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09
Jun
Date June 9, 2026

011386 Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator

Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator with more than 25 years of experience in fire investigation, law enforcement, and forensic analysis. Extensive background in determining origin and cause, conducting complex scene examinations, collecting and documenting evidence, preparing investigative reports, and providing expert testimony.

Investigated more than 1,200 fires during service with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and continues to specialize in fire and explosion investigations in the private sector. Holds associate degrees in Fire Science Technology and Administration of Justice, along with numerous certifications, advanced training credentials, and professional affiliations in the fire investigation field.

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC, Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator,

Annapolis, MD, September 2019 to present.

 

Schriver Fire & Explosion Investigations, LLC, Senior Investigator.

Coatesville, PA, February 2017 – present.

  • Specializing in fire/explosion origin & cause investigations.


 

Pennsylvania State Police, Deputy State Police Fire Marshal

Troop J - Fire Marshal Unit, October 1997 – February2017

  • Investigated the origin & cause of over 1200 fires.

  • Recognized/testified as expert witness in fire cause determination in Berks, Chester and Lancaster Counties.

  • Coordinated fire scene personnel.

  • Prepared thorough investigative/criminal reports.

  • Interviewed & obtained the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.

  • Detected and collected evidence.

  • Performed onsite inspections of hazardous/flammable storage facilities.

  • Identified incendiary fire patterns

  • Coordinated local resources available to fire investigators

  • Conducted classes & training in fire investigation

  • Identified the various types of building construction & hazards in fire situations

  • Provided fire loss estimates

  • Presented community safety & fire prevention programs


Pennsylvania State Police, Criminal Investigator,

Troop J Embreevilie Barracks; February 1997 – October 1997

  • Conducted a wide variety of criminal investigations

  • Acted as liaison officer with Patrol Unit members

  • Identified crime patterns and solutions

  • Prepared complex cases for court proceedings

  • Interacted with other law enforcement agencies

  • Interpreted & applied the laws and statutes of Pennsylvania


Pennsylvania State Police, Patrol Unit Member,

Troop J — Embreeville Barracks, Troop J — Ephrata Barracks

Troop H — York Barracks, July 1992 – February 1997

  • Investigated vehicle accidents & criminal incidents

  • Prepared investigative reports

  • Demonstrated effective communication skills in court & other formal settings

  • Effectively communicated with people, including juveniles, by providing information & mediating disputes

  • Endured verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views & opinion of others

  • Performed rescue operations

  • Responded to emergencies, civil disorders & disasters


Academic Background

Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania, Associate Degrees in Applied Science – Fire Science Technology and Administration of Justice, 2000 - 2003.

Pennsylvania State Police Academy, Hershey, Pennsylvania, promoted to rank of Trooper, February 1992 – July 1992.

Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania, 1988 – 1990.

Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, Pennsylvania, High School Diploma, 1984 – 1987.

Professional Associations and Activities

  • International Association of Arson Investigators

  • Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators

  • Chester County Fire Chief’s Association

  • Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program


Training/Awards

10/14   Pennsylvania State Police,

Blooming Grove Service Award

10/10   PSP Fire Marshal Unit In-Service Training

Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

09/10   Hazardous Materials Awareness Training

Bucks County Community College

12/08   Recognized as "Trooper of the Year"

Pennsylvania State Police — Troop J Lancaster

05/08   Documentation, Recovery & Interpretation of the Fatal Fire Victim Seminar

West Chester, Pennsylvania

06/06   Advanced Cause & Origin / Courtroom Testimony ATF National Academy

Glynco, Georgia

1 0/05  Manufactured Homes Seminar PA State Fire Academy

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

06/05   P.A.A.I. Annual Fire & Arson Seminar — Vehicle fires

State College, Pennsylvania

12/03   Natural Gas & LP Fire Investigation training

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

05/03   Associate Degree in Applied Science Fire Science Technology

Delaware County Community College

05/03   Associate Degree in Applied Science Administration of Justice

Delaware County Community College

04/03   PSP Juvenile Firesetters Awareness Seminar

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

04/02   PSP BCI - Appliance Fires Seminar

Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

10/01   Fundamentals of Life Safety,

Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office

09/01   Reid School of Interview and Interrogation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

06/01   Recognized as "Investigator of the Year"

Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators

06/01   P.A.A.I. Annual Fire & Arson Seminar — NFPA 921

State College, Pennsylvania

09/00   Arson Homicide Investigation Seminar,

Montgomery County (PA) Fire Academy

05/00   Motor Vehicle Fire/Theft Seminar,

Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

04/00   Recognized as a Certified Fire Investigator NFPA 1033

National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

04/00   State Certification as a Fire Investigator

Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner

04/00   Advanced Post-Blast Investigation

Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

02/00   Fire and Arson Investigation, National Fire Academy

Emmitsburg, Maryland

11/99   Building Construction: Non-combustible & Fire Resistive

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

11/99   Building Construction: Wood & Ordinary

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

10/99   Advanced Arson Detection & Fire Investigation

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

05/99   Juvenile Firesetter Seminar,

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

04/99   PSP Post-Blast Investigation,

Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

02/99   FBI Inter-County Detective School,

Springfield Township, Pennsylvania

1 0/98  Fire and Arson Investigation: Electrical Il

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

10/98   Investigation of Electrical Appliance Related Fires Seminar

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

09/98   ATF — Fire Dynamics Training,

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

06/98   P.A A.I. —Annual Fire and Arson Detection Seminar,

State College, Pennsylvania

04/98   Arson Detection and Fire Investigation

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

02/98   Fire and Arson Investigation: Electrical I

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

10/97   Fire and Arson Seminar,

Bucks County (PA) Community College

06/96   Aerial Reconnaissance & Enforcement Training

Pennsylvania State Police

10/95   Interview and Interrogation Training

Pennsylvania State Police

02/92   Pennsylvania State Police Academy — Basic Training

Hershey, Pennsylvania

09/90   Delaware County Community College Media,

Pennsylvania

06/87   Archbishop John Carroll High School Radnor,

Pennsylvania
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Author Josh Reynolds
09
Jun
Date June 9, 2026

011385 Senior Airline Captain

A highly experienced recently retired senior airline captain with more than 50 years of flight experience and more than 30 years as an air safety representative. He has approximately 30,000 domestic and international flight hours in both major airline and general aviation aircraft. Captain Ross’s FAA type ratings include various versions of the Boeing 747, Boeing 777, McDonnell Douglas DC10, and Boeing 737. He has flown as a captain for one of the world’s largest international airlines continuously from 1991 until his retirement in 2019. Captain Ross is also a former full-performance-level FPL air traffic controller.


Captain Ross served on the Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee ATPAC reporting to the FAA Administrator on new or significantly revised air traffic control ATC procedural concepts charts, diagrams, and illustrations, identifying their relevance to current, revised, or proposed ATC procedures and concepts.


His areas of expertise include Federal Air Regulations FAR Part 121 airline operational safety issues, turbulence injury investigation and mitigation, passenger disruptions, domestic and international flight operations, regulatory and flight operations manual compliance, flight crew performance, crew resource management and coordination, cockpit-related human factors issues, compliance with company procedures, aircraft limitations, navigation and communications procedures, standard operating procedures, and best practices.




  • Highly experienced retired airline pilot and aviation safety representative with more than 50 years of flight experience and approximately 30,000 domestic and international flight hours in both major airline and general aviation aircraft

  • Former senior airline captain, air traffic controller, air safety representative involved in aviation rulemaking, flight instructor, general aviation aircraft owner and operator

  • Areas of expertise include Federal Air Regulations FAR Part 121 airline and air traffic control operational safety issues, flight operations, standard operating procedures, regulatory and flight operations manual compliance, crew performance and coordination, cockpit-related human factors issues, compliance with company procedures, aircraft limitations, navigation and communications procedures, and best practices

  • Extensive experience in international and domestic major-airline operations, aviation safety, aviation-related technology, flight crew procedures, and in leading committees and project teams.

  • FAA licensed pilot since 1972

  • Holds Federal Aviation Administration FAA type ratings on several aircraft, including various versions of the B747, B777, DC10, and B737 Curriculum Vitae of Captain Ross Sagun May 2023 Note: all dates are approximate

  • Piloted and instructed on numerous general aviation aircraft ü Served as Chairman of the Air Line Pilots’ Association International ALPA-I National Air Traffic Services Group ü Served as Regional Vice President for the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations IFALPA responsible for promoting the highest level of aviation safety worldwide and being a global advocate of the piloting profession

  • Designated as ALPA Boeing 747 Fleet Safety Coordinator at United Airlines, responsible for investigating accidents and incidents occurring on United Airlines’ B747 fleet worldwide

  • Served on the Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee ATPAC reporting to the FAA Administrator on new or significantly revised air traffic control ATC procedural concepts charts, diagrams, and illustrations, identifying their relevance to current, revised, or proposed ATC procedures and concepts


Education and Certifications Background




  • University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics 1976 1972-1976

