Built around more than 40 years of hands-on work in the oil and gas sector, he earned a B.A. in Political Science (International Relations) from Texas A&M University–Kingsville and completed the University of Texas Petroleum Technology School Pipeline Technology Certificate Program, along with numerous advanced certificate programs in oil and gas appraisal, petroleum technology, production, and natural gas processing through the University of Texas PETEX. He also holds multiple professional certifications in right-of-way, pipeline appraisal, environmental compliance, and asbestos supervision. His experience is centered on pipeline systems, including crude oil, natural gas, and refined product lines, along with associated facilities such as terminals, refineries, and gas plants. His expertise is concentrated in pipeline appraisal, acquisition, and removal, with direct involvement in large-scale projects encompassing millions of feet of pipeline infrastructure.

A significant portion of his work involves determining pipeline value through detailed analysis of throughput, material condition, salvage potential, and easement considerations, including development of specialized appraisal methodologies. He has managed the purchase and deconstruction of pipeline systems from initial evaluation through removal and resale while also addressing environmental factors such as asbestos-containing materials and regulatory compliance.

His consulting experience extends to disputes involving right-of-way agreements, abandoned pipelines, and property encroachments, working with operators, landowners, and public agencies across North America. In addition to authoring industry publications on pipeline valuation and recovery, he has provided expert witness services for more than 10 years, offering analysis and testimony on pipeline appraisal, easements, environmental conditions, and decommissioning practices.