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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011300 Naval Architect



Naval Architect, P.E., is a licensed professional naval architect with over 26 years of experience providing engineering services in the areas of stability, strength, resistance, propulsion, vessel controllability, cargo operations, project management, and worldwide logistics support skills. His primary concentrations entail conceptual, preliminary, and contract level design of military to commercial vessels. He is experienced and well versed on ruling authorities such as U.S. Coast Guard (USCG CFR), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS).




Academic Background

  • Master’s Degree, National Security and Strategic Studies,

  • Navy War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 2015


  • Bachelor’s Degree, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

  • State University of New York at Maritime College, Bronx, New York, 1993


 

Registrations and Licenses

  • US Coast Guard Third Mates License – STCW 95 Qualified

    • Advanced Fire Fighting; GMDSS; ARPA; Bridge Resource Management; Basic Safety



  • US Navy Reserve Merchant Marine Reserve Commissioned Officer, Captain

  • Professional Engineer, Maryland, License No. 37725 & South Carolina, License No. 29841


 

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD,

Naval Architect, 2020 to present  

 

US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C.,

Defense Liaison Officer (LNO). (August 2019 – Present)

Serving a two-year detail as a team member of the Joint Chief of Staff in the Office of Supply and Distribution (J4) as the strategic sealift expert. Core responsibilities include correspondence and transparency between SECNAV, USTRANSCOM, OPNAV N42, MARAD, OPNAV 42, OSD-CAPE and the Joint Staff with matters specifically relating to strategic sealift acquisition and re-capitalization.

 

US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C.,

Naval Architect. (November 2012 – August 2019) (September 1993 – July 1996)

Team leader and member in the Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering working assignments for a variety of engineering services and standards. Managing over $10 million in small shipyard grant funds for 15 US shipyards. Accompanying engineering teams as technical expert for school ship conversions and SOLAS compliance. Review of technical designs for commercial high speed and conventional ships. Consultation with members of the U.S. shipbuilding industry, representation of the Agency in the development and planning of research with projects relating to high-speed technology, process and procedures, equipment, structures and components. Contributed and provided assistance ranging from concept level conversion design packages to assisting with sea trials.

  • Member of the Technical Evaluation Team (TET) for the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) to serve primarily as training vessels for each of the maritime academies sponsored by the Agency.

  • Prepared extensive GAP analysis packages for all maritime academy school ships to conclude compliance with the Special Purpose Ship (SPS) SOLAS regulations.

  • Mooring analysis for various MARAD vessels specific to berthing arrangements.

  • Passenger crowding stability analysis for the T/S STATE OF MICHIGAN.

  • N/S SAVANNAH hull survey and concluded with the effects of cathodic hull protection.

  • TIGER: PROVPORT Barge Concept Analysis.

  • Propeller optimization study for the T/S GENERAL RUDDER.

  • Small Shipyard Grant Reviewer/Manager for 2013, 2016-2018 managing over $10Mil in proposals.

  • Conducted numerous surveys of MARAD vessels leading to the preparation of deck drawings and CargoMax stability packages for the Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) program.

  • Completed concept level conversion design training vessel packages for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, (KINGS POINTER) and the California Maritime Academy, (USNS MAURY T-AGS 39).

  • Participated in the engineering of MARAD’s C7-S-95a conversions to a RO/RO class vessel and performed the deck side sea trial service for the M/V CAPE VINCENT.

  • Assisted with the structural design review of Offshore Petroleum Discharge System (OPDS) conversion package.


 

United States Coast Guard, Baltimore, MD,

Naval Architect. (July 2010 – November 2012) (March 2005 – June 2009)

A team leader and member within the Naval Architecture Section of the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) working assignments for a variety of engineering services and standards for all USCG vessels.

  • Services include analysis of alteration, feasibility studies, retrofit and aspects of design issues (i.e. stability, seakeeping, maneuvering, powering, arrangement and controllability).

  • Developed statements of work, cost estimates, specifications, and circular of requirements.

  • Conduct mission related needs for technical direction to design contractors.

  • Organized weight estimates for structural and arrangement phases of ship construction, alteration, and repair.

  • Accompanied numerous (military/civilian) engineering teams serving as a technical evaluator expert for USCG vessels service life extensions to determine the suitability, feasibility, and reasonableness of modifications required to accommodate new missions or extend a vessel's life.


 

 

United States Navy, ECRC, ASA Dix, NJ,

Officer in Charge, Commander.  (June 2009 – July 2010)

Mobilized Navy Reservist serving with the Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) stationed at the Army Support Activity (ASA) Dix Army base with the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade.

  • As the Officer in Charge, provided oversight to ensure effective administrative processing, equipping, deployment and combat training of Navy and Coast Guard Individual Augmentees (IA), Ad-Hoc individuals and provisional units deploying for non-traditional expeditionary missions in support of the Global War on Terrorism.


 

 

Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C.,

Naval Architect. (April 2004 – March 2005)

An integral team member in the Engineering Division integrating technical and engineering services for a variety of naval architectural assignments for all Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels.

  • Inspected and advised modifications for fleet tankers (T-AO) Engine Control Room structural fire protection.

  • Surveyed CNO Barge and provided retrofit modifications to mitigate engine room noise and vibrations.

  • Witnessed Heavy Lift FLO/FLO operations to transport US Army assets overseas.

  • Performed damage stability study for the USNS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20).

  • Completed revised speed power estimations and bridge deck arrangement modifications for the T-AGOS CLFA for towed array missions.

  • Participated in the design evaluation team for COBRA JUDY which is the USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND replacement.

  • Executed numerous dry dock plan reviews and modifications.

  • Surveyed and recommended structural damage modifications for the Maritime Pre-position Force Enhanced (MPF(E)) USNS ROY M. WHEAT.

  • Prepared statements of work, weight estimates and accompanied engineering teams provided technical direction to design contractors for MSC ships.


 

 

Oak Management Inc., Alexandria, Virginia,

Senior Systems Engineer. (November 2001 – March 2004)

As a member of a small business government contracting company, provided key solutions in project management and ship systems engineering support ranging from design review, stability issues, weights management and arrangement assessment.

  • NOAA Fisheries Research Vessel (FRV40).

  • Integrated Computer Deployment System (ICODES) - Ready Reserve Fleet and Amphibious Group Three specific loading software (CargoMax) for the loading and transport of military cargo for Military Transportation Management Command (MTMC), Transportation Engineering Agency (TEA) and the U.S. Marines.

  • Conceptual and preliminary pilot boat design packages for the Delaware Bay & River Pilots’ Association and the Brunswick Bar Pilots’ Association.

  • Enhanced Damage Control Action Management System (eDCAMS) – supported software engineers with AutoCAD drawings of various Navy/Marine Corp. vessels.


 

 

Kvaerner Masa Marine, Annapolis, Maryland,

Project Naval Architect. (July 1996 – November 2001)

Currently known as STX Canada Marine (STXM), provided professional marine design and engineering technology services to clients throughout North and Central America. Participated and managed projects both for the military and commercial clients.

  • Provided a stability assessment, speed power predictions and arrangement for the LCU(R) Sea Sled Concept Design.

  • Completed the hull fairing portion of a conversion design package for a 300,000 BBL Tanker.

  • Project manager for a $500K Office of Naval Research (ONR) concept design level project that included a consortium of two (2) major U.S. Shipyards and a leading waterjet manufacturer.

  • Completed contract level naval architectural design effort for the State of Maine 150’ Car/Passenger Ferry, Transboreale Quebec 1000 Passenger/RORO Cruise Vessel and 1500 TEU high-speed container liner (BathMax 1500).

  • Developed a high speed sealift trimaran concept hull form and optimized the design through extensive model testing at David Taylor Model Basin for the Center of Commercial Development of Transportation Technologies (CCDoTT).


