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Date May 21, 2026

011352 Senior Mining Engineer

This expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in mining, civil and geological engineering. He has over 35 years of experience in subsurface and surface analyses. He is an independent practitioner and Senior Subject Matter Expert for the US Department of Energy at the Carlsbad Field Office's (CBFO) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Provides senior technical advice and recommendations to the CBFO Manager, Assistant Manager and Director, Facility Engineering Division, on matters pertaining to mining engineering, ground control, mine safety, geology/groundwater engineering, underground mine construction and drift, back and ribs maintenance, mine shaft and hoist construction and maintenance, surface mining facilities, and systems construction and maintenance, and input and coordinates with other CBFO staff.


He graduated with degrees in mining and geological engineering from the Colorado School of Mines which is ranked #1 in the world in mining and mineral engineering by QS World University Rankings since 2016. He has supervised office and field personnel to complete feasibility studies and engineering designs and drawings for the production of base metals, oil and gas and water. Dr. Vanarelli has worked in the United States, Germany, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan-Iraq, Bolivia and Peru.


Licensed Professional Engineer (PE - Civil) (1996-Pres.) – NM licensed in Mining, Civil and Geological engineering (PE#27955), Nevada (Mining, Civil, & Geological); CO, PA, SD, and NJ (Civil); USA.


Education


 B.S., Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 1983


B.S./M.E.(Geological Engineer), Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, 1987


M.E., Mining and Earth Systems Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2002


PhD, Mining and Earth Systems Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2007


Professional/Academic Experience


2024-Present                RTI Group, LLC. Stevensville, Maryland


Senior Mining Engineer SSO – Senior SME (Subject Matter Expert Witness) (GS-14) in


Geomechanics, Ground Control & Support


02/2022-Present           United States Department of Energy, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) –


Carlsbad, New Mexico


Mining Engineer SSO – Senior SME (Subject Matter Expert) (GS-14) in


Geomechanics, Ground Control & Support


I provide senior technical advice and recommendations to the CBFO Director, Facility Engineering Division, on matters pertaining to mining engineering, ground control, mine safety, underground mine construction and drift, back and ribs maintenance, mine shaft and hoist construction and maintenance, surface mining facilities, and systems construction and maintenance, and input and coordinates with other CBFO staff. I serve as the CBFO senior technical specialist and lead underground activities involving WIPP mine operations, and the relationship of nuclear, environmental, health and safety requirements to the WIPP mine operations. I prepare reports, maintain records of technical work accomplishments and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to other CBFO staff.


Official European Assignment to Bochum, Germany to visit a steel manufacturing facility for yielding arches as ground support systems for the WIPP mine. Also, visited two mines in Poland. Both mines utilized yielding steel arches. One mine was a salt mine in Wieliczka, Poland and another was the Wesola Coal Mine near Katowice, Poland. (Completed July 2023)


Special Assignment to the Sanford Research Underground Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota, USA. Performed a Cooperative Agreement Review for extended funding for the facility on a six-membered committee. Review consisted of geological/geo-mechanical assessment of the newly excavated portion of the facility. Site geology consisted of igneous/metamorphic rocks interwoven with sedimentary rocks and various volcanic intrusions. Completed March 8, 2024).


03/2000-01/2022           COVAN Engineering LLC, Westminster, Colorado


President/Principal Engineer (part-time, 5-25 hours/per week between other job assignments.)


My experience and education for the last several years has focused on several areas of mining, civil and natural resources engineering. My expertise is in civil engineering, mining/tunnel engineering, groundwater engineering and geological engineering.




  • Managed all engineering work for civil, mining, geological and geotechnical projects. Planned and maintained budgets on various projects.

  • Managed and directed the renovation of a jailhouse in Costilla County, Colorado. This work included preparation of contract documents, specifications, and drawings. Drawings for structural, fire protection, electrical designs, etc. were prepared in accordance with local and state building codes.

  • Recommended methods to mitigate excessive groundwater buildup in the Leadville mine drainage tunnel.

  • Performed environmental site assessments.

  • Recommended methods for reclamation of former mine sites.

  • Prepare proposals for various business opportunities.

  • Prepared feasibility studies.

  • Responsible for the overall profit and loss of engineering projects.

  • Coordinate meetings with clients and interface with government officials and attorneys.

  • Underground Storage Tank/Environmental Evaluations

  • Coordinate all business development and marketing efforts.

  • Clients include land developers, geotechnical laboratories, local/state agencies and private companies/citizens.


Litigation Support (Expert Witness)




  • Consulting Expert for Brannan Companies in Denver, Colorado (2019) for technical review of specifications on the construction of a shaft and associated tunnel. Provided recommendations to legal counsel.

  • Expert Witness for White and Steele, P.C., Denver, Colorado. Littleton My Mart vs. Tank Tech, Inc. Case (2020-2021) Evaluated UST restoration and impacts to groundwater. Report Issued February 18, 2021; Case settled March 3, 2021., Case No: 2020CV31756; Claim No. 3002761.

  • Expert Witness for MyNatt Springer P.C, Las Cruzes New Mexico – Provided Expert Witness evaluation on drilling operations for a Water Supply Well owned by the City of Las Cruzes in dispute with KP Ventures Drilling Company. Prepared technical report, deposition and testimonial. Completed assignment September 15, 2023.


5/2019 – 8/2019            Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado


Adjunct Professor - Engineering Department (Part-time, one-month summer assignment over three months)


MNGN300, SUMMER FIELD SESSION


I advised undergraduate and graduate students on operations at several mines/quarries/tunnels in Colorado including:




  • Cripple Creek & Victor Gold and Silver Mine (Surface Mine)

  • Climax Molybdenum Mine (Surface Mine)

  • Climax Water Treatment Facility

  • Yule Marble Quarry (Underground Mine/Quarry)

  • Glenwood Springs/Hanging Lake Reverse Curve Tunnels

  • Mountain Coal Elk Mine LLC (Underground Mine)

  • Trapper Coal Mine (Surface Mine)

  • Twenty-Mile Coal Mine & Mill (Underground Mine)

  • Henderson Mill for Molybdenum.


5/2017 – 8/2018            University of Kurdistan – Hewler (Erbil, Iraq)


Founding Department Head of Civil Engineering (Equivalency: above GS-15)


I was responsible for the development of a new Civil Engineering Department at the University. This department is autonomous with all other engineering departments. I developed a new curriculum program for civil engineering, and I was responsible for recruiting all new faculty to the program. I was responsible for assigning new faculty to courses/modules and monitoring their performance. I was responsible for budgeting and financial management of department funds. I reported directly to UKH’s Dean of Science and Engineering. I taught undergraduate and graduate courses in civil, geological, water resources and mining engineering.


2/2017 – 8/2018            University of Kurdistan – Hewler (Erbil, Iraq)


Associate Professor in Mining Engineering


I was an advisor to the Executive Administration of the University. I recommended curriculum changes to improve mineral and mining engineering, water resources engineering and civil engineering programs at the University. I also recommended program changes to aid the administration in acquisition of international engineering accreditation through ABET. Finally, I taught courses in mineral resources engineering and water resources engineering including:




  • MRE 301, IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY W/LAB (Spring’17)

  • WRE 306, GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (Spring ‘17)

  • MRE 403, ROCK MECHANICS (Fall ’17)

  • CIE 207, GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS (Spring’18)(Civil Program)


2013                             Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO


Visiting Assistant Professor located in Ar’ar, Saudi Arabia (3-month contract)


Provided technical instruction to 120 operational personnel for Ma’aden Mining Company through a collaboration of Saudi Mining Polytechnic and the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Courses include:




  • MIN 123, TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS IN MINING

  • MIN 126, INTRODUCTION TO MINING OPERATIONS

  • MIN 128, INTRODUCTION TO MINING GEOLOGY


2004-2010                    Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado


Adjunct Lecturer – Mining Engineering Department




  • MNGN321, INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS WITH LAB

  • DCGN 241, ENGINEERING MECHANICS (Statics) – 3 Semesters

  • CSM 101, FRESHMAN SUCCESS SEMIN


2010-2011                    Knight Piesold and Company, Denver, Colorado


Senior Project Manager




  • Managed, supervised and coordinated various projects in mining, geotechnical, hydrological and hydrogeological engineering. Specific projects include San Cristobal Mine Project, Bolivia, S.A, Bear Lodge Project, Wyoming, USA, N. A, Yanacocha Mine - La Quinua North Waste Dump and Open Pit Project, Peru, S. A., and Middle Modi Hydropower Project, Nepal, Asia.

  • Responsible for a rock slope stability analysis of the open pits at gold and silver mines. The work included identifying discontinuities in the rock mass such as faults, fractures, bedding planes and joints that could reduce the rock strength and lead to instability in the rock mass.

  • Identified areas where groundwater inflows could interfere with mine development.

  • Recommended field instrumentation for proper monitoring of the rock slopes.

  • Developed a rock slope stability course for on-site professionals for the maintenance of field equipment and the on-going analysis of rock slope data. All information collected would be used to evaluate the rock mass quality and determine the Rock Mass Rating (RMR) at specific formations.

  • Also, responsible for the Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Investigation Program at a rare earths elements (REEs) deposit. The work includes supervision and coordination of borehole drilling, well installation, rock coring, and packer testing.

  • Prepared the proposal, budget, interim and final reports for all programs.

  • Conducted a senior technical review of a feasibility design report for the construction of a run-of-the-river dam. This work included a review of the surface and subsurface geology near the dam site and an associated tunnel.

  • Chairman of the Health and Safety Committee where I developed plans for the 18001certification program.




2006-2009                    Colorado Division of Water Resources, Denver, Colorado


Professional Engineer




  • Evaluated the effects of groundwater pumping from coal-bed methane formations to determine impacts to surface streams.

