85 Industrial Facilities Expert Witnesses Found

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Hal K. Cain, PE Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.

Mobile, Alabama
Construction, Engineering - Construction Delay, Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Construction Management, Structural Engineer, Roof Consultant, Foundation Engineer, Building Envelope Specialist, EIFS, Scheduling Engineer, Planning Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Experienced forensic engineer and construction claims expert with residential, commercial, and industrial experience. Capable of evaluating structural failures, construction defects and delay claims by contractors. Has firm with experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and EIFS. Testifying experience in depositions and courtroom. Extensive experience in the engineering and construction of large industrial plants, both manufacturing and petrochemical type facilities.

Sean Tanner Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC

Tucson, Arizona
Financial, Business Damages - Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial, Insolvency, Forensic Accounting, Bankruptcy, Business damages, Data mining, Business Operations, Accounting investigations, Forensic investigations, Litigation support, Litigation services.
Sean is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with more than 16 years of public accounting and industry experience. A few of Sean’s notable areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell), financial analysis and investigative financial review, consolidations and complex financial reporting (business plans, budgeting, and forecasting), transfer pricing, ERP implementation, debt and equity financing arrangements (fundraising, warrants, options, convertible notes, etc.), and issues associated with costing of production efforts and inventory. Sean joined the Audit Department of Plante Moran upon graduation from Michigan State University where he spent 8 years providing audit, tax, due diligence and other consulting services to large manufacturing, distribution, and retail companies throughout the world....

Justin Hall, MAS, PE Hall Engineering Group, Ltd

Little Rock, Arkansas
Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.
...SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE - Engineering & Construction Forensics — Expert Consulting/Witness; Structural; Insurance Claims (Analysis/Preparation); Peer Reviews - Condition/Vulnerability/Damage Assessment & Failure Analysis — Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Installations, Towers & Chimneys, Grain & Granular Material Silos, Elevated Equipment, Cranes, Underground Tunneling/Mining Operations, Earth-Retaining Structures, Foundations, Slabs & Pavements; Instrumentation & Monitoring - Construction/Installation Defects/Accidents — Effect of Demolition, Pile Driving, and Trenching on Existing Facilities; Cracking and Settlement Damage; Water Intrusion; Contract Disputes - Code Compliance; Errors and Omissions; Standards of Care; OSHA Standards - Building & Support-Structure Analysis/Design/Construction — Residential, Commercial and Industrial, Blast & Fire-Resistant Installations, Equipment/Piping Support Structures, Fall Protection Systems, Vibration/Earthquake Hazard Evaluation...

Dick Bridy, PhD DBI Group Expert Witness

Solana Beach, California
Real Estate - Asset/Property/Portfolio Management, Commercial real estate, real estate Development/Redevelopment, Insurance, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Liability, Realtor Fiduciary Matters, Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Negligence, Affirmative Duty
...• Litigation consultation services and trial testimony • Expert consultation on public safety, building compliance and personal injury • Building Code violations and property owner negligence • California Building Standards Code (Title 24) • Application, interpretations, compliance and industry consensus standards of the OSH ACT of 1970 • Lease obligations and Landlord/Tenant default Extensive experience in asset and property management issues related to management operations, leasing, Landlord/Tenant disputes, slip & falls, property inspection and maintenance, security, fiduciary and affirmative duties, plus standards of care for commercial facilities. Dr. Dick Bridy as over 45 years of experience as an owner/developer/redeveloper, asset/property manager, Realtor, investment syndicator and lender for commercial properties nationwide. ________________________________________ Dr. Bridy is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.Sc. in Economics....

Gregory M. Libby, MBA Libby Consulting, LLC

San Diego, California
Real Estate, Property Management - commercial real estate, lease, REIT, real estate investment trust, triple net, NNN, retail, industrial, office, multifamily, asset management, property management, portfolio, leasing, CoStar, disaster, due diligence, construction, roof, pavement, asphalt, lease administration, corporate real estate
...Greg has experience with retail, industrial, office, and agricultural real estate. Mr. Libby is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California (DRE #011252760), holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics, and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Greg is qualified to consult or serve as an expert witness on a wide variety of commercial real estate and facilities matters including but not limited to the REIT industry and practices, asset management, budgeting, capital expense planning/management, construction, corporate real estate, development/redevelopment, disaster planning and response, due diligence, facilities management, financial modeling, lease abstraction, lease administration, lease agreements, leasing, NNN expenses/reconciliations/audits, project management, property management, and restructuring of lease agreements. Greg is currently working as a Principal at Libby Consulting, LLC. Mr....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

California
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Grant M Mogford, CFPS Mogford Fire Consulting Group, Inc

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, California
Fire, Hotel & Restaurant - commercial kitchen, grease fire, standard of care, subject matter expert, hood & duct cleaning, grease exhaust system, automatic fire system, restaurant kitchen fire, grease duct fire, IKECA, I.K.E.C.A., NFPA 96
With over 32 years of experience in the commercial kitchen grease exhaust system industry, I am a certified fire protection specialist and exhaust system inspector who provides service, education, and litigation support to the hospitality, fire service, and insurance sectors. My mission is to help kitchen exhaust companies, facility managers, and food service operators comply with the NFPA 96 standards and the California Mechanical Code, and to prevent and mitigate fire hazards in commercial cooking operations. I also specialize in providing expert witness and litigation support in kitchen exhaust system fire legal disputes, drawing on my extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Past member of the Board of Directors for the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association. National Fire Protection Association Certified Fire Protection Specialist. IKECA Certified Exhaust System Inspector. IKECA Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist....

Cliff Moser, AIA www.standard-of.care

Berkeley, California
Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.
...Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems. Configured and deployed innovative construction software and tech solutions for owners, builders, and designers. Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Tyson S Foutz, PE Foutz Consulting, LLC

Durango, Colorado
Oil and Gas, Engineering - Oilfield Operations, Well Control, Petroleum Engineering, Upstream Oil & Gas Industry, Drilling, Artificial Lift Design, HTHP, Reservoir Engineering, Hydraulic Fracturing, Intellectual Property, Rig Supervision, Chemical Production Optimization
...Foutz is a petroleum engineer with broad experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, particularly in oilfield operations, drilling, and well control. Tyson is a licensed professional engineer with a IWCV Supervisor (Level 4) Well Control Certification and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, American Society of Safety Professionals, and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. He provides oilfield consulting focusing on operations and project execution in both office and field environments and expert witness services....

Theodore Menadier, MBA Approach One LLC

Denver, Colorado
Cannabis, Agriculture - Hemp Cultivation, Feminized Seed, Marijuana Cultivation, Clones, Seedlings, Crop Projections, Crop Valuation, Indoor Cultivation Equipment, Outdoor Cultivation, CBD, Cannabis, Economic damages
...My mix of industry experience and education make me uniquely qualified to address many types of issues within Marijuana and Hemp industries. Where many experts have a narrow area of expertise I have developed a broad spectrum of experience that allows me to address in most instances the entirety of issues involved in a case. I am experienced in indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation, markets, and business practices. I can articulate an educated clear opinion in many areas of the hemp and marijuana industries involving cultivation, equipment, infrastructure, and the broader hemp market. In addition to continuing expert witness case work, I currently work with Rocky Mountain Distributors, a laboratory and cultivation facility producing live rosin for the retail marijuana market in Colorado....