  • United Airlines Flight Training Center, Denver, CO, initial training 1978-1979

  • Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Academy, Oklahoma City, OK 1982

  • United Airlines Flight Training Center, Denver, CO, transition training schools 1980-2017


Licenses




  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot ATP certificate

  • FAA Aircraft Type Ratings: B-737, B-747, B-777, DC-10

  • FAA Flight Engineer Ratings: B-737, B-727, DC-8

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor CFI/CFII

  • FAA Control Tower Operator CTO

  • FAA Remote Pilot Drone Certificate

  • National Weather Service NWS Certified Weather Observer


Professional Experience


Solano County Airport Land Use Commission 2016-present




  • Appointed as Commissioner on the Solano County Airport Land Use Commission ALUC by the Solano County Board of Supervisors

  • Responsible for operating under the auspices of California Public Utilities Code to assist local agencies with airport development planning at the state, regional, and local level

  • Elected as Chairman 2022-present


United Airlines, Inc., Chicago, IL – Airline Pilot 1978-2019




  • Flew domestic and international routes on DC8, B727, B-737-200/-300/-500, 1978-2019 DC-10/-30, B-777-200/-300, B-747-400

  • Promoted to narrow-body captain 1991

  • Promoted to widebody captain 2000

  • Crew Rest Oversight Committee - Chairman 2015-2019

    • Responsible for ensuring the adequacy and quality of on-board crew rest facilities to minimize pilot fatigue and improve flight safety



  • Pilot-Dispatcher Communications Group PDCG 2011-2017

    • Pilot/flight dispatcher group responsible for resolving flight dispatchrelated technical and interoperability issues

    • Assisted in implementing a revolutionary new multi-million-dollar flight dispatch system for the airline Flywize

    • Led the Turbulence Injury Mitigation Team

    • Elected as PDCG Chairman



  • Selected by management to become a member of the Flight Management Systems FMS Task Team responsible for evaluating new and proposed flight management systems and procedures


FAA Air Traffic Controller - Air Traffic Control Tower - Concord, CA 1981-1984




  • Temporarily furloughed from United Airlines due to an economic downturn and joined the FAA during the layoff

  • Became a full-performance level FPL air traffic controller

  • Acted as Team Supervisor, Controller-in-charge, and Training Specialist

  • Elected by the staff to be the facility human relations committee chairperson

  • Recalled to United Airlines in 1984


Air Line Pilots’ Association (United Airlines), Master Executive Council, Chicago, IL 1985-2019 Represented more than 12,000 United Airlines pilots while concurrently serving as a full time United Airlines pilot




  • Air Traffic Control Committee Chairman 1985-2019

  • Boeing 747 Fleet Safety Coordinator 2005-2019

  • International Subcommittee Chairman 2013-2019

  • Pacific Coordinator 2013-2019


Air Line Pilots’ Association International (ALPA), Washington, DC 1992-2001


Represented more than 55,000 airline pilots from approximately 60 U.S. airlines while concurrently serving as a full time United Airlines pilot




  • Representative to the Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee ATPAC 1992-2001

  • Air Traffic Services Group - Vice Chairman 1992-1995

  • Chairman 1995-2001


International Federation of Air Line Pilots Organizations IFALPA, Montreal, Canada 2000-2001 Volunteer position for an international air safety organization representing more than 100,0000 pilots in nearly 100 countries while concurrently serving as a full time United Airlines pilot




  • Elected as Regional Vice President, US-Central East Pacific Region encompassing the United States and the Pacific between the West Coast of the Continental U.S.A. and Hawaii.


Aviation Safety Accomplishments




  • Key participant in design, simulator evaluation, and implementation of the San Francisco International Airport SFO Runway 28R/L Localizer Directional Aid - Precision Runway Monitor LDA-PRM Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach SOIA, a revolutionary new airport capacity-enhancing instrument approach concept utilizing fast-update radar and newly-developed air traffic control and pilot procedures

  • Authored Oceanic Weather Deviation Procedure used worldwide

  • Helped implement revolutionary new flight dispatch system for United Airlines Flywize

  • Advised the FAA on development of Land-and-hold-short procedures LAHSO

  • Represented US-ALPA internationally before the IFALPA ATS Committee

  • Authored numerous ALPA National Safety Alert Bulletins to alert airline pilots worldwide of significant aviation safety hazards

  • Appointed to the United Airlines Flight Management Systems FMS Task Team

  • Former general aviation aircraft owner and operator

  • Worked with the FAA, airlines, and industry groups on the following aviation safety projects:

