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011164 Senior Electrical Engineer



Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in lightning arrester design, test, and application which involved all phases of over-voltage protective device.  His experience spans the voltage range from 120 volts to 1.2 million volts.  His knowledge also includes the fields of spark gap and metal oxide block design and manufacturing process assistance, insulation, and forensic analysis.

Experience in product design, application, and other expert assistance to various electric utilities and manufacturers of electrical apparatus in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

 

As a forensic analyst, he has provided expert testimony as to his findings in courts of law.




Academic Background

MBA Indiana University, 1973
BS Electrical Engineering, Michigan College of Mining and Technology, 1959
Attended non degree courses in:

  • Plasma (electric arc) Physics

  • Engineering Management

  • Project Management

  • Design and Analysis of Industrial Experiments


 

Awards and Honors

 

  • Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Honorary Fraternity)

  • IEEE Surge Protective Devices Committee Certificate of Appreciation

  • IEEE Surge Protective Devices Committee Prize Paper Award

  • IEEE Fellow Member 1994; Life Fellow 2004

  • IEEE Surge Protective Devices Committee Distinguished Service Award 2001


 

Professional Experience

 

  • Senior Electrical Engineer Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, 2006-present

  • Consulting Engineer, Sole proprietor, Homer Glen, IL, 1996-present

  • Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Joslyn Manufacturing Company, 1980-1996

  • Fellow Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, 1959-1980


 

Professional Associations and Activities

 

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

  • Past Chairman of Surge Protective Devices Committee

  • Life Fellow Member

  • Registered Professional Engineer, Indiana

  • American National Standards Association

  • International Electrotechnical Commission United States representative for solid state arresters 1979 – 2003

  • Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Honorary Fraternity)


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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011248 Master Mariner



Master Mariner has over 32 years of professional experience in marine operations, vessel movements, and marine incident case work.  He has been involved in more than 160 cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for his clients’ interests.  He has successfully testified in Federal and State Courts.




Registrations and Licenses

• Master Mariner (Unlimited Tonnage) – U.S. Merchant Marine
• Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons Upon Oceans
• Federal Pilotage (Unlimited Tonnage); Houston and Brownsville, Texas
• STCW ’95 – Endorsed as Master / GMDSS / Tankships / Medical PIC
• ASA 101 Certification – 2012 (American Sailing Association)

Academic Background

• Marine Transportation, B.S. Degree, 1984, Texas A & M University, Galveston, Texas

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Master Marine Consultant, January 2017 to present

• Private Company, 2004 to Present, Owner; providing Independent Consulting Services
Legal Case Reviews & Expert Witness; Bridge Simulator Course Consulting
Project Consulting for Ports / Terminals; Contract Lightering Mooring Master

• 3D Marine USA, Inc. – Houston, TX Full Time:  1993 to 1994
Marine Consultant / P. & I. Surveyor Contract; 1993 to 2004
Managed Brownsville, Texas Office
Legal Case Reviews & Expert Witness
Surveys; P & I Condition, Pre-purchase Condition, Collisions,
Cargo Contamination, Stability, Salvage, Steel Outturns, Pre-loads,
Heavy Lift / Project Cargo Loading

Lightering Operations

Have Safely Conducted approximately 924 Lightering Operations to Date
• Oct. / Nov., 2009 Conducted Industry’s First Underway Moorings between a ULCC and Fully Loaded VLCC’s / Total of 3 Operations
2,000,000 bbls. STS Transfers for Shell Oil and Vitol
(ULCC – M/T TI EUROPE / 441,561 dwt / 1,247 Ft. x 230 Ft.)
(VLCC’s – Various / 300,000 dwt / 1,090 Ft. x 196 Ft.)

• 2007 to Present: Contract Offshore Lightering Mooring Master
(Providing Independent Services to Marine Industry)

• 2002 to 2007: OSG Lightering, LLC – Houston, TX
(Formerly - Heidenreich Lightering) Full Time; 2004 to 2007
Offshore Lightering Mooring Master Contract; 2002 to 2004

• 1995 to 2002: MTL – Petrolink, Corp. – Houston, TX Full Time; 1995 to 1999
Offshore Lightering Mooring Master Contract; 1999 to 2002

Harbor Pilot

• 1999 to 2004: Brazos Santiago Pilots Association
Port of Brownsville & Port Isabel, TX

• Commissioned Branch Pilot – State of Texas
Harbor Movements included all types of vessels, including
Towage of Jack-up & Semi-submersible Drilling Rigs and
Scrap Vessels / Dead Ship Tows

• Association’s Presiding Officer 2002 to 2004
Established First Issue of Navigational Guidelines,
Worked closely with Port and Harbor Tug Company to upgrade existing fleet for Port
Restructured & Upgraded Internal Business Operations

Harbor Tug Operations

Between Full Time Employment
• 1985 to 1998: G & H Towing Co., Galveston, Texas
Relief Quarter Master – Harbor Tug Operations
Ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Corpus Christi, Texas

Contract / Part Time Positions
Between Sea Service 1990 to 1993

• Quantum Marine, Inc. – Houston, TX
Oil Loss Control Surveyor and Cargo Expediter

• Radio Holland Group, USA – Houston, TX
Integrated Bridge Sys. Sales & Special Projects Coordinator

• Gleneagle Ship Management Co. – Houston, TX
Personnel Manager / Operations Technical Assistant

• Masters, Mates, & Pilots – Houston, TX
Port Relief Officer

Sea Experience

1990 to 1993  Chief Officer   S.S. Cape Island (RO/RO)
S.T. American Explorer (Tanker)
Glomar Robert F. Bauer (Drillship)
M.T. Ocean City (Tanker)

1986 to 1993  Second and   S.T. Mormacsky (Tanker)
Third Officer   S.T. Mormacstar (Tanker)
S.T. Texaco New York (Tanker)
S.T. Ocean Runner (Tanker – VLCC)
M.T. Chesapeake Trader (Tanker)
M.V. Eagle – 1 (Hopper Dredge)

1985 to 1986 Ballast Control Officer (MODU) Offshore Tug & Barge Units

Yacht / Pleasure Craft Experience

2012 – 2013  36 Ft. Hunter Sailboat – Kemah, Texas
Fractional Owner – Sailing Trips in Galveston Bay, Texas