Jeremy Swenson, CSP Swenson Consulting

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow Removal, Snow Removal Accident, Snow Slip And Fall, Ice Slip And Fall, Black Ice, Snow, Weather
...Black Ice Expert Requirements included proficient knowledge of business, snow & ice science, sub-contractors, and snow & ice operations & techniques of the snow removal industry. There are less than 250 CSP’s in the United State of America. * Government Facilities: Security Clearanced and trained for onsite snow operations at IRS Regional Headquarters, FBI Headquarters, Department Of Treasury Buildings, and many types of government facilities. * Airport: Security Clearanced, Badged, and trained in snow operations at Kansas City MKC Airport. * Railroad: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 railroad facilities. * Medical Facilities: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 hospitals, organ transplant centers, dialysis clinics, and many types of medical facilities. Snow Expert, Black Ice Expert, Weather Expert Witness

Lisa A. Fedick, CAE Wonderland of Ice Associates, Inc

Orange, Connecticut
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - Ice Arena / Ice Rink Best Practices, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Operations, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Risk Management, Ice Skating Slip and Fall, Ice Skating Accidents, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Design and Safety, Ice Sport Facility Management, Ice Skating Program Administration and Technical Ice Skating
...Fedick began her career in the ice arena industry as a competitive figure skater. After earning a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, Lisa Fedick’s career in rink management began in 1989, with her company, the Wonderland of Ice Associates, Inc, being awarded the long-term lease of the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Lisa continues to be part of all aspects of the day to day business operations, including management, operations, programming, risk management, retail and food and beverage. The Wonderland of Ice was part of one of the first public / private ice arena privatization arrangements in the country. Lisa’s ice arena has since been expanded to include a second NHL surface, as well as a dedicated curling rink. Through the planning and design of Lisa’s creation, the business footprint has increased by 600%. Lisa has also recently acquired a second arena in Norwich, Connecticut and a synthetic ice facility in Westbrook, Connecticut....

Curt M Freedman, PE, CEM, CEA, LEED AP CMF Engineering, Inc

Connecticut
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.
Provide professional engineering consulting services for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

Westport, Connecticut
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Philip J. Cross, Ph.D. Kenyon Consulting LLC

Washington, District Of Columbia
Economics, Statistics - Lost wages, Antitrust, Class action, Lost profits, Breach of contract, Damages, Liability, Survey design, Conjoint analysis, Big data, Machine learning, Privileged consulting, Discrimination, Wrongful termination, Wrongful death, Industrial espionage, Fraud detection, Employment discrimination
...Supporting economic and statistical analyses for various industries and government entities, including automotive parts suppliers, health insurers, regional hospital networks, skilled nursing-home facilities networks, financial services, trash haulers, gaming firms, telecommunications firms, energy suppliers, automakers, insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, airlines, universities, law firms, defense and military contractors, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.K. Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.

Richard S. Barrow, PE, SI Barrow Engineering, LLC

Estero, Florida
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection - Structural failures, structural engineering, Structural design, design errors, structural inspections, building collapse, building codes, structural repairs, forensic engineering, special inspector, special inspection, threshold inspection
...LBE designed or specified repairs for a variety of structures, including residences, pools, high rise condominiums, churches, schools, offices, and industrial facilities. Mr. Barrow researched and tested concrete materials for his master’s thesis from the University of Texas at Austin. He also worked at the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Research Laboratory in Champaign, IL. Mr. Barrow is a licensed Professional Engineer in five states and a licensed Structural Engineer in Georgia. He is also a licensed Special Inspector (i.e. Threshold Inspector) in the State of Florida that allows him to inspect tall or high occupancy structures. He has been the Special Inspector for over 22 years.

Douglas B. Baumgarten, MS Sportfit Consulting

Leesburg, Florida
Athletics & Recreation, Biomechanics - Director
...Baumgarten has 40+ years of experience in the fitness and sports industry, including working as a personal trainer, program manager, business owner, facility designer, equipment salesperson, etc. He is a Harvard graduate with a Masters degree in Exercise Science as well as certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (Health-Fitness Director), National Academy of Sports Medicine, and as a Medical Exercise Specialist. He has been an adjunct professor at Marymount University; editorial Board member and columnist for Fitness Onsite magazine; and a columnist for Boardroom magazine. His management experience includes hiring, training, and supervision of fitness personnel; management of multiple fitness clubs; and equipment maintenance and safety issues. Mr. Baumgarten has decades of experience in competitive and recreational sports -- as a competitor, coach, and official....

Carl Berkowitz, PhD, PE Forensic Engineering Institute

Delray Beach, Florida
Transportation, Safety - Slip Trip & Fall, Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety, Railroad Safety, Bus Safety, Biomechanics & Human Factors, FELA & OSHA, Elevators & Escalators, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Safety, Transportation Rules & Regulations, Transportation Expert Witness
...Carl Berkowitz has held various managerial and administrative positions in the transportation industry, government, private and academic sectors. Dr. Berkowitz has extensive multi-modal experience in planning, design, engineering, safety, security, construction, maintenance, operations and management. Dr. Berkowitz has written and edited numerous reports, studies, articles and columns for major publications, journals, newspapers and scholarly periodicals....

Nick M Bradford, PhD PE SE SI TSG Engineering, Inc.

Tampa, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering - Structural Failure / Collapse, Structural design, Structural Analysis, Structural Inspections, Building Code Analysis, Construction Defects, Forensic Engineering, Hurricane Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wind Engineering, Flood Engineering
...In the area of new construction, we provide structural engineering for projects in the areas of custom residential, production builder residential, multi-family residential, retail/commercial construction, churches, industrial facilities and warehouses. We provide specialty structural engineering services such as controlled demolition and accessory structures (stairs, handrails, light poles). Our engineering projects include coastal construction projects involving high wind loading, wave loading, flooding, and scour analysis. In the area of forensic engineering, we provide structural engineering failure investigations, feasibility assessments, structural failure/collapse analysis reports, and Building Code assessments. Further, we provide construction documents for facilitating rehabilitation/repairs of damaged structures. We have significant experience with fire, wind, vehicular impact, subsidence, water, insects, improper design, and faulty construction. Dr....

Richard W Carr, PhD, CDS R W Carr, Inc.

Jacksonville, Florida
Transportation, Safety - FMCSA, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, Tank Truck, Loading, Unloading, Forklifts, Driver Qualifications, Drug & Alcohol, Hours of Service, Hazardous Materials, Training, Standard of Care, Vehicle Inspection, Fleet Safety, Commercial Drivers, CDL, Driver Hiring Standards, Record Retention, ELD, Cargo, Accidents
...., a Risk Management & Safety Consulting company based in Jacksonville, FL. which primarily serves the transportation industry, insurance industry and the legal profession. Mr. Carr has been Operations Manager – Transportation for Olin Chlor Alkali Products, Inc. in which he oversaw a private fleet of tractor trailers delivering hazardous materials throughout the western United States until June 2014. Prior to this he was Director of Risk Management, Safety & Health for Masco Contractors Services, Inc.; a nationwide company employing as many as 20,000 employees at 350 facilities and operating up to 10,000 motor vehicles. Prior to this he was Managing Director of Transurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. and Phoenix Risk Services, Inc., an Arizona licensed Risk Retention Group and a third-party claims administrator respectively whose specialty was commercial motor vehicle fleets....

Molly S Cobb

Newberry, Florida
Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation
Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education....

Rossana Diaz, PE, SI m2e Consulting Engineers

Miami, Florida
Structural Engineering, Failure Analysis
...Her areas of expertise include building castin-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, educational and hospitality facilities, marinas, and industrial plants.

Stephen W. Eisenberg, PGA Member Golf Concepts, Inc.

