With more than 45 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, this expert specializes in the analysis and evaluation of complex supply chain systems across commercial, governmental, and international environments. His expertise includes sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and inventory control, with particular strength in large-scale and high-risk logistics operations in regions such as the Pacific Rim and Arctic. He holds a doctoral degree in industrial engineering, along with master’s degrees in public administration and systems management, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
His transportation expertise includes extensive work with trucking operations, commercial vehicle accidents, driver practices, and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including hours-of-service requirements. He has experience across multi-modal freight systems, including air, rail, and ocean transport, as well as last-mile logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) operations. His work also includes hazardous materials handling, labeling compliance, and evaluation of inbound and outbound freight systems, along with implementation of logistics technologies such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and electronic commerce systems aligned with national standards.
His warehousing and materials handling experience encompasses the design and operation of distribution centers, loading docks, and storage facilities, with a focus on safety protocols, forklift operations, and trailer loading and unloading procedures. He has extensive experience in internal warehouse operations, equipment utilization, and risk mitigation practices within industrial and logistics environments.
His career includes senior leadership roles at the highest levels of military and governmental logistics operations, including service as a logistics commander, Pentagon-level policy advisor, and retired Air Force Colonel. In addition, he has held executive consulting roles and academic leadership positions, including serving twice as a college dean, with responsibilities spanning logistics education, systems management, and organizational strategy. His professional involvement includes participation in organizations such as the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the Society of Logistics Engineers, and the National Society of Professional Engineers, reflecting ongoing engagement with industry standards and best practices.
He has testified as an expert witness in both state and federal courts across the United States and has extensive experience supporting litigation through consultation, deposition, and trial testimony. His professional credentials include licensure as a Professional Engineer and designation as a Certified Professional Logistician. He is also a prolific contributor to the field, with more than 200 publications and over 180 presentations on logistics, supply chain systems, and industrial operations.
