Fire protection engineer and expert witness with more than 20 years of professional experience, this expert specializes in fire protection engineering, fire and building code compliance, and fire safety evaluations. Their work includes analysis of fire protection systems, building and fire code requirements, and conditions associated with fire incidents, including chemical fires, electrical fires, and fires involving hazardous materials or industrial operations. The expert has more than 5 years of experience serving as an expert witness and provides technical evaluations related to fire protection engineering and fire safety practices. The expert’s professional practice focuses on fire protection engineering and regulatory compliance. Their experience includes development of fire protection design documents, completion of fire and building code evaluations, and plan reviews for newly designed facilities as well as existing buildings undergoing renovation or upgrades to meet applicable codes. Technical work also includes fire modeling, firewater system evaluations, damage assessments, procedure development, and chemical hazard evaluations. Much of this work involves collaboration with municipal fire departments to address compliance with hazardous materials and high-pile storage code requirements.

The expert has conducted fire protection evaluations and loss control assessments across a variety of industrial sectors, including power generation, chemical processing, oil and gas operations, heavy industry, warehousing, and manufacturing. These engagements involve evaluating fire protection practices, identifying potential hazards, and developing engineering recommendations intended to reduce fire risk and improve safety conditions in industrial and commercial environments. Registered as a Professional Engineer in Fire Protection in the State of Texas, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Professional affiliations include membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and the National Fire Protection Association. The expert has also served as past president of a regional chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and as a principal member of the NFPA Hazardous Chemicals Committee.