Forensic engineer and construction engineering expert witness brings more than 40 years of professional experience in evaluating building systems, mechanical engineering performance, and construction practices in contested matters. As Owner of an independent forensic engineering consulting firm, he oversees forensic investigations and expert witness services involving construction, design, and installation defect disputes across diverse property types and building systems. He has provided expert services for over 20 years, including litigation consultation, deposition testimony, arbitration proceedings, and courtroom testimony in civil matters.

His work addresses complex construction defect and building performance allegations. Areas of analysis include water intrusion and moisture-related failures such as attic and basement leaks, roof drainage deficiencies, ice damming, condensation-related conditions, mold and mildew damage, and building envelope failures. He has conducted more than 590 documented water intrusion, mold, code compliance, and construction deficiency investigations between 2001 and 2021 alone. His expertise further includes infrared thermography for moisture and envelope diagnostics, drainage failures, plumbing system deficiencies, scald injuries, and potable hot water system performance.

The expert evaluates heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; plumbing and gas supply systems; fire sprinkler systems; and mechanical system failures in the context of alleged design errors, improper installation, code violations, maintenance deficiencies, and contract disputes. He has conducted numerous investigations involving carbon monoxide exposure and fatalities, appliance fires, fire protection systems, and fire and explosion events. These matters frequently require interpretation of building codes, construction codes, mechanical and plumbing codes, contract compliance obligations, and design documentation in disputed projects.

His experience includes building condition assessments and engineering evaluations for institutional, industrial, health care, commercial, and residential properties. Over the course of his forensic practice, he has been retained in matters involving property damage, personal injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, fire loss, roofing failures, HVAC performance issues, mold contamination, and construction code disputes, representing plaintiffs, defendants, property owners, contractors, insurers, and other stakeholders in litigation settings.

He previously served as President of an engineering design firm, where he had direct responsibility for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design, construction administration, and multidisciplinary building system coordination. This leadership role provides additional perspective when evaluating engineering standards of care, project management practices, and construction performance in dispute resolution contexts.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan. His professional certifications include Certified Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analyst (NCI), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician (IICRC), and Certified Applied Structural Drying Technician (IICRC). He is also a Licensed Residential Builder in the State of Michigan. He maintains affiliations with professional organizations including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Code Council (ICC), and other industry organizations focused on building performance and restoration standards.