An overhead crane safety and operations expert witness with 35 years of professional experience, this specialist focuses on crane safety practices, lifting operations, and compliance with occupational safety standards governing industrial crane use. The expert has prior experience providing services as an overhead crane safety expert witness and has supported legal matters involving lifting accidents, crane runway failures, worker safety, and compliance with applicable safety regulations. Professional experience includes leadership roles in crane engineering, manufacturing, and safety consulting, including service as Owner and President of an overhead crane consulting practice and earlier leadership of a crane design, fabrication, and installation company responsible for overhead crane systems and related lifting infrastructure.

The expert’s work focuses on overhead crane system design, installation, and safety practices, including crane runway alignment, structural considerations for crane-supporting buildings, operator safety practices, and accident analysis involving lifting equipment. Credentials include Certified Electric Overhead Traveling Crane Inspector and OSHA Authorized Trainer. Additional experience includes development of corporate crane safety programs, consulting engineering for electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes, and specification writing and review for crane systems used in industrial environments.

Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and completion of an advanced owner–president management program through Harvard Graduate School of Business. Professional involvement in crane safety standards includes participation in ASME/ANSI committees addressing overhead and gantry cranes and electric overhead hoists, as well as involvement with organizations focused on crane inspector certification and industry safety standards.