Ft. Myers, Florida
Athletics & Recreation - Golf, Golf Cart Accidents, Golf Ball Accidents, Golf Instructional Accidents, Golf Course Design, Errant Gold Ball, Golf Accidents, Golf Course Driving Range Accidents, Golf Driving Range
...Our industry experts have been certified as golf accident experts in most states. Golf Concepts, has provided these services to attorneys, insurance companies, and golf courses regarding all aspects of the golf industry, acting as a golf expert witness or accident reconstruction expert. Golf Concepts can develop computer forensic simulation and accident reconstruction. Our founder, Stephen Eisenberg, is an award winning, certified PGA Professional with 25 years in the field of golf law and 25 years in the golf industry, and also possesses a law degree. This rare combination of understanding of the law and golf operations in golf litigation has allowed him to secure and train a robust litany of qualified industry professionals to assist him in making a thorough and reasoned determination regarding the circumstances of your case. Stephen has owned a golf facility and managed many others....

Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH General Health & Safety Services Corp.

Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability - Slip, Trip & Fall, Personal Injury, Sidewalks and Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold
...Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more. Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions. For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects, warnings, product safety design, and packaging. To determine the cause of the accident, he evaluates the design, the operation, the instructions provided and adequacy of all safeguards....

Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, LEED AP Building Mavens

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Building Inspection, construction, civil engineering, milestone inspections, structural integrity inspections, Building Enclosures, Exterior Walls and Cladding Systems, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Water Intrusion Investigations
...His expertise includes building envelope systems, cast-in-place concrete, steel, masonry, and timber design for commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, marinas, industrial plants, warehouses, storage and containment, and land development.

Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH Exposure Assessment Consulting, LLC

Orlando, Florida
Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology - Indoor Air Quality, Exposure risk, Risk Assessment, Legionella, Legionnaires disease, PFAS, Environmental Science, Building science, Mold, Bacteria, Dose Assessment, Heavy Metal, Risk, Pesticide, PCB, Food, Waterborne Pathogens, Product Safety, OSHA, Antimicrobial
Problem solving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with over 16 years of experience evaluating environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and biological agents (e.g., bacteria) from the industrial hygiene and toxicology perspective. History of performing human health risk assessments at contaminated sites using U.S. EPA and state regulatory guidelines and monitoring remediation activities at those sites enabling me to analyze risk and determine if any workers or residents would be impacted by residual contamination and/or remediation activities. I perform indoor environmental quality assessments to evaluate exposure impacts on building occupants - including Legionella and water quality assessments - at healthcare, residential, commercial, and industrial facilities as part of the comprehensive overall building science aspect of indoor environmental quality....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Arnold W. Mackles, MD, MBA Innovative Healthcare Compliance Group, Inc.

Palm Bch Gdns, Florida
Medical Management, Risk Management - Healthcare risk management, patient safety, patient falls, medical errors, surgical errors, medication errors, delay in treatment, credentialing, root cause analysis, healthcare handoffs, hospital acquired conditions, infections, pressure ulcers, nursing home abuse
...Mackles plays many roles within the Healthcare space that include Expert Witness, Continuing Medical and Nursing Education Program Developer and Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Industry Consultant. As an Expert Witness and Consultant, Dr. Mackles’ fundamental philosophy is based on identifying root causation in the event of adverse patient safety circumstances and medical errors. He conducts in-depth organizational / facility evaluations, assesses strengths and weaknesses, provides key recommendations for sustainable and effective change, and provides methodologies for ensuring measurable results. His background as a Neonatologist, Patient Safety Expert Witness, Physician Reviewer, Author, and Presenter position Dr. Mackles as one of the nation’s top experts on the subjects of patient safety and risk management....

Gregory M. Pressman, Florida P.E. PRESS-ENG, LLC

Hollywood, Florida
Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing - HVAC,Outside Air Quality,Gas Cylinders/Tanks,Boilers - Steam/Water,Air Conditioning,LNG & Compressed Gases,Mechanical/Plumbing Codes,Walk-in Freezers,Ventilators,Gas Regulators,Plumbing Fixtures; Drains; ADA Showers,Pumps,Cooling Towers,Safety Relief Valves,Water Heaters,Exhaust Hoods (Restaurant)
I am a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including designing, constructing, and maintaining various industries such as nuclear, defense, and healthcare facilities. I have experience renovating existing air conditioning systems, natural and liquid gas pipeline layouts, LNG and cryogenics build storages, medical gas installations, steam/condensate return, and chilled water pipelines. See www.pressmaneng.com for additional information. I provided Expert Witness services for TASA for 35 years....

Jamie Salsberg, LCSW, CAP, MPH Onward Counseling Group, LLC

Lake Worth, Florida
Substance Abuse, Mental Health - Behavioral Health, Patient Outcomes, Overdose, Quality Assurance, Policies and Procedures, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, Substance Use Disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment, Clinical Director, Chief Clinical Officer, Licensed Clinician, Compliance
...I worked as a clinical director and Vice President overseeing several facilities handling any litigation with in-house counsel and worked on multiple cases during my years at a previous company doing chart and case review, depositions and etc for various legal issues that arose over the many years that I was in clinical leadership. I am proficient in clinical charting and documentation review, compliance procedures for substance abuse and mental health facilities. I have written policies and procedures and trained and managed employees on ethics and compliance for appropriate and safe practice. I currently do consulting work in this area as well as working for a company that measures and monitors outcomes data for multiple substance use and mental health treatment centers around the country....

Molly S Cobb

Georgia
Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation
Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education....

Stephen (Steve) T. Hopper, PE Inviscid Consulting

Canton, Georgia
Business Operations, Engineering - supply chain, warehouse, warehousing, distribution, logistics, material handling, productivity, automation, industrial engineering, warehouse management system, ecommerce fulfillment, capacity, WMS, TMS, warehouse accident, layout, material flow, labor, safety, software selection, inventory control
...Over more than three decades, Steve has helped hundreds of clients plan and streamline their warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution operations by driving down operating costs, boosting capacity, improving service levels, mitigating risk, implementing effective supply chain solutions, emphasizing safety, and enhancing the performance of their supply chain resources: people, processes, inventory, facilities, equipment, material handling systems, transportation assets, and supply chain information technology (IT). He has worked with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. Steve earned a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) degree from The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and is a board-certified, licensed, registered Professional Engineer (PE)....

Chuck Miller Chuck Miller Consulting LLC

Boise, Idaho
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction contracts, construction scheduling, construction estimating, construction project management, International Building Code, code compliance, industry standards, energy efficient building, high performance home building, land development, contractor registration, contractor licensing
Chuck Miller has 50+ years of construction industry experience, has invested in professional education, and has extensive training in alternative dispute resolution, As a result, Chuck has the knowledge and ability to be a convincing construction industry specialist when serving as a professional witness and/or providing expert testimony during a dispute hearing. Chuck's Construction Industry Experience includes: Apprentice Carpenter - Hellman Construction - 1968 to 1970 Journeyman Carpenter / Carpenter Foreman - Ziola Construction Inc., Oak Lawn, IL -1970 to 1972 Journeyman Carpenter / Carpenter Foreman - Southwest Carpentry Inc....

Randy P. Wall, PE, MPA Professional Engineering Services

Boise, Idaho
Snow Sports Safety, Risk Management - Ski School Race Team standard of care,lessons & accidents,class management,collisions,on-hill group supervision,situational safety,signs,signage,event investigation,ANSI B-77, ASTM F24,ASTM F27,F29-22,padding,rope lines, flagging,operational risk management,expert reports,claims,litigation support
...Wall serves as an Expert Witness, Forensic Specialist, and Consultant for the Snowsports industry. As a Certified Ski Instructor and leader in the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and Professional Engineer, Mr. Wall specializes in opining on issues arising from on-hill group activities including group and private ski lessons, ski and snowsports schools, and race team operations. These services include forensic analysis and expert witness for on-hill group supervision, situational safety, program components, facility conditions, standard-of-care, negligence, duty, breach, causation, and harm, litigation support; and expert testimony. Mr....

