A career extending beyond 40 years in the public recreation and entertainment sector forms the foundation of this expert witness’s specialization in swap meet operations and open-air market management. His experience reflects comprehensive involvement in the planning, development, and operation of swap meets, including site identification, feasibility evaluation, contract negotiation, permitting, and the establishment of operational policies and procedures governing vendor and customer activity.

He has developed multiple swap meets from concept through full operation, including site design, licensing, staffing, marketing, and day-to-day management, and has successfully led the transition and integration of an existing long-standing market into a new organizational structure. His operational responsibilities have included oversight of large-scale facilities with significant annual attendance and vendor participation, managing approximately 230 employees, 2.6 million annual attendees, and 165,000 vendors, with full profit-and-loss responsibility.

His work also includes coordination with elected officials, business organizations, and community stakeholders to secure approvals, as well as negotiation of leases and development of offsite parking programs to support high-volume operations. Additional expertise includes the implementation of security, safety, and operational procedures, including leadership in emergency preparedness initiatives recognized at a national level. His executive leadership experience includes service as Director of a major swap meet division overseeing multiple locations, as well as prior roles managing individual swap meet operations, with responsibilities spanning staffing, compliance with zoning and Conditional Use Permits, and adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

His professional involvement includes leadership roles as a Board Member and Past President of a statewide swap meet owners association, Board Member of a national flea market organization, and active participation in civic and business organizations. His educational background includes coursework at Rio Hondo College and Citrus College, along with completion of executive and professional development programs such as the Management Action Program and Dale Carnegie training. His professional recognition includes awards such as “Business and Professional Citizen of the Year” and the “Good Scout Award,” and his experience includes prior expert witness work applying his knowledge of swap meet operations, regulatory compliance, and industry standards to matters involving open-air market development and management.