A consulting arborist with over 10 years of professional experience, this expert witness provides analysis related to tree health, risk assessment, and valuation within urban and developed environments. Their background includes over 5 years of expert witness experience and involvement in hundreds of cases annually, with subject matter addressing tree-related damages, property line disputes, and the impact of construction activities on tree conditions and value.

Their arboricultural practice includes tree appraisal, risk evaluation, and health assessments, as well as pre-construction planning and urban forestry management. Specific areas of focus involve evaluating potential damage from infrastructure projects, assessing hazard conditions, and determining tree value in the context of property development and land use conflicts. Their work also includes development of tree protection plans, vegetation management plans, and diagnosis of pest, disease, and environmental stress factors affecting trees in residential, commercial, and municipal settings.

Professionally, this expert serves in a principal leadership role as a consulting arborist, with responsibilities that include directing evaluations, mentoring staff, and supporting arboricultural consulting operations. Their experience also includes prior roles in operations management and arboricultural consulting, involving estimation of tree care services, program development for plant healthcare, and coordination of maintenance and resource planning activities.

Credentials include designation as an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, along with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) through the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Additional certifications include Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP). Educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in engineering with coursework in electrical and computer engineering. Professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the American Society of Consulting Arborists and the International Society of Arboriculture, reflecting engagement in industry standards and arboricultural best practices.