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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011267 Wood Science Engineer



Wood science engineer 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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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011121 Metallurgical Engineer


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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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011144 Senior Electrical and Mechanical Engineer



Senior electrical and 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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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

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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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

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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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011152 Environmental and Civil Engineer



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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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

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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011256 Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer



This expert is an Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer, and an active consultant in the Aerospace field for RTI.  Currently acts as an Aircraft Configuration Integrator at a private company. In this job, he is involved in leading multi-disciplinary problem solving.  Certain duties include cross-operation functions, working with the Product Development Team, leading meetings, conducting presentations, and developing risk management plans.  Previously he worked in Stress Integration on the Learjet 85 business aircraft, which required him to focus on composite and metallic structural stress analysis.

Holds a private pilot’s license, he is an active cyclist, and he is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.  He graduated with honours from Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 2007. Additionally, he has earned a perfect 5.0 GPA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA in 2012; it is here that he received his Masters Degree: Masters of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

 




Academic Background

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Masters of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, 2010 – 2012

  • École Polytechnique, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Option, 2003 – 2007


 

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer, April 2015 to present

Private Company, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Aircraft Configuration Integrator, Global 7000-8000, 2013 to present

  • Stress Integration, Learjet 85, 2007 – 2010


Rolls Royce, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Combustion Engineer Intern, 2006 to 2007

 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Private Pilot License (PPL)

  • Concrete Canoe Polytechnique Team

  • Language Skills

  • French – Native

  • English – Excellent

  • Spanish – Good


 

Awards

  • Student Paper Competition Finalist, AIAA 54th Structural Dynamics Conference (Boston, MA) 2013

  • US National Champion, Collegiate Road Cycling Championships (Ogden, Utah) 2012

  • Bombardier Aerospace research scholarship 2010

  • Industrial research scholarship: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 2006

  • Quebec government scholarship for foreign studies (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland) 2005


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011239 Aviation Fuel System Design Engineer



Aviation fuel system design engineer with 38 years Aerospace Experience, 23 US Patents, Fuel System Architect, Military Aircraft, Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) and Commercial Aircraft, FAA Certification, Propulsion Systems, Fuel System, Aerial Refueling: Tanker and Receiver, Fire Protection, Explosion Proof Design, Qualification Testing, Inventor, Accident Investigator, Litigation Support, Company, DoD, FAA and Industry Technical Resource




Academic Background
LeTourneau College, Longview, Texas
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
• A.S. Aviation Technology

Licenses and Certifications
FAA Consultant Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
• Powerplant, 1989
• Systems and Equipment, 1994
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, July 1979
FAA Private Pilot License, May 1979

 

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2012 - Present
Aviation Fuel System Design Engineer

The Boeing Company, 1986 – 2018

The Boeing Company: Technical Fellow, 1986 – 2018
Position: Fuel Systems, Aerial Refueling, Mechanical Systems and Fire Protection Senior Principal Engineer.  FAA Certification of STC Projects including Aerial Refueling.  Retired November 2018
Boeing Oklahoma City - Mission Assurance, 2014 – 2018
Fuel System Architect for the new USAF KC 46 Tanker.  Developed the FAA certification process of aerial refueling including contact and fuel flow from tanker to receiver aircraft in flight.  Continue to serve on Boeing Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA) Staff Powerplant, Systems and Equipment areas.

Boeing Wichita - Maintenance and Modification Center, 1986 – 2014
Responsibilities include supporting all Boeing-Wichita Military engineering programs.  Aircraft included are C/KC-135 (all models), B-52, 707, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767.  Special projects are inflight refueling on KC-135, tanker and receiver, KC-767 Tankers with boom, three hoses and receptacle, 707 tankers with wing tip pods and centerline store.  FAA certification of Air Force One (747-2G4B) aerial refueling system installation and qualification.  Served on ODA Staff in Powerplant, Systems and Equipment areas.  Support numerous customer service activities including fleet support, safety and accident investigation.

