Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the packaging and beverage industries, this packaging expert witness specializes in glass and plastic packaging systems, beverage container development, package safety, fracture analysis, packaging design, production equipment, and supply chain optimization. The expert’s background includes development and evaluation of food and beverage packaging, consumer/package interaction analysis, closure systems, secondary packaging, filling operations, quality procedures, distribution channel performance, and packaging technologies used in global consumer packaged goods operations. Additional expertise includes glass bottle fracture analysis, packaging failure investigation, production line troubleshooting, manufacturing process optimization, package testing methodologies, and development of packaging systems for high-volume international beverage distribution.

Extensive expert witness and litigation experience includes consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony involving commercial liability, personal injury, property damage, product liability, counterfeiting, extortion, and regulatory matters. Litigation-related work has included glass fracture analysis, packaging inspections, container failure evaluation, beverage can disputes, improper packaging and shipping investigations, and analysis of manufacturing, filling, and distribution issues associated with beverage and consumer packaged goods products. The expert has submitted Rule 26 reports, conducted packaging and site inspections, participated in arbitration proceedings, and provided testimony involving packaging failures, glass breakage incidents, shipping damage claims, and consumer product safety matters.

Leadership responsibilities throughout the expert’s career have included serving as Senior Manager of Supply Chain Optimization, Consulting Package Development Engineer, Principal Package Development Engineer, Packaging Lab Manager, and Owner/Consultant for a packaging and innovation consulting practice. Operational responsibilities have included management of global packaging testing laboratories, supervision and training of packaging technicians, development of package safety and testing procedures, oversight of packaging qualification programs, and leadership of worldwide packaging innovation initiatives involving beverage containers, closures, labels, and production equipment. The expert also directed supply chain and packaging technology development programs supporting beverage production systems operating across more than 200 countries and provided technical packaging support for billions of consumer transactions involving glass packaging systems worldwide.

Technical and professional contributions include development of patented beverage filling and dosing systems, introduction of threaded plastic closure technologies replacing aluminum closures, and advancement of lighter and stronger glass bottle systems designed to improve filling line efficiency and reduce breakage. Additional work has involved refillable packaging systems, secondary packaging development, beverage sanitation technologies, leak detection systems, manufacturing equipment optimization, and food packaging innovation initiatives for beverage production environments. Educational background includes a Master of Business Administration degree in Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional credentials include designation as a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) through the Institute of Packaging Professionals and certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt. Professional organization involvement includes membership in the American Ceramic Society, International Society of Beverage Technologists, Institute of Packaging Professionals, American Chemical Society, National Fire Protection Association, Product Development and Management Association, and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.