This geologist and mineral valuation professional serves as an expert witness with over 20 years of geological experience and more than 10 years of mineral appraisal and valuation experience, including over 5 years providing deposition testimony, courtroom testimony, and consultation in mineral-related disputes. Their work focuses on mineral valuations, business evaluations, and geological analysis in matters involving mineral interests, resource assessment, and economic evaluation of extractive assets. Professional experience includes geological consulting and mineral valuation practice across multiple organizations.

Their expertise integrates multiple technical and valuation disciplines. Appraisal-related work includes mineral and business valuations, feasibility studies, market research, mergers and acquisitions analysis, and economic evaluation of mineral properties. Geological experience includes drilling, geotechnical investigations, field studies, geological mapping and interpretation, soil and aggregate classification, sampling, and resource and reserve calculations. This work is supported by cartography, geospatial analysis, and three-dimensional data modeling, along with evaluation of construction and industrial materials such as aggregates, sand and gravel, stone, gypsum, concrete, and asphalt, as well as base and precious metals and oil and gas resources.

Professional credentials include Certified Minerals Appraiser through the International Institute of Minerals Appraisers, Certified Professional Geologist through the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and licensure as a Professional Geologist. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a focus on soil and water science. Professional involvement includes the International Institute of Minerals Appraisers, American Institute of Professional Geologists, American Society of Appraisers, Geological Society of America, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, and the Society of Economic Geologists, along with participation in valuation standards and certification-related activities.