A fleet management and vehicle and equipment operations professional with more than 45 years of experience in the transit industry, this expert serves as an expert witness in matters involving fleet operations, maintenance practices, and transportation-related incidents across public and private sector environments. Their work includes litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony, with over 25 years of experience addressing disputes involving vehicle accidents, equipment operations, and liability in fleet-based systems.

The expert’s work focuses on the operation, maintenance, and repair of light- and heavy-duty vehicles, including buses, vocational trucks, trailers, and construction equipment such as wheeled and tracked “yellow iron.” Key areas of analysis include accident investigation involving fleet vehicles, evaluation of maintenance and repair practices, and assessment of operational performance and safety procedures. Their experience also includes vehicle and equipment specification, bid solicitation and evaluation, lifecycle replacement planning, and development of preventive maintenance programs based on usage and telematics. These functions are applied in legal matters involving vehicle accidents, equipment failures, maintenance-related disputes, and transportation liability issues.

In leadership roles such as Fleet Manager, Director of Fleet Management, and Vice President of Fleet, this expert has managed fleets ranging from approximately 100 to over 18,000 units across transit, utility, construction, and municipal operations. Responsibilities have included oversight of large-scale capital and operating budgets, development of lifecycle evaluation models for repair, replacement, and disposal decisions, and management of personnel across maintenance, operations, and field service functions. Their work has also involved the design and construction of fleet maintenance facilities, implementation of management information systems, and consulting on fleet efficiency, utilization, and cost control strategies. The expert has also participated as an expert in matters involving accident, personal injury, property damage, liability, and warranty claims.

This expert holds an Associate of Applied Science in Auto and Diesel Technology and both a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Industrial Management. Additional credentials include a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with all endorsements and a current medical certification. Their professional contributions include authorship of textbooks on fleet management, vehicle specification and procurement, and analytical fleet maintenance management, as well as long-standing involvement as a trustee in an equipment management council, reflecting participation in industry practices and standards.