With more than 35 years in engineering practice, this professional engineer provides expert witness services in matters involving fire origin and cause, explosions, and mechanical and electrical system failures. Work spans a high volume of cases and includes consultation, depositions, and trial testimony across disputes involving fire losses, equipment-related incidents, and safety concerns. Experience extends across residential, commercial, industrial, marine, and vehicle-related settings, with investigative work focused on fire behavior, explosion dynamics, electrical arcing, and system failure analysis.

The expert’s career experience includes extensive involvement in forensic engineering investigations as well as the design and evaluation of industrial systems such as HVAC, piping, pumps, valves, and material handling equipment. The expert has also been responsible for leading large-loss investigations, coordinating technical experts, and performing detailed engineering analyses related to failure mechanisms and safety conditions. Credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, licensure as a Professional Engineer, and certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS). Professional affiliations include the National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Arson Investigators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Fire Protection Engineers.