Expert No. 60152 – CA(N) / CA(S) / CO / NV / OR / UT / WA
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Expertise Description: Ed.D., C.P.S.I. - Emeritus professor and professional consultant specialized in recreation and education area and facility planning, design, operations, supervision, management, maintenance, risk management, and safety. Twenty-six years field experience in park, recreation and school leadership; planning; design; supervision; maintenance; and management of areas, facilities, and activities. Nine years experience teaching playground safety for the National Playground Safety Institute throughout the U.S. to train Certified Playground Safety Inspectors. Twenty-four years experience researching and instructing in parks, playgrounds, play equipment, outdoor school P.E., play areas and facilities, recreation, sports, skate, bicycle and aquatic facilities and complexes, outdoor pre-school and day care facilities, recreation centers, tennis, interpretive and fitness facilities, campgrounds, marinas, lakes, recreation beaches, picnic and day use areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths and trails, theme and amusement parks, golf courses, and risk management. Emphasis on planning, design, construction, operation, supervision, management, maintenance, equipment, and safety for optimum use, enjoyment and safety; and safe design and practices to minimize risk and liability exposure for public, private, and commercial education and recreation areas, facilities, activities, and instruction providers. Certified Playground Safety Inspector (C.P.S.I.). Forty years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Park and recreation facilities & programs (safety & supervision)
- School facilities & programs (safety & supervision)
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Park and recreation areas, facilities, programs, and activities
- Education facilities and activities
Licenses & Certifications:
| CPSI, Certified |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.D. | Educational Administration | ||
| M.A. | Recreation Administration |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
- NPSI - National Playground Safety Inspector
- NRPA - National Recreation and Park Association
- APA - American Psychological Association
- CPRS - California Park and Recreation Society
Awards & Honors:
| CPRS - Hall of Fame*, Fellowship Award*, Station Award - *Highest awards given in profession |
| CSU Chico Hall of Honor - Highest award given by University |
| CPRS D-2 Hall of Honor |