  • Analyzed water court applications to ensure compliance with State Statutes and sound engineering principles followed by submittal of a written consultation report to the court which may include terms and conditions to protect vested water rights, manage the collection and publication of annual diversion records with development of quality control standards and met with the public to provide information on all aspects of water resource engineering and management.

  • Answered questions on controversial issues from the public.

  • Prepared quality control reviews using engineering judgment to ensure accuracy, consistency and completion of diversion records.

  • Reviewed Substitute Water Supply Plans (SWSPs) and Augmentation Plans for Water Court Cases in accordance with state rules, regulations and laws (C.R.S., Title 37).

  • Work efforts concentrated in areas of the western slope of Colorado.


1998 - 1999                  Baltec Associates, Inc., Armonk, New York


Manager of Engineering Services (Equivalency: above GS-15)




  • Provided overall management and technical guidance for the design of wastewater/remediation systems at petroleum bulk fuel distribution terminals and commercial fuel service stations in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

  • Reviewed designs of aboveground storage tank systems.

  • Responsibilities include providing senior technical reviews of all engineering projects and managing six technical professionals (e.g., engineers and geologists) in the performance of all engineering projects.

  • Supervised and coordinated soil vapor extraction tests and air sparging tests.


1997-1998                    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York City, New York


Consultant




  • Managed large-scale petroleum hydrocarbon investigations and remediation programs for bulk fuel farms at Newark International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  • Responsibilities included developing oil and gas recovery programs.

  • Coordinated work effort to develop contract documents and engineering drawings for Newark Monorail System.




1994-1996                    Louis Berger and Associates, Inc., East Orange, New Jersey


Project Manager




  • Managed and directed staff professionals in geological and geotechnical engineering projects.

  • Responsibilities included review and preparation of final reports, proposals, cost estimates and schedules.

  • Prepared feasibility studies.

  • Coordinated geotechnical investigations for highway construction projects.

  • Planned and maintained budgets on various projects.

  • Managed six drill rigs with personnel.

  • Collected rock cores and classified samples utilizing RQD methods.

  • Performed vane shear tests.

  • Projects included highway construction investigations, industrial and military closures (including UST closures/confined space entry) and commercial property transfers.


1992-1994                    Handex of New Jersey, Inc., Morganville, New Jersey


Engineer




  • Provided technical support to the senior engineering and hydrogeology staff in selecting, designing, installing, and maintaining equipment and systems used in oil and gas recovery programs.

  • Responsibilities included supervising the closure of underground storage tank systems.


1989-1992                    Clayton Environmental Consultants, Inc., Edison, New Jersey


Hydrogeologist




  • Prepared proposals and final reports for environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations/remediation programs.

  • Supervised underground storage tank closures and confined space entry.

  • Responsibilities included supervising soil remediation programs including landfarming and bioremediation, hollow stem drilling and monitoring well installation and preparing discharge investigative corrective action reports (DICARs) and ECRA submissions.



1987-1989                    EBASCO Services, Inc. Lyndhurst, New Jersey


Geological Engineer




  • Prepared work and field operation plans on several Superfund (CERCLA) projects.

  • Responsibilities included preparing bid specifications for monitoring well installations, geophysical logging and packer testing.

  • Performed packer testing on fractured rock systems.

  • Estimated hydraulic flow rates of rock systems.

  • Coordinated groundwater, surface water, soil and sediment sampling programs.

  • Classified soil samples utilizing Unification Classification System and a Modified Burmeister system.

  • Supervised air rotary, hollow stem, and roller bit drilling.

  • Interpreted geophysical logging such as caliper, gamma, resistivity and spontaneous potential.

  • Conducted downhole television camera surveys, pump tests and slug tests.

  • Analyzed pump and slug test data to determine hydraulic conductivity of soil formations.


PhD Thesis:


 2007, Improvements to the Current State of the Practice in Steady-State, Groundwater Inflow Estimates into Rock Tunnels based on the Application of Statistical Analysis Methods of Packer Test Data obtained from Exploratory Borings During Geotechnical Site Investigations. PhD Thesis (T-6281), Colorado School of Mines. Also available at the U.S. Library of Congress.


Professional Registrations/Certifications




  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE, since 1996) –New Mexico (#27955- Mining, Civil & Geol. Eng.), Nevada (#31843 - Mining, Civil, & Geological Eng.), South Dakota (Civil), Colorado (Civil), Pennsylvania (Civil), & New Jersey (Civil); USA.

  • Model Law Engineer (MLE) – NCEES Record- Approved October 2023

  • International Professional Engineer (IntPE) - International Registry for Professional Engineers (IRPE) – NCEES Record- Approved October 2024

  • Licensed Professional Geologist (PG) (1992-Pres.) – PA (#1549), KY, IL, and WY; USA

  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour operator training certification – September 1987

  • OSHA HAZWOPER 8-hour supervisor level training certification – 1992, 1994 & 1997.

  • MSHA 24-hour Surface Non-Metal/Metal Mining Certification (renewed 2016)

  • MSHA 40-hour Underground Non-Metal/Metal Mining Certification (5023) – June 2022

  • MSHA 8-hour Underground Non-Metal/Metal Mining Cert. (5023) Refresher May 2023.

  • Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE (Haz. Waste Mgmt. & Site Remediation), 2002) – American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES)

  • Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (DWRE, 2009) – American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (ASCE affiliate)

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE since 1997) – Fellow, ASCE (#342191)

  • Certified Professional Hydrogeologist (PHG) (1995-2008) – American Institute of Hydrology.


Professional Affiliations




  • American Rock Mechanics Association - Member

  • Society of Mining, Metallurgical and Exploration (SME-AIME) – Member#04168305

  • International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) - Member

  • American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES) Member (#10011)

  • American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) – Founding Member#470

  • National Society of Professional Engineers – Member


Voluntary Contributions/Awards


Reviewed technical papers for the following journals:




  • ASCE, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (11)

  • ASCE, Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering (2)

  • Quarterly Journal for Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology (3) – London, United Kingdom (Elsevier)

  • Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Journal (1) – Netherlands (Springer)

  • Iraqi Geological Journal (1) – Baghdad, Iraq. Certificate of Reviewing; Indexed in Scopus.

  • Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk (1)

  • SME, Journal of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (2), USA

  • Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (1)


ABET EAC Program Evaluator (also known as an ABET Expert) Since 2005 – in six (6) disciplines including Mining, Civil, Construction, Geological, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering.


Personally, I will have conducted nineteen (19) ABET visits as of the end of 2022, both nationally and internationally for ASCE, SME-AIME and AAEES. ABET was formerly referred to as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; it was established in 1932. EAC refers to the Engineering Accreditation Commission within ABET. Internationally, I have conducted engineering accreditation visits to programs in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Indonesia.


Programs reviewed include:




  • University of Colorado, Boulder – ABET Program Observer, 2005

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology – ABET Program Evaluator, 2006

  • University of California at Irvine – ABET Program Evaluator, 2007

  • United States Military Academy, West Point, NY – ABET Program Evaluator, 2008

  • Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania – ABET Program Evaluator, 2011

  • Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania – ABET Program Evaluator, 2012

  • Utah State University, Logan, Utah - ABET Expert, 2014

  • Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon - ABET Expert, 2014

  • King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - ABET Expert, 2015

  • Islamic University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia – ABET Expert, 2016

  • Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey – ABET Expert 2017

  • University of Florida, Gainesville – ABET Expert 2018

  • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA – ABET Expert 2018

  • Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts – ABET Expert 2019

  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts – ABET Expert 2020

  • Nacional de Ingenieria Universidad, Lima, Peru – ABET Expert 2021

  • University of Delaware, Newark, DE – ABET Expert 2022

  • Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO – ABET Expert (2023).


ABET ANSAC Alternate Team Chair/Commissioner (5-year term) (July 2022)


ABET ANSAC Team Chair/Commissioner’s Training (July 2022)


ASCE Committee of Accreditation Operations – Member, (4-year term) Appointed October 2019. Chair-Elect 2020-2021. Chair 2021-2022. (Equivalency: above GS-15)


The Committee on Accreditation Operations focuses on the recruitment, training, evaluation, and assignment of program evaluators for the accreditation of architectural, civil, and construction engineering programs and architectural engineering, civil engineering, and construction engineering technology programs; and the implementation of the associated ABET program criteria. Completed.


ASCE Committee of Accreditation – Member, (1-year term) Appointed October 2021. (Equivalency: above GS-15)


The Committee of Accreditation coordinates ASCE’s participation in ABET governance and ABET’s development of strategic accreditation priorities; monitors and influences the substance of ABET accreditation policies, procedures, and criteria to support ASCE’s strategic plans, policies, and initiatives; through the Committee on Accreditation Operations (COAO), administers ASCE’s participation in the ABET accreditation of engineering and engineering technology programs in curricular areas for which ASCE is a Lead, Co-Lead, or Cooperating Society; in collaboration with the COAO, develops, updates, and implements ASCE’s policies and procedures for participation in ABET accreditation, ensure that all program criteria for which ASCE is the Lead Society are reflected in the Committee on Education’s long-term schedule for updating and implementing criteria; and identifies and recruits ASCE representatives to serve on the ABET Board of Delegates and ABET Area Delegations, and recommend these nominees to the Committee on Education for approval.


AAEES Engineering Education Committee - Member, Appointed Jan. 2013 (3-year term), Completed.


Henry Dewitt Smith Scholarship - Sole Recipient for the 2005-2006 academic year by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), Littleton, Colorado.


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Plan Determination for the proposed 2.5-megawatt run-of-river Massena Grasse River Hydroelectric Project in New York State. Third Member on a Study Dispute Resolution Panel. December 11-13, 2007.


Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (F. ASCE, since 2020).