 

 

Professional Associations and Activities

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), Stability & Small Craft Panel

American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Ship Structure Committee (SSC)

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Army Engineer Association

Society of Engineers

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, DHS

American Boat Yacht Council Standards & Marine Systems Certification, ABYC

 

Selected Publications and Presentations

Author: ASTM F3052-14; Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Stability Test (Lightweight Survey and Air Incline Experiment) to Determine Lightcraft Weight and Centers of Gravity of a Small Craft, 2014

 

Author: SNAME Technical and Research (T&R) 9-1, Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Air-Inclining Stability Test, 2015

Presenter: Multi Agency Craft Conference (MACC), Stability Standards for Military & Paramilitary Small Craft, 2011

Presenter: Chesapeake Powerboat Symposium, Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Air-Inclining Stability Test, 2014

ASTM John Haas Memorial Award, 2014; USCG Unit Commendation (SFLC), 2011; Bronze deFleury Medal (Army Engineer Association), 2010 ; USCG (ELC) CO’s Award for Quality & Leadership, 2007; ASNE Award: ADM. Lucas Plaque Award (ELC Engineering Divisions), 2006; USCG Commandant Letter of Commendation, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

 

Computer Skills

Proficient with all types of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, etc.) as well as hands-on experience in the utilization and application of specialized software including:

NavCAD, AutoCAD, Rhino w/ Orca 3D, HecSalv, HecEntry & CargoMax, GHS, ShipWeight

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011228 Aircraft and Engine Maintenance, MRO Management



He is a highly experienced General and Corporate Aviation aircraft and powerplant maintenance expert.  He has maintained a wide range of airplane, helicopter, reciprocating and turbine engines.  He has served as a FAR Part 135 Director of Maintenance and a Chief Inspector.  He is also an FAA Safety Team (FAAST) member and Safety Counselor.  He has experience in virtually all aspects of repair station operations and management and has extensive background in consulting aviation maintenance organizations.  Over his career, he has worked on over seventy aircraft/powerplant combinations.

He has provided expert testimony in courts of law.

 




Professional Experience

RTI Group LLC, Stevensville MD, Aviation and Airline Industry Litigation – 2012 – Present

 

Consulting company (Sole Proprietor), 2011 – Present
Consult to FAA part 135 and 145 repair stations. Engine overhaul management. Aviation Safety Counselor for Oakland FSDO. Expert Witness in aviation matters specializing in maintenance factors. Remedial training for FAA FAST Team. Insurance adjusting consultant. Accident investigator. Expert witness; county. State

Private Company, President (Consulting), 2003 – Present.
Consulting to FAA Part 135 and 145 Repair Stations writing of repair station manuals.  Performed post-accident investigations and reconstructions.  Performed duties as interim director of maintenance for several FAR Part 135 operations.  Writing of RVSM Maintenance Manuals.  Pre-Buy inspections.  Engine overhaul management.  Public Speaking.  Aviation Safety Counselor for Oakland FSDO.  Expert Witness.

ACM Aviation LLC/TWC Aviation, San Jose, CA - Director of Maintenance (FAR Part 135 operator) - 2006 to 2011.
Evaluated and re-organized maintenance and quality assurance systems to an effective system.  Interfaced with San Jose FSDO to keep current compliance with new regulations.  Managed maintenance personnel, evaluated and conformed new aircraft for conformity to FAR part 135, fiscally balance maintenance, developed in house training program, audit vendors and charter associates.  Managed maintenance department through three transitions to new ownership.  Provided remedial training under direction of FAA FAST Team Oakland FSDO.  Developed SMS system, CASS and revised General Maintenance Manual to comply with emerging trends within the FAA.  Aircraft fleet size was as high as 48 aircraft with 4 internationally based.

 

Mather Aviation LLC, Hayward, CA. (FAR 145 Repair Station) General Manager - 2000- 2003.
Re-established FAA part 145 Repair Station and upgraded airframe rating to unlimited class 4.  Re-establish business as a Raytheon (now Hawker Beech) associated service center.  Managed staff including; inspection department, parts department, warranty administration, avionics repair and clerical. Managed fractional jet remote service, Avionics, Service department and developed overall business goals. Facility performed light and heavy maintenance on Cessna 425 aircraft.

 

Corporate Air Technology, San Jose, CA. Aircraft mechanic, Foreman, Tech Services Specialist (FAR 145 Repair Station) - 1989-2000.
Aircraft mechanic various aircraft.  Established and implemented “Crew Chief” accountability system on hangar floor.  Supervised work schedule and mechanics work performed on aircraft.  Performed work as repair station inspector, revised repair station manual, operations specification and certificate to stay current with changing FAA regulations. Explored and evaluated new areas of business. Established trend-monitoring system for Pratt & Whitney engines. Organized system of airworthiness directive search and tracking on computer network. Wrote technical articles for trade journals and aircraft owners groups. Established written bid process for repair to insurance companies and potential customers. Ordered parts and outside vendor services to support ongoing business. Performed public speaking to FAA safety and operator groups, to promote safety and education. Worked as legal expert witness to several law firms in the area of accident reconstruction, accident investigation, legality and causation of FAA record keeping. Deposition and Federal courtroom experience. Beta testing and product evaluation for business associates in the aircraft maintenance records industry. Performed duties as director of maintenance for Silicon Valley Express. Performed flight department maintenance audits for fortune 500 companies.  Performed several major repairs on Cessna 425 aircraft. Performed light and heavy maintenance on Cessna 425 aircraft.

Aero Services Oakland, CA - Shop foreman, Chief inspector, Cheyenne service administrator, Interim propeller shop manager, 1986-1989,
Established Quality Control system.  Acted as director of maintenance for several FAR 135 operators. Supervised propeller overhaul and Level III Non-Destructive Testing shop.  Train technicians in new aircraft types.  Cheyenne service administrator, Interim propeller shop manager, Interim service manager, Interim facility operations manager (FAR 145 Repair Station).  Implement plan on hangar floor to increase productivity. Re-write repair station manual. Project and budget cash flow analysis for remote corporate headquarters. Negotiated supply contracts with the port of Oakland and other supporting vendors. Negotiated and wrote maintenance contracts with large customers. Provided 24hr aircraft recovery service to the Port of Oakland (North Field). Provided technical support for Piper Cheyenne series aircraft under contract with Piper Aircraft. Established paperwork flow system for customer billing. Evaluated the maintenance operations of other Aero Services locations and facilities. Performed light and heavy maintenance on Cessna 425 aircraft.

 

Piper Aircraft Corporation, DBA Pacific Cheyenne, San Jose, CA - Regional Product Support Manager (Aircraft Manufacturer). 1982-1986.
Provided 24 hour technical support to the West Coast region for Piper Cheyenne series aircraft.  Administered new aircraft warranty. Established required spares inventory, tooling and training requirements for Cheyenne service centers. Evaluated and approved factory service centers to support customer base.  Performed field evaluations of factory kits and modifications. Wrote and submitted field engineering defect reports to the Piper engineering staff. Trained service center mechanics in aircraft maintenance, modification and hot section repair.  Performed technical analysis of competitive aircraft. Developed central parts department to support service centers in region. Developed detail plan to establish a service shop for Piper Aircraft at the San Jose Jet Center including tooling requirements, parts inventory and control, personnel requirements, training requirements and cash flow analysis. Worked with new aircraft sales team in technical representations to prospective buyers.

 

Western Airmotive Corporation, Oakland, CA. (FAR 145 Repair Station) 1978 – 1982.
Aircraft mechanic, lead mechanic, foreman, inspector, chief inspector, CORPAC service administrator Maintained numerous types of piston and turbine aircraft for sales department, charter department and flight school. Performed duties as mechanic, inspector, chief inspector and shop foreman. Participated in Piper Aircraft and Pratt and Whitney field evaluation programs. Performed duties as CORPAC service administrator (administering product support and warranty policies for Piper Cheyenne series aircraft).
Performed light and heavy maintenance on Cessna 425 aircraft.