    • Traffic Collision Avoidance System In-Trail Climb TCAS ITC procedure

    • Precision Runway Monitor PRM approaches and associated TCAS requirements

    • Aircraft conspicuity while holding in position on an active runway

    • Runway incursion prevention

    • Los Angeles LAX Stadium Visual Charted Visual Approach Flight Procedure CVFP

    • Free Flight airport capacity enhancement concept

    • Reduced vertical separation RVSM standards

    • Visual separation standards and procedures

    • Reduced Oceanic separation standards

    • Wake turbulence separation standards




Membership and Professional Activities




  • Air Line Pilots Association, International ALPA-I

  • Retired United Pilots Association RUPA

  • Quiet Birdmen QB


Air Safety Recognitions and Awards




  • United Airlines ALPA UAL-MEC D.B. Robinson Air Safety Award for Outstanding Achievement in Air Safety

  • Air Line Pilots’ Association Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service in July 1999 Air Safety


Published Articles




  • SOIA: Boon or Bust?, Air Line Pilot Magazine - April 2000

  • TCAS in TA-Only Mode? No Way! - January 2023

  • Are We Really Cleared to Cross? - January 2023

  • ALPA Safety Alert Bulletins – various dates between 1995-2001

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Author Josh Reynolds
09
Jun
Date June 9, 2026

011384 Aviation Operations and Safety Expert


A highly respected aviation operations and safety expert with more than 40 years of experience in airline operations, pilot training, regulatory compliance, accident investigation, and human factors. Over the course of a distinguished career, this expert has held key leadership roles at a major U.S. airline, contributed to significant NTSB investigations, and helped shape aviation policy through appointments to multiple FAA advisory and rulemaking committees. With extensive experience representing the interests of more than 35,000 pilots nationwide and recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he is widely regarded as a trusted authority in aviation safety and pilot operations.




Accomplished Aviation Leader with 40+ years of expertise in airline operations, pilot training, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety leadership. Recognized for driving industry-wide improvements in safety, pilot experience, human factors research, and accident investigation. Sought-after trainer and expert in Human Factors in aviation.

 

Selected Career Highlights:

  • Appointed by Secretary of Transportation Chao and Buttigieg to consecutive terms on the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee ARAC and served as an industry expert on several Aviation Rulemaking Committees shaping industry-wide standards.

  • Three-term six years President of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Association CAPA, leading strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence legislation and policy reforms impacting 35,000+ pilots nationwide.

  • Awarded the prestigious Fellow designation in the Royal Aeronautical Society for outstanding contributions to aviation safety and dedication to advancing the field of aeronautics globally.

  • Served as Subject Matter Expert as a Party member and coordinator for several high-profile NTSB investigations, including award recognition by the US Airline Pilots Association USAPA for critical contributions to the investigation of US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson".


 

Academic Background



  • Ph.D. in Strategic Studies Counterinsurgency, University of Exeter, UK.

  • M.A. in U.S. History Military & National Security, East Carolina University.

  • B.A. in Political Science National Security Focus, East Carolina University.

  • Bellingcat Intelligence Training 2020.

  • Virginia Certified Private Investigator Active.

  • Assorted tactical shooting schools for carbine and pistol, including Blackwater and

  • Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy.


Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America.

  • Distinguished Civilian Service for Bravery, US Army, for actions on September 11, 2001, Pentagon. 


Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC RTI, Stevensville, MD, 2024 - present.

Expert Witness

  • Airline Operations

  • Pilot Training

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Aviation Safety

  • Pilot Expert

  • Human Factors


AMERICAN AIRLINES, Various Locations 1986 – Present

Began career as a Line Pilot and advanced into several leadership roles and FAA committee appointments spanning over three decades in pilot training, regulatory compliance, human factors research, and aviation safety.

Supervisory & Check Pilot

  • Logged 18,000+ flight hours in domestic and international operations and is type-rated on the Airbus 319/320/321 and Boeing 737/757/767 aircraft.

  • Conducted in-depth pilot training and evaluations under the FAA's Advanced Qualification Program AQP, ensuring adherence to rigorous safety and operational standards.

  • Earned company-wide recognition for delivering and providing developmental input on specialized Human Factors training.

  • Provided technical expertise to streamline legacy carrier integration into a unified Flight Operating System FOS


Accident Investigation & Safety Leadership

  • Led the USAPA Accident Investigation Committee 2009-2013 and directed investigations of major aviation incidents, including US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson".

  • Provided expertise to the NTSB on high-profile investigations, served as an NTSB Party Member for Operations, Systems, and Human Performance groups, and co-authored technical party submissions for investigations.