Computer Skills


Vulcan Basics and Plotting & Vulcan Open Pit Design/Blasting by Maptek, Rocscience (Phase 2, SWEDGE, SLIDE, DIPS), SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, @RISK Monte Carlo Simulation Program, STEREONET, CRSP, STABR, SLOPE1, GOLDNAIL, MODFLOW2000, SURFER, MOVER, BIOSLURP, BIO F&T, MT3D, GWVista, UCODE, GEOSTAT, MathCad, Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Project 2000, MS PowerPoint; plus many software tools no longer in common use.

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Author Josh Reynolds
21
May
Date May 21, 2026

011351 Piper PA46 Aircraft Expert

Piper PA46 Aircraft pilot instructor & aviation consultant: Pilot Training - Providing Excellent Training & Consulting Services Worldwide to Pilots and Instructors of the Piper PA46 Aircraft. A full-time pilot instructor and consultant working in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage, Meridian, M350, M500, M600 and M700 aircraft. He trains 80 to 100 pilots per year throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and South America specifically in PA46 aircraft. Provides instructor certification training, expert witness consulting, aircraft test flights and aircraft relocation. The National Association of Flight Instructors has designated him “Silver Legacy Master Instructor”.


Education

B.S. Clinical Psychology - Towson State University, 1975
M.A.S. Business - The Johns Hopkins University, 1983
A.S. Engineering - The Johns Hopkins University, 1984

Rating & Certificates

·      Airline Transport Pilot AMEL - Commercial Privileges ASEL ASES

·      Type Rating: CE-525S - Citation Jet – Single Pilot

·      Flight Instructor ASEL, AMEL, Instrument Airplane, Gold Seal
·      National Association of Flight Instructors: Silver Legacy Master CFI

·      Ground Instructor - Advanced - Instrument Second Class Medical

Flight Hours (as of October 5, 2024)

Total: 14,260

PIC: 14,040

Instrument: 8,270

Turbine: 6,040

Cross Country: 12,910

As Flight Instructor: 12,150

PA46 Make/Model: 11,340

Night: 670

Military Service

U.S. Army Special Forces/MDANG: Aug 1970 – Aug 1976, Staff SGT E-6, Operational Detachment A Team - Radio Operator Supervisor MOS 05B4S – B Company 2nd BN 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Honorable Discharge

Other Education, Training & Leadership Experience

·      Flight Safety International: Cessna Citation CE-525S

·      Aviation Training Management: P46T recurrent

·      Attitudes International: Piper PA46 Mirage

·      Aviation Training Management: Pilatus PCXII Training

·      Simcom: Piper PA46 Meridian

·      Meggitt Avionics Factory Training

·      Physiology Training: Langley AFB, VA

·      Pratt Whitney Canada: PT6 Pilot Familiarization
·      AOPA – Flight Instructor Recertification Training National Association of Flight Instructors: Silver Legacy Master CFI

·      PADI: Open Water SCUBA Instructor

·      PADI/EMP: First Aid/CPR Instructor

·      DAN: Oxygen First Aid Instructor

·      Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association Director Emeritus

·      M/MOPA Safety & Training Foundation: Instructor Emeritus

·      Maryland Driver License AM/TPX - Maryland DOT

·      Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America Troop 35 Baltimore, MD

Training Doctrine
Excellent Training - Ten Things You Need To Know
Seven Habits of Highly Successful PA46 Pilots
PA46 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Training PA46 Pilots - A White Paper

Accident Review
Summer 2016 – Osh Kosh, WI
Spring 2016 – Spokane, WA
Winter 2016 – Spokane, WA
Fall 2015 – Lubbock, TX
Summer 2015 – Dubuque, IA
Spring 2015 - Erie, CO
Winter 2015 - Clayton, GA
Fall-2014 - Lehman, TX
Summer 2014 – White Plains, NY
Spring 2014 – Truckee, CA
Winter 2014 – Dawsonville, GA
Fall 2013 - Cat Cay, Bahamas
Summer 2013 - Bryce, UT
Spring 2013 - Paris, TX
Winter 2013 - Greensburg, IN
Fall 2012 - Cameron Park, CA
Summer 2012 - Palm Beach, FL
Spring 2012 - Rantoul, MI
Winter 2012 - Milaca, MN
Fall 2011 - Monroe, MI

PA46 News
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
Winter 2010
Fall 2010
Summer 2010

PA46 Related Short Subjects
Aerodynamic Braking
Alternate Air Door Issues
Back-up Charts
Fuel Additives
Full Flaps Landings
GPS/WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) Training

GPU (ground power unit) Recommendations
Halon Fire Extinguishers
ILS (Instrument Landing System) Assigned in VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions)
King Autopilot Operational Issues
10 Things Avionics
Logging PIC (Pilot-in-Command) Time
Magic 1500 Autopilot Fuse Issue
MEL (Minimum Equipment List) Requirements
PA46 Meridian Return-to-Service/Pre-buy Inspection
PA46 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Short-Field Take-off Procedure
Summer Flying Tips
Take-off Call-outs
Take-off and Climb - Procedural Advice
Take-off Pitch-Power-Configuration
Trim in Motion Annunciator
Turbine Engine Starts
Turbine Engine Starting Parameter
Turbine Wash - A Reprint from Twin & Turbine Magazine
VFR (Visual Flight Rules) Take-off
Visual Approach vs The Contact Approach
Visual Approach - Finding The Runway
Winter Flying Tips

“In Flight” Video Training Library (638 qty on the following topics)
Using Onboard Color Weather Radar in the PA46 Aircraft - 70 Videos
Avoiding Rain Showers and Thunderstorms with Proper Equipment - 22 Videos
Limitations of the PA46 with Respect to Airframe Ice 31 Videos
Crossing the North Atlantic in A PA46 Aircraft - 28 Videos
Garmin G3000 and G1000: In Flight Operation in a PA46 Aircraft - 76 Videos
Weather Flying in the PA46 Aircraft - 292 Videos
Flying the M600/M700 PA46 Aircraft - 182 Videos
Flying the Meridian/M500 PA46 Aircraft - 237 Videos
Flying the Malibu/Mirage PA46 Aircraft - 198 Videos
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Author Josh Reynolds
21
May
Date May 21, 2026

011350 Pulmonology Expert

Board-certified physician and experienced expert witness in pulmonology, internal, and sleep medicine, with more than 40 years of clinical and medico-legal experience. Provides independent medical reviews, expert reports, examinations, depositions, and trial testimony in matters involving occupational lung disease, toxic exposures, medical malpractice, critical care, and sleep-related conditions. Known for thorough analysis, clear opinions, and credible testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel.



Education and Certifications Background


 M.B.A., 9/1997-6/1999, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey


Fellow in Pulmonary Medicine, 1981-1984 McGill University School of Medicine and the Meakins-Christie Laboratories, American Lung Association Grant recipient, Edward Livingston Trudeau Fellowship

Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, 1980-1981, Veterans Administration Medical Center University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Residency in Medicine 1978-1980 University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Straight Medical Internship, 1977-1978 Boston University: Framingham Union Hospital, Framingham, Massachusetts

M.D.   7/1/1974-6/2/1977, Albert Einstein College of Medicine,

Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York

BA., Biology 9/7/1970- 6/7/1974, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut

Phi Beta Kappa

Faculty Positions




  1. Instructor in Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, 1980-1981

  2. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University 1984-1986

  3. Clinical Instructor in Medicine, Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, 2008-2018

  4. Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of North Dakota, 2021.


Professional Experience


November 2017- current


Locum Tenens Physician: Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine


I have worked for CompHealth, Midvale, Utah since November 2017 as a pulmonary and sleep disorders physician.  From 11/2017 until 12/2019, I worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Grand Junction, Colorado and from 1/20-5/20, at PeaceHealth, Longview, Washington. From September 3, 2020, I worked as a critical care specialist at St. Marks Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. In September and October 2020, I worked at St. Peter’s Health, Helena Montana in the ICU hospital and pulmonary /sleep outpatient. From October 2020- November 2020, I worked at Gerald Champion Medical Center, Alamogordo New Mexico: Outpatient pulmonary. From February through March 2021, I worked at Horatio Oduber Hospital, Oranjested, Aruba in inpatient pulmonary medicine managing several hundred patients afflicted with COVID-19.


From March 2021, through the current, I work at Sanford Health, Bismarck North Dakota in outpatient pulmonary and sleep disorders medicine.


January 2022- Current: Expert Witness Institute: Serving as a pulmonologist reviewing cases involving occupational exposure as well as medical malpractice as it pertains to cancer of the lung, COPD, asthma traumatic chest disease intensive care unit care


October 2021- Current Jag Inc.: Serving as an expert independent pulmonary examinations of individuals exposed to COVID-19 and occupations including burn pits exposures as a pertains to their pulmonary condition


September 2021- Current: InSpectre Solutions; Serving as an expert independent pulmonary examinations of individuals exposed to COVID-19 and occupations including burn pit exposures as a pertains to their pulmonary condition


December 2019- Current: Psybar, Inc: Expert medical record reviews in issues involving pulmonary and sleep disorders medicine: lung cancer, occupational exposure, Sequalae form COVID 19 and burn pit exposure, narcolepsy, sleep apnea.


January 2018- Current: Change Health Care: InterQual National Standards. I served as an independent expert reviewer in pulmonary disease protocols: asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer for hospital admission, care discharge and follow-up care as well as treatment protocols.


January 2017- current. Livanta Inc: Expert medical record reviews in issues involving   quality of care in internal medicine, pulmonary and sleep disorders including cancer in all organ systems. occupational exposure as it pertains to Medicare recipients in hospital and rehabilitation facilities.


September 2014 to current: Mitchell MCN Independent medical reviewer medical reviewer of debility, workplace exposure, Workmen's Compensation, appropriateness of care.