 

Pacific Aero, San Jose, CA. (FAR 135/121 Operator) Aircraft mechanic, chief inspector, flight mechanic and load master, 1977 – 1978.
Maintained aircraft for freight operator (fleet of approximately 10 aircraft). Performed duties as flight mechanic and load master for cargo flights to the East Coast carrying radio- pharmaceuticals.  Performed duties as chief inspector for FAR Part 121 program and acted as supervising mechanic during “C” and “D” checks.  Assisted in writing and obtaining FAA approval for Part 121 maintenance program for Convair 440.

 

NASA Ames Research Center, Sunnyvale, CA. Supervising Engineering Technician (Research and Development), 1975 – 1977.
Participated in aircraft mechanic training program through college of San Mateo in partnership with NASA, Northrop and Lockheed for one year.  Remainder of time spent working for NASA and inter-agency partners as supervising engineer technician on research experimental aircraft. Performed ground support, routine inspections, airframe system modification. Worked with design team to implement modifications.

 

Aircraft and Engine Experience

 Airframe                    Engines

ACM Aviation      Dassault F-900
Dassault F-2000
Gulfstream II
Gulfstrtream IV
Gulfstream V
Gulfstrean 550
Gulfstream G-150
Gulfstream G-200
Embraer Legacy
Piaggio Avanti II
Sabre Linner
DeHavelin Twin Otter
Bombardier 601 series
Bombardier 604
Bombardier Global Express
Bombardier Challenger 300

 

Mather Aviation   All Raytheon series up to Hawker series
Pilatus PC-12                                   PT6
Cessna series aircraft up to Citation VII

 

Corporate Air     Cheyenne series                              P&W PT6A series
Technology        Cessna Citation                                P&W JT15D series
Cessna 400 series                            Various
Beech piston series                          Various
Fairchild Merlin                                 TPE-331 series
Piper piston series                            Various
Gulfstream I-IV                                 Rolls Royce series
Astra series                                      TFE-731
Lear 35                                             TFE-731
Raytheon Hawker                             TFE-731


Aero Services   Cheyenne series                               P&W PT6A series
Fairchild Merlin                                  TPE-331 series
Canadair Challenger                         GE 101 series
Lear 25                                              GE CJ 610-6
Cessna 200 series                            Continental series
Cessna 400 series                            Continental series
Piper piston series                            Various
Mitsubishi MU-2                                TPE-331
Mitsubishi MU-300                            P&W JT15D
Hawker DH-125                                TFE-731

 

Piper Aircraft     PA-31T                                             P&W PT6A-28
PA-31T1                                           P&W PT6A-11
PA-31T2                                           P&W PT6A-135
PA-42                                               P&W PT6A-41
PA-42-720                                        P&W PT6A-60
PA-42-1000                                     Garrett TPE 331-14

 

Western           Piper Cheyenne                           P&W PT6A series
 Airmotive        Fairchild Merlin                             TPE-331 series
Hawker DH-125                            TFE-731
Rockwell Sabreliner                      P&W JT 12A
Hansa Jet                                     GE CJ 610-6
Mitsubishi MU-2                            TPE-331 series
King Air series                                P&W PT6A series
Aero Commander                           TPE-331 series
Cessna 400 series                          Various


Pacific Aero     Convair 440                                     P&W R 2800
Falcon 20                                        GE CF700-2D
Cessna 400 series                          Continental series
Rockwell Commander                     TPE-331-43BL


NASA              X-14B                                              GE J85-GE-5
DHC-6 Twin Otter                           P&W PT6A-27
C-8A Buffalo                                   RR Spey MK 801
Lockheed YO-3A                            Continental IO-540
Ryan XV-5B                                   GE J85-GE-5
Northrop T-38                                GE J85-GE-5
Lockheed C-141                            P&W TF33-P-7
Convair CV-990                             GE CJ-805-23B
Convair CV-340                             P&W R 2800 CB16
Lockheed U-2A                              P&W J57-P-13
Lockheed F104C                           GE J79 GE-11A
N American OV-10A                       Lycoming T-53-C-13
Lear 23 & 24                                  GE CJ-610-6

Rotor Wing Aircraft
Bell UH-1H                                    Lycoming LTS-101
Hiller Hornet                                  Ram Jet
Hiller H-12E                                   VO-435
Hughes 500B                                Allison 250
Bell 206                                        Allison 250
Enstrom 28 series                         Lycoming

 

Academic Background

NASA, Ames Research Center. Aircraft maintenance apprentice program. Sunnyvale, CA. 1975-1976

College of San Mateo. Aircraft maintenance program leading to A&P license. San Mateo, CA. Graduated 1977 with 3.9 GPA

 

Additional Professional Development Courses

• Management Action Plan Business Leadership Course, Huntington Beach, CA. April 2011.
• Graduate of University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Aviation Safety and Security Program, August 2007
• University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Legal Aspects of Aviation Safety, Course August 2007
• University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance, Course May 2007
• University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Human Factors In Aviation Safety, Course February, 2007
• University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Role of the Technical Witness in Aviation Litigation, Course August, 2005
• University of Southern CA Viterbi School of Engineering, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Course June, 2004
• Human Factors, Flight Safety 2 day course. 2007

Factory Courses

• Pratt & Whitney - PT6A refresher course, JT15D Ground Maintenance School, PT6A Ground Maintenance School, JT15D Ground Maintenance Training Course, Ground Maintenance and Hot Section school, PT6A Operations and Maintenance Seminar
• General Electric CJ610 & CF700 Maintenance Training Seminar. Oakland, CA. 1986
• Airesearch, 400LS IEC Diagnostic and Maintenance School. Lakeland, FL. 1985
• Airesearch TPE-331 Ground Service and Maintenance Troubleshooting School. Phoenix, AZ. 1979
• Garrett TPE-731-14 Ground Service and Maintenance Troubleshooting School. Phoenix, AZ. 1983
• Piper Aircraft (Flight Safety) Cheyenne 400LS Maintenance Training School. Lakeland, FL. 1985
• Piper Aircraft (Flight Safety) PA31T, PA31T1 and PA31T2 Ground Maintenance School. Lakeland, Florida. 1980
• Collins Avionics EFIS-85, EHSI-74, FMS-90 familiarization and maintenance school. Oakland, CA. 1983
• Marathon Battery, NiCad Service and Repair Course. Oakland, CA. 1982
• Rolls Royce Spey MK801 ground service and maintenance training seminar.  NASA, Ames Research Center, Sunnyvale, CA 1976

Licenses

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

• FCC Restricted Radio and Telephone Operator Permit

Professional Affiliations

• International Society of Aircraft Safety Investigators, 2011 to present

• NBAA Advisory Board to Honeywell, 2009 to present

• Professional Aircraft Maintenance Association 1995

• Papa Alpha 31T Owners Group, 1992 to present

• College of San Mateo Industry Advisory Board 1987

• Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association 1979 to present

• Aviation Maintenance Foundation Incorporated 1977

• Oakland FSDO Aviation safety Counselor (assigned as remedial instructor for remedial training program)

• NTSB Bar Association (Associate Member) 2004 to present

 

Additional Accomplishments

• Special guest speaker at College of San Mateo Aviation maintenance department.

• Special guest speaker at San Jose State University, Aviation maintenance department.

• Special guest speaker Stanford University, Business department.

• Keynote speaker Papa Alpha 31T operators group 1996.

• Primary speaker, joint aircraft operators group 1997.

• Technical consultant to Western Aerospace Museum, Oakland, California.

• Technical consultant to The Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, California.

• Special guest speaker FAA IA renewal seminar. Topic: Mechanic in the courtroom 2001, Pre-buy inspections 2002.

• Designated as a remedial trainer / counselor for FAST Team Oakland FSDO.

 

Additional Skills

• Proficient in the use and analysis of Pratt and Whitney Trend Monitoring systems.

• Proficient in the use of interrogation systems on Garrett TPE-331-14 integrated engine computers.

• Proficient in the use and administration of CAMPS, CAMS, flight DOC's, CMP, CESCOM and ATP navigator computer tracking systems

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011267 Wood Science Engineer



This expert is internationally recognized for his research on the effects of chemicals and chemical processing on the structural performance of wood and wood-composites. This research has resulted in over two dozen peer-reviewed publications on the effects of preservatives and preservative treatment on the physical and mechanical properties of wood. This research has been resulted in several new design adjustments or process limitations in National Codes and Standards in the US and Canada.