1995 – 1999  Charter Boat Owner and Operator
26 ft. Mako w/ twin 130 HP Johnsons – M/V ISLAND MISTRESS
Vessel marketed and chartered under Aqua Safari Charters
1985 to 1991  Aqua Safari Charters – Galveston, TX
Summer time / Part Time Charter Captain - Sport Fishing
Operated 20 ft. Robalo Center Console, and
40 ft. Delta Custom Built Yacht – M/V ISLAND GIRL

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011153 Civil and Structural Engineer



Civil and Structural Engineer specializing in Highway and Street Design, Traffic Engineering, Utilities Construction, Storm Drainage, Pedestrian Safety, Walkway Surface Evaluations, Concrete and Asphalt Pavement Evaluations. Extensive experience in Construction Management, Project Related Claims, Job Site Safety, Codes and Standards, ADA Compliance.




Academic Background
• San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, 1991

Professional Engineer
• California • Delaware • Florida • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Virginia • Ohio • Illinois • Michigan

Professional Experience
• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Civil Engineer, 2016-Present

• Private firm,  Pennsylvania. 2011-Present
Civil Engineer responsible for evaluating matters involving premise liability, steps, stairways, walkways, highway and traffic engineering, including intersections; urban and rural roadways; interstate highways; parking lots; signage, pavement marking and traffic controls; codes and zoning requirements; public utilities including sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains. Plan and project document review; site inspections. Consulting in code compliance and standards; work zone safety, construction management, claims and safety. Evaluations of ice, snow control, grading, storm water management, detention and retention basins, and soil and sedimentation control.

•Private company, Pennsylvania. 2008-2012
Civil Engineer responsible for evaluating matters involving highway and traffic engineering, including intersections; urban and rural roadways; interstate highways; parking lots; signage, pavement marking and traffic controls; codes and zoning requirements; sidewalks and crosswalks; public utilities including sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains. Plan and project document review; site inspections. Consulting in code compliance and standards; work zone safety, construction management, claims and safety. Evaluations of ice, snow control, grading, storm water management, detention and retention basins, and soil and sedimentation control.

• Private company, Pennsylvania. 2006-2008
Project Manager responsible for the preparation of Civil Engineering and Highway Design Plans for land development projects including residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This included the preparation of the requisite construction drawings for parking lot and sidewalk design, sewer, water, storm drain and utility design, roadway and associated infrastructure design, including intersection and driveway design as well as pavement design, traffic control and traffic signal design. Responsibilities also included public hearing testimony, construction cost estimating, client, contractor and jurisdictional coordination, and concept design and analysis. Managerial responsibilities include staff reviews, interviewing and evaluating potential new hire candidates, budget preparation, and client invoicing.

• Private company, Pennsylvania. 2005-2006
Vice-President of Land Development responsible for engineering; design; construction management, claims, and safety; and dedication of residential and commercial projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware. Responsible for coordination with municipal officials for permitting and approvals prior to and during construction. Construction manager responsible for processing payment requests, health and safety compliance, contractor claims and change orders, scheduling, OSHA regulations and compliance, EPA regulations and implementing soils conservation district requirements for soils erosion and sedimentation control.

• Private company, Pennsylvania. 1996-2005
General Manager in charge of Engineering and Construction in the Fort Washington Office of McMahon Associates, Inc. including traffic planning, traffic signals, highway design, land surveying, structural engineering construction management and inspection. Responsible for a staff of over 40 employees including Project Managers, Land Surveyors, Project Engineers, Engineering Designers, and Technicians. Managed sub-consultants’ work product and contracts, including geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, landscape architects, and environmental engineers. Resident Engineer on Highway/Street construction projects. Agency coordination included meetings and interface with PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, NJDOT, DelDOT, Mass Highway, and New Hampshire DOT. Project presentations at public meetings.

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

001111 Principal Forensic Engineer



Principal Forensic Engineer is internationally recognized as a forensic electrical engineer and an authority regarding the investigation and evaluation of utility system incidents and equipment failures including electrical contact accidents, fires and explosions. He has served as the team leader and technical director, as well as principal testifier, in large complex investigations and research. Services to the industry have included: conducting forensic root cause analyses of major power generation, transmission, distribution, and telecommunications incidents, system failures, accidents, fires, and equipment condition and performance audit issues; providing recommendations for improved equipment reliability; assessing the expected life and condition of aging equipment for repair/replace options; and addressing prudence issues related to rate base and regulatory hearings.

He is the founder and president of RTI Group, LLC based in the US, as well as the founder and chairman of the London based UK firm Reynolds Technological Inquiries Limited, and RTI Ltd, with offices in South America and the Middle East. The RTI companies are an international consultancy of experienced expert witnesses with a new research centre to determine the cause of electrical, material, and mechanical failures. An advance multimedia studio provides the visuals to effectively present our findings. A highly diversified firm, RTI specialized in accident and failure analysis of various size matters involving aviation, marine, rail, telecommunications, power utilities, and high risk industries.

RTI also provides proactive consulting services from Safety Management and Security Risk Assessment to implementation of controls.

Mr. Reynolds has represented public and government utilities, state regulatory commissions, and insurers in numerous electric power matters, including the following examples:

• Appointed by a utility regulator to serve as lead investigator and team manager for the state’s analysis of a high profile and lengthy outage resulting in recommendations to improve system reliability, which were adopted through the legislative rule-making process.

• Provided testimony at a rate base hearing before a state public service commission involving the utility’s handling of unpredictable and highly unusual nuclear reactor component failure, and evaluation of the resulting repair costs.

• Authored several publications on behalf of the Electric Power Research Institute, EPRI, including a guideline to assist utilities in improving the reliability of power plant electrical equipment as an alternative to the cost of constructing new plants.

• Evaluated the options to restore the performance of a damaged hydroelectric generator station when compared with the availability of replacement power.

Mr. Reynolds has given expert testimony in arbitration hearings and courts of law, and has appeared before state and federal boards, commissions, counsels, press conferences, and international professional forums.