August 2012- Current: R3 Continuum: Independent medical reviewer medical reviewer of debility, workplace exposure, Workmen's Compensation, appropriateness of care.


May 1999- June 2018


Solo private practitioner, Stephen L. Newman, MD LLC, Brick NJ 08723


I followed the heritage started by my grandfather in 1907, my father in 1938 by developing an independent solo private practice concentrating in internal but also including pulmonary and sleep disorders medicine. I participated in multiple phase III pharmaceutical trials, introduced the first CBTI program, employed computer-based reaction time and cognitive testing. I chaired a variety of hospital committees and established, certified, and directed the Sleep Center at Community Medical Center. I served on the accreditation committee of the American Sleep Disorders Association. As a faculty member of Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, I won a teaching award in 2010.


April 1997-May 1999


Associate Physician, Community Medical Associates


I practiced pulmonary, sleep disorders and internal medicine while pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. This hospital owned practice closed in May 1999.


December 1995- March 1997


Medical Director, BlueCross BlueShield of New Jersey, Brick NJ


I supervised and practiced primary care general internal medicine as well as supervising primary care physicians at an experimental center in which the insurer provided primary care. I served on a statewide Quality Care committee for BlueCross and developed policies and procedures for the center. BlueCross ended their involvement with the center in March 1997.



July 1984- November 1995


Partner, Ocean Pulmonary Associates


As a partner in a four-member pulmonary, critical care and sleep disorders medicine group, I served suburban coastal New Jersey at three community hospitals in the wide range of pulmonary, critical care and sleep disorders medicine. I established the first certified sleep center at the Jersey shore, and the first pulmonary rehabilitation program in central and southern NJ. I chaired a clinical pathway committee for COPD and pneumonia.



July 1984- June 1986


Assistant Professor of Medicine, McGill University School of Medicine, Montreal Quebec: Conducted patient care, education of medical students, interns, residents, and fellows in pulmonary medicine and physiology, conducted clinical research and fostered the first clinical sleep laboratory at McGill University.

Licensure



  1. California: 2/11/2020, G167833

  2. Colorado: 8/2/2017, CDRH 0059139

  3. New Jersey: 5/12/1986, 25MA04804400

  4. New Mexico: 8/30/2020-7/1/2021, MD2020-0872

  5. New York: 10/09/1981, 147767

  6. North Dakota: 2/11/2021, 17193

  7. Utah:  7/9/2020-1/31/2022, 11873534-1205

  8. Minnesota: 3/30/2023- 8/31/2024, 73823

  9. Wisconsin:  4/2023-10/31/2023, 2924-230


Board Certifications


National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, ILO Grade B reader 2/1/1997-2022 #262


American Board of Sleep Medicine, 4/22/1996 1996 #862 (lifetime)


American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, 11/13/1984 #74461 (lifetime)


American Board of Internal Medicine, 9/9/1980 #74461 (lifetime)


National Board of Medical Examiners 7/1/1978 #192562



Awards and Honors


Teaching award, 2010, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, volunteer faculty

Edward Livingston Trudeau scholar of the American Lung Association, 1985-1986


Phi Beta Kappa, 1974



Publications



  1. Newman, S., J. Road, F. Bellemare, J.P. Clozel, C.M. Lavigne, and A. Grassino. Respiratory muscle length measured by sonomicrometry. J. Appl. Physiol. 56:753, 1984

  2. Road, J., S. Newman, J.P. Derenne, A. Grassino In vivo length-force relationship of canine diaphragm.J. Appl. Physiol 60:63-70, 1986

  3. Newman, S.L., J. Road, and A. Grassino In vivo length and shortening of canine diaphragm with body postural change.J. Appl. Physiol 60:661, 1986.

  4. Newman, S., R.P. Michel, and N.S. Wang, Lingular lung biopsy: is it representative? Amer. Rev. Resp Dis. 132:1064, 1986

  5. Passerini, L. M. Cosio, and S.L. Newman Respiratory muscle dysfunction after herpes zoster. Amer. Rev. Resp Dis. 132: 1366, 1986

  6. Newman, S., and C. Roussos. function and failure of the Respiratory Muscles, In Current Pulmonology Ed. D. Simmons Yearbook Medical Publishers, 1986.

  7. Zocchi, L. N. Garazanti, S. Newman, P.T. Macklem. Effect of hyperinflation and equalization of abdominal pressure of diaphragmatic action. J. Appl. Physiol. 62:1655, 1987

  8. Levy, R., T. Bradley, S. Newman, P.T. Macklem and J.G. Martin Negative pressure ventilation effect of ventilation during sleep in normal subjects., Chest 95:95,1989

  9. Ward, M., C. Cobeil, W. Gibbons, S. Newman and P. Macklem Optimization of Respiratory Muscle Relaxation during Mechanical Ventilation Anesthesiology. 69(1):29-35, JULY 1988.


Legal and Peer Review



  1. Independent Medical examinations: 1987-current: greater than 2500: defendant: 215, disability: 1000, plaintiff: 1300

  2. Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff: 5 Defense: 1

  3. ILO B readings: 1998- current: over 5000: regulatory 400, defense: 700 plaintiff: 3900

  4. Third party adjudication: denial of diagnostic procedures, pharmacy coverage, surgical intervention, length of stay greater than 5000.

  5. Depositions (recent list on request): greater than 300

  6. Court appearances: ten: States of NJ, Federal Court, NY,NY, Chicago


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011349 Air Cargo and Aviation Logistics Specialist

Seasoned air cargo and aviation logistics specialist with extensive leadership experience across air freight forwarding, airline operations, and cargo transportation. Recognized for deep industry expertise spanning commercial air cargo, defense logistics, fleet expansion, and global operations. Founded and led multiple aviation businesses, including a Part 135 air carrier and a 121 certificated airline, and later served as President and CEO of a major international air cargo organization supporting worldwide expedited freight services. Background also includes advisory and board leadership, government policy work, and aviation industry service, supported by experience as an ATP-rated pilot and member of key aviation committees.


Education and Certifications Background


University Of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Bachelors Degree awarded in 1972.


Post graduate work in psychology


Professional Experience


National Air Cargo, Holdings


President and CEO of NAC and assumed an advisory  role to the owner as  EVP and Board Member.


National Air Cargo


President and CEO of National Air Cargo, an international airfreight forwarder based in Buffalo, NY.  With regional offices in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dubai, UAE, Frankfurt, Germany and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  The company specializes in moving cargo for the US Department of Defense. During his tenure he spearheaded the growth and modernization of the airline to include the addition of Boeing 757 and 747 freighters in support of the global expansion of the firm’s expedited cargo services.


Serves as a member of the National Air Cargo Board of Directors.


National Airlines


He also served as the CEO of National Airlines, a 121 US certificated air carrier that he founded and operated as Murray Air from 2000 to 2006.


Murray Aviation


Founded and operated Murray Aviation from 1986 until 2005.  Murray Aviation was a 135 US Air Carrier which carried both passengers and cargo.


United States Government


ACTION


Washington, DC


From 1980 until 1986, Expert and Schedule B Appointments.  Worked in a variety of Domestic policy area’s including aging, volunteerism, drug abuse and mis-use, developmental disabilities, mental health and alcohol policy and programs.


Catholic Social Services of Oakland County


Royal Oak, Michigan


Unit Director of a community based mental health agency providing traditional social services along with community mental health services including drug and alcohol counseling, individual, marriage and family therapy, and aftercare of patience released from state mental health hospitals.


Membership and Professional Activities




  • Secret Clearance issued by the Department of Defense.

  • Member of the United States Air Force Lift Committee

  • Airline Transport Rated Pilot

  • Partner in Murray Air Certifications, an FAA approved consulting and certification firm.

  • Member of the Eastern Michigan University Aviation Advisory Board

  • State of Michigan Licensed Certified Social Worker

  • Member of the National Air Carrier Association Board of Directors

  • Member of the Air Freight Forwarders Association Board of Directors



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011348 Forensic Biomechanical Engineer

Forensic biomechanical engineer specializing in biomechanical injury analysis, accident reconstruction, human factors, and mechanism-of-injury evaluation. With a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, physical therapy, and research, he brings a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to forensic analysis. His experience includes case investigations, vehicle and scene inspections, expert reporting, and litigation support, supported by advanced training in biomechanics, motion analysis, and reconstruction methods. Committed to delivering clear, scientifically grounded insights that help clients understand complex injury and accident scenarios.


Forensic Biomechanical Engineer | Owner, Moon Forensic Consulting, (11/2019 to present)



  • Offer biomechanical engineering and accident reconstruction services with a broad range of expertise in human factors, kinematics, and mechanism of injury to lay foundational evidence when determining events.

  • Present findings using unique combination of skills from experience in forensic biomechanical reconstruction; kinesiology, anatomy & physiology teaching; research work in modern laboratories; physical therapy; personal training; and advanced mechanical and military training.

  • Deliver the highest level of quality services with sound understanding and experience in accident reconstruction and biomechanical injury analysis; measurement and analysis; expert reports used in presentations, testimony, and trials; engineering, mechanics, and equipment; human factors, anatomy, motion, and movement science; mathematics, physics, statistics, and research; forensic tools and modern technology.


Forensic Biomechanical Reconstructionist, VA Forensics, (01/2019 to 02/2020)




  • Completed 100+ reconstruction and biomechanical analysis cases; conducted over 30 vehicle and scene inspections.

  • Reviewed medical and supporting materials to provide logical conclusions and wrote clear and comprehensive

  • expert opinions/reports used in trials that tipped the scales in litigation and received feedback on cases won.

  • Analyzed human injury during field investigations resulting from vehicular, construction, and other accidents.