  • Completed NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigator training course, applying advanced methodologies to uncover root causes of aircraft incidents and accidents while improving systemic safety practices.


 

FAA Rulemaking & Advisory Committees

Actively contributed to multiple FAA Rulemaking Committees, shaping industry standards, including:

  • FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee ARAC

  • Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee

  • Passenger Hazardous Materials Notification Aviation Rulemaking Committee

  • FAA/ICAO Loss of Control Avoidance and Recovery LOCART Aviation Rulemaking Committee

  • Management Advisory Council

  • Flight Path Management Working Group

  • FAA Human Factors Task Force Aviation Rulemaking Committee


 

COALITION OF AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION CAPA 2018 – 2024

President

Led advocacy and strategic initiatives representing 35,000+ airline pilots, shaping policies on safety, training, operations, security, and aeromedical standards. Built key partnerships with federal aviation agencies and Congressional leaders to drive legislative and policy reforms that improved pilot working conditions and aviation safety.

Key Legislative Achievements:

  • Pilot Experience Advocacy – Emphasized the importance of rigorous training and experience standards to ensure pilot competency and uphold aviation safety.

  • Advanced Training Protocols – Advocated for industry-wide improvements in pilot training methodologies and operational proficiency standards.

  • Pilot Fatigue Management – Led efforts to implement evidence-based pilot rest regulations, mitigating fatigue- related safety risks.

  • Hazardous Materials Transportation – Advocated for standardized handling procedures to increase compliance and ensure safe transportation.

  • Aviation Security Advocacy – Developed strategies to address evolving security threats, including cybersecurity risks, insider threats, and physical security vulnerabilities.

  • UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration – Advanced the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system, focusing on training, operations, and compliance standards.

  • Pilot Health and Wellness Programs – Prioritized pilots’ physical and mental well-being, advocating for programs ensuring fitness for duty and long-term career sustainability.


Professional Recognition

  • Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society –Appointed in recognition of outstanding contributions to aviation safety, leadership in regulatory advancements, and dedication to advancing the field of aeronautics globally.

  • Full Member, International Society of Air Safety Investigators ISASI – Acknowledged for expertise in accident investigation and contributions to systemic aviation safety advancements.

  • Technical Expert, TLC's Brace for Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenberger Story –


Served as a subject matter expert on aviation safety, human factors, and flight re-creation accuracy to enhance documentary realism.

  • Award Recipient, US Airline Pilots Association –


Honored for pivotal contributions to human factors research during the investigation of US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson".

  • Principal advocate behind the 35-second human factors response window – Successfully lobbied for its adoption by the NTSB in all Flight 1549 accident recreations—a pivotal concept highlighted in the defining closing scene of Clint Eastwood’s motion picture “Sully". Award-winning actor Chris Bauer’s performance as “Larry Rooney” portrayed the real-life advocacy efforts undertaken in support of the Flight 1549 crew.

  • Credited in NY Times Bestseller Highest Duty –


Recognized by authors Jeffrey Zaslow and Chelsey Sullenberger for efforts related to Flight 1549 accident investigation.

Education & Certifications

Advanced Aviation Trainings on Accident Investigation & Safety

  • NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigation and Cognitive Interview Schools

  • Airline Pilots Association ALPA Basic and Advanced Safety Schools

  • Airline Pilots Association ALPA Advanced Accident Investigation Schools


Certifications

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot with aircraft type ratings on the Boeing 737, 757, 767 and Airbus


319, 320, 321

  • Certified Flight Instructor Single & Multi-Engine, Instrument

  • Flight Engineer Turbojet


Bachelor of Science in Air Commerce, Magna Cum Laude – Florida Institute of Technology

Additional Industry Leadership

Board Member and Director of Industry Affairs – Velocity R Aviation Foundation 2022 – Present

  • Advise the Founder and CEO on industry engagement strategies to mentor and guide individuals pursuing careers in aviation with an emphasis on diverse roles within the airline industry.

  • Collaborate with schools, scholarship organizations, and aviation institutions to connect aspiring professionals with resources for career development.

  • Promote diversity and inclusion in aviation through mentorship and industry partnerships.


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Author Josh Reynolds
09
Jun
Date June 9, 2026

011383 FAA Aircraft Type Certification Process Expert

FAA Aircraft Type Certification Process Expert is multi-hatted in technical, engineering and management roles in complex organizations. Experienced in successful completions of aircraft projects, both hands-on and over-sighting activities for Aircraft modifications. Skilled in project conception and product development, systems and safety engineering, work breakdown structures, program management and project engineering, certification, systems safety analysis and testing, and integrating information flow across departments and data systems.