 




Academic Background
• Postgraduate Studies, Engineering and Mathematics, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
• B.E.S., Electrical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
• A.A.S., Electrical Technology, The Capitol Institute of Technology, Washington, D.C.
• University of Leeds, Fire/Explosion Dynamics, United Kingdom.
• University of Liverpool, Basic British Law, United Kingdom.
• The Royal Society of Medicine, British Court Procedures, United Kingdom.

 

Registration
• Registered Professional Engineer, Electrical: Maryland

Professional Experience
• Founder and President of RTI Group, LLC (RTI), Annapolis, MD, February 2006 to present.
• Founder and CEO of Reynolds Technological Inquiries Limited, RTI Ltd (RTI), London, UK, July 2005 to present.
• Founder and President of Reynolds Technologies International, LLC (RTI), wholly owned subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc., Annapolis, MD, 2003 – 2004.
• CEO and Executive Director, Anamet, Inc., Hayward, California, 2003 – 2016. Re-established materials engineering and testing laboratory originally founded in 1958.
• Co-founder, FTI Consulting, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland, 1982 - 2003. Served as Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist, President, Vice Chairman and Chairman. Team leader and principal investigator on numerous major loss investigations, product and systems reliability research and safety analysis reviews, while serving as the head of all Engineering and Scientific Services that became the Applied Sciences Consulting Division.
• Director, Forensic Engineering Directorate, ManTech International Corporation, CADCOM Division, 1975-1982. Established and developed forensic engineering analysis services while directing and conducting investigations and research involving aging power generation equipment, electrical accidents and equipment failures.
• Director and Principal Research Engineer, Trident Engineering, Annapolis, Maryland, 1969-1975. Managed environmental and life sciences instrumentation products research and beta testing. Participated in writing System Safety Manuals for NASA flight systems. Established Safety Engineering Department; directed and conducted root cause failure investigations primarily in the areas of aircraft accidents, fires, explosions, and electric utility generation, transmission and distribution equipment failures and repair/replacement options.
• Research Assistant, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 1965-1969. Assigned to the Mossbauer Effects Studies Group utilizing a 50 Mev Van de Graaff generator laboratory. Responsibilities included designing electronic instrumentation systems for use in this sub-atomic particle research under the direction of the Physics Department. Assigned to the Carlyle Barton Laboratory where research involved aircraft electronics and radar systems. Additional experience with military aircraft strategic systems applications and research.

Professional Associations and Activities
• Academy of Experts of London, Vetted Member
• Advisory Committee, Mathematical Sciences Department, G.W.C. WSE, JHU
• American Society of Safety Engineers, Professional Member
• Avionics and Aircraft Electrical Systems Failure Analysis
• Cockpit Accident Sequence Reconstruction
• Expert Witness Institute of London, Full Member
• Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, Fellow Member
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Life Senior Member: Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society - Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society - Power Engineering Society
• International Association of Arson Investigators, Member
• International Society of Air Safety Investigators, Member No. MO3982
• The Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees, Member
• The Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, National Advisory Council Chairman
• National Fire Protection Association, Life Member
• National Society of Professional Engineers, Member
• Nautical Institute, Member
• Royal Aeronautical Society, Corporate Member
• Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honorary Society
• UK Flight Safety Committee, Corporate Member

Research Activities
• Electric Generator Core Iron Condition Evaluation
• Electric Power Generation Plant Life Extension versus Replacement Assessment Strategies
• Electric Power and Telecommunications Systems Fault Analysis
• Electrical Fire Ignition Research
• Electrical Insulation Failure Analyses
• Flight Path Reconstruction and Visualization
• Forensic Investigation of Electrical Distribution System Incidents
• Computer Modelling and Animation Applications
• High-Energy Physics Research
• Reconstructive Fire Science and Full-Scale Burn Testing
• Lithium Battery Safety
• Partial Discharge in Cable Terminations

Lectures and Presentations
Frequent speaker and seminar presenter and guest lecturer for a variety of groups and organizations including:
• The Federal Judicial Centre Research Division
• Natural Gas Claims and Litigation Association
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• William and Mary School of Law, Courtroom 21 Project
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
• Insurance Risk Management Organizations
• The Telecommunications Industry
• The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering
• University of Maryland, School of Engineering
• Morgan State University School of Engineering
• National Institute of Standards and Technology, Centre for Fire Research
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
• International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)
• Georgetown University Law School, Aviation Law Lecturer
• Baltimore City Fire Department (Advanced Arson Investigation Training Seminar)
• Inns of Court School of Law, Lloyds
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission Training Seminar
• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Inc.
• Expert Witness Institute
• AON Limited
• AViCON
• Lawline

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

011202 Embraer Brake System Expert



An Embraer Brake System Expert, as well as a Principal Systems Engineer experienced in many aspects of the Aerospace Industry.  He has strong technical background on systems integration, requirements management and customer relationship. Good with planning and coordination,  and is able to lead multi-disciplinary teams.  He is very pro-active, able to work under pressure, and highly skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting, i.e., aircraft systems development; certification and post-sale support; ARP4754 specialist; vendor, supplier and client relationship management; government/authority  relationship management (EASA, FAA, ANAC); incident and accident investigation; and new airplane entry into service.




Academic Background

  • Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) – São Paulo, Brazil.  MBA in Advanced Business Administration.  2004 – 2007

  • Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial – São Paulo, Brazil.  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  1996 –2000


Professional Experience

  • RTI Ltd., United Kingdom and Maryland, USA.  Embraer Brake System Expert Consultant. 2014 – present

  • Esterline Control Systems – Mason.  Principal Systems Engineer.  2011 – present. Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering activities.Responsible for implementing ARP4754A compliance, developing processes and training. Technical Liaison between Embraer and Esterline engineering teams. Technical Lead and responsible for Systems Engineering activities on Embraer KC-390 and Embraer E2 programs.  Development of Flight Control Systems (Flap Slat Control Lever, Speedbrake Lever, Rudder Pedal Assembly, Control Column and Control Wheel), Propulsion System (Active Throttle Control Quadrant) and Landing Gear System (Autobrake Selector Switch, Landing Gear Control Lever and Nose Wheel Steering Tiller). Deeply involved on Embraer proposals, key player during E2 Flight Controls and Throttle Control Quadrant contracts award.  During the bidding process, was responsible for the technical proposal, participate on Bidding Meetings with the customer providing technical support and worked a great relationship with Embraer team that gave Esterline advantage over the other competitors.

