Specializing in engineering geology, mining geology, and environmental geoscience, this expert brings more than 35 years of experience analyzing geotechnical conditions, mineral resource development, environmental geology, and hazardous materials. Professionally, he serves as principal engineering geologist and president of a geoscience consulting firm where he directs technical and business operations and oversees projects involving geologic hazards, environmental risk assessment, and mining-related investigations. His work includes expert witness services with consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony related to geological hazards, mining activities, and environmental conditions affecting land use and development.

His expertise includes engineering geology and geotechnical investigations such as landslide and slope stability analysis, hillside grading review, geologic mapping, and evaluation of soil and bedrock conditions affecting construction and land development. Additional work involves mineral exploration, deposit evaluation, mining development, and reclamation of metallic and industrial mineral sites, including analysis of industrial materials such as silica. He also conducts hydrogeologic and environmental investigations addressing groundwater conditions, hydrologic systems, soil and water contamination, hazardous material characterization, and environmental remediation.

Earlier roles include positions as principal geologist and regional manager, project geologist, exploration geologist in the minerals industry, and academic appointments teaching geology courses. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Geology and a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences. Credentials include Professional Geologist licensure and professional or engineering geologist registrations, along with certification as an engineering geologist and additional certifications related to hazardous materials response and paleontology. Professional affiliations include organizations such as the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, the Geological Society of America, and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.