With more than 30 years of experience in arboriculture, this expert evaluates matters involving tree health, risk assessment, valuation, and preservation. Their work includes evaluating tree failures, pruning practices, and site conditions affecting trees, with experience providing deposition testimony as an expert fact witness in matters involving tree-related property damage and personal injury.

In practice, their expertise encompasses assessment of native and non-native species, with particular focus on California oaks, as well as development of tree protection plans and compliance with local ordinances. Their work includes tree risk assessments, failure investigations, and appraisal of tree value, along with identification of disease, pest activity, and structural defects. Additional experience includes construction monitoring, tree inventories, mapping, and preparation of reports addressing mitigation, preservation, and regulatory compliance in development projects.

Academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in natural history. Professional credentials include designation as a Registered Consulting Arborist through the American Society of Consulting Arborists, Certified Arborist and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor through the International Society of Arboriculture. Their professional involvement also includes service with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and the International Society of Arboriculture, including participation in certification programs and committee roles supporting arboricultural standards and practices.