An elevator and escalator inspection professional with more than 30 years of experience in the vertical transportation industry, and credentials as a Certified Elevator Safety Inspector through the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities and a certified elevator inspector through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this expert provides analysis and testimony in matters involving elevator and escalator safety, equipment operation, and code compliance. Professional work focuses on the inspection and evaluation of vertical transportation systems to determine whether installation, maintenance, and operational practices comply with applicable safety codes and industry standards. Services include witnessed inspections, code compliance reviews, maintenance audits, specification evaluations, and property condition assessments related to elevators and escalators. Earlier career experience progressed from elevator mechanic and installation foreman to supervisory and management roles overseeing installation and modernization projects, employee safety practices, and compliance with elevator and building codes. The expert currently performs consulting, inspection, and litigation support services involving vertical transportation equipment.