David G. Curry, Ph.D., CIIFP,CSP Solution Engineering Group

Montgomery, Illinois
Human Factors, Safety - Applied Human Performance, Ergonomics, Human Behavior, Human Capabilities, Human Limitations, Air-and-Surface Vehicle Control, Slips, trips, and falls, Safety Evaluations, Instructions and Warnings, Human/Machine Interface, Expert Testimony, Accident Investigation
...Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, industrial ergonomics, instructions and warnings, perception/vision/visibility, slips/trips/falls, the evaluation of equipment/facilities/structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction and is a Certified Human Factors Professional. He is the author of over fifty technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance, safety, and accident investigation. He holds several patents and has or does serve as a member of national standards-making committees for a variety of organizations (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, and SAE.) He has provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. Dr. Curry holds graduate degrees in Experimental, Human Factors, and Cognitive/Perceptual Psychology, Industrial Engineering, and Business....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

Indiana
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Tim Kamerzell, MD, PhD

Overland Park, Kansas
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Telemedicine, Perioperative Medicine, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
...He currently serves in various leadership roles including the Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine for Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Physician Advisory Board Member and Facility Lead Physician for the Overland Park Market of HCA Healthcare, Inc. Dr. Kamerzell received a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Kansas and has extensive experience working in the pharmaceutical industry as a research scientist at Genentech, Inc. Dr. Kamerzell completed research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the areas of drug discovery and design, cardiovascular disease, and electrophysiological mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias. He remains active in research and works as a consultant to multiple pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Dr. Kamerzell has several patents related to the design of novel therapeutics and has published extensively in peer reviewed chemistry journals....

William J. Kirkham, P.E., S.E., Ph.D. APT Engineering LLC

Eudora, Kansas
Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Codes, Concrete Failures, Steel Failures, Masonry Failures, Wood Failures, Corrosion, Seismic Design, Wind Design, Partial/Full Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade performance, Cladding Failures, Vibration, Timber Construction, Timber Decay, Wood Decay, Tall Buildings
...I work as a forensic engineer with the intent of helping the legal industry understand engineering principles and to help citizens resolve their disputes justly. Though I have worked as a scientific programmer and chemical engineer, my primary expertise is in structural engineering. I began professional practice at kpff in Portland, OR in 1998. In 2001, I was hired by DCI Engineers. In 2003, I started my own consulting engineering firm which I continue to operate. I have designed concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures, generally commercial, government or schools. About half of my work has been design of building facades or cladding systems. Seeking new challenges, I joined the faculty at the University of Kansas in 2016, where I am allowed to continue consulting. As a Professor of Practice and Director of the Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) Program at The University of Kansas, I teach primarily graduate structural engineering courses....

Jeremy Swenson, CSP Swenson Consulting

Kansas
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow Removal, Snow Removal Accident, Snow Slip And Fall, Ice Slip And Fall, Black Ice, Snow, Weather
...Black Ice Expert Requirements included proficient knowledge of business, snow & ice science, sub-contractors, and snow & ice operations & techniques of the snow removal industry. There are less than 250 CSP’s in the United State of America. * Government Facilities: Security Clearanced and trained for onsite snow operations at IRS Regional Headquarters, FBI Headquarters, Department Of Treasury Buildings, and many types of government facilities. * Airport: Security Clearanced, Badged, and trained in snow operations at Kansas City MKC Airport. * Railroad: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 railroad facilities. * Medical Facilities: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 hospitals, organ transplant centers, dialysis clinics, and many types of medical facilities. Snow Expert, Black Ice Expert, Weather Expert Witness

Tony DiNicola, AIA, RID, APA TONY DiNICOLA ARCHITECT

Louisiana
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - Forensic Architecture, Architectural Design, Construction Defects, Design Defects, Accessibility Design, ADA, Fair Housing, Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), Plan Reviews, Inspections, Fair Housing Design Standards, Cause and Origin, Water Intrusion, Roofing Failures, Building Codes, Zoning,
...DiNicola offers forensic consulting in the Following areas EXPERT WITNESS: Reports and Presentations, Certificates of Merit, Depositions and Testimony ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Architect’s Standard of Care, Architect’s Errors and Omissions, Pre-Construction Services Facility Programing, Design, Bidding Services, Construction Services, Construction Administration and Post-Construction Services AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: ADA Violations, Texas Accessibility Standards (Plan Reviews and Site Inspections), Site and Building Accessibility Compliance FAIR HOUSING: Compliance with Fair Housing design requirements CODES AND ORDINANCES: Compliance with Building Codes, Local Ordinances, Industry Standards, ADA and Fair Housing BUILDING FAILURES: Analysis of Construction and Design Defects, Cause and Origin and Failure Analysis Roofing Failures: Roofing design and detailing, evaluation of drainage conditions, code analysis, determination of cause and extent of water intrusion...

David C Flettrich, PE David C. Flettrich, A Professional Engineering Corporation

New Orleans, Louisiana
Engineering, Construction - Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Control systems engineering, Forensic engineering, Certified indoor environmentalist, Design errors and omissions, Construction defects, HVAC systems, HVAC control systems, Hydronic systems, Moisture intrusion, Mold growth
...Flettrich has fifty-six years experience in (1) the design and retrofit of energy efficient mechanical, electrical, and control (MEC) systems for both new and existing residential, commercial, industrial and institutional facilities with particular emphasis on HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, controls, energy conservation, and energy management systems (2) problem solving and (3) cause and origin investigations related to poorly performing or problematic building systems. He is a licensed PE in mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The combination of his multi-disciplined expertise and his extensive background in design and construction uniquely qualifies him as a forensic expert who is capable of performing comprehensive investigations and eliminates, in many instances, the need to retain multiple engineering experts on cases requiring a multi-disciplined investigation.

Steve E Whitting, PG Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Environmental, Geology - RECAP, Chlorinated Solvents, Dry Cleaner, LDEQ, Site Investigation, Remediation, Phase I ESA, Corrective Action Plan, Groundwater Monitoring, Underground Storage Tank, Phase II ESA, Brownfield, VRAP, 29-B, Former Shooting Range, Gas Station
...Steve’s extensive experience includes agency interaction and planning, performing and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Statewide Order 29-B and Risk-Elevation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) site investigations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, RCRA Facility Investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, soil, and groundwater remediation projects, and underground storage tank (UST) closures for governmental, commercial and industrial clients. Steve has worked on multiple brownfield sites where he prepared Work Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and was the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) during plan implementation. As an Authorized Project Reviewer (APR), he is responsible for assuring compliance with Terracon’s Project Quality Manual (PQM) requirements....

Frank S Anastasi, PG SCA Associates

Rockville, Maryland
Geology, Hydrology - Hazardous Waste Site Investigation and Remediation, Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance, Groundwater Contamination, Soil Contamination, Vapor Intrusion, Environmental Impacts, Contaminant Fate and Transport, Risk Assessment, Remediation Plans, Cost Evaluations, Waste Management, Landfills
...Anastasi has 40+ years of experience on complex projects involving the study and remediation of soil, ground water, and surface water/sediment contamination at industrial facilities and hazardous-waste sites; human-health and environmental risk assessments; environmental compliance programs; and disputes concerning environmental contamination at Superfund sites and other hazardous waste sites. This includes litigation of toxic torts and liability allocations among multiple parties, and settlement of environmental impairment insurance claims. He has supported clients through the allocation-of-liability process at large Superfund sites such as Gowanus Canal, NY, Diamond Alkali/Passaic River NJ, BROS, NJ, and Pennsauken Landfill, NJ. He has extensive experience recreating operational histories of industrial facilities to understand the nature and timing of environmental contamination events....

Mark Franklin Cove Acre Corp

Somerset, Massachusetts
Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety
...Investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Twenty-five years of experience as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in manufacturing, chemical, and construction industries. OSHA Training Institute (OTI) authorized trainer since 2005. Training topics include OSHA safety topics, chemical emergency response, shipping hazardous materials, powered industrial trucks, and aerial lifts. Experienced in industrial and construction incident investigation conducting initial investigation and root cause analyses for over 150 incidents including worker injuries, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage.