He is also internationally recognized for his research and technological development of the concepts of using engineered biocomposites as a value-added tool to promote and to fund sustainable forest management. He formerly led this emerging approach through his long-work with the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Division 5 Forest Products. From 2003-2012, he was the vice-chair of the Division 5.05 Composites Research Group of IUFRO in which he focused on enhancing the performance and durability of engineered biocomposites and the long-term sustainability of bio-based composites.

He started his own consulting firm specializing in forensic wood science, wood durability and bioresource sustainability in 2008. He served as Project Leader from 2001 to 2008, of the Engineered Composites Science Research Work Unit. He had primary responsibility for the processing and serviceability of wood-based and wood-plastic composite products. This research group is recognized by the building codes, the wood industry, and standard organizations as having a leadership role in providing unbiased technical information on manufacturing of and serviceability requirements of wood-based and wood-plastic composite products.

The multidisciplinary FRT-Serviceability Team received national recognition by the building codes, the wood industry, and standard organizations for having taken a leadership role in providing unbiased technical information on serviceability assessment of fire-retardant treated plywood roof sheathing. The team also pioneered mechanical- and chemical-based techniques for residual serviceability assessment and predictive models to estimate residual serviceability of wood products in-service. This research resulted in over another two dozen peer-reviewed publications. It has also resulted in four National Standards (ASTM D5516-94, D-5664-95, D-6305-98, and D-6841-02) and major revisions to FR-Treating Standards (AWPA C20 & C27, now AWPA U-1 & T-1).

His work on the very early stages of biological decay showed that changes in the chemical composition of the wood cause significant reductions in wood strength before measurable weight loss occurs. From an engineering perspective, estimating strength loss and residual strength is the critical element in assessing wood serviceability/durability for structures in-service as affected by wood decay. Collaborative studies have shown close a relationship between the degradation of hemicellulose and wood strength losses. Residual strength of degraded wood can be predicted using models developed by this collaborative team. The changes in chemical composition appear to be similar in both the biological and chemical systems. Understanding the relationship between chemical composition and strength loss is critical in developing models to estimate strength loss caused by biological, chemical or thermal agents.




Academic Background
• Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Wood Utilization, Dept. of Forestry, BSF, 1976.
• Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Wood Science, Dept. of Forestry, MS, 1978.
• Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, Wood Science & Engineering, Dept. of Wood Science & Engineering, Ph.D., 1993.

 

Professional Experience
• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Wood Science Engineer, 2018 – present.
• Private Consulting Firm, Principal Partner, 2008 - present.
• Forest Products Society, Madison WI, Interim Executive Vice-president, 2008-2009.
• College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University, Adjunct Professor, 2005-present.
• Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, Project Leader & Principal Wood Scientist, Performance Engineered Composites-- RWU 4706, USDA, 2001-2008.
• University of Minnesota, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Adjunct Professor, 1998-present.
• Forest Products Laboratory, Engineering Properties of Wood--RWU 4714, USDA, Principal Wood Scientist, 1994-2001.
• Forest Products Laboratory, Engineering Properties of Wood--RWU 4714, USDA, Research Wood Scientist, 1989-1994.
• Forest Products Research Laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, Visiting Scientist, 1988-1989.
• Forest Products Laboratory, Research Forest Products Technologist, Engineering
Properties of Wood--RWU 4714, USDA, 1979-1988.
• National Furniture Engineering Center, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, Forest Products Technologist, 1978-1979.

 

Awards/Honors

• Distinguished Service Award, Society of Wood Science and Technology, June 2015
• Elected as a Fellow, Society of Wood Science and Technology, June 2014
• President of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (2008-2009)
• Interim Executive Vice President of the Forest Products Society (2008-2009)
• Elected as a Fellow, International Academy of Wood Science, July 2004
• Forest Products Society (FPS). 2002 L. J. Markwardt Engineering Research Award for distinguished contribution to knowledge of wood as an engineering material and to the enhancement of the efficient utilization of this renewable resource.
Modeling strength loss in wood by chemical composition. Part I. An individual component model for Southern pine. Wood and Fiber Science 33(2):239-254.
• Forest Products Society (FPS). 2000 L. J. Markwardt Engineering Research Award for distinguished contribution to knowledge of wood as an engineering material and to the enhancement of the efficient utilization of this renewable resource.
Verification of a kinetic model for the effects of FR on bending strength at elevated temperatures. Wood and Fiber Science 31(1):49-61.
• American Wood Preservers’ Association “Award of Merit” for lifetime service to Association and for strategic and technological advancements in National Standards for durable engineered wood materials, April 2006.
• Named Adjunct Professor of Wood Science (February 1998-present), Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
• Named Adjunct Professor of Wood Science (2004-2013), College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.
• USDA Superior Service Award (June 92) for fundamental research defining the interaction between mechanical properties and fire-retardant treated wood exposed at elevated temperatures.
• Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST). 1994 George C. Marra Award (2nd Place). For excellence in research and writing as exhibited in:  Relationship between incipient decay, chemical composition, and properties of Douglas-fir. Wood and Fiber Science 25(3):278-288.

 

Professional Associations and Activities
Membership in professional societies
• American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM
• American Wood Protection Association, AWPA
• Forest Products Society, FPS
• International Academy of Wood Science, IAWS (Fellow, elected 2004)
• International Research Group for Wood Preservation, IRG/WP
• International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
• Society of Wood Science and Technology, SWST

Committee assignments
• ASTM D7.06--Chairman, Subcommittee on preservative treatment of wood (1999-2003).
• ASTM D7.07--Vice-Chairman, Subcommittee on fire-performance of wood (1996-1999).
• ASTM D7.06.04--Chairman, Section on fire-retardant treatments of wood (1992-1996).
• ASTM D7.06.04.02 Task group (Chairman) developing Standard Test Methods (D-5516
and D-5664) to assess effects of elevated temperatures on FR-treated plywood and lumber (1990-1995) and develop Standard Practice (D6305) to estimate adjustments to allowable design properties of FR-treated plywood (1995-1998).
• ASTM D7.02--Committee on lumber.
• ASTM D7.03--Committee on engineered wood composites.
• AWPA General Treatments--Chairman, oversee activities of nine AWPA T-subcommittees
for writing and maintaining standards on preservative and fire retardant treatments for lumber, poles, pilings, posts, ties, structural composites, and plywood, (1999-present).
• AWPA T1--Chairman, Committee on committees for establishing standards on
preservative treatment of lumber, timbers, poles, and piling (1999-2003).
AWPA T9--Chairman, Subcommittee on fire-retardant treatments for wood products
(1996-1999).
• AWPA T2--Committee for identifying requirements and establishing standards on preservative treatment of lumber and timbers (1986-1999).
• AWPA T8--Committee for identifying requirements and establishing standards on preservative treatment of composite materials (1988-1999, 2008).
• AWPA P6--Chairman, Committee on evaluation and test methods (2006-2011).
• FPS Wood Engineering Division--Division Coordinator (1992-1995).
• FPS Treated Wood Products Section--Vice-chairman (1989-1992).
• FPS Treated Wood Products Section--Secretary (1986-1989).
• FPS Treated Wood Products Tech. Newsletter--Contrib. Editor (1986-1996).
• IUFRO, Member of Organizing Committee for October/November
IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products conference in Taipai, Taiwan
• IUFRO, Vice-chair of the Division 5.05 Composites Research Group for enhancing performance, durability & long-term sustainability of bio-based composites.
• SWST President (2008-2009).
• SWST Member of Executive Board (2004-2006).

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011121 Metallurgical Engineer



A professional Metallurgical Engineer having extensive experience in failure analysis and problem solving.  His formal education was received at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England where he obtained B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Metallurgy.  His doctoral and post-doctoral research interests were in the areas of high temperature gas solid reactions including oxidation and corrosion.  As a result of his research efforts he was awarded the 1978 Galloway Medal by the Institution of Corrosion Science and Technology in England.