  • Developed client relationships and 550+ leads with effective marketing strategies and lunch-and-learn events.


Lecturer, University of Saint Katherine, (01/2019 to 05/2019)




  • BIO 310: Anatomy & Physiology Lecturer, California State University San Marcos, (07/2018 to 05/2019)

  • KINE 301: Motor Control & Learning Laboratory

  • KINE 305: Movement Anatomy with Laboratory

  • KINE 311: Movement Pedagogy with Laboratory


Biomechanical Research Engineer, Sony Electronics, (07/2016 to 05/2017)




  • Collect, process, and analyze motion capture data.

  • Create kinematic sequences based on joint rotational acceleration.

  • Assist the UXTC team in creating intuitive, accessible, and fun user experiences.

  • Provide expertise and hands-on research insights impacting design decisions.


Physical Therapy Aide, B Project, (01/2016 to 02/2017)




  • Assisted physical therapists with supervising patient exercises.

  • Managed daily patient schedule and coordinated all aspects of patient’s visit with physical therapists.

  • Maintained the cleanliness of the clinic and ensured the therapy rooms were prepared in a timely manner.


Research Assistant, California State University San Marcos, (05/2014 to 05/2016)




  • Conduct literature reviews and perform quantitative data analysis.

  • Design, run, and interpret quantitative research studies.

  • Prepare subject testing recruitment, lab setup/protocol, and support material.

  • Run both field and in-lab research studies.

  • Collaborate with other Researchers on reviewing study plans, suggesting methodologies, and assisting with data analysis.


Security Watch Commander, United States Navy, (03/2005 to 03/2010)




  • Responsible for the overall safety of crew members, personnel security for foreign and domestic dignitaries, pier control/access, and overall protection of the USS Ronald Reagan in-port and underway in both foreign and domestic conditions.

  • Enhance training and security methods by developing and implementing a standardized training curriculum for basic (SFB) and advanced (SFA) Security Personnel.


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS


Master of Science, graduated May 2018. Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanics, California State University San Marcos. Research was the effects of garment compression on lower-extremity motion, muscle activation, and landing forces during simulated surfing movements.


Bachelor of Science, graduated May 2016. Kinesiology, California State University San Marcos.


Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), June 2012. Certified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Trained in evaluating the nature and extent of traumatic and/or medical conditions, as well as the administration of emergency pre-hospital medical care.


ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS




  • National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

  • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

  • American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)

  • Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators

  • California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialist

  • Society of Automotive Engineers, # 6150341529


PUBLICATIONS


Crocker, G.H., Moon, J.F., Nessler, J.A., & Newcomer, S.C. (2018). Energetics of Swimming With hand Paddles of Different Surface Areas. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.


LaLanne, C. L., Cannady, M. S., Moon, J. F., Taylor, D. L., Nessler, J. A., Crocker, G. H., & Newcomer, S. C. (2017). Characterization of Activity and Cardiovascular Responses During Surfing in Recreational Male Surfers Between the Ages of 18 and 75 Years Old. Journal of aging and physical activity, 25(2), 182-188.


CONTINUING EDUCATION




  • Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Specialists; Advanced Auto Pedestrian Collision Reconstruction (IV), May 28, 2021.

  • Institute of Police Technology and Management; Crash Data Retrieval Tool Technician Training (Online), February 15, 2019.


RELEVANT SKILLS


Experience with 3D laser scanning; Bosch CDR “Black Box” imaging; Drone Piloting, Forensic Scene/Evidence Analysis; PC crash; Video Capture (regular and high speed) and image/video processing and motion tracking capture systems (Vicon, Qualisys, Simi); 3D rendering (Visual3D); EMG/Accelerometer systems (TrignoTM, Delsys); Metabolic measurement systems (Parvo Medics); Machining/Fabrication; Data entry/analysis, statistics and signal processing (Excel, SPSS, R, MatLab); Anatomy & Physiology; Biomechanics; Motor-control & Learning. Strong mechanicalabilities.


 

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011347 Telecommunications Construction Specialist

A seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the telecommunications construction industry and nearly 20 years in leadership and management roles. As a veteran and small business owner, I bring a wealth of perspective to my work as a Fiber Optic Construction Engineer. My company focuses on the installation, certification, and maintenance of fiber optic and low voltage communication networks, emphasizing quality craftsmanship, pride in our work, and a positive attitude. I excel in managing telecommunications construction projects, delivering dependable and sustainable solutions that support our clients’ success. My technical expertise and problem-solving abilities allow me to meet challenges head-on, while my background as a combat-decorated veteran of the Iraq War and Global War on Terrorism has instilled a deep sense of discipline and teamwork. I’m a collaborative leader with strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and the drive to achieve results whether working independently or alongside a team. With sharp negotiation skills and a practical business mindset, I’m committed to making a meaningful impact for every client.


Specialized Professional Competence




  • Recognized subject matter expert in telecommunications construction, with over a decade of specialized experience in fiber optic and low voltage network installation, certification, and maintenance across civil, industrial, and emergency response projects.

  • Experienced and adept leader, proficient in guiding diverse teams through high-pressure environments, from combat operations to complex construction projects, delivering consistent results with a focus on quality and safety.

  • Certified Fiber Optic Technician (FOA, 2019) with advanced proficiency in OTDR testing, Metro-E splicing, and troubleshooting complex network systems.

  • Holds OSHA 10 (2017) and OSHA 30 (2023) certifications, ensuring rigorous safety and compliance standards in all operations.

  • Available for nationwide project assignments, bringing proven leadership and technical mastery to deliver dependable, high-quality solutions.


Education and Certifications Background


US Army Corps of Engineers, Basic Engineering course – 2006


US Army Corps of Engineers, Explosive Ordinance Clearence Agent (EOCA) course – 2010


Naval School of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) 1 & 2 - 2012


OSHA 10 – 2017


Fiber Optic Association (FOA) – 2019


OSHA 30 – 2023


DOT/FAA Private Pilot’s License pt 61 (Student) - 2024


Genie Hydraulic Drive Scissor Lift Certification - 2024


Up-to-Date CPR Certification


Professional Experience


 

FEBRUARY 2006 - NOVEMBER 2014


Combat Engineer - United States Army Corps of Engineers - Explosive Ordinance Clearance Agent.


Key Duties: Served as a Team Leader in The United States Army, supervising up to 6 subordinates providing purpose, motivation, and direction in dynamic combat counter-IED operations, as well as daily tasks and drills. Liable for the security and serviceability of over $2 million in sensitive equipment resulting in zero loss from negligence. Attended NAVSCOLEOD Phase 1 & 2. Certified Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent (EOCA). Served as subject-matter expert in Improvised Explosive Device threat identification, disposition, site exploitation, and intelligence collection. Served 2 campaign tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War On Terrorism. Trained and supervised U.S. & foreign military personnel in Route Clearance / Counter-I.E.D. operations. Maintained TS/SCI level security clearance.


Skills/Experience Attained: Foundation of discipline, professionalism, and integrity. Understanding the importance of attention to detail. Ability to provide leadership to and manage a diverse variety of subordinates, especially in extreme and stressful situations. Ability to manage vital projects with hard deadlines. Knowledge of electrical systems and basic circuitry. Basic understanding of construction, engineering, and logistics operations. Recognized and decorated for Meritorious actions in Combat.


 

JANUARY 2015 - MARCH 2017


Lineman / Cable Maintenance Technician - Kamtel, INC.


Key Duties: Site supervisor for all Kamtel contractors. Organize and disseminate job assignments for drop crews. Install aerial and underground fiber optic drop cable from service terminal to customer property. Ensure proper continuity from central office to customer. Perform troubleshooting for failed or damaged installations. Repair and maintain damaged fiber sections and terminals.


Skills/Experience Attained: In-depth understanding of fiber optic network systems. Proficiency using Optical Power Meters, VFLs, and OTDRs. Experience climbing utility poles, entering confined spaces, using extension ladders, bucket trucks, and applicable safety equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and repair attenuation in fiber optic networks.


 


MARCH 2017 – FEBRUARAY 2022


Fiber Optic Splicing Technician – Independent Contractor.


Key Duties: Single-fiber and ribbon arc fusion splicing. Engineer and construct GPON FTTx, Green/Brownfield, MDUs, Pedestals, Multiport terminals, Terminate FDPs/NIDs, Central Office hubs. Construction of communication networks for oil & natural gas, solar, and wind energy production sites. Install and maintain Metro-E, Cell tower sites (ISP/OSP), Small-cell 5G, Industrial SCADA, and Bi-lateral redundancies. Emergency response for damage repairs. Perform OTDR and power meter testing. Case auditing. Accurately apply and invoice billing codes for work completed. Assisted in Hurricane Irma & Maria recovery efforts in the Florida Keys, and Caribbean.


Skills/Experience Attained: Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic network systems. Proficiency in single fiber & ribbon fiber optic splicing. Working knowledge of the physical components and nuances involved in fiber optic splicing. Adept in OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and repair. Can efficiently manage a team of subordinates in daily production operations. Ability to work alone with minimal guidance or supervision. Detail oriented. Proficient with record-keeping and paperwork. Skilled in Windows platforms, Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Daily experience in a variety of telecommunications construction projects. Successfully completed FOA, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Union Pacific safety certifications.


 


FEBRUARY 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2022


Tech III, Lead Technician, Construction/Project Manager. - Connection One, INC.


Key Duties: Emergency troubleshooting and restorations of damaged communications networks. Lead and complete daily production assignments. Production and Metro-E splicing, testing, and servicing. Organize, facilitate and manage out-of-town construction projects including materials, logistics, personnel, and billing. Train and evaluate new-hire personnel. Supervise the installation and certification of fiber optic and low voltage networks for civil, residential, and industrial deployment, ensuring compliance with all industry standards. Ensure training and safety of all subordinate personnel.