Curt M Freedman, PE, CEM, CEA, LEED AP CMF Engineering, Inc

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.
Provide professional engineering consulting services for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Robert E. Burnham, PE Burnham Engineering Associates, LLC

PLYMOUTH, Michigan
Engineering, Transportation - Failure Analysis, Automotive Design Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Material Handling, Trailer Loading, Forensic Logistics Analysis, OSHA Compliance/Standards, Warning Labels, Machine Guarding, Stamping Presses, Injection Molding Presses, Backhoes, Loaders, Industrial Accidents, Appliance Leaks.
...Dale Warnke conducts assessments of supply chain, operations, logistics networks and facilities, safety regulations, forklift accidents, and accident reconstruction. Product Design senior engineer for design and test of automotive body, electrical, and mechanical components. In-plant Quality Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Engineer of Manufacturing Process Analysis, including metal stamping presses, robotic welding equipment, injection molding presses. Member, National Society of Professional Engineers, Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, and National Academy of Forensic Engineers. 11 patents. 27 years Adjunct Professor in Manufacturing Engineering, Schoolcraft College. Forensic Engineering, investigation of mechanical design defects, product and design failure analysis, patent disputes, product liability, product defects. Vice President of Design and Manufacturing Engineering for 3 major corporations....

Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Michigan
Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
...Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals....

Nancy M McClellan, M.P.H., CIH, CHMM Occupational Health Management, PLLC

Utica, Michigan
Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality - Winning Covid Pandemic Risk Assessment and Control Expert for FL Landmark Rent Abatement Case , Pandemic HVAC, Chemical & Biological Hazard Exposure Assessment, Pharmaceutical Containment Control, Ergonomic and Musculoskeletal Disorder, Noise & Hearing Conservation Program, Respiratory Protection
Award winning, industrial hygiene and safety expert with over 25 years of broad international experience practicing, teaching and authoring to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control and prevent workplace health and safety hazards in high hazard industries. Interviewed on ABC Good Morning America program and ABC News regarding the Covid Pandemic and indoor air quality solutions. Authored multiple articles for peer-reviewed publications and lectured extensively at ASHRAE, AIHA and ACGIH conferences regarding industrial hygiene and facility pandemic occupancy and strategies. Extensive expertise in pandemic, Covid-19 response management including chemical and non-chemical disinfectant exposure evaluation and controls....

Gregory G. Zigulis, BSCE, MBA, CIH, CSP Sixth Sense Safety Solutions

Rogers City, Michigan
Safety, OSHA - Multiple industry safety experience, OSHA, safety & health, serious injury and fatal injury prevention, occupational fatalities, falls, machine guarding, ladder, multi-employer worksite, construction, training, silica, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, safety management systems, auditing
38 years of occupational safety, health (including industrial hygiene), and environmental management experience within several industries....

Philip Isaak, PE, P.Eng., DCDC, RCDD, SMIEEE Isaak Technologies, Inc.

Victoria, Minnesota
Information Technology, Telecommunications - Cloud Computing, Computer, Construction Claims, Contracts, Data Center, Engineering, Fiber Optic, Forensic Engineering, Internet, Intellectual Property, Life Safety, Network, Operations, Outsourcing, Project Management, Service Level Agreement, Systems Implementation, Telecom, Trade Secret
Professional Engineer, Certified Data Center Design Consultant & Registered Communications Distribution Designer with 20+ years as a design & operations consultant & training provider with a focus in the data center, telecommunications & networking industries. International expertise in 28 countries across 6 continents, encompassing data center facilities, power, cooling, networking infrastructure, fiber optic & copper network cabling, IT & Telecom systems and services, implementing enterprise, colocation & cloud service strategies. Publications & Awards ♦ANSI/BICSI 002, Data Center Design & Implementation Best Practices Standard, Author/Editor ♦ANSI/BICSI 009, Data Center Operations Standard, Chair/Author/Editor ♦Data Center Handbook, Wiley Publishing One of 50 Subject Matter Experts from around the world that authored the content, providing the fundamentals, technologies, and best practices in designing, constructing & managing mission critical, energy efficient data centers....

Jared Krupa, PE K2 Engineering

Reno, Nevada
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - zipline engineering, zip lines, aerial adventure challenge courses, ASTM, structure fire repair design evaluation, NAARSO, ACCT, wood structures, amusement ride inspections, pre manufactured wood trusses, ASTM F2959, IBC wind snow seismic design
...Jared started his structural engineering career in 1999 and has since advanced his profession into more specialized fields such as the amusement ride industry and design/analysis of buildings damaged by fire. Founded in February 2005, K2 is a medium-sized engineering firm located in Reno, Nevada, that focuses on the structural design of commercial buildings, residential homes, and amusement rides and attractions. K2 provides quality engineering services to architects, designers, owners, building contractors and developers with a focus on efficiency and constructability. K2’s staff has over 60 years of experience in the design of projects both large and small in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. K2’s expertise and experience includes designing structures with building materials of wood, masonry, concrete, steel and cables....

Michael B Vaughn Golden Age Advisory, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, HUD FHA, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate, Seniors Housing, Partnerships, Suitability, Valuation, GSA, EB5
...Seniors Housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, HUD FHA Multifamily, Healthcare, Public and Section 8 Housing, EB5 Investments, residential Cooperatives,. Expert Witness experience includes financial and document analysis, report preparation, deposition, assistance in deposition and cross examination of opposing witnesses, and Federal and State Supreme Court testimony . Mr. Vaughn served as Director of the Office of Residential Care Facilities, part of the Office of Healthcare Programs in the Office of Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Vaughn was directly responsible for origination and asset management activities related to the $20 billion portfolio of Section 232 Insured Mortgages on Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities and represented HUD at industry events and before Congress....

Richard Santoro, C.P.P. Interbrief.org LLC

Ventnor City, New Jersey
Security, Premises Liability - Security Standards, Security Operations, Security Practices, Major Crime Litigation, Assault, Homicide, Sexual Assault, Hospitality Security, Entertainment Venue Security, Casino Gaming Security, Retail Security, Nightclub Security, Contract Security, Cash-In-Transit Security, Executive Protection
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) –Maintained continuously since 2007. The ASIS CPP is the Gold Standard for Security Certification, to qualify must have 7 years of private sector security management experience, possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, complete a 225-question assessment test covering security standards and practices topics including; security operations, emergency/crisis management, investigations, risk management, asset protection, executive protection, information technology security, special event security, CCTV and electronic security systems. Recertification requirements including audited 60 CEU’s every three years. Thirty Years of Corporate Security Management in large Gaming Resorts in multiple jurisdictions, five years of experience overseeing Risk Management, Insurance and Claims function for 5 gaming/resort operations. 13 years’ experience as expert witness....

Joseph W. Tadrick, MBA, MS Tier One Strategies, LLC

Sussex, New Jersey
Security, School Safety - Terrorism, School Security/Safety, Religious Facilities Security/Safety, Active Shooter Prep, Parking Lots/Garages, Entertainment Venues, Sports Arenas, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence
...As a vetted member of and speaker at InfraGard events, Joseph contributed to and developed a partnership between the FBI and the private sector by providing industry specific insights. Joseph’s training in physical security, force protection, and Intelligence began when he as a Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer supported the Naval Special Warfare Community. Joseph was attached to and is a Veteran of Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). Upon leaving DEVGRU, Joseph joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as a Security Specialist responsible for the New York Region, including New York City. He performed Security assessments for major corporate stakeholders, and worked with both private and public stakeholders. Joseph is considered a subject matter expert (SME), regarding Active Shooter Preparation for schools, religious facilities, and corporate entities....

