losing water badly. I was referred to American Leak Detection and set up an appointment. Daniel came out and did his best to diagnose the problem. He got very strange results and it was hard to determine the exact pipe(s) that were cracked but since I'd had a similar repair done 6 years ago and we could see evidence of the tree root damage from above, I felt confident we knew were the issue was and I contracted for the work. I was pleasantly surprised to see Daniel return to perform the work. I arranged to be home that day so I could see what he found. I supposed I hovered, taking pictures of the process, asking questions as he went along. He never got annoyed and answered every question with a smile. I don't think i ever saw anyone work harder. It was obvious from that start he had a lot of experience and knew what he was doing. Digging out the area had to be done mostly by hand which he did efficiently without complaints. He found multiple pipes cracked which explained the odd results during diagnosis. The job took longer than expected because it was difficult work and he ran out of daylight but on the job until he it wasn't possible anymore that day. Even though he was fully booked for the following day, his company rearranged his schedule so he could return the following afternoon. I returned home early from work and was able to see him complete the job. He even patched the deck with new concrete like an artisan, taking every care to make it as smooth and neat as possible. After 30 years in this house, we have had many service people come to do work. No one has ever delivered better than Daniel. He was competent, diligent, and pleasant. The cost wasn't cheap but it was fair. I don't mind at all paying for quality service.”
    - String R.
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