With more than 40 years of experience in tile and stone construction, this forensic consultant earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration. The expert provides analysis of ceramic tile, natural stone, thin brick, and related building assemblies, with extensive experience offering consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony in matters involving construction defects and performance issues. The expert has conducted more than 10,000 site inspections and thousands of destructive tests to evaluate system performance, identify failure mechanisms, and determine the causes of deficiencies.

Areas of practice include the design, installation, and performance analysis of systems used in showers, countertops, flooring, paving, veneer, swimming pool surroundings, and exterior deck assemblies, with expertise in material selection, substrate conditions, waterproofing, moisture intrusion, and long-term durability. The expert is highly experienced in construction defect investigations, including assessment of improper installation, building envelope failures, and non-compliance with industry standards, and has contributed to the development and interpretation of those standards through participation in ANSI committees and involvement with Tile Council of North America (TCNA) publications.

In addition to forensic consulting, the expert has a background in quality management, technical consulting, architectural sales, specification review, and contract administration, and has authored numerous technical articles and delivered more than 300 presentations on tile industry standards. Professional credentials include FCSI, CDT, CTC, and CFC, supporting the expert's ability to provide informed opinions on the design, installation, performance, and failure of tile and stone assemblies in residential and commercial construction.