Skills/Experience Attained: Developed expert proficiency in troubleshooting and restoring damaged communications networks, ensuring minimal downtime. Built expertise in training and evaluating new hires, fostering skill development, and maintaining high safety standards across multiple teams. Cultivated a safety-first approach, ensuring all personnel were equipped with proper training and protocols to mitigate risks effectively. Strengthened abilities in coordinating complex projects, managing resources efficiently, and delivering consistent results in dynamic, high-pressure environments.


 


SEPTEMBER 2022- PRESENT


Owner / Founder - Director of Operations - FBRWRX, LLC.


Key Duties: Creation, formation, and establishment of FBRWRX, LLC. Train and evaluate employees and subcontractors. Oversee all ongoing projects for quality and regulatory compliance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless project execution.


Skills/Experience Attained: Successfully founded and established FBRWRX, LLC, developing a fully operational business from inception through strategic planning and execution. Honed expertise in training and evaluating employees and subcontractors, enhancing workforce capabilities and ensuring high performance standards. Cultivated skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining rigorous quality control and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strengthened ability to oversee business operations, balancing hands-on leadership with big-picture planning to drive efficiency and success. Completed a 2-year contract with the Department of Justice / Bureau of Prisons installing communications networks in 18 federal prison facilities.

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011346 Pipeline Safety

Over forty years of extensive and comprehensive experience in pipeline safety: in engineering, design, materials, operations, inspections, risk, integrity, and safety management, to the operations and engineering sectors of the energy industry. Provides technical assessments that assist clients in achieving comprehensive and timely regulatory approvals. As an active ASME committee executive member, he improves the international standards for the design and integrity management of energy pipelines, including those API & NACE standards related to integrity assessment. In prior years, was a tenured professor - TUNS, Director of Technology - Welding Institute of Canada, Project R&D Manager - PRCI, GTI & GRI, Senior Engineer - TCPL, and an R&D engineer – DOFASCO.


A dual Canadian and US citizen.


Education and Certifications Background




  • B Eng. - Metallurgical McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario

  • M A Sc. Materials Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

  • PhD, Metallurgy, Technical University of Nova Scotia Halifax Nova Scotia


Professional Experience


Areas of Expertise:




  • Pipeline Design, Integrity, Welding, and Operations,

    • Material Performance

    • Integrity Assessments and Integrity Assessment Intervals

    • Prescriptive, Life Cycle and Reliability Based Designs



  • Education and Technology Transfer,

    • Threat Assessments and Mitigation

    • Inspection Techniques

    • Failure Analyses and Root Cause

    • Pipeline Repair Systems



  • Pre-audit and Review of Integrity Management Plans

    • US Regulatory Affairs

    • Integrity and Safety Management Systems

    • Technology Assessments and Reviews of R&D



  • Subject Matter Expert - Risk Assessment - Helping a large pipeline operator in India improve their risk assessment methodologies.


 

  • Safety Management Systems - Currently acts as a Subject Matter Expert for the Monitor, who was appointed by the US Federal Department of Justice in California to evaluate the improving safety of PG&E from 2017 to 2022. Was the facilitator for the Canadian National Energy Board Workshop on Pipeline Fittings June 2017 in Calgary. Safety Management Systems were recently added to CSA Z662 in mandatory Section 3 from the previously non-mandatory annex A. Is a technical member and contributor of the CSA Z662-2023 Annex B Risk Management Task Force who have developed new draft language currently out for review. Key contributor to ASME B31.8 having developed draft language for: quality control requirements, mandatory records to be retained for the life of the pipeline asset, and for ASME B31.8S, competency of those conducting a pipeline integrity activity , improvements to the assessment of geotechnical and hydrotechnical threats, repair welding, valve spacing, fracture control and arrest, reassessment intervals, and basic risk (BR) framework to improve the likelihood of failure which includes assessment of leak/rupture.





  • Quality Management Systems - Was a key member of the team that reviewed the records of the pretested pipe and flanges, which were kept in storage across the system for emergencies. The review was to ensure the records followed regulations and the quality management showed them as properly prequalified for a future audit. The team identified fittings and pipe with incomplete records and suggestions were provided to ensure these components will meet compliance. This allowed the operator to plan activities such as contract testing or inspection to ensure the records were complete, validated and ready for installation.





  • Regional Citizens Awareness Council - Primary reviewer of the inspectability of a Marine Terminal or facilities that expected to adapt In-Line Inspection technology and improve their corrosion management practices. Lead the team that conducted the onsite visit, interviewed the owner, and reviewed limited documentation. The client better understands design constraints in the facility and the inspection technologies being used to maintain facility integrity. The client can encourage the operator to meet timeline targets while maintaining their good loss of confinement performance. The local pipeline operator was pleased with the presentation of their facility and resulting public discussion. http://www.pwsrcac.org/resources/reports/documents/terminal-operations/


Membership and Professional Activities




  • Unpiggable Pipeline Solutions Forum, Chair Non-traditional approaches for the internal inspection of any pipeline, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 Clarion Technical Conferences.

  • Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) -2009 Ten Years of Service retiring Board Member.

  • Common Ground Alliance (CGA)2009, Recognition of Contributions to the Original Common Ground Study

  • Best Integrity Paper – Conference, IPC2008- 64403, Oct/2008

  • Excellence in Development of ASME B31.8S-2001 from ASME Council on Codes and Standards, 2005

  • Distinguished Service Award from PRCI Board of Directors, 2004

  • Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta and APEGA Permit to Practice Holder #13383 as Leewis and Associates Inc.

  • Retired Professional Engineer in Ontario

  • Retired Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia

  • ASME – Executive member of the following standards, ASME B31.8 Design of Natural Gas Pipelines & B31.8S Gas Pipeline Integrity, & Editorial Chair, member Joint B31.4 & B31.8 executive

  • API – past member of API RP-1163 In-line Inspection Systems Qualification Standard, & ASNT In-Line Inspection Personnel Qualification and Certification Standard (ASNT ILI-PQ-2016)

  • CSA Z662 Member Risk Assessment Task Force 20017 - 2023

  • NACE helped write: NACE SP 0502 ECDA NACE SP 0206 Dry Gas ICDA NACE SP 0204 SCC DA NACE SP 0102 ILI NACE SP 0210 CDA for P/L NACE SP 0110 Wet Gas ICDA NACE SP-0213 Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing Standard

  • PHMSA Risk Assessment Quality Action Committee 2016 to 2019.

  • Recent Publications

    • Block Valve Operations and PIR Considerations – Paper 133, Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management Feb 8-9, 2023, Houton TX.

    • Review the Intent and Safety Impact of Hoop Stress and Percentage of Specified Minimum Yield Stress Boundaries on Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Pipelines. Daniel Ersoy, Keith Leewis, Jason Skow, Khalid Farrag, FINAL REPORT, GTI PROJECT NUMBERS 22645 / 22667, OTD PROJECT NUMBER 4.20.a, DOT WP#785, DOT/PHMSA CONTRACT NUMBER: 693JK31910001POTA, project 845, March31, 2021 https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=845

    • IPC 2020-9303 FULL ENCIRCLEMENT ENGINEERED LAMINATED STEEL SLEEVE SYSTEM FOR REPAIRS AND AUGMENTATION OF PIPELINES, S Laughlin, K Leewis, C Alexander, Proceeding of the 2020 13th International Pipeline Conference IPC2020, September 28, Oct 1, 2020, Alberta, Canada

    • My Historical North American Perspective on Pipeline Risk K Leewis, 6th China International Pipeline Conference, Lang fang, China, Oct2017

    • IPC2016-64503 Long Term (1970 to 2015) Trending of the Nine Prescriptive Pipeline Threats, Chen, Williams Barnum & Leewis Proceeding of the 2016 11th International Pipeline Conference IPC2016, September 26-30, 2016, Alberta, Canada

    • IPC2016-64518 Analysis of Pressure Test Failure Performance for Vintage Pipe Chen Williams Aguiar & Leewis, Proceeding of the 2016 11th International Pipeline Conference, IPC2016, September 26-30, 2016, Alberta, Canada

    • PRCI PR-302-133606 Improving the Performance of the External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) Methodology J Zurcher, K Leewis and A Eastman, May 2016, Pipeline Research Council international www.prci.org

    • Oil and Gas Pipelines: Integrity and Safety Handbook, R. Winston Revie, Editor: authored chapter Integrity Management of Pipeline Facilities –Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, due 12/2014.




 
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011345 Railroad Operations Expert

Railroad operations expert with over 17 years of experience in the railroad industry holding positions in Transportation for the Kansas City Southern Railway and WATCO Companies and Mechanical departments for the BNSF Railway and WATCO Companies, extensive knowledge in mechanical and operational safety rules, regulations, and industry standards. A 4th generation railroader, working from the ground up, holding positions as a Conductor, Carman, Journeyman Carman, Mechanical Foreman, Assistant General Foreman, General Foreman I and General Foreman II, leading one of BNSF’s largest service and repair facilities.


Possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Mechanical Operations, specifically freight car and locomotive servicing and repair. Has led railroad mechanical teams across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Montana, and Washington State, evaluating and improving safety processes at each location. Earned the “Lantern Award” by the American Association of Railroad Superintendents for developing and implementing a Mechanical Safety Process that kept railway employees safe while working near Intermodal Crane Operations. Also named BNSF Best of the Best-Employee of the Year in Safety in 2018.