Career Highlights at Boeing, June 1986 – November 2018
Member of The Boeing Company Technical Fellowship
• Technical Fellow – January 2016, top one percent of Boeing engineering across the total Boeing enterprise.
• Associate Technical Fellow – April 1998, top three percent of Boeing engineering, enterprise wide.
• Special Invention Award – September 2006
• Outstanding Leadership Award – March 2007
Only non Manager to receive this recognition
• Special Invention Award – October 2010
• Special Invention Award Nomination April 2012

Leadership and Management
• Consultant to various projects across The Boeing Company in identification, understanding, resolution and implementation of design and customer     service challenges
• Enterprise Wide Explosion Proof Qualification resource
• Consultant to various projects across The Boeing Company for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) FAA Certification
• Technical Advisor to the ARSAG Board of Directors
• Boeing Wichita senior accident investigator
• Team lead or project captain for mechanical systems customer driven engineering assignments
• Managed budget and schedule for engineering assignments
• Recognized by the USAF as an “Honest Broker” when supporting the customer
• Respected as “The Final Word" by the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) Headquarters
• Requested speaker at numerous symposiums
• FAA MCO Certificate of Appreciation at the 767-2C STC Final Type Board meeting 30 August 2018

Aerial Refueling
• VC-25A (Air Force One) Aerial Refueling System Installation and FAA Certification
• KC-767 Tanker
o Led the aerial refueling system installation design team to FAA certification
o Created system design and hardware from concept, design, installation, test, qualification and FAA Certification of the installation
o Team lead for patent application and patent issue of new key components
• USAF KC 46 Tanker
o Fuel System Architect
o Developed the master plan for full FAA Certification of an Aerial Refueling System Onload and Offload System Installation
o Received FAA Military Certification Office concurrence July 2011
o Received FAA STC September 2018

Component Design and Qualification
• Fuel Boost Pumps
o 115 VAC, Three Phase, Fuel Lubricated, Carbon Journal Bearing, Explosion Proof, 1000 Hour Dry Run Qualified
o Hydraulic Motor, Hydraulic Lubricated, Tapered Roller Bearing, 300 GPM Pump, Intrinsically Safe, SFAR 88 and 14CFR 25.981, FAA Certified

• Actuator
o Fully Submerged, Dry Run Qualified Electric Motor Actuator, Intrinsically Safe, SFAR 88 and 14CFR 25.981, FAA Certifiable

• Remote Mounted, Float Switch
• Scavenge Pump Dry Run Qualified, Intrinsically Safe, SFAR 88 and 14CFR 25.981, FAA Certifiable
• Explosion Proof Requirements Definition
o Explosive Atmosphere
o Explosion Containment
o Qualification Testing
o FAA Certification
o Developed requirements course for The Boeing Company

Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Unit Member (UM) and/or Authorized Representative (AR)
• Powerplant
o Fuel & Oil System
o Induction/Exhaust
o Thrust Reversers
o Fire Protection
o Indicating Systems
o Lightning/HIRF Protection
o Control System – Mechanical
o Safety Analysis
o Service Documents
o Test Plans and Reports
o Compliance Inspections
• Systems and Equipment
o Hydraulic
o Pneumatics
o Wheels, Tires, Brakes
o Air Data/Pitot Static

Mishap and Safety Investigation

• KC-135 and B-52
• Boeing Representative to USAF Safety Investigation Board
• Supported in person out briefings at the four-star level

Fleet Support, Field Service, Customer Support
• Military Aircraft
o KC-135 Tanker
o RC-135 Reconnaissance
o B-52 Bomber
o E-3 AWACS
o E-6 TACAMO
• Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft
o C-18 (707)
o C-22 (727)
o VC-25A (747)
o E-4B (747)
o C-32 (757)
o C-40 (737)
o KC-767A (767)
o KC-46A (767)

Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas, 1980 - 1986
Position:  Fuel Systems Design Engineer
Fuel systems engineer dealing with engine feed systems, single point refueling and defueling, capacitance type gauging system, and fuel flow controls.