William N. Bernstein, AIA, NCARB, Leed@AP Empire Projects, Inc. / Bernstein & Associates, Architects

New York, New York
Architecture, Construction - ADA, Architect, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Doctors’ Offices, Healthcare Architecture, Healthcare Design, Healthcare Construction, Hospital Architecture, Hospital Design, Hospital Construction, Hotels, Laboratories, Medical Offices, Offices, Premises Liability, Residential
...Bernstein is a Yale-trained and registered architect, LEED accredited, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. He is the Founder/President of an architecture firm (Bernstein & Associates, Architects, www.bernarch.com, 1990-present) and a project management firm (Empire Projects, Inc., www.empireprojects.com, 2003-present). Mr. Bernstein offers multi-faceted expertise in the areas of architecture, design and construction. He is a member of the American Institute of Architect, Construction Specifications Institute, and Project Management Institute. He is the author of two books on architecture and has written or had written about him over (50) articles on architecture and construction. He has provided expert witness services on (26) cases which includes (3) new cases (as of May 2023). These cases have been located across the United States as well as internationally. Mr. Bernstein is an intelligent, articulate, and well-spoken professional....

Curt M Freedman, PE, CEM, CEA, LEED AP CMF Engineering, Inc

New York
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.
Provide professional engineering consulting services for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Marcello R. Kettrles, PSP, CPD, CCE Preventive Security Assessment Services, LLC

New York, New York
Jails & Prisons, Security - Correction Officer Policies & Procedures, Premises Liability, Use of Force, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Standards of Care, Security, Security Management, Conditions of Confinement, Physical Security, Security Guard Negligence, Jail & Prison Practices, Negligent Security
...His responsibilities included, preventing and managing hazards with conditions of confinement, search and seizure protocols, inmate classification / threat assessments, inmate safety, suicide prevention, exterior perimeters, video surveillance, access control, gathering and sharing intel, report writing, security assessments of physical jails and jail connected facilities. His work with the NYCDOC often involved proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats to the life and safety of thousands of pre-trial detainees in custody. Marcello was responsible for safeguarding medical staff, vendors, visitors, contractors, clergy, special groups, attorneys, educators, visiting law enforcement, investigators and others while confined to a prison atmosphere. Marcello is board-certified in Physical Security, having earned the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification through ASIS International....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

New York
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Michael B Vaughn Golden Age Advisory, LLC

New York
Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, HUD FHA, Multifamily, Commercial Real Estate, Seniors Housing, Partnerships, Suitability, Valuation, GSA, EB5
...Seniors Housing including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, HUD FHA Multifamily, Healthcare, Public and Section 8 Housing, EB5 Investments, residential Cooperatives,. Expert Witness experience includes financial and document analysis, report preparation, deposition, assistance in deposition and cross examination of opposing witnesses, and Federal and State Supreme Court testimony . Mr. Vaughn served as Director of the Office of Residential Care Facilities, part of the Office of Healthcare Programs in the Office of Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Vaughn was directly responsible for origination and asset management activities related to the $20 billion portfolio of Section 232 Insured Mortgages on Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities and represented HUD at industry events and before Congress....

Molly S Cobb

North Carolina
Horses, Business Operations - Equine Standard of Care, Facility Evaluation, Rider Safety, Equine behavior, and Inherent risk, Equine personal injury, Stable management, Riding instructor liability, Horsemanship, Equine equipment, Ethical equine practices, Boarding and Training, Misrepresentation
Molly is an experienced equine professional with over 40 years of experience in many aspects of the equine industry and 30 years of teaching experience. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in administration. Molly has run and managed her own boarding/lesson facility for 26 years. She has developed lesson programs and camp programs, as well as trained people and horses. Molly remains competitive in Dressage where she is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist. She is also a certified Instructor with USHJA and CHA. And a certified financial coach with experience in equine business operations. Molly continues her education through USDF, CHA, and USEF-sponsored events such as the USDF L program, and USDF/USEF trainer’s programs and clinics. And has received a Certificate and diploma from USDF University for continuing education....

David Harlowe The Sport Management Group, Inc.

Greensboro, North Carolina
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - Health clubs, fitness studios, colleges, gyms, high schools, minor league sports, professional sports, emergency planning, stadiums, sports
...(SMG), a national risk management company specializing in the athletic and fitness industries....

Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Fairview Park, Ohio
Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
...Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals....

Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
...Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Official by the State of Ohio. Numerous Ohio Board of Building Standards Approved Courses and Presenter. Appearances and testimony before the Ohio Board of Building Appeals....

Tim Keane Legionella Risk Management, Inc.

Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Environmental Engineering - Legionella, Spa, Outbreak Management, Legionnaires' disease, Hot Tubs, Ornamental Fountains, Waterborne Pathogens, Potable Water, Cooling Towers, Outbreak response, Litigation Support
Tim Keane is recognized nationally and internationally as a Leading Expert on methods to Control, Mitigate and Assess the Risk for Legionella in building and industrial water systems as well as standards of care needed for control of Legionella in water systems. He has published articles and books on the subject and has co-written regulatory documents including the 2018 and the 2015 ASHRAE Standard 188 titled: Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, ASHRAE Guideline 12 titled: Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, 2005 Guidelines for Ornamental Fountains and the 2000 ASHE Advisory. Mr Keane has over 24 years experience in Legionella consulting, 14 years experience in water treatment consulting and over 10 years experience in facility design, construction and operation....

Cliff Moser, AIA www.standard-of.care

Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.
...Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems. Configured and deployed innovative construction software and tech solutions for owners, builders, and designers. Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Mike Simard, PE, PMP, CEP PACED Engineering Inc

Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Manufacturing - Engineering Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Costs, Industrial Construction, Heavy Machinery, Project Management, Capital Cost Estimating, Quality Assurance, Industrial Safety, Process Scale-up, Pilot Plant, Biomass, Supercritical Fluids, and Slurry Pumping.
Expertise in engineering design, manufacturing processes, manufacturing costs, industrial construction, heavy machinery, project management, capital cost estimating, quality assurance, and industrial safety. Specific technical skills in industrial plant construction, pilot plants, process scale-up, commissioning & testing, and troubleshooting. Specific technical skills in biomass handling, slurry pumping, supercritical fluids, mixing systems, liquid/solid separation, control valves, compressed-air systems, material handling, and mechanical systems. Experienced expert witness in testimony and report writing, retained by both plaintiff and defense counsels, in cases involving manufacturing process design, facility decontamination/relocation, and industrial accidents. Over 30 years of experience in process design and manufacturing for start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in power generation, biomass conversion, and building material industries. Education includes BSME, MSME, and MBA....

Peter F Wade Decision Validation, LLC

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Postal, Police Practices & Procedures - Certificates of Mailing, Postal automation, Postal contracting procedures, Last mile delivery operations, Money laundering via postal money orders, Postal Inspection Service investigative methods
...Wade has performed pre-trial litigation support in postal related criminal and civil matters, consulted with private industry and government entities re mail receipt, processing, and distribution procedures, mail, personnel and facility security Prior to this, Mr. Wade had a 32 year career with the U.S. Postal Service retiring in 1993 as Assistant Regional Chief Postal Inspector, Northeast Region, with responsibility for implementation of the criminal investigative and security programs of the Postal Inspection Service in the Northeastern United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. He also served as General Manager/Postmaster Caribbean Division, USPS, supervising 3500 postal employees in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In that capacity, he was responsible for all postal operations in the U.S. Caribbean from 1989 through 1991. Expert Witness Experience Mr. Wade has provided expert opinions concerning U.S....

