This ski area operations and safety professional has more than 45 years of mountain operations experience and more than 30 years providing consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in ski-related matters. His background includes progressive roles from professional ski patroller to Ski Patrol and Snow Safety Director and Director of Mountain Operations, where he was responsible for ski patrol operations, avalanche forecasting and control, hazard identification and mitigation, mountain signage, skier education, accident documentation, trail design and construction, lift operations and maintenance, snowmaking, grooming, terrain park planning and maintenance, environmental compliance, erosion control, and guest and employee safety programs.

In consulting and litigation matters, he has been retained by ski areas and attorneys across the United States and Canada to evaluate ski area operations, skier behavior and expectations, ski patrol practices, hazard identification and mitigation, grooming and snowmaking issues, mountain signage and padding, trail design and construction, lift operations and maintenance, terrain park operations, tubing park operations, explosive use, and avalanche control and safety issues. His analysis addresses industry practices and safety standards applicable to mountain operations and avalanche control procedures.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Natural History and has completed extensive continuing education in ski area management, ski safety, ski patrol procedures, snow and avalanche science, explosive use, and OSHA and Cal OSHA compliance. His credentials include Emergency Medical Technician licensure in California, Licensed Explosive Blaster certification, and designation as a Certified Military Weapons Avalanche Gunner through the United States Forest Service. He is affiliated with the American Avalanche Association, Western Snow Conference, National Avalanche Foundation, American Society for Testing and Materials (Snow Skiing Committee), National Ski Patrol, National Ski Area Association, California Ski Industry Association, and the International Snow Science Workshop.