Woodworking and wooden boatbuilding expert witness with over 20 years of experience, this expert specializes in light craft construction, boat design, and small craft manufacturing. Their background includes work across multiple wooden boatbuilding methods, including strip-planking, cold-molding, carvel, lapstrake, and stitch-and-glue construction, applied to the design and fabrication of recreational boats and related structures. Their experience spans product design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes for wooden boats and small craft. This includes the development of more than 100 boat designs from concept through production, with widespread distribution through plans and kits used globally. Their work also includes the transition of design and fabrication processes from analog methods to CAD/CAM systems, along with the implementation of CNC-based production workflows using software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, and AlphaCam. Additional responsibilities have included preparation of technical drawings, authoring detailed assembly manuals, and supporting fabrication processes for both marine and non-marine applications. The expert’s background also reflects oversight of boat manufacturing operations, including coordination of production, staff supervision, and management of fabrication processes within a commercial setting. Their experience includes prototyping of new boat designs, evaluation of construction methods, and coordination of materials and production workflows for high-volume kit-based manufacturing. They have also been involved in boatbuilding education through structured instructional programs and published technical materials supporting construction practices. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts. Industry recognition includes the WoodenBoat Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award.