Performance sporting goods design is the focus of this expert witness’s work, supported by more than 25 years of experience developing footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment for competitive and recreational athletics. Their professional background spans product innovation, design analysis, and performance-driven product development for sporting goods used in competitive and recreational athletics. The expert has offered services as a sporting goods design expert witness in Oregon, providing consultations and analysis related to athletic product design, materials, and performance considerations.

The expert’s work in sporting goods design encompasses several interconnected areas. Product design and innovation activities include development of athletic footwear, apparel systems, and sports equipment intended to enhance athlete performance and functionality. This work integrates human factors engineering, biomechanics, and materials research in the design of products such as footwear systems, protective equipment, and performance apparel. Their experience also includes the design of sports products for specialized user groups, including women, children, and athletes with disabilities, incorporating ergonomic analysis and functional design considerations into athletic product development.

Another area of professional activity involves research and innovation leadership in the sporting goods industry. The expert has held senior design and innovation roles responsible for developing new athletic product technologies, managing cross-functional product development teams, and guiding the commercialization of performance apparel and equipment across global sports categories. This work has involved the creation of new product concepts, development of performance testing methodologies, and collaboration with athletes and product engineers to refine equipment used in sports such as soccer, skiing, snowboarding, and training activities.

In addition to industry work, the expert holds academic appointments in product design and apparel-related programs, where responsibilities include teaching courses focused on sports product development, apparel design, and functional design of athletic equipment. Their academic and research activities address product innovation, human–product interaction, and performance-based design methodologies in sportswear and equipment development. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy degree in design with related study in kinesiology, a Master of Arts degree in textiles and apparel, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in apparel design.