An aquaculture professional with more than 30 years of experience serves as an aquaculture expert witness with specialized knowledge in fish farming systems, sustainable seafood production, and marine conservation. Professional work in this discipline includes the development and operation of aquaculture facilities, farmed fish production systems, and sustainable food supply strategies. This expertise also involves water quality management, water re-use technologies, and environmental sustainability practices applied to marine hatcheries and commercial fish farming operations. The expert offers services as an aquaculture expert witness in matters involving aquaculture system design, farmed fish production practices, and environmental considerations affecting aquatic farming operations.

Technical and operational expertise includes the development of closed-containment aquaculture systems and commercial aquaponic production facilities, as well as large-scale marine fish hatchery and farming operations. Professional activities have included consulting on improving the environmental and economic performance of aquaculture facilities worldwide and advising on production and distribution strategies for farmed fish species including barramundi, tilapia, hybrid striped bass, Mediterranean sea bass, sea bream, and arctic char. Additional work has involved the development of selective breeding approaches, functional feed strategies, and aquaculture technologies designed to improve the sustainability and efficiency of fish farming systems. The expert also holds patents involving water re-use technologies and low-carbon shipping technologies associated with aquaculture production and seafood distribution.

Leadership roles include serving as chief executive officer and co-founder of a vertically integrated aquaculture company focused on marine fish farming and sustainable seafood production, as well as earlier leadership roles directing aquaculture development initiatives and consulting programs supporting global aquaculture operations. These roles have included development of commercial aquaculture ventures, advancement of sustainable seafood production systems, and coordination of aquaculture technology initiatives supporting environmentally responsible fish farming practices. Educational preparation includes a Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture Engineering with additional advanced training in business strategy and leadership.