Trainer and educator in the STC and FAA project process. Participated in over 250 aircraft STC & TC projects on Airbus & Boeing, unmanned aircraft systems UAS and many other aircraft and rotorcraft models as leading project focal for both engineering and certification activities. As Lead ODA administrator in one of the most dynamic, growing and successful ODAs issued 123 STCs over six years. Very familiar with foreign validation process and experienced with numerous foreign civil aviation authorities. Experienced FAA DER electrical and management.

Change initiator in organizations, departments and projects. Dynamic innovator with broad experience in aviation certification, operational support, quality, engineering & project management, program management, knowledge management & communications, physical security, logistics, training, combat weapon systems, administration and engineering operations. Retired Naval Officer. Multilingual. Technically competent, organizationally savvy, innovative.

Academic Background

  • Master's Degree in Political Science, Lausanne University, Switzerland, (awarded competitive US Navy Scholarship to attend this prestigious graduate program, completing work in French, while on active duty), 1995.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with distinction, 1985.


Additional Academic Activities / Honors

  • FAA DER Electrical Systems and Management, delivering numerous complex aircraft modifications since 2007, in Parts 23, 25, 27, 29 and UAV, including EWIS & Systems Safety.

  • Naval expertise in Combat Weapon Systems, shipboard operations, satellite communications, naval engineering and logistics.

  • Software:


Very familiar with MS Office, Visio, Project, Excel, network environments, relational data bases, financial concepts & tools, AutoCAD, ERP systems, wikis, network tools, data extraction and reduction, systems integration, training. Capable of self-teaching any new software tool and creatively adapting and integrating these tools to meet team needs and training the team to use them effectively. Demonstrated ability to align data systems and operational procedures for better operations coupled with metric generation.

  • Security:


Retired US Naval Officer with special security background investigation SSBI; able to support a Top-Secret clearance in any future assignment.

  • Languages:


Native in English. French, German, and Italian.

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, FAA Aircraft Type Certification Process Expert, June 2011 to present


 

  • Aviation Safety. 2019-02-15 - present. Lead ODA Administrator an Organization Designation Authorization company providing STC, TC, equipment qualification, and other certification approval services. Kilroy uses FAA-approved processes and best practices to speed to clients through all facets of aircraft certification, integrated with training, manufacturing, maintenance and flight operational requirements. Completed STC activity in parts 23,25,27,29. Type Certificate work for Unmanned Aircraft Systems large and small. Major Repairs & Alterations. Repair Specifications. www.kilroy.faaoda.com


 

  • Aviation Engineering and Consulting. 2013-01-15 - present. FAA-consultant DER delegated engineering representative as Principal in a private consulting company. Guided engineering efforts, providing review and FAA approvals on projects and specifically on electrical systems information for installs in small and large aircraft, helicopters and UAVs, planning, coordinating, managing projects, solving regulatory challenges, writing test plans and witnessing tests. Significant expertise as a Management DER, program management and systems engineering, product development and STC – project training. Tackled and solved thorny problems with a solid client and FAA relationships and innovative use of exemptions, special conditions and new ideas. www.SouthBranchDER.com


 

  • Aerospace Program Management: 2013-04-03 – 2019-01-15. Lead ODA Administrator for STC and PMA ODA at ALOFT Aero Architects formerly PATS Aircraft Systems, LLC in an aircraft modification completion facility, working Boeing, Airbus, and other aircraft modifications in parts 23,25,27,and 29. In charge of 7 direct employees and 90 additional senior aviation professionals DARs, DERs as Unit Members in an Organization Designation Authorization ODA. Annual growth in projects completed with STCs issued climbed significantly during this period from 2012/5 issued STCs, 2013/10, 2014/11, 2015/23, 2016/27, 2017/24, 2018/28. Made significant qualitative improvements to processes that helped grow the business and capability to include adding parts 27 & 29, creating an EWIS ICA acceptance & approval process, an ICA Validation Process, and an AFMS review process to take on additional delegations. At the same time as increased activity, discrepancies in FAA audits and supervisory visits dropped significantly. As leader of the company ODA Business Unit, I re-molded the sales contact, bid and project execution processes to increase revenues six-fold over this time period. Qualified and installed equipment in aircraft to include avionics, inflight entertainment and cabin management systems.


 

Created and ran an STC Academy to train ALOFT and Client team members in the part 21 STC process. Lead an ALOFT Continuous Improvement event to re-tool the entire STC process to both increase efficiency as well as lay the foundation for Applicant Showing Only ASO compliance. Participated with GAMA, AIA and the FAA in the 2016 re-write of The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification.