Douglas W Martin, MD CNOS

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine - Special expertise in disability evaluation with emphasis on evidence based medicine. Musculoskeletal disorders. Return to Work determinations. Impairment Ratings. Causation Analysis.
...The majority of his practice is related to musculoskeletal medicine, which is directly secondary to the industry in the area; he often speaks of “meatpacking is my life” as he services one of the largest meatpacking facilities in the world in Dakota City, NE. Dr. Martin has served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (now known as the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators) and is a Past President. He is a Past President of the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians and the IAFP Foundation. While Foundation President, he was involved in the finalization of the Iowa Health Rural Health Loan Repayment Program, a combined public-private endeavor. He was given the AADEP President’s Award for Volunteer Service four different years and Freeman Award as Outstanding Educator in 2005, and the organization’s first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015....

Steve Scoville Scoville & Associates, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defects, Construction Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Healthcare/Commercial/ and Residential Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Claims, Construction Planning, Insurance Claims Evaluation, Construction Cost Estimates
...In building design, construction, facilities management, and performance on different types of contracts, Scoville and Associates (S&A) provide services to attorneys representing defendants and plaintiffs, insurance companies and institutions, and private individuals. Experience in construction is extensive. Experience in legal cases is three, with one still awaiting trial. Services include reviewing contracts and project records to assess adherence to contractual obligations. Scoville & Associates, Inc. performs site surveys when an on-site review is needed: photographing and noting pertinent conditions. If instructed, the research includes reviews of court filings, codes, designs, contract documents, and correspondence. S&A Analyzes information gathered versus contracts, building codes, project-specific design requirements, and personal experience. S&A verbally communicates preliminary conclusions to the supervising attorney....

Tony DiNicola, AIA, RID, APA TONY DiNICOLA ARCHITECT

Fort Worth, Texas
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - Forensic Architecture, Architectural Design, Construction Defects, Design Defects, Accessibility Design, ADA, Fair Housing, Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), Plan Reviews, Inspections, Fair Housing Design Standards, Cause and Origin, Water Intrusion, Roofing Failures, Building Codes, Zoning,
...DiNicola offers forensic consulting in the Following areas EXPERT WITNESS: Reports and Presentations, Certificates of Merit, Depositions and Testimony ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Architect’s Standard of Care, Architect’s Errors and Omissions, Pre-Construction Services Facility Programing, Design, Bidding Services, Construction Services, Construction Administration and Post-Construction Services AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: ADA Violations, Texas Accessibility Standards (Plan Reviews and Site Inspections), Site and Building Accessibility Compliance FAIR HOUSING: Compliance with Fair Housing design requirements CODES AND ORDINANCES: Compliance with Building Codes, Local Ordinances, Industry Standards, ADA and Fair Housing BUILDING FAILURES: Analysis of Construction and Design Defects, Cause and Origin and Failure Analysis Roofing Failures: Roofing design and detailing, evaluation of drainage conditions, code analysis, determination of cause and extent of water intrusion...

Robin D. Franks, MS, PG, CHMM, RSO TGE Resources, Inc.

Cypress, Texas
Environmental, Indoor Air Quality - real estate assessment, testing, risk assessment, remediation design, estimating, loss modeling, soil, groundwater, air, hazardous waste, building sciences, asbestos, mold, lead, organic vapor, industrial hygiene, fires, floods, oil & gas, fuel storage tanks, safety, respiratory protection, OSHA
...I continue to manage a firm of environmental and industrial hygiene professionals while serving as an expert in my diverse field; I have over 60 retained cases complete. With my expertise, and my team's contributions leveraged for large cases such as class actions, we can cost effectively support engagements that may require extensive data gathering across an expanded time frame. I apply my capabilities and credentials across commercial, industrial, and oil & gas settings, with a technical focus on highly regulated industry and its real estate. I have been steadily retained for expert witness services since 1995. I have been engaged across diverse industries and causes that have involved bulk fuel transportation, oil and gas wellhead and pipeline releases, retail fuel compliance matters, manufacturing operations, commercial shopping centers, multi-family real estate, construction projects, healthcare facilities, and recycling & reclamation operations....

Justin Hall, MAS, PE Hall Engineering Group, Ltd

Texas
Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.
...SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE - Engineering & Construction Forensics — Expert Consulting/Witness; Structural; Insurance Claims (Analysis/Preparation); Peer Reviews - Condition/Vulnerability/Damage Assessment & Failure Analysis — Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Installations, Towers & Chimneys, Grain & Granular Material Silos, Elevated Equipment, Cranes, Underground Tunneling/Mining Operations, Earth-Retaining Structures, Foundations, Slabs & Pavements; Instrumentation & Monitoring - Construction/Installation Defects/Accidents — Effect of Demolition, Pile Driving, and Trenching on Existing Facilities; Cracking and Settlement Damage; Water Intrusion; Contract Disputes - Code Compliance; Errors and Omissions; Standards of Care; OSHA Standards - Building & Support-Structure Analysis/Design/Construction — Residential, Commercial and Industrial, Blast & Fire-Resistant Installations, Equipment/Piping Support Structures, Fall Protection Systems, Vibration/Earthquake Hazard Evaluation...

Captain Kurt M. Hallier Maritime Perspective Inc.

Montgomery, Texas
Maritime, Safety - Vessel Management, Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Gas Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Ferries, Marine Terminals, Incident Response, Accident Investigations, Personal Injury, Fires, Collisions, Allisions, Groundings, Loss Control, Vessel Salvage, Offshore Operations, Marine Pilots, Navigation and Waterways.
Master Mariner and Marine Manager with more than 40 years of proven global experience in managing shoreside, shipboard, offshore facility, and terminal operations within the petroleum industry. Successfully resolved complex issues by collaborating with international, federal, state, and local agencies. Recognized as an industry expert in terminal operations, incident management, safety, quality, and environmental affairs. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting port, terminal, and offshore assessments to optimize operations and improve safety. Known for utilizing a robust network of global marine experts to effectively manage risk and enhance the performance of marine assets. Responded to the Exxon Valdez oil spill and Deputy Incident Commander for the salvage of the OMI Charger in Galveston Bay. 30+ years as a member of a major oil company Tier One Incident Response Team responding to actual oil spills, salvage operations, fires, vessel collisions, groundings and allisions....

Fred B. Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI Fred Lott Architect

Texas
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards
Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Homer R. Peterson, II, P.E., CSP, CFLC Peterson Construction Consulting, Inc.

Houston, Texas
Construction, Safety - Construction, falls from elevation, fall protection, fatalities, occupational health & safety management systems, OSHA matters, personal injury, precast erection, safety, standards of care, steel erection, termination for cause or for convenience, wrongful death
...., CSP, CFLC provides consulting services to attorneys, insurance carriers, construction companies, and companies engaged in general industry. Services are offered as a subject matter expert, expert witness, and safety consultant. He has over 40 years of construction and safety experience (17 years union, 23 years non-union), including airports, bridges, casinos, convention centers, convocation centers, distribution centers, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, paper mills, pharmaceutical plants, power plants, prisons, refineries, schools, shopping malls, sports arenas, steel mills, stores, and warehouses. See www.homerpeterson.com for photographs of representative projects. His experience includes 40 years in construction in various positions such as president, senior vice president, vice president, project manager, and timekeeper....

Lindy (Buddy) M. Pilgrim Integrity Management Services, Inc.

Parker, TX, Texas
Agriculture, Management - Poultry, Chicken, Turkey, Commodity Markets, Protein Markets, Sales, Market Prices, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Trading, Food Processing, Meat Processing, Agri-business, Further Processed Foods, Food Manufacturing, Live Production, Animal Agriculture, Contract Farming, Rendering - By Products
I have over 45 years of experience in all aspects the meat/poultry and food processing industry, including serving in every level of management from production line worker to supervisor, to general manager, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, Board Vice Chairman, Board Chairman and owner. My direct functional experience is exceptionally broad spanning live operations, grain purchasing, feed milling, basic and further processing operations, facility maintenance, packaging, sales, marketing, distribution, transportation, logistics, advertising, accounting, and finance. I have overseen production operations and sales feeding into virtually every marketing channel including wholesale clubs, retail grocery chains, institutional distributors, foodservice for casual dining and fast food restaurants, export markets and commodity trading....

