Bringing more than 50 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, his work centers on the design, analysis, and evaluation of building systems, with particular focus on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. His expertise includes chilled water, cold storage, and ice storage systems, campus-type heating and cooling, high-rise chilled water, heat pump, and split systems, high-temperature hot water systems, industrial ventilation, laboratory air conditioning, and variable air volume systems. His background also includes plumbing design, fire alarm and life safety systems, fire sprinkler protection, smoke control and containment systems, and building automation, including early adoption and development of direct digital control (DDC) systems.

His engineering practice extends to comprehensive design and oversight of electrical systems, including power distribution, interior and exterior lighting, emergency power supply, data communication and distribution, computer network and telephone raceways, and security systems such as CCTV, intercoms, and sound systems. His leadership roles include serving as chief executive officer, vice president, and engineering manager for large-scale engineering and construction organizations, including management of firms with more than 100 and 200 personnel, as well as ownership of a consulting engineering firm. He has also held significant regulatory and advisory roles, including serving as chairman of the State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers and as chairman of a county electrical board, reflecting leadership in licensing, standards, and professional oversight.

Forensic engineering experience includes more than 20 years as an expert witness, involving consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters related to HVAC systems, mechanical and electrical engineering, plumbing, security, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems, with casework spanning over 180 buildings and projects. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and electrical engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, as well as holding additional contractor and mechanical licensing. His professional affiliations include fellowship and leadership roles within organizations such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, along with membership in the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Fire Protection Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and other engineering and building systems organizations. His contributions to the field also include published technical articles in industry journals addressing HVAC systems, controls, and building automation.