Clients include firms who seek assistance for incidents involving railroad employees and freight or passenger trains in the following areas:


· Railroad Mechanical Operations


· Railroad Train Operations


· Freight Car and Locomotive Mechanical Inspection/Repair/Servicing


· Railroad Employee Personal Injuries · Railroad Train Derailments


· Railroad Train Collisions


·Railroad Train Handling


· Railroad Locomotive Event Recorder Analysis


· Railroad Liability


· Railroad Industry Property Damage


·Railroad Highway-grade Crossing Incidents


· Railroad Train-pedestrian Incidents


· Railroad FELA Cases


· Railroad FRSA Cases


Education and Certifications Background




  • High School Diploma, Liberal High School, Liberal, Missouri 2006

  • National Academy of Railroad Sciences - Conductor Certified 2006

  • Certified Conductor Kansas City Southern Railway (Conductor Card Expiration is 11/10/2024)

  • General Code of Operating Rules Training and Certification

  • Locomotive Engineer Training

  • Locomotive Mechanical GE Basic Instructor Led Training

  • Mechanical Hours of Service Certification

  • Trackmobile Operator Training

  • Hazardous Material Responder Training and Certification and Tank Car Specialist Certification

  • Operation Lifesaver Presenter/Volunteer Training

  • Certified BNSF Mechanical Safety Rules

  • OPT (Operation Testing) Initial Qualification, OPT Safety Absolutes, OPT Data Entry, OPT Policy and Procedures Certification

  • Mechanical Hours of Service Certification

  • Qualified Mechanical Inspector Certification (AAR and FRA)

  • Certified Freight Car Supervisor (AAR and FRA)

  • Mechanical Freight Car Repair Track Instructor Led Training Certification (AAR and FRA)

  • Welding Certifications- 2G/3G

  • CDL Class B Driver’s License

  • Mechanical Freight Car Air Brake Basic Instructor Led Training Certification (AAR and FRA)

  • Mechanical Automated Single Car Test Certification (AAR)

  • Mechanical Manual Single Car Test Certification (AAR)

  • Mechanical Freight Car Train Yard Instructor Led Training Certification (AAR and FRA)

  • Aerial Lift Platform Training - Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Training

  • Technical Research and Development- Derailment Analysis Training Topeka, KS

  • Mechanical Car/Locomotive Supervisor Certification (AAR and FRA)

  • National Safety Council- CPR and First Aid Certification

  • PTC Mechanical Overview (Positive Train Control) Certification

  • Environmental Awareness Certification

  • Facility Response Plan Certification EX. A

  • OPA (Organization Process Assets) and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) Certification

  • RCRA Training (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Certification

  • Stormwater Training Certification

  • Chemicals in the workplace Certification

  • Derailment-Environmental Certification

  • Emergency Management Institute- FEMA IS-0100 Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 ● Emergency Management Institute- FEMA IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200

  • Universal Waste Certification

  • Defensive Driving Certification - Smith System Driver Direct on Road Defensive Driving Course

  • Signs/Symptoms of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certification

  • Substance Abuse II- Supervisor Certification

  • Railroad Security Certification

  • Annual Hazard Communication-GHS (Globally Harmonized System) Certification

  • Annual BNSF EEO and Diversity Certification

  • Diversity and Inclusion Training

  • Annual FRA Hearing Conservation Certification

  • Annual HAZMAT Awareness for Supervisors Certification

  • BNSF People Leader Training, LPS (Leading People Successfully) New Supervisor Training

  • Speakeasy Training - Ft. Worth TX

  • Skill Path Professional business training - How to become a better communicator training.

  • HMM (Harvard Manage Mentor) Change Management Certification

  • HMM (Harvard Manage Mentor) Developing Employees Certification

  • HMM (Harvard Manage Mentor) Delegating Certification

  • HMM (Harvard Manage Mentor) Team Leadership Certification

  • HMM (Harvard Manage Mentor) II Leading and Motivating Certification

  • Mechanical Safety Certification/Approaching Others Instructor Led Training

  • National Railway Labor Conference- Disciplinary Investigations and Hearings Part III: Hearing Officer Training

  • National Railway Labor Conference- Disciplinary Investigations and Hearings Part II: Witness Training ● OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Program- General Industry- Completed 5/29/2025


Professional Experience


Self-Employed / Consultant




  • Utilizing my specialized training, experience, and knowledge of the custom and practice of the rail industry to review, analyze, and opine on railroad mechanical and operations cases.





  • Apply the same methodology I used during my management years with BNSF Railway to inspect and investigate railroad mechanical and operations incidents, evaluate railroad employee rules compliance, and interpret train operation and mechanical operating rules.





  • Consulting on railroad incidents including personal injuries, collisions, train handling, and switching operations.



Kansas City Southern Railway, Pittsburg, Kansas, August 2021 - June 2022


Certified Conductor/Switchman




  • Safely and efficiently operate freight trains from Pittsburg, KS to Kansas City, MO and Heavner, OK consistent with railroad operating and safety rules and federal regulations.





  • Built locomotive consists by adding and removing locomotives, including distributive power locomotives, and performing required brake tests.





  • Switched freight cars, made set outs and pick-ups, and spotted and pulled cars from customer facilities.





  • Certified on GCOR, System Special Instructions, Hazardous Materials Handling, Air Brake and Train Handling, and KCS Safety Rules. ● Interchanged with other railroads by delivering and pulling trains to/from the Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific, and BNSF Railroad yards.



BNSF Railway, Springfield, MO, August 2020 - July 2021


Mechanical Foreman - Car and Locomotive





  • Performed daily safety briefings, identified and addressed safety concerns and initiated new safety process improvements to reduce exposure to potential safety hazards.





  • Conducted federally mandated operations tests to ensure railroad rules such as Mechanical Safety Rules, Federal Regulations, and AAR rules were adhered to when inspecting, servicing, and repairing freight cars and locomotives.

  • Springfield Zone Representative for the Service Interruption Reduction Committee working to reduce failures enroute. Less service interruptions creates a safer environment for employees by reducing risk exposure to employees who are otherwise required to walk trains and make repairs in substandard conditions.





  • Investigated derailments and injuries to determine contributing factors and root causes.





  • Handled day to day operations, locomotive and car repair, updated zone leadership on progress towards safety and efficiency goals on daily conference calls, made suggestions on improving safety processes, reducing waste, and safely meeting and exceeding our mechanical production goals.



BNSF Railway, Pasco, WA, March 2019 - August 2020


General Foreman II





  • Led a team of 135+ railcar and locomotive mechanical employees and 12 mechanical supervisors in eastern Washington including Yakima, Wenatchee, and Pasco.





  • Completed numerous capital funded projects to create a safer work environment for the entire team.





  • Worked with department leaders on various ways to safely meet and exceed our terminal and division safety and performance metric goals.





  • Responsible for capital planning, equipment, vehicles, tooling, and facility 5-year projections.





  • Responsible for reviewing and approving invoices for daily expenditures, equipment/vehicle repairs, facility maintenance, and contractor work.





  • Safety Committee, LAT (Leadership Advisory Team), and Freight Car Maintenance Committee Member





  • Coordinated with FRA inspectors completing mechanical operations observations, handled exception reporting, and initiated preventative solutions to address safety items.





  • Managed a monthly budget of approximately 1.6 million.





  • Facilitated the performance management process including setting PMP goals and rating my subordinates on their safety, service, efficiency, leadership, and velocity goals at mid-year and year end each year.





  • Investigated potential rules violations and determined/assigned discipline, including discretionary discipline.





  • Implemented and updated mechanical processes to improve safety. BNSF Railway, Havre, MT, November 2017 - February 2019 General Foreman I





  • Recognized by BNSF’s Carl Ice- President and CEO as “Best of the Best in Safety 2018”





  • Senior Leader of Field Mechanical Operations responsible for Havre, Great Falls, Cutbank, and Whitefish, MT, and oversight of the Montana Rail Link.





  • Led a work group of 70+ employees along the HI-LINE, one of the most challenging and busiest territories on the BNSF system.





  • Handled many major derailments and service interruptions, worked with contractors on remediation of hazardous materials, material clean-up, hauling of materials, and cost/damage estimating.





  • Responsible for properly coding derailments and submitting/approving invoices.





  • Initiated and completed the 1st annual Rapid Responder training that consisted of 50+ employees across the Montana Division to help prepare the team on how to safely respond, utilizing tooling and equipment safely.





  • Responded to service interruptions with craft personnel to help safely repair or set out locomotives and freight cars.





  • Obtained contractor quotes and reviewed contracts for performing traction motor change-outs on locomotives and other repair work requiring contractor specialized equipment.





  • FRA Committee Member- attended meetings with division senior leaders and federal inspectors to discuss hot topics and potential areas for improvement. Provided updates to the FRA on focus areas.





  • Handled MID (Mechanical Inspection Department) Audits and provided corrective actions on noted exceptions.





  • Spearheaded Car Repair Billing Workshops, Facility Audits, and Quality Processes.





  • Created ETD Policy and email distribution list that helped reduce/eliminate End Train Device shortages.





  • Facilitated the performance management process including setting PMP goals and rating my subordinates on their safety, service, efficiency, leadership, and velocity goals at mid-year and year end each year.





  • Investigated potential rules violations and determined/assigned discipline, including discretionary discipline.





  • Completed many physical plant safety related projects that created a safer environment for my team.





  • Worked with FRA inspectors while they performed audits, handled inspection exceptions, performed all follow up repair documentation and initiated processes to ensure compliance.





  • Provided oversight and developed the Great Falls Locomotive Servicing Facility. Increased shop work scope by working units in house such as M92 and M184 periodic inspections.



BNSF Railway, St. Louis, MO, May 2014 - November 2017


Assistant General Foreman




  • Sole Mechanical Manager responsible for 7 sub-divisions covering 760 miles of territory. Territory coverage included portions of Springfield, Chicago, and Kansas Divisions of BNSF’s network.





  • Completed accident investigations on hundreds of derailments and service interruptions across the territory. Lead teams to complete freight car play book, consisting of gathering freight car component measurements and evaluating data to determine potential contributing factors and/or causes of incidents.

