Elevator and escalator system design, inspection, modernization, and code compliance form the foundation of this expert’s work involving elevator construction, conveyance systems, and escalator operations. With more than 40 years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry, this expert has provided consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony for more than 25 years involving elevator and escalator failures, construction compliance, maintenance practices, safety upgrades, and code-related disputes. Areas of expertise include inspections, specification drafting and enforcement, construction compliance, code issues, failure analysis, troubleshooting, installations, modernization projects, handicap accessibility requirements, and inspections involving residential and commercial elevator and escalator systems.

The expert’s technical background includes high-speed and low-speed passenger elevators, freight elevators, hydraulic and electric traction elevators, dumbwaiters, ADA lifts, funicular systems, and escalators located in commercial buildings, hospitals, airports, transit systems, shopping centers, and convention facilities. Additional areas of specialization include mechanical and electrical failure analysis, redesign and reengineering of elevator and escalator systems, preventive maintenance practices, modernization of existing conveyance systems, and code-compliance upgrades involving ASME and state regulatory requirements. Professional experience also includes installation and acceptance testing of complete elevator and escalator systems, replacement of major mechanical components, field surveys, contract compliance inspections, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical malfunctions affecting conveyance operations. Responsibilities throughout the expert’s career have included drafting specifications and contracts, conducting equipment assessments and site inspections, coordinating with regulatory agencies involving permits and code enforcement matters, and overseeing testing and acceptance of newly installed and renovated equipment.

Additional professional experience includes technical training instruction through the National Elevator Industry Educational Program, teaching courses involving troubleshooting, electricity, escalators, hydraulics, construction wiring, and elevator hoist cable replacement. The expert also held system-wide oversight responsibilities involving elevator and escalator repair, modernization, inspection programs, and testing operations within a major public transit environment, including designation as staff expert witness and person most knowledgeable in elevator and escalator litigation matters. Professional credentials include Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic certification from the State of California and certification as a City of Los Angeles Elevator Mechanic. Additional professional development includes extensive coursework through the National Elevator Industry Educational Program and long-term membership with the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Educational background also includes business curriculum studies related to construction and operations management.