Packaging engineering expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in packaging systems, package design, and transportation-related packaging performance, with a focus on packaging forensics, cargo securement, and logistics environments. Their work addresses disputes involving packaging failure, product protection, transportation damage, and intellectual property matters. They have more than 25 years of expert witness experience, including litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in cases involving packaging systems, hazardous material transport, and standard-of-care issues.

Their practice encompasses multiple areas within packaging engineering. One area involves packaging design and evaluation, including can seaming, packaging line systems, automation, and development of packaging solutions for product protection across distribution environments. Another area focuses on packaging and transportation forensics, including analysis of cargo securement, trailer loading and unloading, container performance, and material handling systems such as forklifts and automated equipment. Additional work includes evaluation of packaging specifications, package labeling, and performance testing under ASTM and industry standards, as well as analysis of innovative packaging materials and sustainability considerations. These capabilities are applied in matters involving air and truck transport, packaging-related injuries, and damage to goods during handling and distribution.

Litigation experience includes analysis and testimony in matters involving patent and trademark disputes, packaging machinery and container design, cargo securement failures, and transportation incidents resulting in product damage or personal injury. Case history reflects retention in both plaintiff and defense matters, with documented deposition and trial testimony in federal and state courts as well as arbitration proceedings. Their work includes evaluation of packaging performance, causation, and compliance with applicable packaging and transportation standards.

Professional experience includes leadership roles as president and in executive positions overseeing packaging research, forensic consulting, and distribution systems. They have also held academic appointments involving teaching and research in packaging systems, dynamics, and machinery. Credentials include Certified Packaging Professional and designation as a Fellow of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, as well as fellow status with ASTM International. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, a master’s degree in packaging, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Professional involvement includes leadership roles within ASTM committees related to packaging test standards and participation in industry organizations focused on packaging, logistics, and transportation systems.