  • Responsible for startup of new Mechanical Road Truck location in Beardstown, IL. Hired employees and worked with terminal leaders on new facility location, relocation of storage material, acquired equipment, vehicles, and tooling for the new location.





  • Leadership Council Member - Leader and representative of FLS.





  • Expanded locomotive repair work-scope by providing training to Mechanical team, preventing locomotives from having to be moved across country for minor repairs that can safely be repaired on site.





  • Provided training and documentation to contractor fuel vendors in Beardstown, IL to ensure trains could be safely serviced.





  • Supervised the repair of locomotives, servicing, and routed certain locomotives to other shops per BNSF’s STS process.





  • Worked with local FRA Inspectors to obtain one-time movement authority’s which allowed us to move damaged equipment safely from one repair facility to the next due to a shop's inability to make safe repairs.





  • Supervised the repair and servicing of locomotives and railcars on a repair track and on line of road.





  • Completed many physical plant safety related projects such as railcar jack pad installations, Mobile Fuel Truck Upgrades, Track Matting installations, Foliage Removal, road, and sign maintenance, and added additional freight car repair and locomotive storage facilities that were safely organized for better access and ergonomics.





  • Obtained contractor quotes and reviewed contracts for performing traction motor change-outs and other repair work requiring contractor specialized equipment.





  • Handled OTL “Open Top Load” issues. Worked with contractors to remove and/or adjust lading on railcars, worked with OTL manager to ensure compliance per specifications for lading/carload. Supervise contractors to ensure work is completed safely and that all work was completed following BNSF Mechanical Safety Rules.



BNSF Railway, Springfield, MO, December 2010 - May 2014


Carman, Journeyman Carman, Relief Supervisor, Mechanical Foreman I





  • Qualified Mechanical Inspector- inspect, test, and repair freight cars in accordance with FRA and AAR specifications.





  • Performed FRA air brake tests on freight trains and filled out proper documentation ensuring the train is safe to proceed through many communities across the country until the train reaches the next inspection point.





  • Responded to many derailments and service interruptions. Installed re-railing devices, blocking, working directly with contractors and/or employees to ensure safety was the highest priority.





  • Handled daily safety briefings, listened to employees concerns and took action to resolve/mitigate risk to employees. Held “Annual Interviews” with employees to gain insight and perspective from employees on how we can improve safety and safety processes.





  • Trained, developed, and mentored new hires on freight car inspection, testing, repairing, and car repair billing processes.





  • Handled quality program, performing out-shop audits of railcar repairs, train inspections, and following up with exception reporting.



WATCO Companies, Pittsburg, KS, August 2007 - December 2010


Conductor, Engineer, Assistant Trainmaster, Carman - South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad





  • Completed railcar switching, spotting, and pulling at numerous yards and industries consistent with safety and operating rules.





  • Interchanged with the BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway, pulling and delivering freight cars.





  • Successfully completed locomotive engineer training and testing.





  • Pulled and delivered coal sets to be worked on at the WATCO Car Repair Facility in Cornell, KS.





  • Re-railed railcars utilizing specialized railroad equipment.





  • Performed M214 freight car truck rebuild-refurbishing bolsters and side frames to specification.





  • Inspected, repaired, and/or replaced many freight car components including hundreds of wheel sets, box car doors, outlet gates, hatch covers, side posts, side sills, draft gears, couplers, knuckles, uncoupling levers, crossover boards, safety ladders, hand holds, sill steps, brake beams, levers, brake components, and other railcar safety appliances.





  • Worked on wreck repairs and utilized cutting torches to scrap railcars.





  • Painted and stenciled equipment, and applied decals with new car markings.





  • Operated locomotives and car movers to switch cars at the car shop.





  • Operated overhead crane, mobile crane, forklift, skid steer, bolster press, backhoe, scissor lift, and one-ton flatbed.





  • Sand blasted and cleaned/power washed railcars. EX. A Kansas City Southern Railway, East St. Louis, IL, February 2007 - August 2007 Certified Conductor





  • GCOR, ABTH, KCS Safety Rules, System Special Instructions/Hazardous Materials Certified.





  • Operated trains between East St. Louis, IL to Mexico, Missouri.





  • Completed industry railcar switching, including at one of the biggest chemical plants in East St. Louis, in Mexico, MO, and set out and picked cars up along the route.





  • Interchanged freight trains with the CSX Railroad.





  • Worked as a conductor on the Roodhouse Local, switching railcars, hauling freight from Roodhouse, IL to East St. Louis and to Springfield, IL to interchange with a short line railroad.

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Date May 20, 2026

011344 Biomechanics Expert

Biomechanics expert with over 14 years of experience involving sports, military, vehicle, and industrial applications. His research and publications have focused on injury likelihood in vehicle collisions, injury tolerance and the mechanisms of injury to the human body. He has extensive experience testifying in state and federal court on issues related to injury causation and accident reconstruction.


Education and Certifications Background


Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering                                                                                       2009


Virginia Tech – Wake Forest School of Biomedical


Engineering and Sciences


Research focus: Facial Biomechanics


 

M.S. Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical                                                               2003


Engineering Option


Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


Research focus: Thoracic Biomechanics


 

B.S. Mechanical Engineering                                                                                         2001


New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology


 

Continuing Education


Machine Learning Foundations                                                                                      2019


University of Washington on Coursera 


 

Applied Machine Learning in Python                                                                             2017


University of Michigan on Coursera


 

Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) User’s Summit                                                                   2012


Houston, Texas


 

ARAS360 2011


Advanced 3D Computer Diagramming and Animation for


Incident Reconstruction


San Antonio, Texas


 

EDSMAC - Simulations Training Course                                                                       2011


Engineering Dynamics Corporation


ARC-CSI Crash Conference                                                                                          2010


Las Vegas, NV


Brain Injury Symposium                                                                                               2007


NHTSA Docket # 26249


Current Issues in Using Crash Injury Data                                                                      2006


SAE Professional Development Program, Detroit MI


Automotive Safety and Injury Biomechanics                                                                  2005


Blacksburg Virginia


Applied Nonlinear Statistical Methods                                                                           2005


San Antonio American Statistical Association


Traffic Accident Reconstruction I & II                                                                           2003


Northwestern University Traffic Institute, Evanston, Illinois


Professional Experience


Senior Research Scientist                                                                                               2016-Present


BIOCORE


Charlottesville, Virginia


Consultant 2009-2017


Biodynamic Research Corporation


San Antonio, Texas


Technical Director                                                                                                        2003-2009


Biodynamic Research Corporation


San Antonio, Texas


Graduate Research Assistant                                                                                          2001-2003


Impact Biomechanics Laboratory


Virginia Tech


Research Assistant                                                                                                        2000


Psychology Department


New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology


Research Assistant                                                                                                        1999-2000


Environmental Engineering Department


New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology


Appointments


Adjunct Assistant Professor                                                                                           2012 – 2016


Biomedical Engineering


University of Texas at San Antonio


Adjunct Assistant Professor                                                                                                   2010 – Present


School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences


Virginia Tech – Wake Forest


Clinical Faculty                                                                                                             2010 – 2016


United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine


Graduate Medical Education



Professional Activities


Licensed Professional Engineer


Texas No. 104932                                                                                                             2009 - Present


Virginia No. 0402056752                                                                                                  2018 - Present


Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (#2170)                                                       2009 – 2019


Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction


Reviewer:


Accident Analysis and Prevention


Journal of Biomechanics


Annals of Biomedical Engineering


Society of Automotive Engineers


Traffic Injury Prevention



Professional Societies


Biomedical Engineering Society                                                                                     2010-Present


Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine                                      2002-Present


Society of Automotive Engineers                                                                                   2002-Present



Honors and Awards


Award of Appreciation                                                                                                            2010


Resident in Aerospace Medicine - United States Air Force


School of Aerospace Medicine


Paul E. Torgerson Research Excellence Award:                                                               2003


Master’s Category in Mechanical Engineering


Virginia Tech


Impact Biomechanics Lab Outstanding Research Award                                                  2002-2003


Virginia Tech


Center for Biomedical Engineering Symposium:                                                              2001-2002


Outstanding Researcher Award


Virginia Tech


New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology                                                             1998-2001


Honor Roll & Counselor’s Choice Scholarship

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Author Josh Reynolds
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May
Date May 20, 2026

011343 Wood Science Expert

Wood Science expert who has expertise in Lean manufacturing, ISO compliance, OSHA compliance, EHS, Wood durability, preservatives, Formosan termites, decay causes and control, preservative-treated wood structures (poles, lumber, etc), wood composites, wood-water relationships


Academic Background




  • Villanova University, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 2014

  • Louisiana State University, Ph.D. Wood Science, 1996

  • University of Illinois, M.S. Wood Science, 1994

  • University of Illinois, B.S. Wood Science, 1992


Additional Academic Activities / Honors




  • Fellow, International Academy of Wood Science

  • Board Member, Journal of Wood Science

  • Past President, Society of Wood Science and Technology

  • USDA Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer


Professional Experience




  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Wood Science Expert, 2020 to present.

  • Wood Science Consultant, 2017 Provide technical assistance to the wood products industry and serve as an expert witness in tort cases.

  • ECO Environmental, 2016 – 2017 Served as Quality Manager and led efforts to reduce scrap by 27%, improved product flow and eliminated waste, improved employee engagement and morale.  Led effort to obtain ISO 9001 compliance.

  • Louisiana State University, Wood Durability Lab, 1996 – 2016 Conducted basic and applied research on various aspects of wood science including wood preservation and decay, wood composites, liquefaction, bio-energy, and lumber drying.  Published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and secured over $10 million in funding.  Directed ISO 17025 accredited testing lab.

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