FAA Certification of Model 650, Citation III, Fuel System
• Full Scale Iron Bird
o Test Procedures and Reports, including conformity inspections
o Configuration Management
o FAA Interface with documents and verbal interchange
o Engine Feed
 The engine feed system was a overflow engine feed (hopper) tank
 Two driven scavenge ejector pumps
 Primary engine feed ejector pump
 Secondary Electric fuel boost pumps
 The operation is quite simple.
• The DC electric boost pump sends fuel to the engine for starting.
• Motive flow is returned to the engine feed tank to drive the jet pump.
• The output of the engine feed jet pump is enough to feed the engine and drive the two scavenge ejector pumps.
• These two scavenge ejector pumps constantly feed at a rate greater than engine consumption and return motive flow.
• When the output pressure reaches a set point, the secondary electric pump shuts down and remains ready to operate in the event of a                        pressure decay below a set limit.
• The primary ejector pump and secondary electric pump are parallel in the system.  Each is capable of feeding the engine and providing                       motive flow for the scavenge ejector pumps.
• This process keeps the engine feed tank full and running over with fuel until it is the only fuel remaining.
 Vent System
• The vent system is a simple climb vent tube in the forward, inboard portion of the wet wing fuel tank.
• The vent valve is a simple vent float valve in the outboard, aft portion of the wet wing fuel tank.
 Single Point Refuel and Defuel
• Onboard single point refueling system with each fuel tank containing its own shutoff valves.
• These valves could be fooled into simulating a full fuel tank to “pre-check” the fuel shutoff capability prior to a full fuel tank.
• This system is a pure hydro-mechanical (non electric) system that permits refueling or defueling any tank without aircraft or external power.
 Fuel Quantity Indicating System
o Flight Test Aircraft
 Unusable Fuel Flight Test.
 Incorporated a specialized engine feed system that permitted a single engine flameout and restart from an alternate fuel source.
 The purpose was to contain the unusable fuel and drain the unusable fuel upon return to base to measure the unusable fuel.
o Reduced Unusable Fuel from 288 to 56 pounds
 Net increase of 3.5 percent of usable fuel
 This was accomplished by incorporating an engine feed tank that received scavenged fuel from the fuel tank and replenished the engine feed               tank at a rate greater than engine consumption.
 This required creation of a special functional test procedure for the factory to verify that each production aircraft would function as its intended             design.
o Eliminated Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII)
 Originally the Citation III was FAA certified for mandatory fuel system operation with FSII
 FSII was used as an Alternate Means of Compliance (AMOC) to 14CFR 25.951(c) icing test, reference Advisory Circular AC 25-29 20-29B - Use of Aircraft Fuel Anti-icing Additives.
 The aircraft operators requested operation without FSII
 This required a change of the engine feed system
 The new requirement is now 14CFR 25.951(c)
Each fuel system for a turbine engine must be capable of sustained operation throughout its flow and pressure range with fuel initially saturated with water at 80° F and having 0.75cc of free water per gallon added and cooled to the most critical condition for icing likely to be encountered in operation.
 This requires a redesign to the engine feed system to now accommodate the excess water in the fuel.  This included:
• Component redesign
• Engine feed bay architecture changes
• Fuel inlet screen changes
• Component Qualification Icing Test
• System Level FAA Certification Icing Test
o Flame Arrestor Design and FAA Certification Testing
 Developing and FAA certifying a flame arrestor in a fuel vent manifold.
 Unique processes were utilized to get the flame front to the flame arrestor and untried instrumentation verified the flame was suppressed as the flame front progressed through the flame arrestor.
• Citation 500 and 550 Sustaining Engineering
o Powerplant and Mechanical Systems

 

Post Retirement Contract Engineering December 2018 and On
Textron Aviation – Wichita KS
• ODA-100129-CE Fuel System and Fire Protection
• Model 700 Longitude Engine Fire Protection Finding of Compliance

Worldwide Aircraft – Springfield MO
• Saab 340 Aux Fuel Tank STC

 

Associations and Affiliations
FAA Consultant DER
• Powerplant – November 1989
• Systems and Equipment, Mechanical and Electrical – June 1994
Licensed Private Pilot – May 1979
• Secretary, Boeing Employees Flying Club, January 2005 – December 2006, January 2009 – December 2010
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic – July 1979
Designed patentable no moving parts air water separator – Personal Project
Technical Advisor to the board of directors of the Aerial Refueling Advisory Group (ARSAG)
System Design Panel co-chair ARSAG
Served on the city of Bel Aire KS as a council member
Served on the Bel Aire KS Planning Commission as Vice Chair and Chairman
Full Member of ISASI (International Society of Air Safety Investigators)

 

FAA DER Approval Functions

This is a list of his current delegated functions.