  • Crane Aerospace & Electronics – Hydro Aire.  2006 – 2011 Systems Engineering Manager, 2010 – 2011. Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering Team activities. Responsible to develop and improve Systems Engineering Processes and Plans according to latest aerospace industry standards. Responsible to develop and provide Systems Engineering training. Responsible for Resource Planning, Scheduling and Budget. Supported the development of technical proposals for new business opportunities.    B-787 BCMS Systems Engineer Lead 2008 – 2010 Responsible to coordinate all Systems Engineering Team activities on Boeing 787 program including Resource Planning, Scheduling and Budget monitoring. Significantly improved communication and relationship with customer on the Systems Engineering Level. Improved overall Systems Team performance by motivating and increasing individuals technical capabilities. Improved Systems Requirement management and documentation release process on the Boeing 787 BCMS Program. Improved process to control Systems Problem Reports on the Boeing 787 BCMS Program. Developed a solid Systems process to improve management of Customer Changes. Systems Engineer 2006 – 2008 .  Defined System Architecture and Requirements for Brake Control Systems. Focal point for Systems, Hardware and Software Integration, responsible for validating system requirements, maintaining hardware and software updates during development, integration, flight test and certification. Tested and troubleshoot system hardware and Software in Crane Aerospace Systems Integration Lab. Provided support for Customer Support team on filed issues and incident investigation. Ensured that Crane Aerospace Customers in Brazil (specifically Embraer) were getting satisfactory engineering support for Crane Aerospace Landing and Brake Control Systems. Served as engineering liaison between Crane Aerospace engineers in USA and Embraer engineers in Brazil.

  • Embraer – Empresa Brasileira De Aeronáutica S.A., Mechanical Systems Product Development Engineer and Support.  2002 –  2006. Worked as engineer on EMBRAER 170/190 programs working with Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems. Specialized in Brake systems (Brake Control Systems, Brake-by-wire, Brake temperature indication system), Landing Gear (Landing Gear indication, command and sequencing, Air/Ground indication system, Nose wheel steering system) and Hydraulics (Hydraulic System command, control and monitoring).   Supported Embraer 170/190 and ERJ-145 family fleet around the world, including field support and the Embraer production line. Performed troubleshooting and provides technical stand-by assistance (AOG). Provided technical interface between the Mechanical System Engineering and Avionics/Electrical Engineering. Acted as main technical contact for airlines, business partners and suppliers (Liebherr, Parker Hydraulics, Crane Aerospace). Obtained certification of product improvement changes and new systems with FAA, EASA and CTA. Issued and reviewed several certification reports, including System Description, System Safety Assessment, Flight Test Proposal and Results, Technical Specifications. Designed, supervised and approved several modifications to improve system reliability. Issued several Service Bulletins with these modifications. Mentored other engineers.

  • Ericsson Telecomunicações S.A.,   1999 – 2002 – Telecommunications Engineer 2001 – 2002 Worked in technical projects on Landline Network Switches, Intelligent Networks, ADSL and data communications. Dimensioned equipment needs for several clients. Developed commercial and technical tools. Elaborated commercial proposals. Provided post-sales client support.


 

Professional Development

  • Courses at EMBRAER – Embraer 170/190 – Avionic, Electrical, Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems; Safety Assessment; Aircraft Operations; Mechanical Systems


Languages

-        Portuguese (Native),

-        English (Fluent),

-        Spanish (basic knowledge)

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

50001 Senior Forensic Accountant, CPA, CFE, CFF, CGMA



Senior Forensic Accountant who conducts investigations of fraudulent, illegal, or improper activities that could cause losses to or claims against a company.

  • Develops, reviews, and recommends improvements to policies and procedures to detect and prevent the occurrence of fraudulent, illegal, or improper activities for companies as well as briefs senior and executive management on investigative results.

  • Lead investigations and consultative engagements for international NGO’s in Liberia, Papua New Guinea and Angola.

  • Investigations included fictitious expense report, ghost-employee scams, fictitious books and records, construction company payment activity. He has coordinated investigations with USAID, World Bank and other funding agencies.

  • Analyzes financial data and documents to identify discrepancies, review internal controls, policies and procedures;

  • Preparation of corporate, (include Subchapter S), partnership, and individual income tax returns.






Academic Background

•    Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA
BA Liberal Arts, Business and Accounting, 1980

 

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Forensic Accountant, January 2021 to present.

Barker Jones & Co. Certified Public Accountants, Wilmington, NC, Feb 2019-May 2019                                                                                                 Barker Jones & Co. is a certified public accounting firm specializing in forensic investigations, litigation support services, tax controversy resolution and tax representation.
Forensic Investigation
•    Performed asset tracing and compiled assets related to marital dissolution
•    Re-created books and records for a California estate
•    Prepared individual tax returns

Arlington County Government, Arlington, VA, August 2016-January 2019
Arlington County (about 220,000 residents) has an operating budget of $1.1 billion and employs 3,700 employees
Internal Audit:
•    Appointed to lead first-ever internal audit discipline in Arlington County
•    Trusted relationships and creditability at organizational levels especially with executive management
•    Audit plan execution, presentation, and communication based on enterprise risk assessment and risk-based methodology, managed co-sourcing arrangement with third-party vendor
•    Collaborative business partnerships to strengthen controls, optimize system controls, gain operational efficiencies, provide visibility to operational vulnerabilities, and catalyst for change
•    Created investigative protocols, led investigation that resulted in referral for prosecution, provided evidence for prosecution, implemented first-ever data analytics review process and county-wide risk assessment survey
•    Participated in stock theft, gift card, payroll and fictitious billing scam investigations; collaborated with law enforcement

 

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD
Marriott International is the largest hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and lodging facilities with more than 7,000 properties in over 131 countries and territories around the world and over $20.7b in annual revenue.

