Drawing upon more than 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, engineering management, and manufacturing, this expert specializes in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, product liability, product safety, failure analysis, hydraulic and electro-mechanical lifting equipment, hoists, jacks, cranes, industrial machinery, material handling equipment, forklifts, aerial work platforms, loaders, automotive lifts, and scissor lifts. His expertise also includes product testing, engineering investigations, compliance with ANSI, ISO, OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards and regulations, as well as the evaluation of warnings, instructions, labels, and engineering safety practices. He also has more than 20 years of expert witness experience providing consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

His professional background includes service as Principal of an engineering consulting firm, President and Chairman of a manufacturer of automotive lifting equipment, Vice President and General Manager of a manufacturer of cryogenic storage, transportation, and dispensing equipment, Manager of Manufacturing, Manager of Engineering, and Preliminary Design Engineer for engineering and manufacturing organizations. In these roles, he directed or managed the design, manufacturing, testing, quality control, and technical administration of hydraulic, pneumatic, cryogenic, heat transfer, and electro-mechanical systems used in automotive, industrial, construction, and material handling applications. His work has included forensic engineering investigations, accident reconstruction, product failure analysis, engineering design evaluations, regulatory compliance assessments, manufacturing operations, product development, and the preparation of demonstrative exhibits and engineering evidence for litigation involving lifting devices, cranes, hoists, industrial machinery, and related equipment.

In addition to his engineering and forensic work, he has authored numerous technical publications, industry guidance documents, safety manuals, and engineering references addressing lifting equipment, shop safety, OSHA compliance, vehicle lifting systems, hydraulic equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, and accident prevention. His qualifications are further supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduate study in Space Technology, a Diploma in Management Studies, specialized training in mobile crane and rigging considerations, reliability and maintainability analysis, regulatory compliance, and engineering standards; professional credentials that have included certification as a Certified Forensic Consultant, designation as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology, and certifications as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and Certified Safety Specialist; and professional affiliations with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Automotive Lift Institute, the Scaffold and Access Industry Association, the National Safety Council, and the American Society for Testing and Materials.