Bringing more than 30 years of experience in fraternity and sorority operations, governance, and risk management, this expert witness evaluates organizational practices, policy implementation, and accountability systems within collegiate and national fraternal organizations. Their background includes over 5 years of litigation-related involvement, including consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony, addressing issues such as hazing, organizational liability, governance structure, and member accountability.

Their expertise encompasses fraternity and sorority assessments, chapter interventions, and governance reviews, including detailed evaluation of bylaws, policies, and organizational structures. Additional areas of focus include development and implementation of risk management programs, hazing prevention and detection, membership review processes, and accountability system design. Their work also includes strategic planning, leadership development, staff training, and preparation for disciplinary proceedings such as show cause hearings and organizational investigations. This expertise is supported by extensive consulting experience conducting governance reviews for more than 20 national organizations and delivering over 8,000 presentations across more than 575 campuses and 400 national and regional events.

A Juris Doctor degree is supported by a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an associate degree. This expert is a licensed attorney and member of the Michigan Bar, with early career experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney handling felony trials and juvenile matters. They maintain professional involvement with organizations such as the American Society of Association Executives and have previously earned Certified Association Executive designation.

Throughout their career, this individual has held executive leadership and advisory roles within national fraternal organizations, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of a national fraternity, where responsibilities included policy development, accountability system implementation, and organizational restructuring. Their experience also includes consulting engagements nationwide, board service with leading fraternal and risk management organizations, and participation in industry-wide initiatives focused on safety, governance, and organizational effectiveness within the fraternity and sorority community.