Senior Director – Global Financial Fraud, 2008-December 2014
Provide overall forensic governance, managing the business risk of fraud including leading the company’s financial and accounting investigations on a worldwide basis. Direct reporting line to the Chief Audit Executive and Global Compliance Counsel. Additional duties include devising and integrating fraud prevention policies and procedures, training and awareness, and recommending necessary disciplinary actions and collaborating with law enforcement.
•    Led numerous worldwide investigations including FCPA, potential money laundering, SDN/OFAC, commercial bribery, conflicts of interest, procurement scams, cash theft, books and records fraud, expense report fraud, affinity points scams, resulting in recovery of millions of dollars of losses.
•    Collaborated with law enforcement and FBI resulting in arrest and conviction.
•    Facilitated earlier fraud detection and faster recovery of losses due with new results-based, datacentric investigative processes.
•    Created first ever fraud training and awareness programs, resulting in significantly increased management and employee recognition of potential malfeasance.
•    Member of Ethics Steering Committee.

Senior Director – Internal Audit, 2004-2008                                                                                                                                    Market Senior Director in charge of executing Marriott International’s worldwide internal audit mission. Responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of all Marriott and Ritz Carlton property audits. Led Sarbanes-Oxley process reviews in accordance with Marriott’s mission.
•    Reorganized the Senior Director position to eliminate redundancy and inefficiencies in the audit process
•    Stemmed tide of financial auditor staff turnover using leadership and communication skills
•    “Value add” services and actionable control improvements successfully implemented as a result of establishing and maintaining robust dialog and rapport with senior stakeholders
•    Introduce concepts and benefits of electronic work paper processes to internal audit staff
•    Company leadership considered department as a business partner and subject matter expert

 

BDO Seidman, LLP, Bethesda, MD, 2001-2004
BDO Seidman, LLP is the fifth largest accounting and consulting network in the world providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses
•    Managed $1M book of business and was responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of financial statement audits.
•    Managed client base of large, privately owned businesses with annual revenues ranging from $50M and $300M. Clients’ industries included government contracting, real estate, apparel, heavy equipment, not for profit; bankruptcy; and manufacturing.

Kamerow, Weintraub & Swain, LLP, ROCKVILLE, MD, 1998-2001
Kamerow, Weintraub & Swain, LLP is a large local, Washington, DC-area based accounting firm that provides personalized full-service accounting, auditing, tax, and management consultation services
•    Assurance Services Manager, Tax Preparer

Edward A. Bortnick Chartered, Rockville, MD, 1982-1998
Edward A. Bortnick, Chartered was a local, Bethesda, MD accounting firm providing audit, tax and other consulting type services to small and medium sized, privately owned organizations.
•    Staff Manager to Audit Manager, Tax preparer
Pannell, Kerr, Forester (PKF International), Alexandria, VA, 1980-1982
PKF is eleventh largest network of accounting and business advisory firms with close to 300 member firms and correspondents in 440 locations in around 125 countries
•    Staff accountant

 

Professional Associations and Activities
•    American Institute of Certified Public Accounts
•    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
•    Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Certificates

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Author rtiAdmin
11
Oct
Date October 11, 2024

50003 Senior Forensic Accountant, CPA, CFE



Senior Forensic Accountant is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He has consulted on a diverse range of accounting, auditing, and consulting engagements on behalf of Fortune 500 Companies, Middle Market Companies, CPA Firms, State Receivers, SEC Corporate Monitors, and various Government Entities at the Federal, State, and Local Level. He is also experienced in forensic & investigative accounting.




 

Academic Background
•    Florida International University, Master of Accounting, 3.5 GPA
•    University of Florida, Bachelor of Accounting, 3.5 GPA High Honors
•    Certified Public Accountant (Florida)/Certified Fraud Examiner

 

Professional Experience
•    RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Forensic Accountant, 2020 to present.

•    Private company – Founder –5/2014 to Present
Fractional CFO & Interim Controller experienced in financial reporting, internal controls, accounting operations, financial trend analysis, KPI analysis, data analytics, staff development, cash management and forecasting, process improvement, mergers & acquisitions analysis, due diligence audits, financial audits, internal audits, performance audits, and forensic & fraud audits with services available on demand.

Forensic Accounting Consultant experienced in leading and working with teams of forensic accountants & analysts to conduct interviews of key financial officers and accounting personnel, as well as with internal & external auditors. Review source documentation such as bank statements, invoices, vendor lists, canceled checks, wire transfers, payroll records, deposits, general ledgers, journal entries, income tax returns, sales tax returns, for unusual transactions. Perform bank reconstructions and analysis of internal controls, financial statement trends, corporate searches, shell entities, conflicts of interest, as well as review of emails and applicable data analytics. Present findings and recommendations to oversight committees and Boards of Directors.

Consultant & subject matter expert to Fortune 500 Companies, Insurance Companies, Attorneys, & Policyholders regarding business interruption claims and economic damage disputes.

Financial Consultant to Federal, State, & Local Governments in regard to Federal Disaster Grants & Disaster Recovery

Audit Consultant to Corporations & Government Entities as well as appointed trustees & monitors.
•    Kapila Mukamal LLP- Forensic Consultant 10/2013 to 5/2014
Investigated an $18 million-dollar Ponzi scheme on behalf of SEC Court appointed Monitor/Investigated complex financial fraud schemes including insurance fraud, securities fraud, & bankruptcy fraud cases/reconstructed books from bank records and source documents/unraveled sophisticated fraud schemes, traced criminal activity and funds to individuals and groups, developed financial profiles, and quantified damages in reports to Attorneys.

•    Florida Division of Rehabilitation & Liquidation – Forensic Accountant 8/2012 to 10/2013
Performed “Take-Over” of assets of Insurance Companies for the Receivership division of the State of Florida & assumed Controllership position of entities/Conducted “Financial Autopsy” procedures and traced fraudulent transfers to insiders, consultants, and shell entities.

•    Strategic Alliance LLC - CPA /Owner – 12/2002 to 8/2012
Outsourced Controller Services including financial and tax Strategies/analysis of business financing, reverse mergers, due diligence, and mergers & acquisitions activities/ Recruited, trained, and developed team of financial analysts &  tax preparers to provide financial solutions using a variety of investment, insurance, and debt financial service products -formerly licensed Series, 6, 63, 26 with FINRA, Life, Health & Variable Annuities & Mortgage Broker licenses in State of Florida and appointed with various financial institutions including Primerica Investment Services. Analysis of business interruption insurance claims and commercial disputes involving economic damages.