 

  • Aviation Program Management: 2007-07-15 – 2013-03-05 As Vice President, Program Manager, Director in both Certification and Engineering, I conceived, planned, and managed assigned projects to successful & profitable completion. Responsible for positive profit on assigned projects as program manager. Assembled and trained teams of diverse personnel in multiple disciplines; orchestrated complex projects to success. Each project was a custom modification, installing state-of-the-art cabin in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems and technology in Boeing, Airbus and other aircraft. Planned both technical and program management facets of project; established policies, procedures and knowledge management tools that spanned boundaries both inside the company and with outside partners, starting with performance work statement, developing a detailed work breakdown structure systems engineering, integrated master schedule and plan, financial and personnel resourcing plans, detailed technical solutions to include engineering, fabrication, procurement, installation and quality control inspections, organizational quality assurance, technical proof of compliance through analysis and testing, and integration of data management solutions to include AutoCAD, ERP systems, MS Project, and performance metrics. Led project engineering execution in direct coordination with procurement/ production/ quality departments during fabrication, installation and testing phases of numerous projects. Two of these projects each included greater that 150,000 engineering hours and over 300,000 production labor hours of work.


 

  • Aerospace Engineering & Certification: Director of Certification for BaySys Technologies 2005-06-01 – 2013-03-04 overlap with other duties. Established and trained certification and engineering teams from startup in 2005 to a company executing Engineering, Certification, Manufacture PMA, Installation repair station and test, having over 350 employees at top end. FAA-certified Management & Electrical Systems Designated Engineering Representative DER since December 2007. Directly responsible for fourteen supplemental type certificate STC projects on Airbus and Boeing aircraft that engineered, installed & certified as safe custom interiors and in-flight entertainment systems, my responsibilities including planning, guiding, analyzing and testing engineering solutions on multiple decisions and systems to ensure designs fully met safety requirements as well as function, then ensuring production work and testing showed compliance to the necessary regulations as well as met customer requirements. Successful STC projects as certification lead with FAA and company include 747, 777, 767, 757, 737, A340, A319. Interacted as primary point of contract with the FAA as well as Civil Aviation Authorities CAA from Europe EASA and several countries, contracted for and coordinated experts from Engineering/ Inspection as well as other FAA designees DERs/DARs and guided production & quality departments to ensure final product both met customer approval and regulatory safety requirements. On the recent Boeing 787 Type Certificate program for electric brakes, hired/coordinated DER & DAR activities and conducted data reviews, test plan writing and witnessing of DO-160 environmental and system functional verification testing in order to fully qualify the innovative electro-mechanical brake system for a Boeing supplier, as the first all-electrical brake on a Part 25 commercial aircraft. Authored certification and testing plans for the innovative Eclipse Concept Jet and participated as a core of the engineering team that designed, fabricated and assembled this concept Very Light Jet in secret. For each STC project, I authored STC FAA certification plans, FAA conformity inspection plans, exemptions, issue papers, system safety assessments, analyses, conformity plans, equipment & ground & flight test plans, flight manual supplements, instructions for continued airworthiness, various electrical analyses; reviewed and edited data, completed & approved testing results and approved analyses & reports; conducted Quality-Schedule-Cost risk management analyses and decisions; hired and coordinated DERs/DARs and reviewed all compliance reports to orchestrate numerous STC aircraft modification projects. Configured, troubleshot, programmed and successfully tested installations of aircraft communications including Inmarsat, Iridium, telephone PBX, network, wireless LAN, Public address, ordnance signage and related systems. Very comfortable in AutoCAD as CAD systems administer; tailored enterprise AutoCAD systems to meet company processes. Tailored company ERP system to mate with AutoCAD systems to improve data-to-parts transition and control. 2005-present.


 

  • Quality: Vice President for Systems & Integration 2008-01-15 – 2013-03-04. Driving force behind achievement of FAA Part 145 Repair Station, writing manuals and establishing the company repair station and quality control inspection policies, procedures and teams. Authored Parts Manufacture Authority PMA manuals and shepherded achievement of FAA PMA certificates at two facilities. Authored Repair Station manuals and shepherded achievement of FAA Part 145 Repair Station certificates at two facilities. Authored FAA Organization Designation Authorization ODA organization, manuals and submission to FAA. Separate from the more limited scope of quality control inspections, I established a standalone company Quality Management System to provide Quality Assurance oversight of all company processes, writing the core manuals under the umbrella of AS9100 and guiding company compliance with this aerospace standard for quality. Processes impacted included Program Management, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance organizational, Quality Control inspections, Engineering Data AutoCAD & database management, Enterprise Resource Planning ERP, Customer Resource Management CRM, Human Resources, and all organizational departments. Codified company manuals and procedures under a core process aimed at accomplishing the core competency, FAA Part 21 STC modifications. Modified Enterprise Resource Planning ERP and Engineering Data Base systems to match company quality processes, improve accuracy and ensure schedule. Developed, improved and tailored collaborative tools and knowledge management databases to match company processes established under the QA umbrella. Responsible for integration of Information Systems across engineering, operations and finance/admin groups in aerospace company 2007-2012.