Chart B - Powerplant
Part 23 & Part 25
A1: Airplane Turbine Engine//Engine Installation (Part 23 only)
A2: Airplane Turbine Engine//Fuel & Oil
A5: Airplane Turbine Engine//Fire Protection
B1: Airplane Piston Engine// Engine Installation (Part 23 only)
B2: Airplane Piston Engine//Fuel & Oil
B5: Airplane Piston Engine// Fire Protection
F1: Special (Special)// Engine Installation (Part 23 only)
F2: Special (Special)//Fuel &Oil
F5: Special (Special)/ /Fire Protection

Chart C1 - Mech. Equip.
Part 23 & Part 25
B1: Hydraulic//Detail Design and Installation
B2: Hydraulic//Equipment Qualification Tests
B7: Hydraulic//Service Documents
F1: Pneumatics//Detail Design and Installation (Part 23 only)
F2: Pneumatics//Equipment Qualification Tests (Part 23 only)
F7: Pneumatics//Service Documents (Part 23 only)
G1: Wheels, Tires and Brakes//Detail Design and Installation
G2: Wheels, Tires and Brakes//Equipment Qualification Tests
G7: Wheels, Tires and Brakes//Service Documents
K1: Fire Protection//Detail Design and Installation
K2: Fire Protection//Equipment Qualification Tests
K5: Fire Protection//Flammability
K7: Fire Protection//Service Documents
N1: Special (Special)//Detail Design and Installation
N2: Special (Special)//Equipment Qualification Tests
N7: Special (Special)//Service Documents

Chart C2 - Elect. Equip.
Part 23 & Part 25
G1: Air Data / Pitot Static//Detail Design and Installation
G2: Air Data / Pitot Static//Equipment Qualification Tests
G4: Air Data / Pitot Static//Service Documents
L1: Special (Special)//Detail Design and Installation
L2: Special (Special)//Equipment Qualification Tests
L4: Special (Special)//Service Documents

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011282 Aeronautical Engineer and Transport Aircraft Certification Specialist



Aeronautical engineer and transport aircraft certification specialist who specializes in aircraft modification, manufacturing, and maintenance veteran with over 48 years’ experience as a corporate executive, FAA aircraft certification manager, aeronautical engineer, and consultant. For 25 years, was an executive in the MRO industry. This included serving as the President of Goodrich Aviation Technical Services, a major transport airplane maintenance, manufacturing, and modification business. For 15 years, he worked with the Federal Aviation Administration as an aviation safety executive and engineer, including serving as Manager of the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. For the past 6 years, he was the CEO for a Boeing subsidiary company that designs and produces wing aerodynamic performance improvement modifications for Boeing airplanes. He is also an aviation consultant and advisor to airlines, aviation MROs, manufacturers, law firms, financial institutions, historical foundations and special purpose aircraft operators.




Academic Background
• Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering; St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO 1970
• Master, Technical Management, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1980
• FAA Executive Development Program, 1979 - 1982
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License, 1970
• FAA Inspection Authorization Rating, 1975-1981

Professional Experience
• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD,
Senior Aeronautical Engineer / Transport Aircraft Certification Specialist, 2018 to present.

• Boeing subsidiary company
CEO, 2011 – 2018
Led company that designed, produced and installed winglets and aircraft performance improvement modifications for retrofit on Boeing airplanes. Successfully retrofitted winglets on Boeing airplanes of 273 airlines worldwide and produced and delivered winglets to be installed on the Boeing production line.

Independent Aviation Consultant, 2008 – 2012, 2018
Provide technical and advisory support to airlines, maintenance repair and overhaul companies, aircraft component manufacturers and aircraft modification companies. Primary services include FAA repair station and air carrier certification, maintenance error management, aircraft maintenance and modification processes, FAA airworthiness and type certification, human factors and process improvement.

• Goodrich Aviation Technical Services, Seattle, WA,
President, 2005 – 2009, VP Operations, 1996 – 2005
President and Corporate Officer for the company’s $200M, 1500 employee transport airplane heavy maintenance, modification and manufacturing business, which at the time was the largest of its kind in North America. I simultaneously served as the company Flight Safety officer and developed a comprehensive error management program focused on newly emerging human factors concepts. I directed all technical responsibilities including heavy maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, airline maintenance inspection, FAA type certification, aircraft modification design, and production inspection systems for aircraft, and parts manufacturing. Administrative oversight included finance and accounting, materiel, human resources, information technology, and occupational safety. Under my direction, numerous major maintenance and modification programs have been successfully accomplished on Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and AIRBUS airplanes including hush kits, avionics, major interior reconfigurations, and various heavy maintenance programs. Major airline customers include FedEx, UPS, Southwest, United, Alaska, Northwest, Hawaiian and Alaska. I also held VP Operations and Engineering positions during my tenure.

