Drawing on a career dedicated to freight transportation and intermodal systems, this expert brings more than 40 years of experience across commercial and governmental environments. His background spans roles as a shipper, carrier, and consultant, providing a comprehensive perspective on rail, marine, and highway carrier operations, as well as port and shipper logistics. His work centers on the economic and operational analysis of freight transportation markets, including evaluation of intermodal systems, terminal operations, and infrastructure performance within complex logistics networks.

A consulting portfolio that spans multiple sectors reflects his work with carriers, ports, government agencies, industrial developers, and leasing companies on matters involving freight operations, infrastructure development, and transportation technologies. His responsibilities have included conducting landside access studies for ports, analyzing intermodal terminal efficiency and cost structures, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships, and performing operational and market analyses for rail and port systems. His experience also includes leadership in intermodal terminal network management and operational strategy, including contributions to the implementation of double-stack container systems in U.S. rail transportation.

Active engagement in industry leadership and standards development is reflected through his service as chairman of the Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Intermodal Freight Transport, along with participation in committees and task forces associated with organizations such as the Association of American Railroads, the American Trucking Associations, and multiple Transportation Research Board panels focused on landside access and terminal design. His work has been published in trade journals, and he is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and professional forums, contributing to ongoing advancements in freight transportation practices.

Litigation-related work includes more than 15 years of experience providing expert witness services, including consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving freight transportation operations and commercial practices. His academic background includes a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in transportation and logistics and a bachelor’s degree in physics, and his early career includes service as an officer in the United States Air Force.