This marine operations and vessel systems expert witness brings more than 30 years of hands-on experience in marine surveying, yacht systems, vessel manufacturing, marine investigations, and maritime claims analysis. Their litigation support work includes expert witness services in state and federal courts involving marine liability disputes, vessel damage investigations, insurance claims, corrosion failures, construction defects, and marine incident analysis, with experience supporting both plaintiff and defense matters.

Key areas of technical expertise include vessel and yacht surveys, fiberglass boat manufacturing, vacuum infusion processes, marine electrical systems, gas and diesel propulsion systems, corrosion diagnostics, navigation technologies, and custom marine fabrication. Their background also includes ocean voyaging, heavy weather sailing, competitive sailing operations, towing, and marine safety procedures. In addition to marine investigations, they have performed condition and valuation surveys, insurance surveys, purchase inspections, and corrosion evaluations utilizing advanced marine diagnostic equipment and specialized testing methods.

Professional credentials include Accredited Marine Surveyor through the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Certified Marine Investigator through the International Association of Marine Investigators, and certification as an A.B.Y.C. Master Technician in Marine Systems, Marine Electrical, Marine Corrosion, and Marine Gas and Diesel Engines. They also hold licensure as a 100 Gross Ton Master Captain with Sailing and Towing Endorsements and have maintained licensure as both a Florida Public Adjuster and Independent Insurance Adjuster. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in American Studies earned with honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and History awarded cum laude.

Their professional experience includes ownership and management of marine surveying, boat manufacturing, and marine consulting businesses involving vessel inspections, rigging, engine installations, electrical troubleshooting, fiberglass repair, and custom fabrication. Earlier roles included marine mechanic apprenticeship work and sailing instruction and management at yacht clubs and sailing programs. Litigation and testimony experience includes depositions and federal court testimony involving vessel manufacturers, marine insurers, yacht sales operations, and marine service providers, along with consulting and settlement preparation in numerous marine claims and damage disputes.