• Elsinore Aerospace Services, Inc., Newport Beach, CA,
General Manager/ Senior Vice President 1994 – 1996
Primary duties included those of Corporate Officer, including P&L and business development, for a $25M aviation services business specializing in engineering, FAA certification, field modifications, and part manufacturing in support of transport airplane maintenance and modification programs. Responsibilities included: R&D, modification design, FAA coordination, quality assurance, prototype development, production modifications, transport airplane maintenance, and modification accomplishment, aircraft parts manufacturing and PMA. Company staffing included engineers, DER’s, QC/QA inspectors, Designated Alteration Station staff, FAA Repair Station technicians, procurement, maintenance and administrative employees. Accomplishments included A-300 passenger to freighter conversion design and FAA certification under contract to Daimler Benz Aerospace; the first interactive “video on demand” passenger entertainment system installation design and certification; and numerous STC and PMA production programs.

• Lucas Aerospace, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA (acquired by Goodrich) General Manager 1989 – 1994
General management duties included profit and loss responsibility for a $50M business focused on heavy maintenance; the design and FAA type certification of major modifications to transport airplanes; and aerospace parts manufacturing. I directed all Technical functions including heavy maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, airline maintenance inspection, FAA type certification, aircraft modification design, and production inspection systems for aircraft, and parts manufacturing. Administrative oversight included finance and accounting, materiel, human resources and occupational safety. Facility staffing included 1400 engineers, inspectors, Repair Station maintenance technicians, managers and administrative employees. Under my direction, numerous major maintenance and modification programs were successfully accomplished on Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Lockheed airplanes including hush kits, major interior reconfigurations, B-747 section 41 mods, and various heavy maintenance programs. Major airline customers include FedEx, United, Northwest, and Hawaiian. I also held VP Operations and Engineering positions during my tenure.

• Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle, WA,
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 1985 – 1989
Senior FAA management responsibility for safety, airworthiness, certification and application of Federal Aviation Regulations for transport airplanes. Directed all FAA type certification activity for Boeing, Airbus and other foreign transport airplanes prior to commercial operation in the United States. As ACO Manager I directed l00 employees comprised of engineers, test pilots, and inspectors, administrative and clerical personnel. Under my direction, the Boeing 747-400, 737-400, 767-300, and derivatives of the 757 were successfully analyzed, tested, and FAA approved. Additional responsibilities included participation in accident and safety investigation teams, approval and issuance of airworthiness directives (AD’s) and the development of initial maintenance programs for new airplanes.

Other Positions Held
• FAA Manager Foreign Certification Transport Airplane Directorate, 1980 to 1985
Held international authority for transport airplane design evaluation, safety certification
AD issuance and initial maintenance programs. Managed Directorate oversight in the
Type Certification of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80, KC-10, DC-8-70, G-IV, C-650
series A-320 and A-310 airplanes. (Seattle, WA Long Beach, CA)

• FAA Project Engineer, 1975 to 1980
Responsible for compliance determinations and analysis leading to FAA Type
Certification of General Electric and Allison gas turbine aircraft engines. Managed the
Type Certification of GE CF6-50 and -80, and CFM-56 series engines. (Chicago, IL)

• Systems Engineer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, 1970 to 1975
Department of Defense aircraft research and development activity. (US Army Aviation
Systems Command, St. Louis, MO)

Professional Development
• Goodrich Corporate Safety and Risk Management Board Member
• O&M Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aviation MRO
• Aviation Week and Space Technology Award for “Innovation in Aviation Safety”
• Lean Manufacturing “Practitioner” rating
• FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Sub-Committee (ARAC) on ODA
• Panel Member, FAA International Safety Forum
• SAE Technical Paper, “Error Management in a 3rd Party Repair Station”
• FAA Technical Paper, “Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance”
• Presentation to NTSB Board members and staff on “Aviation Maintenance Safety”
• Member, Air Transportation Association (ATA) Working Group on Aviation Human Factors
• FAA accident investigation performance award
• FAA Executive Development program graduate
• Private Pilot

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