This expert’s experience and training in metallurgical and corrosion engineering has been the foundation of his career as a consultant to the legal and industrial communities.  Early in his career he obtained work experience in the steel making and processing industries at various British Steel Corporation facilities in England.  He was Director of Laboratory Operations at Mettek Laboratories in Santa Ana, California, where he supervised laboratory and office staff in all aspects of the failure analysis and research activities of the company.  He is also a former Principal Engineer with General Electric (Nuclear Energy Division), where he was involved in numerous projects concerned with materials in nuclear power plants in the U.S. and with joint technology programs with Japanese and European companies.  In the course of his consulting activities, this expert has been involved in hundreds of investigations involving materials and components in many applications, including aircraft components, automobiles and other vehicles, tools, pipelines and plumbing, medical implants, chairs, industrial plants, and bicycles.

This expert has extensive testimony experience in both depositions and trials.




Academic Background

  • Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Metallurgy), University of California Berkeley, California, 1980-1982

  • Ph.D. – Metallurgy, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1980

  • B.Sc. – Metallurgy, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1977


 

Registrations

  • Licensed Professional Engineer, State of California (Metallurgical Engineering)


 

Professional Experience

  • Metallurgical Engineering Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2006-present

  • Metallurgical Consultant, private company, 1988-present

  • Principal Engineer, GE-Nuclear Energy, 1987-1988

  • Associate Consulting Engineer, L. Raymond and Associates, 1985-1987

  • Director of Laboratory Operations, METTEK Laboratories, 1982-1985

  • Post-doctoral Research Fellow: University of California, Berkeley, 1980-1982

  • Apprentice: British Steel Corporation, England, 1974-1975


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • The Metallurgical Society of AIME (TMS)

  • The American Society of Metals (ASM – International)

  • Independent Metallurgical Engineering Consultants of California (MECA)

  • National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE – International)

  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA)

  • The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

  • The California Society of Professional Engineers (CPA)

  • The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)


Awards and Citations

  • Galloway Medal, Institution of Corrosion Science and Technology, England, 1978

  • G.E. Award to Inventors, 1988

  • Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 1st and 2nd Editions

  • Who’s Who in the West, 22nd and 23rd Editions

  • Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America, 3rd and 4th Editions


 

Selected Publications

Over ten publications in scientific literature, list available upon request.

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011144 Senior Electrical and Mechanical Engineer



Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer with many years of experience with power system protection and controls in engineering and construction.  Has managed all aspects of engineering design and drafting, power flow and fault calculations, relay calibrations, field installation testing, instruction manuals development, testing and development and power plant engineering (including nuclear) of the following systems: protective relaying, automatic switching controls, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, telemetry equipment, cables, capacitor controls, Digital Fault Recorders (DFR), fire protection systems, generators, meters, motors, Sequence of Events Recorders (SER), switchgear, transformers, voltage regulators, and communications equipment associated with these systems. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer,  this expert has specific knowledge of compressors, electro-mechanical systems, fans and blowers, HVAC equipment, OSHA codes and standards. He is also an experienced instructional materials writer and presenter, as well as teacher on topics of Power Systems Theory and Protective Relaying.  As a member of IEEE, he participated in writing tutorials and the standards for substation integration architecture and distributed generation, including substation communication protocols.

This expert has testifying experience in cables and testing and developing lines.




Academic Background

  • BSEE, Electrical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

  • BSME, Mechanical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland


 

Continuing Education Courses and Studies

  • Basic Electric Theory, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1994

  • Simulation Center – Staff, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1993

  • Trends Shaping the Utility Industry, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1991

  • The Public Utility Management Course, Southern Electric Exchange, Athens, GA, 1988

  • Energy Management Systems, Control Data Corporation, 1982

  • Microwave Radio Multiplexing, GTE, 1980

  • Introduction to Microprocessors, IEEE, 1979

  • Fundamentals of Microprocessors, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1979

  • Finance Accounting in Utility Management, BGE, Baltimore, MD, 1975

  • Application and Operating Theory of Protective Relaying, General Electric Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1968

  • Nuclear Engineering, Engineers Club, Baltimore, MD, 1967

  • Engineering Creativity, Engineers Club, Baltimore, MD, 1963


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC (RTI), Annapolis, MD, Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, 2006 – present.

  • Reynolds Technologies International (rti), Annapolis, MD,   Senior Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer, 2005 to 2006.

  • Private company,  Owings Mills, MD,  Consulting Engineer in industrial electric power systems including protective relaying, 2000 – present.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, System Engineering and Construction Department, Principal Engineer – System Protection and Control System Engineering and Construction Department, 1993 – 2000.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – System Relaying Metering & Control, 1992 – 1993.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – Relay and Automatic Control, 1986 – 1992.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, General Supervisor – Special Engineering Tests, 1983 – 1986.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Supervisor – Relay & Automatic Control, 1976 – 1983.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Supervisor – Relay & Meter Systems, 1974 – 1976.

  • Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Baltimore, MD, Electric Test Department, Senior Engineer, 1970 – 1974; Engineer, 1970 – 1968; Associate Engineer, 1963 – 1968.


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Past Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) – Working Group C2 – Applications of New Technologies in Substation Monitoring and Control; C2TF4 Task Force on Communications Between Intelligent Substation Devices; Treasurer of the 1996, IEEE Winter Power Meeting; Treasurer of the 1992 IEEE PICA meeting.

  • Past Member of the IEEE Standards Committee on Distribution Generation.

  • Pennsylvania Electric Association (PEA) – Past Chairman, Trouble Subcommittee (PEA Relay Committee).

  • Past Member of Volunteers for International Technical Assistance (VITA).

  • Active Member, Johns Hopkins University Society of Engineering Alumni Council, and JHU Alumni Executive Committee.

  • Past Member of ERAP: NLRB Hearings Testimony.  Provided testimony evidence on functional integration given on employee interactive processes and work relations within and outside SPC/SECD, 1996.

  • Presentation, “Substation Integration Project,” 1996.

  • State of Maryland Legislature on Utility Regulatory Matters, 1996.

  • PACE OPS, BGE – Best Performer for Substation Relay Maintenance Practices,” 1992.


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011136 Aircraft Landing Gear/Brake System Design, Maintenance and Servicing



An expert in design, certification, maintenance, and servicing of aircraft landing gear, braking control systems, wheels, tires, brakes, proximity systems, and related systems.  His extensive experience also includes involvement in numerous accident investigations associated with landing gear, brake systems, and aircraft stopping distance issues. He participated on many NTSB accident technical investigation teams

As manager of the Landing Gear, Brake, and Hydraulic Systems division for a major airframe manufacturer, he has led teams of engineering experts responsible for the design, development, certification, safe operation, and in-service performance of software-based control and information systems, landing gears, brake systems, hydraulic systems and components, proximity systems, weight and balance systems, and nose gear steering systems.  He is experienced with general aviation, military and commercial aircraft, their components and systems, and has served on industry teams.  He is an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) with authority relating to wheels and brakes, brake control systems, proximity systems, landing gear design, and other related systems.

 




Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; University of Illinois. 1963

  • Numerous industry training/education classes


 

Professional Experience

Aircraft Landing Gear/Brake System Design, Maintenance and Servicing Specialist, RTI Group LLC, 2011 – Present

 

Private Company,  CA, 2001 – Present.  Consultant/Independent Contractor to NTSB, USC, ICAO, and corporate operators.

  • Consultant/Independent Contractor to NTSB, USC, ICAO, and corporate operators. Design and certification of aircraft landing gear, brake systems, wheels, tires, & brakes, proximity systems, and related systems.  Related technical problem resolution, accident investigation, and design for safety methods and analysis.  FAA delegated DER authority includes wheels and brakes, brake control systems, proximity systems, landing gear design, and other related systems.


 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach, CA, 1978-2007

  • Senior Staff Engineer; Landing Gear & Brake Systems.  Accident investigation, product support, & modification for in-service aircraft.