•    CBIZ, Inc (formerly McClain & Co.) – Audit Senior- Public – 9/1998 to 12/2002
Led Audit Teams to conduct financial audits according to professional auditing standards/Investigated & quantified a $3.5 million employee embezzlement scheme/Audited for payroll, inventory, and vendor disbursement schemes/reviewed internal controls & provided recommendations to oversight boards.

 

Professional Associations and Activities
•    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

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11
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Date October 11, 2024

011304 Aviation Safety, Investigations, Emergency Response, and Flight Operations



With 35 years in aviation safety, this expert is an experienced aircraft accident investigator, aerospace engineer, auditor, instructor and writer with over a decade of executive-level management experience. He is also a commercial-rated pilot with multiengine instrument ratings in airplanes, seaplanes and gliders.




Academic Background

Bachelor of Science; Aeronautical Engineering; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;

April 1987; Daytona Beach, Florida

 

Certifications

FAA Certified Airman

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine and Instrument Ratings


Seaplane and Glider Pilot Ratings; FAA Class III Medical Certificate

 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aviation Safety, Investigations, Emergency Response and Flight Operations, 2021 to present.


 

  • Expert's personal company


President – March 2019 to Present

Aviation, and writer. Recent consulting work includes acting as the team lead for a court-appointed monitor of a large gas and electric company for the Department of Justice (DOJ); providing expert witness testimony and support for the DOJ involving the prosecution of an aircraft operator; conducting an investigation and safety culture assessment of a school bus company; and assessing the safety of a proposed drone operation. On-going activities include instructing at the University of Southern California Aviation Safety & Security Program, conducting safety surveys of helicopter air ambulance operations for the Commission of the Accreditation of Air Transport Systems, providing on-air opinion as an aviation analyst for NBC News, and consulting with transportation operations to improve safety.

 

  • Federal Aviation Administration; Washington, DC


Director, Accident Investigation Division – May 2014 to February 2019

Led the division responsible for ensuring implementation of FAA’s policies for investigations of all civil aircraft accidents and incidents in the U.S, including foreign investigations involving U.S. aviation products and operations. The division served as FAA’s primary liaison with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and employed an elite group of senior investigators who represented the FAA Administrator during significant aviation accident/incident investigations domestic and abroad. Served as the FAA spokesperson at three NTSB Public Hearings involving fatal commercial aviation accidents. Revised and updated FAA Order 8020.11 that governs the agency’s role in accident and incident investigations. Collaborated with all FAA offices in support of the agency’s efforts and response following significant accidents/incidents. Provided expert counsel when required, including depositions.

 

  • U.S. Department of Transportation; Office of Inspector General; Washington, DC


Assistant Inspector General for Aviation Audits– August 2010 to May 2014

Provided executive-level oversight of 90 auditors and staff at DOT Headquarters and three regional offices who conducted formal reviews and audits of programs that were overseen by the Pipeline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Agency (PHMSA). Testified before Congress regarding FAA safety programs on three occasions. Responsible for the office's training, budget, and pipeline safety audit topic agenda. Represented the agency in all interactions with the FAA Administrator and PHMSA Administrator, their senior staff and Congressional staff responsible for oversight and appropriations of FAA and PHMSA operations. Reviewed, personally signed and issued 41 formal audit reports on FAA and PHMSA programs.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Deputy Director - Regional Operations – September 2002 to August 2010

Managed 62 investigators and staff from all ten NTSB regional offices (later consolidated to four regions) that were responsible for the investigation, analysis and probable cause determination of between 1,200 and 1,800 aviation accidents and incidents each year. Led the efforts to draft and propose safety recommendations related to general aviation and helicopter safety issues. Served as a full deputy and key advisor to the NTSB’s Director of the Office of Aviation Safety. Elevated the stature of regional aviation investigative assets and significantly reduced the backlog of accident reports and petitions for reconsiderations. Was selected to advise the Columbia Accident Investigation Board for the 2001 Space Shuttle Columbia accident.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Senior Air Safety Investigator (Major IIC) – April 2000 to September 2002

Assigned to the NTSB’s Major Investigations Division as an investigator-in-charge (IIC) and U.S. accredited representative (acc rep) for many domestic and international air carrier accidents and incidents. Led teams of investigators from the FAA, airlines, unions, manufacturers and other organizations to examine wreckage, determine courses of action, identify safety issues and propose recommendations. Traveled to Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America as the U.S. team leader (acc rep) to assist foreign nations in investigations involving U.S. airlines and aircraft.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety; Washington, DC


Aerospace Engineer (Airworthiness) – April 1998 to April 2000

Assigned as the team leader (“group chairman”) for systems, powerplants, structures, maintenance records, and/or airworthiness groups on the NTSB’s “go team” during numerous investigations of domestic and foreign aviation accidents and incidents. Drafted timely and comprehensive factual reports to document engineering aspects of accidents/incidents. Examples include leading the airworthiness investigation into the fatal Alaska Airlines flight 261 accident that occurred off the coast of California on January 31, 2000 and the Cirrus SR-20 prototype test accident. Also led the airworthiness investigation and wreckage examination of the Piper PA-32R accident in July 1999 involving JFK Jr.

 

  • U.S. National Transportation Safety Board; Office of Aviation Safety


Air Safety Investigator (Field) – September 1992 to April 1998

Northeast Field Office (Wash. DC) & Northwest Regional Office (Seattle, WA)

Assigned as the investigation-in-charge (IIC) of over 300 investigations of general aviation aircraft accidents and air carrier accidents/incidents not investigated by centralized go-teams. Directed all on-scene activities including coordination with FAA, local, state, and federal authorities. Also served as the NTSB representative on the FAA’s Critical Design Review team for the Boeing 737 flight control system following the fatal USAir flight 427 accident near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1994.

