Description
Construction and Mechanical Engineer have both professional licenses and construction licenses. During his career, he has been retained as a consultant and expert witness on cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. These clients have included corporations, insurance companies, attorneys’ offices, and private citizens.
These assignments have included heating and air-conditioning concerns, domestic water and sanitary plumbing maters, and piping system failures. He is both a licensed Master Plumber, and HVACR contractor in New Jersey, which requires both installation experience, and knowledge of the plumbing and building codes. His background in both field construction work and the management of a construction/service firm, gives him a unique perspective that few engineers have.
Academic Background
- Newark College of Engineering now New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1981
Additional Academic Activities / Honors
- Engineers Club Of Philadelphia:
BOCA Code review and interpretation course 1983.
- Dan O’Gorman Instructor:
Continuing education for New Jersey Master Plumbing License.
- ESCO Institute:
Proper Refrigerant practices program approved by U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency 1992, and 2012.
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Title, date from to present.
- Leach Bros. Inc., Pennsauken, NJ, 1984 – Present
President. An engineering and construction company that engages in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, process piping, and energy management systems. The firm designs, builds, maintains, and repairs these systems.
- Whitesell Enterprises Ltd., Delran, NJ, 1983 – 1984
Senior HVAC Engineer for large commercial design build developer
- John G. Reuter Associates, Cherry Hill, NJ, 1981 – 1983
Mechanical Engineer for multi-disciplined engineering firm. The firm’s work was mostly governmental and utilities towns, state, and federal government
- Leach Bros. Inc., Wayne, NJ, 1973 – 1981
Construction technician for installation and repair of plumbing, HVAC systems for residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial systems.
Professional Associations and Activities
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME.
- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE.
- Energy Council of New Jersey Business and Industry NJBIA.
- Economic Development for New Jersey Business and Industry NJBIA.
- Internal Code: Council Professional Member.
- International Code Council: Community Building Best Practices & Innovation Subcommittee Member.
- Refrigeration Service Engineers Society RSES.
- National Fire Protection Association NFPA.
Registrations and Licenses
- New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:
Certificate of Authorization for Engineering 24GA28101700.
- State of New Jersey:
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs
Home Improvement Contractor 13VH00894600.
Professional Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer:
State of New Jersey 24GE03300700.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PE042932R.
- Licensed Master Plumber:
State of New Jersey 36BI00852000.
- Licensed Master HVACR Contractor:
State of New Jersey 19HC00053700
- North American Technician Certification NATE: ID# 8755160
Service technician and installation for the following specialties: air conditioning, air distribution, air to air heat pump, and gas furnaces.
- University of South Florida: OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Training and Certification 20-602090794.