Rudy R Robinson, III, MAI Austin Valuation Consultants, Ltd.

Georgetown, Texas
Appraisal & Valuation, Real Estate Appraiser - environmental concerns, air, ground water and soil contamination, construction and foundation defects, fire and flood damage, eminent domain, proximity/nuisance issues.
...Experienced in a wide variety of property types - industrial, retail, office multi-family, single-family residential, vacant land, and special purpose properties such as landfills, hazardous waste incernerators, livestock ranches, religious facilities, etc. Litigation support and expert witness testimony in state and federal courts. Experienced mediator/arbitrator.

Marcor G. Platt, SE, PE, PMP, PMI-ACP MarcorSEN Engineering

South Jordan, Utah
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - Forensic engineering, construction defects, structural failure and retrofits, bridge engineering, fall protection, building codes, project management, fire, water, wind, snow, hurricane, impact, damage analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic flood studies, electrical power line structures
...Platt has structural/civil engineering and project management experience across the fields of electrical transmission line structural design and evaluation and residential, commercial, and industrial building design, evaluation, and retrofit. His design and analysis experience includes high- and low-voltage power line support structures, storm shelters, solary array support structures, industrial facilities, LED highway signs, vehicular bridges, tract houses, custom homes, multi-story apartments over podium slabs, landscape structures, theaters, pharmacies, restaurants, diesel garages, and other structures utilizing wood, masonry, steel, concrete, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer. He has provided fall protection anchorage evaluation and design at industrial structures....

Michael S. D'Angelo, CPP, CSC, CHPA Secure Direction Consulting, LLC

Richmond, Virginia
Security, Premises Liability - Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Violent Crimes, Workplace Violence, Healthcare Security, Guard Services, Risk Assessment, Hospital Security, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Security Systems Design, Active Shooter
...D'Angelo has been in the public safety and private security industries for nearly 30 years. He retired as a Police Captain with the South Miami Police Department, having served 23 years In a variety of positions; including supervision and senior management. Upon transitioning to the private sector, he was hired as the corporate security leader for Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as an internal consultant for security and emergency preparedness to six hospitals and a multitude of outpatient facilities. He now provides risk assessments, security plans, guard force planning and program management as well as workplace violence prevention programs to businesses and organizations. D’Angelo holds an Associates degree in Criminal Justice Administration (Miami-Dade College) as well as a Bachelors degree in Social and Criminal Justice (Ashford University). Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious Southern Police Institute’s Command Officer Development Course....

STEFAN IANCHULEV, MD FASA

RICHMOND, Virginia
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cardiac Anesthesiology, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Vascular Anesthesiology, Difficult Airway, TEE, Billing, General Anesthesiology.
...He has worked with industry and education facilities alike to push the boundaries of healthcare forward and toward more affordable healthcare. While not working, Dr. Ianchulev spends time with family and is active skier and sailor.

Raymond V Kasey Raymond Kasey

Falls Church, Virginia
Transportation, Security - hazardous materials, dangerous goods, chemicals, railroad, truck cargo tank, security, grade crossing, derailment, mechanical , signal, operations, track, locomotive, tank car, packaging, accident reconstruction and investigation, Federal Railroad Administration
...I have worked in the industry for 57 years. My career began as a locomotive fireman and engineer on the Erie Lackawanna Railroad on September 6, 1967. I was subsequently promoted to Trainmaster-Road Foreman of Engines on the Consolidated Rail Corporation (aka, Conrail) in 1977. In 1983 was hired by the U.S. Department of Transportation / Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as a Hazardous Materials (HM) Inspector. In 1991 I was again promoted as a HM Specialist to the FRA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where I remained until my retirement at the conclusion of my government career in 2010. Since that time I have worked doing various consulting duties for railroads, railroad repair companies, other consulting companies, the government, and as an expert witness for civil litigation....

Harry H Kelso, Esq. Harry H. Kelso, Esq., PLLC

Henrico, Virginia
Legal, Environmental - energy, utilities, drinking water, groundwater, redevelopment, contaminated industrial plants & military bases, airports, arsenals, shipyards, superfund, hazardous waste cleanup, PFAS, toxic substances, climate change, flooding, military accidents, investigations, mediation, enforcement, litigation
...Kelso, through alternating private and government law and consulting practice, is an expert on the range of complex, federal and state regulatory issues and enforcement related to current and former (dating to World War I) private and public industrial facilities. These encompass military bases, airfields, shipyards, arsenals, and training ranges, as well as private sector, Defense contractor-managed industrial plants; toxic chemicals, e.g. PFAS; and investigations conducted by Congress, DoD Inspectors General, and military accident investigators.. Served as the Department of Defense’s award-winning head lawyer (with a TS-SCI security clearance) for issues concerning domestic and foreign military installations, their complicated infrastructure and host communities, often including other government agencies and Defense contractors; toxic chemicals; and military accident investigations....

David A Sullivan, Certified Consulting Meteorologist Sullivan Environmental Consulting, Inc.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia
Meteorology - air quality, modeling, expert witness, forensic meteorology, airborne exposure, meteorology, risk assessment, exposure assessment, AERMOD, CALPUFF, agriculture, lead, PFAS, PFOA, measurement, odor, noise, deposition, model performance, monitoring
...Sullivan’s testimony has included industrial airborne emissions from smelters, chemical facilities, the steel industry, pesticide exposures, wood dust exposures, salt drift, exposures associated with waste storage activities, and accident analysis for a toxic dense gas release. Much of his experience has been focused in two areas: (1) the rate of transfer of airborne pollutants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and PFAS chemicals to produce surface contamination, and (2) the evaluation human exposures associated with agricultural use of pesticides, which includes the conduct of over 50 field trials to compile airborne emission rates to the atmosphere as a function of time, the development of the FEMS air quality modeling system to evaluate agricultural fumigants (approved by the EPA Science Advisory Panel), and refined modeling analysis to account for the variability in emission rates from agricultural fumigants and port fumigation.

Michael J. Canaan, CPP Trident Investigative Service, Inc.

Kent, Washington
Security, Premises Liability - Premises liability, security, security negligence, security training, security supervision, use of force, bar, nightclub, foreseeability, investigations, voyeurism, employment, screening, background checks, assault, rape, robbery, pre-employment, surveillance, workplace violence, shooting, stabbing
...That extensive BACKGROUND AND TRAINING have allowed me to become familiar with professional security industry standards and best practices. BOARD CERTIFIED IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT by the American Society for Industrial Security, International. This credential is the security profession's highest recognition of practitioners. ASIS is the world's largest membership of security management professionals, with 35,000 members and is the premier source for learning, board certification, networking, and standards. HONORABLY SERVED in the United States Marine Corps, supporting the Presidential Helicopter Mission as security aboard Marine One, the Presidential helicopter. Also served as a Military Police Watch Commander and Patrol Supervisor, Military Working Dog Handler, Kennel Master, and Canine Trainer for the Third Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan....

Captain Peter McGuiness American Maritime Information Service LLC

Vancouver, Washington
Maritime, Management - newbuilding sea trials, bridge resource management, watchkeeping, watchstanding, navigation, shiphandling, tanker operations, cruise ship operations, quality and safety management systems, ISM Code, ISPS Code, regulations for preventing collisions at sea (“Rules of the Road”), teaching and training
Highly accomplished shipmaster and manager of over thirty years’ commercial maritime industry experience....