 

  • Cessna Aircraft Company; Air Safety Department; Wichita, Kansas


Air Safety Investigator – February 1991 to August 1992

As the assigned company represented, directly participated in 45 accident/incident investigations involving piston and turbine-powered airplanes manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company. Provided technical assistance to FAA aviation safety inspectors and NTSB regional investigators. Liasoned with Cessna’s engineering department on matters related to safety. Represented the company during field investigations, wreckage exams, engine inspections, and other inquiries.

 

  • U.S. Naval Air Systems Command; Crystal City, Virginia


Aerospace Engineer (Aircraft Systems Safety) – June 1987 to January 1991

Assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Aviation System Safety Program Office as a systems safety engineer. Investigated and analyzed Navy and Marine Corps airplane and helicopter accidents/incidents to provide meaningful technical inputs and engineering resolutions of identified safety hazards. Developed safety engineering requirements for aircraft procurement in accordance with MIL-STD-882C. Managed efforts of system safety engineering program managers located at seven naval aviation rework facilities.

 

  • FAA Technical Center; Aircraft Safety Division - Atlantic City, New Jersey


Aerospace Engineer – May 1985 to June 1987

Participated in a flight test program involving helicopter wake turbulence characterization to determine air traffic control separation standards. Analyzed test data and assisted in developing program milestones. Also participated in fire safety research for transport category airplanes at the FAA’s Fire Test Facility. Prepared instrumentation and assisted in the fire testing of a full-scale DC-10 aircraft cabin and cargo hold. Nominated for the FAA Technical Center’s Trainee of the Year award.

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11
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Date October 11, 2024

011327 Fire Protection Engineering



This expert has thirty-four years of experience and is a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer in 49 states and Guam. His expertise includes fire suppression and detection system design, fire hazards analyses, fire risk assessments, construction management, fire protection water distribution system evaluations, and project management. He has also provided legal testimony for fire cause and origin investigations; building and fire code analyses; life safety; slip, trip and falls; and fire protection system design, inspection, testing and maintenance.

He has experience performing fire and egress modeling to analyze the growth rates, smoke movement and travel, effects and characteristics of the fire, to evaluate the safe exit capacity of large assembly, business and educational occupancies and analyze post-fire events.

He has served as project manager, project engineer, and lead fire protection engineer on dozens of projects for public and private sector clients. His responsibilities have included serving as a primary contact between clients, planning design schedules, scheduling manpower and staffing, meeting the confines of the budget, and coordinating the fire protection engineering tasks to ensure a complete and correct fire protection design.

He is a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Member Grade, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Standards Council, NFPA Technical Committee on Airport Facilities, NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies, NFPA Technical Committee on Electronic Computer Systems, NFPA Technical Committee on Health Care Emergency Management and Security, NFPA Technical Committee on Helicopter Facilities, NFPA Technical Committee on Marians and Boatyards, NFPA Technical Committee Chairman on National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (SIG-PRO) and Alternate on SIG-NAC, and NFPA Technical Committee on Subterranean Spaces.

He is a Past President of the American Backflow Prevention Association, a Past President of MO-KAN Chapter of SFPE and an ICC Certified Special Inspector for spray-applied fire resistive materials.




Academic Background

  • University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, 1986


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Glenn L. Martin Medal from the University of Maryland

  • Distinguished Alumni Award of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland

  • John L. Bryan Mentor Award from the SFPE

  • Salamander National Fire Protection Engineering Honor Society - Honorary Member

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Fellow

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Board of Directors

  • National Society of Fire Protection Engineers Education Committee (SFPE), Member

  • Past President of MO-KAN Chapter of SFPE

  • International Code Council (ICC), Member

  • International Code Council Certified Special Inspector for SFRM

  • National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Member

  • Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE), Member

  • Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Member

  • University of Maryland FPE Board of Visitors, Chair

  • University of Maryland FPE Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC), Member

  • Oklahoma State University FPST Advisory Board, Past Chair

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council

  • NFPA National Instructor on Training Courses

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Airport Facilities (AIS-AAA), NFPA 409, 415 & 423 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies (SAF-DET), NFPA 101 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Detention and Correctional Occupancies (BLD-DET), NFPA 5000 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Electronic Computer Systems (ETL-AAA), NFPA 75 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Health Care Emergency Management and Security (HEA-HES), NFPA 99 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Helicopter Facilities (HHH-AAA), NFPA 418 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Marinas and Boatyards (MAR-AAA), NFPA 303 - Principal

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems (SIG-NAS) - Alternate

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Protected Premises Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems (SIG-PRO), NFPA 72 - Chair

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Signaling Systems for the Protection of Life and Property (SIG-AAC), NFPA 72 & 720 - Nonvoting Member

  • NFPA Technical Committee, Subterranean Spaces (SUB-AAA), NFPA 520 - Chair

  • Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Chapter (DBIA MAC), Member

  • Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA), Member

  • National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), Member

  • American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), Member

  • American Backflow Prevention Associations (ABPA), Past President

  • The Risk Management Society Greater Kansas City Chapter (KC RIMS), Member

  • ASTM E06 Committee - Performance of Building, Member


 

Registrations and Licenses

Alabama, PE – 2011


Alaska, PE - 2013


Arizona, PE - 1999


Arkansas, PE - 2006


California, PE - 2007


Colorado, PE - 2003


Connecticut, PE - 2008


Delaware, PE - 2011


District of Columbia - 2019


Florida, PE - 1998


Georgia, PE - 2004


Guam, PE - 2010


Idaho, PE - 2011


Illinois, PE - 2003


Indiana, PE - 2012


Iowa, PE - 2004


Kansas, PE - 1991


Kentucky, PE - 2007


Louisiana, PE - 2002


Maine, PE - 2011


Maryland, PE - 2004


Massachusetts, PE - 2011


Michigan, PE - 1999


Minnesota, PE - 2002


Mississippi, PE - 2011


Missouri, PE - 1992


Montana, PE - 2010


Nebraska, PE - 2002


Nevada, PE - 2010


New Hampshire, PE - 2011


New Jersey, PE - 2003


New York, PE - 2005


New Mexico, PE - 2006


North Carolina, PE - 2003


North Dakota, PE - 2010


Ohio, PE - 2002


Oklahoma, PE - 1995


Oregon, PE - 2011


Pennsylvania, PE - 2002


Rhode Island, PE - 2011


South Carolina, PE - 2002


South Dakota, PE - 2007


Tennessee, PE - 2010


Texas, PE - 2003


Utah, PE - 2007


Vermont, PE - 2011


Virginia, PE - 1999


Washington, PE - 1998


West Virginia, PE - 2011


Wisconsin, PE - 2004


Wyoming, PE - 2009



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11
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Date October 11, 2024

011258 Gas and Electric Utility Operations



This expert specializes in gas and electric utility engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, safety, and human performance improvement. His experience has a particular emphasis on gas and electric distribution and vegetation management operations. This expert has over 25 years experience within the utility industry.