  • Manager – Landing Gear, Brake, & Hydraulic Systems. Team of 18 engineering experts responsible for the design, development, certification, safe operation, and in-service performance of software-based control & information systems, landing gears, brake systems, hydraulic systems and components, proximity systems, weight & balance systems, and steering systems.

  • Landing Gear Integrated Product Team Leader. Led a team of 23 engineering experts in design of new landing gears, brake system, and other related systems.

  • Designated Engineering Representative. FAA DER for software-based control and information systems, aircraft landing gears, brake systems, hydraulic systems & components, proximity systems, weight & balance systems, and steering systems.

  • Principal Engineer.  Responsible for military & commercial aircraft components & systems.

  • NASA Space Shuttle consultant and industry expert. SAE A-5 Gear, Brake, & Tire Committee V-P.


 

Manager to Kawasaki Motors Corporation Santa Ana, CA, 1975 – 1978

  • Manager, Product Planning & Evaluation.  Responsible for new product planning and competitor evaluation for the US motorcycle market.  Interfaced with an international design organization to define, design, style, test, and evaluate new products.


 

Manager and Product Planner to  Deere & Company, 1973 – 1975

 

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,  Akron, Ohio & Los Angeles, CA, 1966 – 1971

  • Sales Engineer. Responsible for brakes, tires, antiskid, & fuel cells on many aircraft including Rockwell B-1; Lockheed L-1011, S-3 and AH-56; North American Sabreliner, Northrop F-5, Ted Smith Aerostar, and others.


 

Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, CA, 1964 – 1966

  • Design & Analysis Engineer. Brake and antiskid systems requirements, design, and performance analysis.


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011230 Aircraft Maintenance and Power Plant Maintenance



He has a life-long pursuit of excellence in the field of aviation, beginning with flight training at the age of 13.  He is a FAA licensed pilot, and a licensed Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Maintenance Technician.

He is experienced as a Part 135 & 145 Director of Maintenance.  He is proficient in most aspects of aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, and has instructed in each area.  He holds FAA letter of recommendation for Designated Maintenance Examiner (D.M.E.) from the Indianapolis Flight Standards District Office.  He is a Designated Manufacturers Inspection Representative qualified by the FAA Northwest Region.  Planned, applied, and implemented; Production, Quality Control, Safety policies, and other maintenance principals and procedures.  Managed, supervised and evaluated small, medium, and large maintenance facilities.  Maintained over 20 WWII and later warbirds, including but not limited to: North American B-25, T-28, AT-6D, P-51D, R4D Skyraider, F4U Corsair, FG1D Corsair, and Hawker Seafury (R-3350 PRT).




Academic Background

•  Airframe & Power Plant Maintenance Technician; 1980-1981

•  Aviation Technology – Professional Flight Training; 1976-1977

 

Continuing Education and Training

• Williams Engine Maintenance Training
• FAA Part 145 Training  (Oklahoma City, OK), 2006
• FJ33 Engine (1st class), 2003
• FJ44 Engine, 2003
• EJ22 Engine, 2001
• FlightSafety B100/200 Maintenance Initial, 1993
• FlightSafety Cessna 300/400 Maintenance Initial, 1992
• FlightSafety B100 Flight Training Initial, 1991

 

Licenses

• FAA Licensed Pilot since 1976

• Licensed A&P mechanic since 1981, and hold Inspection Authorization since 1986.

 

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aircraft Maintenance and Power Plant Maintenance Consultant; 2010- present

 

•  Aircraft Maintenance and Power Plant Maintenance Consultant; 2008 to 2010

 

•  Private Company, Vice President, Flight Operations and Business Development; 2007 – Present

Manages, charters, and maintains a fleet of over 20 corporate jets, turboprops, and corporate shuttle aircraft.  With over 26-years of experience, has expanded its business units to include private and professional flight training, heavy aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, and FBO operations.  Directed all operational aspects of aircraft management and charter departments, including marketing and new business development by adjusting fleet size and capacity expansion.  Directed negotiations and contract generation with clients.

 

•  Aircraft Industries, Vice President, Propulsion; 2002 – 2007

­ He designed, certified, and produced the all-composite A500 inline piston twin, and is working to certify and produce the A700 turbojet.  The company was also involved in the rapid prototyping of composite components for military and OEM uses.
­ Designed and integrated A700 aircraft systems relating to, engine installation, environmental control systems, fuel system design, and development of the prototype aircraft.
­ Served as flight test pilot for A700 development.  Developed, implemented, designed, and managed factory authorized customer service centers.  Authored maintenance manuals, inspection programs, and MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List) for commercial FAR Part 135 operations.  Built and managed major trade shows and displays, including building two full-scale aircraft mockups, two one-half shell mockups and one cockpit enclosure mockup.

 

• Manufacturing Production Manager, Albuquerque, NM and Maintainability Engineer, Albuquerque, NM; 2001 – 2002

He designed, certified, and produces the very light jet (VLJ), and is conducting research and development on a smaller single-engine personal jet aircraft.
­ Manufacturing Production Manager:  Held responsibility for hand-selection and hiring of initial manufacturing team leaders.  Managed and supported the assembly of the first eight test article aircraft, plus four additional conforming aircraft.  Implemented factory floor layout and tool placement to streamline operational activities, and directed and modified build sequence of all aircraft to minimize cost and effects of supply chain bottlenecks.  Managed facility’s $8-million budget.  Designed aircraft service center infrastructure and established parts stocking program for dispersed inventory for fleet operator support.
­ Maintainability Engineer:  Led maintainability and reliability team to design access to and continued maintenance on all aircraft systems, components, and structures.  Reviewed all related drawings, designs, and philosophies for the aircraft, and defined all maintenance manual requirements, procedures, and design.  Worked as liaison between manufacturing group and engineering team, and provided face-to-face direction to individual design engineers.  Developed the design/philosophy for all computerized maintenance systems.

 

• Sales and Marketing Manager;  1995 – 2000

­ Managed all aspects of sales department including annual budgets, forecasts, new product development, public relations, and marketing.  Developed and managed service center infrastructure, including management of all contracts relating to service providers, special programs, and new products.  Designed, implemented, marketed, and sold GRAND RENAISSANCE COMMANDER® program, including program modification/updates, kit bill of materials, and audits of all completed refurbishments.  Spearheaded “service engineering” efforts to identify, prevent, and/or remedy potential fleet issues.

 

• Director of Maintenance and Product Development;  1992 – 1995

­ Chief inspector for certified repair station, managing a 25+ person maintenance department.  Developed and instituted highly successful aircraft refurbishment line, including building the prototype of TPE 331-10T engine modification.  Developed and wrote Part 43 certified repair station manuals and Part 43 inspection manuals.  Performed over 15 Certificate of Airworthiness inspections to import foreign aircraft.

 

•  Director of Maintenance;  1986 – 1992

­ Chief inspector for certified repair station, responsible for maintaining fleet of 400/500 Cessna Aircraft.  Wrote AAIP, MEL, and inspection programs from Cessna 340A, 421C, 404, 441, and Piper AP34 series, and developed Part 43 certified repair station manuals.  Acted as Director of Maintenance for (scheduled Part 135 air carrier) maintaining a fleet of PA31-350 DHC-6 Twin Otters.

 

•  Director of Maintenance;  1985 – 1986
­ Chief inspector for certified repair station.  Developed Part 43 certified repair station manuals.

 

Professional Associations and Activities

• Member PAMA – Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
• Member AOPA – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Board Member – Personal Air Transportation Alliance
• Member Rotary Club

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011152 Environmental and Civil Engineer Consultant



Environmental and Civil Engineer, has many years of professional environmental and engineering experience in a variety of managerial and technical capacities. Provides business/industrial consulting on environmental strategies, regulatory requirements, and permitting.  His fields of expertise include: overall use of resources as they affect the environment; water, wastewater, storm water and flood control; hazardous waste and risk management issues; solid waste management, waste minimization; air and water quality, pollution control; site development, infrastructure; arbitration of construction and other contract disputes; and organizational, managerial and acquisition issues.

