Expert No. 128615 – FL
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Expertise Description: B.S., P.E., D.A.B.F.E.T. - Experienced in mechanical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, power, and utility mechanical systems. More than 50 years' mechanical design / operations experience encompassing general building construction, residential construction, hospitals, commercial buildings, warehouses, industrial construction, fossil / nuclear power plants, and utility distribution systems. Has taught diverse courses in engineering, technical design, construction, plumbing, and related exam preparation. Has delivered lectures on nuclear power to civic organizations. Member of various engineering associations. Professional Engineer (P.E.). Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology (D.A.B.F.E.T.). Prior expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Cause of carbon monoxide formation.
- Natural gas explosion and leakage.
- Asbestos litigation.
- Construction standard of care for both design and construction.
- Water heater failures.
- Plumbing failures.
- Ventilation deficiencies.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Expert witness, trial and deposition, and preparation of opinions.
- Assist attorneys in understanding a technical problem.
Licenses & Certifications:
| Michigan Professional Engineer |
| Retired Professional Engineer in Kentucky and Kansas |
| Past Professional Engineer in Washington D.C., Ohio, New York, Wisconsin, and Missouri |
| Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Engineering |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Mechanical Engineering | Michigan Technological University |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- National Fire Protection Association (NSPE)
- American Society of Plant Engineers (ASPE)
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
- American Society of Plumbing Engineers
- Michigan Society of Hospital Engineers
Other Career Highlights:
| Conducts speaking tours on nuclear engineering safety. |
| Teaches classes for plumbing design. |
