This expert is a wood science specialist with more than 20 years of experience providing expert witness services in matters involving wood and wood-based materials used in construction, engineering, and design. Their work centers on the inspection, assessment, and evaluation of structural wood elements, including analysis of construction deficiencies and evaluation of the current and anticipated performance of wood structures and assemblies. They have more than 15 years of expert witness experience, including litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in disputes involving construction materials and structural wood components.

Their technical work includes failure analyses of wood and wood-based products, visual grading of lumber and timbers in situ, and mechanical testing of materials to assess structural capacity and performance. Evaluations frequently address moisture intrusion, building envelope conditions, finish failures, and deterioration mechanisms such as wood decay, insect attack, and marine borer exposure. Their experience further extends to assessment of marine and foundation timbers and pilings, glued laminated timber systems, wood plastic composites, and structural elements such as ladders and furniture, as well as wood species identification and performance-related issues in construction materials. These areas are applied in matters involving structural adequacy, material defects, and environmental exposure affecting wood systems.

Their background includes investigations of construction deficiencies, evaluation of structural wood elements, and quality control inspections of treated wood products performed in accordance with applicable industry standards. Professional involvement includes participation with organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American Wood Protection Association, and the Forest Products Society. The expert holds a Master of Science in Wood Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Wood Products Engineering, with additional academic study in physics and mathematics. Additional credentials include Resistograph Certification, reflecting specialized experience in non-destructive evaluation of wood structures. Their background integrates applied research, laboratory testing oversight, and field investigation of wood materials in support of objective analysis in construction-related disputes.