 

He is a qualified expert and has presented testimony as to findings in courts of law.




Academic Background

  • Ph.D.; The Johns Hopkins University; Sanitary Engineering and Water Resources, 1965

  • B.E.S.; The Johns Hopkins University; Civil Engineering 1955


 

Professional Experience

  • Environmental and Civil Engineer consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2006-present

  • Consulting Environmental and Civil Engineer; President, private company, 1991-present

  • President/Executive Vice President, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., 1987-1991

  • Partner, Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, Consulting Engineers, 1978-1987

  • Individual Consulting Environmental and Civil Engineer, 1974-1978

  • Director of Public Works, Baltimore City, MD, water, wastewater, storm water, solid waste, highways, public buildings, Board of Estimates, Planning Commission, Architectural Commission, 1969-1974

  • Deputy Director of Public Works, Baltimore City, MD, 1968

  • Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1967-1968

  • White House Fellow, Assistant to Secretary of Interior, Washington, DC, 1966-1967

  • Research Associate, Resources for the Future, Inc., Washington, DC, 1966

  • Research Associate, Environmental Engineering Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1965-1966

  • Various consulting and teaching activities, 1961-1966

  • Research Assistant, Sanitary Engineering and Water Resources, Johns Hopkins University, 1961-1965

  • Senior Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer, Assistant Civil Engineer, Junior Civil Engineer, Bureau of Water Supply, Baltimore City, MD 1955, 1958-1961

  • Sanitary and Industrial Hygiene Engineer, U.S. Air Force, 1955-1958


 

Professional and Scientific Societies

  • Registered Professional Engineer, Maryland; 1963

  • American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow, Past President, MD Section

  • American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Diplomate

  • American Water Works Association, Past Trustee, Chesapeake Section

  • Engineering Society of Baltimore, Past President

  • Water Environment Federation

  • Tau Beta Pi

  • Formerly AAAS Fellow, NSPE, ACEC, APWA, Society of Sigma Xi


 

Activities

  • Johns Hopkins University, Trustee Emeritus, 2005-present

  • Director, International Center for Sustainable Development, 2002-present

  • Meadows HOA, Board of Directors, 2001-present

  • W.H.C. Whiting School of Engineering National Advisory Council, Johns Hopkins University, 1991-present

  • Director, Daft-McCune-Walker, Inc., 1998-2005

  • Maryland Geological Survey Commission, 1990-2005

  • Johns Hopkins University, Board of Trustees, 1980-2005

  • T. Rowe Price Mutual Funds, Independent Director (Chairman, 2002-2005), 1979-2005

  • Governor’s Task Force on Water Supply Infrastructure, Chairman, 2000

  • Johns Hopkins Parking Corporation, Trustee, 1997-2001

  • Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund, Trustee, 1996-2001

  • Baltimore Country Club, President, 1995-1997

  • Baltimore Regional Environmental Forum Member, 1992-1996

  • Urban Non-Point Source Pollution Task Force Chairman, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1993

  • Biomedical Engineering Advisory Council of The Johns Hopkins University, Chairman, 1989-1994

  • Board of Consultants, Baltimore City Pulaski Incinerator Expansion, 1985

  • Dome Corporation, Inc., Director, 1984-1986

  • President of the Johns Hopkins Associates, 1984-1986

  • Johns Hopkins Endowment Fund, Inc., Trustee, 1982-1986

  • Johns Hopkins University Annual fund, National Chairman, 1981-1984

  • Center Club, Board of Governors, 1978-1984

  • Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association, President, 1978-1980

  • National League of Cities – U.S. Conf. of Mayors, Solid Waste Task Force, 1973-1974

  • Chesapeake Research Consortium, Board of Trustees, 1972-1974

  • Baltimore Industrial Development Corporation, Board of Directors, 1972-1974

  • State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, Advisory Board, 1971-1973

  • Metropolitan Area Council, Commission on Water, Wastewater & Solid Waste, Chairman, 1970-1973

  • URS Company, San Mateo, California, Project Review Panel, 1970-1972

  • Baltimore Friendship Airport Authority, 1970-1972

  • President’s Science Advisory Committee, Ad Hoc Urban Study Group, 1969-1972

  • President’s Air Quality Advisory Board, HEW, 1968-1971


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011142 Nondestructive Testing and Structural Integrity Engineer



Nondestructive Testing and Structural Integrity Engineer

He has been active in the Technology of Nondestructive Testing and related Quality and Inspection fields since 1957.  During this time, he provided extensive training, consultation and engineering services to a broad range of industries including aerospace, construction, power generation, shipbuilding, chemical, transportation, and others. His special qualifications include radiographic evaluation and failure analysis of aerospace structures, building/bridge structures, pipelines, nuclear/fossil power plant structures, tanks and pressure vessels, and chemical plant structures.

He has provided expert testimony as to his findings in courts of law.




Highlights
• Nondestructive Testing – major methods covering a broad range of applications and industries.
• Level III Services including preparation of certification programs and resolution of Certification issues.
• Development of NDT procedures and customized application of various methods.
• Lecturer worldwide and presenter of numerous papers.
• Recognized consultant in various technical disciplines.
• Past Authorized Independent Outside Agency Level III for many organizations.
• Educator in NDT and related Quality/Inspection subjects.
• Forensic Examiner in various technical fields.

Academic Background
• B.S., Business Management - Penn State University
• M.S., Metallurgy - Temple University
• M.S., Mechanical Engineer - Norwich State Technical
• Harvard University – Abbreviated Business Management (HSB sponsored)
• Completed extensive training courses on the subject of Nondestructive Testing – List to be provided on request.
Certifications
• Certified Level III, Visual, Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, and Radiographic Testing.
• ASNT Level III Certificate Holder, Visual, Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, and Radiographic Testing.
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Board Certified Forensic Examiner

Professional Associations and Activities
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Lifetime, Fellow
• ASM International (Formerly American Society for Metals) (ASM) Lifetime
• American Welding Society (AWS)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA) Honorary Lifetime
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• American Board of Forensic Examiners (ABFE)

Distinctions and Honors
• Past National President, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
• Past National President, Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA)
• ASNT Fellow, Class of 1977
• Recipient, ASNT Tutorial Award Citation, 1982
• Rockwell Honor Lecturer, American Society of Metals International, 1984
• Mehl Honor Lecturer, ASNT, 1986
• Phillip D. Johnson Honorary Member Award, ASNT, 1992
• American College of Forensic Examiners, Fellow, 1997
• Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award, ASNT, 1999
• Fred Rhode Lifetime Honorary Member, NDTMA, 2005
• National Mentoring Award, ASNT, 2006

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Senior Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer, 2006-present.

• Principal and Co-owner, The Summit Group, and Vice President of NDT Classroom, February 2010 – present
The Summit Group offers a broad range of management and technical specialists for short and medium term assignments.  TSG also develops and presents a wide range of management seminars for various industries ranging in duration from one to five days. Specific technical training programs and certification/qualifications services are also offered. NDT Classroom develops and markets a series of online training courses on the major methods of Nondestructive Testing.

• Independent Consultant and Senior Manager, HELLIER (part-time), June 2003 – 2010

• Vice President, Rockwood Service Corporation, 2002- 2003
Responsible for business development, providing consultation and engineering services and interfacing with the various divisions of this organization which is currently the largest NDT/Materials Inspection company in North America. Also acts as an independent consultant in the settling of technical disputes.

• President,  A Rockwood Company, 1998-2002
Retained the title of President after acquisition by Rockwood Service Corporation. Continued with the management, technical, and fiscal responsibilities for the company including the three training centers. Also provides interaction with the other corporate divisions and has responsibility for the Quality Assurance and certification services division.  Provides expert witness and independent NDT consulting services.

• President/CEO,  Associates Inc.(HAI), 1986-1998
Founded HAI to provide consultation, qualification, and certification services, initially to clients in the New England area. HAI expanded to include two other locations; Houston, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, ultimately becoming the largest independent company of its’ type in the United States. In 1997, HAI acquired Cramer & Lindell Engineers which added inspection services to its’ capabilities.