Academic Background

• Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Cooperative Program), June 1982

• The Rutgers Program for Management Development, 1993

• The Leadership Baltimore County Program, 1995

 

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Gas and Electric Utility Operations Expert, 2016 - present

• Private company - Principal (2015 - Present)
Providing operations, safety, human performance improvement, engineering and management consulting to the gas and electric utility sectors and the vendors, contractors, suppliers and consultants who serve them. Highly successful engagements with:

  •  A global management, process and IT consulting firm - facilitating the transfer of overseas engineering and operations methodologies and technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of electric utility operations in the United States and Canada.

  •  A regional utility construction and maintenance company - providing post-incident investigation and root cause analyses and recommendations surrounding human performance, error prevention, standards, procedures, administrative controls, training, qualifications, safety programs and leadership effectiveness.

  •  A leading national gas utility construction, maintenance, and operations company - exploring and developing the addition of a stand-alone utility consulting capability to the firm’s current offerings.

  • The second largest vegetation management company in North America - investigating and deploying safety, operating and accountability improvements to field operating regions.

  • An industry leading special effects provider, specializing in integrating cutting edge laser effects with other entertainment elements and serving clients across North America and Europe - deploying safety, operating, human performance, training and development improvements.

  • Three international industry advisor networks serving the capital investment and consulting communities - providing senior executive management consulting on utility engineering, construction, operations, and supply chain processes.


•Baltimore Gas and Electric Company – Baltimore, Maryland,

Vice President (Exelon) – BGE Special Projects (2014)
Executive leadership of strategic, operational and organizational initiatives affecting BGE and the other Exelon Utilities. Those initiatives included:

  •  Alignment and standardization of processes, organizations and technologies to deliver the consolidated dispatch of Gas Emergency Response, Electric Emergency and Outage Response, and Revenue Cycle (Customer) field operations, including the merging of emergency preparedness and support and dispatch center functions in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

  • Alignment and standardization of contractor administration and contractor field management processes.

  • Support of utility merger integration activities (Exelon/Pepco Holdings).


Senior Vice President (BGE) / Vice President (Exelon) - Integrated Field Services (2007 to 2014)

Executive leadership of the integrated field services team, BGE’s largest division. Provides direction, sponsorship and administration of the 1,450 organic utility employees and 2,000 contractor employees engaged in gas and electric transmission, substation, distribution and meter construction, operations and maintenance activities.

Notable areas of executive competence and achievement:

  • Leadership of construction, maintenance, operations and maintenance of the gas, electric, transmission and substation assets within BGE’s 2300 square mile service territory and service 1.25 million electric and 750 thousand gas electric and gas customers.

  • Safe, efficient and effective execution and control of complex gas and electric Capital ($600+ Million) and Operations and Maintenance $690+ Million) annual programs.

  • Achievement of utility industry top decile OSHA personnel safety performance.

  • Industry leading achievements in human error performance improvement including development of NERC-endorsed Human Error Prevention toolkit for use by field technicians in critical bulk power substation environments.

  • Executive leadership of significant incident (crisis) management, including performing Executive Storm Management roles in response to Maryland impacts of Hurricanes Floyd, Isabel, Irene and Sandy, a number of major ice and snow events, and the Eastern Derecho storm of 2012. Through effective planning and operations, BGE has not experienced a major gas system incident during my executive tenure.

  • Innovation and development of BGE ‘center of excellence’ model for combined gas and electric operations under single executive sponsorship. Extensive cross training and cross utilization of craft personnel for Advanced Metering (SmartGrid) deployment, gas emergency response and electric primary and secondary repair and restoration.

  • Establishment and nurturing of effective alliance arrangements with contractors in every utility field discipline – transmission, substation, vegetation management, electric distribution, gas distribution, SmartGrid and legacy metering and gas and electric new business.


General Manager – Gas and Electric New Business (2005 to 2007)
Senior Management leadership of initiation, engineering, design and construction of all gas and electric industrial, commercial and residential new business installations.

General Manager – Distribution Construction, Operations and Maintenance (1999 to 2005)

Senior Management leadership of electric distribution project and program management, construction, maintenance, operations and vegetation management of all overhead, urban underground and suburban underground electric distribution systems.

Chief Distribution Engineer (1995 to 1999)
Senior Management leadership of comprehensive and enterprise-wide electric distribution standards, methods, equipment, materials, procurement and special studies engineering functions.
o Director – Information Technology Management - Transmission and Distribution (1994)
Senior Management leadership of information technology support and project teams supporting the electric transmission and distribution operating organizations.

Manager – Distribution Construction, Operations and Maintenance - Howard Service Center (1990 to 1993)
Regional leadership of gas and electric distribution project and program management, construction, maintenance and operations for Howard, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties.

General Supervisor – Northern Operations (1989)
Regional leadership of distribution testing, damage prevention, gas system corrosion control, and local reliability engineering for Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties.

Supervisor – Northern Customer Engineering (1988)

Regional supervision of gas and electric new business engineering and design and cost estimating for Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties.

Various electrical and industrial engineering assignments (Associate Engineer, Engineer and Senior Engineer) of increasing complexity and responsibility (1982 to 1987)

 

 

Professional Associations and Activities

• Board of Directors, Parents Anonymous of Maryland 1993-1997

• Board of Advisors, Little Sisters of the Poor (St. Martin’s Home) 1999-2001

• Board of Directors - James Rouse Entrepreneurial Fund 2005 – 2007

• Executive Sponsor, BGE Red Cross Blood Donor Program, 2011-2014

• Board of Directors, Jobs, Housing, Recovery of Baltimore 2011-present

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