Expert No. 42120 – HI / MI
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Experienced in aquatics facility operations, water recreation and safety, boating accidents, and related issues.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Drowning in any body of water (pools, beaches, etc.)
- Boating accident reconstruction
- Jones Act
- hypothermia
- Alcohol and aquatics
- Life jackets
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Swim pool safety
- Life-guarding
- Commercial/recreational boating safety
- Hypothermia/cold water
- near-drowning protection
Licenses & Certifications:
| Commander USCG (RET) |
| Certified National EMT Registry Instructor |
| Certified EMS Instructor in numerous states |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. | American University, Washington DC | ||
| Ph.D. | St. Louis University | ||
| B.S. | USCG Academy |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
- Risk Evaluator
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- Member: National - Water Safety Congress
- Recreation and Parks Association
- Safe Boating Council
Awards & Honors:
| USCG Commendation at Achievement Medals |
| Freedoms Foundation George Washington Honor Medal |
| Numerous national/international honors/awards/recognitions |
Other Career Highlights:
| Water Rescue: Basic Skills for Emergency Responders |
| The Spexercise Handbook |
| Water Wise. (Aquatic Safety, Near Drowning, Hypothermia Manual) |