• Vice President, Brand Examination Services Company, 1983-1986
As Corporate Level III/Quality Assurance Manager, responsibilities included the management and coordination of the various Quality Services provided by this company which included field and laboratory nondestructive examinations, quality control projects, qualification services and consultation.

• General Manager, NDT Engineering Division, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), 1977-1983
This engagement was a continuation and significant expansion of the NDT Engineering Company, which was acquired by HSB. Services included field and laboratory inspections, qualification and certification agency efforts, consultancy and other engineering and technical activities.

• President, Nondestructive Test Engineering Company, 1973-1977
Founded this company in 1973 to offer training courses in Nondestructive Testing to clients primarily in the Northeast. Activities also included the sales of various NDT instruments and products, and Level III services. Eventually, services were expanded to include NDT field inspections.

• Regional Manager, Automation Industries and XID, 1967-1973
Provided sales and consulting services for these two companies and encountered many challenging applications and projects. Also conducted various custom training courses for a number of clients.

• Supervisor, NDT Engineering, Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, 1962-1967
Supervised NDT engineers and technicians in the development of unique procedures for the examinations of complex systems associated with the construction of nuclear submarines. Responsible for in-plant vendor audits and personnel certifications.

• Supervisor, NDT/Inspection Department, SPS Technologies, 1957-1962
Supervised several departments of technicians who inspected aerospace and nuclear components. Responsible for the training and certification of inspection personnel. Also conducted vendor audits and resolved problems in the field.

Training Programs
• Developed online NDT Training programs under NDT Classroom on the subjects of Visual Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Radiation Safety, Introduction to NDT, and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, released from April 2012 to present.

• Developed and instructor of the (10) lesson videotape training series “Nondestructive Testing” produced by ASM International
• Developed and primary instructor for the NDT Technology videotape/DVD training series including: Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Eddy Current Testing, and Fundamentals of Nondestructive Testing.

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02303 Senior Mechanical Engineer and Materials Failure Analyst

This expert is a practicing forensic engineer with over 20 years of experience conducting and participating in investigations encompassing a broad range of topics under the umbrella of mechanical engineering and materials performance accidents and failures. His expertise includes determining the role that materials and mechanical components play in such multidisciplinary events as fires, explosions, product failures, transportation accidents, business interruption losses, and personal injury and loss of life incidents.

 

 

EDUCATION

University of Maryland

Ph.D.  Mechanical Engineering                                                                                               December 2002

Dissertation – “Modeling the Transition Region Fracture Behavior of Ferritic Steels”

 

M.S.  Mechanical Engineering                                                                                                      August 1999

Thesis – “Influence of Grain Size, Strain Rate and Texture on the Stress-Strain Behavior of Al-Mg Alloy 5086”

 

B.S.  Mechanical Engineering                                                                                                           May 1996

Undergraduate Research – Metallurgical assessment of creep-stress rupture behavior of Ni-Cu alloy K500

 

 

EXPERTISE

 

Failure Analysis

  • Aircraft Components and Systems

  • Airport Ground Transportation

  • Cars and Trucks

  • Consumer Products

  • Cranes, Hoists, and Boom Trucks

  • Electric Power Distribution Equipment

  • Fasteners, Joints, and Welds

  • Gasoline and Diesel Engines

  • Lift Trucks and Heavy Equipment

  • Oil/Gas Industry Equipment

  • Recreational Devices

  • Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Mechanical Systems (Plumbing, Piping, HVAC, Refrigeration, Sprinkler Systems)


 

Fires and Explosions



  • Appliances

  • Cars and Trucks

  • Consumer Products

  • Electric Power Distribution Equipment

  • Farm and Heavy Equipment

  • Fuel Gas Systems

  • Industrial Operations

  • Lithium Batteries

  • Oil/Gas Industry Equipment

  • Petroleum Product Storage Tanks

  • Pressure Vessels


 

Materials Analysis



  • Fatigue, Overload, and Corrosion

  • Material Composition and Alloy Identification

  • Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties

  • Metals, Plastics, Glasses, Ceramics


 

 

 

ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Member

ASTM International, Member

Aviation Insurance Association (AIA), Member

Flight Safety Foundation, Member

National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), Member

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Member Maryland Chapter

 

 

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING

Professional Engineer

District of Columbia License

Virginia License

Maryland License

National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator No. 23221-13923

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

10-hour General Industry Safety and Health No. 26-707022504

30-hour General Industry Safety and Health No. 26-907246877

Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)

CDR Tool Technician Training Certification No. 12621055

 

 

EXPERIENCE

RTI Group, LLC

Senior Mechanical/Materials Failure Analyst                                                            2020 - Present

Utilized the scientific method and various engineering principles to conduct forensic investigations and technical analyses of: mechanical systems, components, and materials failures; transportation (automobile, aviation, marine), product, workplace, recreational, and industrial accidents/incidents; fires and explosions in support of insurance claim analysis and civil litigation

 

Personal Company

Mechanical/Materials Engineer                                                                                         January 2020 – Present

Utilize the scientific method and various engineering principles to conduct forensic investigations and technical analyses of: mechanical systems, components, and materials failures; transportation (automobile, aviation, marine), product, workplace, recreational, and industrial accidents/incidents; fires and explosions in support of insurance claim analysis and civil litigation

 

RTI Group, LLC

Director of Engineering and Research                                                                           January 2015 – July 2018

Director of Mechanical Engineering                                                                    September 2011 – January 2015

Mechanical/Materials Failure Analyst                                                            September 2008 – September 2011

Utilized the scientific method and various engineering principles to conduct forensic investigations and technical analyses of: mechanical systems, components, and materials failures; transportation (automobile, aviation, marine), product, workplace, recreational, and industrial accidents/incidents; fires and explosions in support of insurance claim analysis and civil litigation

 

Independent Consultant                                                                    March 2005 – September 2008

Investigated product and mechanical systems component failures in support of insurance claim analysis.

Developed a computational, predictive model of ferritic steel fracture toughness versus temperature to bridge microscale dislocation behavior with macroscale continuum stress response.

 

Structural Integrity Associates

Engineering Associate                                                                                                     May 2004 – March 2005

Supported existing projects related to the core business of detection, characterization, and mitigation of service induced damage in steel components used by the energy industry.

 

SEA Limited and FTI/SEA Consulting

Project Engineer, Mechanical                                                                                  October 2002 – January 2004

Employed the scientific method and various engineering principles in the forensic investigation of equipment and materials failures/accidents over a broad range of industries.

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

American Welding Society

Destructive Testing, June 2021

Metallurgy II, April 2021

The Science of Nondestructive Testing, June 2021

Understanding Welding Symbols, November 2021

Welding Fundamentals I, June 2021

Welding Fundamentals II, June 2021

Continuing Education & Development, Inc.

Basic Direct Current (DC) Theory, January 2019

Grounding System Theory and Practice, January 2019

Corrosion: Overview, January 2019

Engineering Ethics Case Study: The Challenger Disaster, May 2020

Material Properties and Corrosion, May 2020

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Canvas Network

Aviation 101, February 2019

Delft University of Technology and edX

TUDF-FE01x: Forensic Engineering: Learning from Failures, February 2019

DelftX-AEASM1x: Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials, March 2021

International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc and CFITrainer.net

The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, May 2019

Introduction to Evidence, May 2019

Residential Natural Gas Systems, August 2017

Investigating Natural Gas Systems, August 2017

Explosion Dynamics, August 2017

Documenting the Event, April 2018

Motor Vehicles: The Engine and the Ignition, Electrical, and Fuel Systems, October 2018

Motor Vehicles: Transmission, Exhaust, Brake, and Accessory Systems, October 2018

Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, October 2018.

Fire Chemistry, May 2019

Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene, May 2019

Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling, May 2019

Fire Protection Systems, May 2019

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Entry-Level Driver Training Module 03: Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections, June 2021

Entry-Level Driver Training Module 20: Maintenance, June 2021

Loading & Unloading: Straight Truck Series, June 2021

Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series, June 2021
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