Water resources engineer serving as an expert witness with more than 40 years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics, specializing in the modeling and evaluation of surface water systems and forensic analysis of flooding-related events. A licensed Professional Engineer, their work focuses exclusively on surface water hydrology, including stormwater systems, floodplain analysis, and reservoir operations. They have testified in over one hundred cases and have extensive experience providing litigation support, including consultation, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and preparation of expert analyses in matters involving flood causation, drainage system performance, and hydraulic conditions leading to property damage and personal injury.

Their technical expertise includes hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds, floodplains, storm drain systems, and riverine environments, as well as statistical analysis of meteorologic and hydrographic data to evaluate flood frequency and system capacity. They perform forensic evaluations of historic flood events, drainage system design and maintenance, and contributing factors to flooding, levee failures, and hydraulic structure performance. Additional work includes evaluation of dam and reservoir operations, stormwater conveyance systems, detention facilities, and alternative flood control measures. Their analyses are grounded in established engineering standards and regulatory frameworks, including floodplain management requirements, hydrology and drainage standards, and applicable public agency design criteria.

Litigation experience spans a wide range of matters, including municipal and residential storm drain system failures, roadway and highway drainage design, channel and levee breaches, reservoir operation impacts, and drowning incidents involving hydraulic structures. Casework reflects retention by both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as public agencies, and includes preparation of expert reports, rebuttal analyses, and testimony addressing standard of care, causation, and system performance. Representative matters include class action flooding cases, wrongful death claims, and disputes involving infrastructure design, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance.

Professional experience includes leadership roles such as president and principal engineer, as well as prior roles involving project management and hydraulic engineering, with responsibility for flood control projects, stormwater system design, and coordination with regulatory agencies. Credentials include Professional Engineer licensure and certifications as a Certified Professional Hydrologist, Certified Floodplain Manager, and Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering. Professional involvement includes leadership roles within a forensic expert witness association and participation in technical committees related to water resources, floodplain management, and storm water quality.