 

  • US Naval Officer 1985-05-22 – 2005-05-31 Numerous duties:


 

  • Communications & Information Systems: Operations Officer for all Naval communications data systems in Europe, responsible for operation of all computer networks, telephone, radio, combat systems data links, VIP aircraft communications and satellite communications systems for the US Sixth Fleet and over 14,000 US Navy personnel in the Atlantic Ocean, Europe and Africa during combat operations in the Balkans, North Africa and the Second Gulf War. Established a groundbreaking communications support presence at all European Naval Bases during the 2nd Gulf War to support of transient troops through innovative resourcing strategies and organization leadership, coordinating numerous bases, communications stations and support groups. Tailored the senior Admiral’s plane with V-VIP secure voice, video and data communications suite. 2002-05


 

  • Physical Security: Navy’s leading security officer for the Mediterranean. Oversaw 700 security personnel at nine overseas bases following the USS COLE attack and 9-11. Established new harbor security programs, coordinating with host nations to create and build new defensive systems combined with port survey programs to greatly improve warship security. This new effort required significant planning and resource coordination across DOD and USN budgets. Conceived and inaugurate a ground-breaking aircraft security scheme. 2001-02.


 

  • Logistics: Operations Officer for European Naval logistics during combat operations in Kosovo/Serbia. Orchestrated resupply of fuel, ammunition, commodities, spare parts, and personnel to over one hundred US and NATO warships in combat, controlling key logistical elements in support of all many differing goals. Ensured no Naval asset went “empty”. Conceived and established an international deconfliction scheme in the Adriatic to successfully prevent friendly-fire combat incidents. 1999-2000.


 

  • Administration: Executive assistant to Navy Admiral in charge of 9 bases, overseeing 14000 Navy personnel in Europe. Due to my performance during the Kosovo conflict, I was hand-picked while an O-4 Lieutenant Commander to directly relieve an O-6 Navy Captain, an officer two grades senior, successfully serving in this position for 18 months. Directly supervised administrative and personnel issues for 250 personnel while coordinating three separate staffs and their O6 commanders, as well as filling dual NATO roles. 2000-01.


 

  • Legal Consulting: Provided expert witness affidavit and support as a certification subject matter expert in Indiana Marion Superior Court 12, Cause No.: 49d12-1703-Ct-009915, Ricks, et al. vs Rolls-Royce Corporation. Member, Naval Aviation Safety Investigation Board on a Class A Aviation Safety Mishap. Member, U S Navy legal proceedings as an officer on administrative hearings and courts martial boards.


 

  • Engineering Plant: Chief Engineer on a US Navy warship; successfully trained over 90 personnel to safely operate all engineering equipment on a six-month deployment for humanitarian operations. Achieved a rare two-year certification during an inspection of material and training status, which was achieved while deployed even more rare. Qualified Engineering Officer on Gas Turbine & Steam plants. 1989-91.


 

  • Combat Weapon Systems: Responsible for weapons & communications gear on two Navy warships as primary warfare advisor and senior watch officer. Special Weapons Inspector. Ordnance officer of guided missile cruiser, in charge of guns, missiles Standard/ Harpoon/ Tomahawk, torpedoes and electronic warfare systems. Special Weapons Inspector for the Navy. 1985-1998 in numerous at-sea and shore Naval billets. Established innovative training programs for my department and the entire ship, consistently achieve above average scores on all inspections and events.


 
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Author Josh Reynolds
09
Jun
Date June 9, 2026

011382 OSHA Safety and Health Specialist

This expert specializes in workplace safety and OSHA compliance in all fields of safety and OSHA compliance, including general industry, construction, maritime and environmental. Provide compliance training, customized safety programs, full facility audits, PPE, and 24-hour emergency consultation and assists with OSHA citations at the state and federal level. He has experience as a testifying expert witness.

Academic Background

  • Salisbury State Collage, 1978-1981

  • Northern Virginia Community College, 1984-1985

  • Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute Training, 1978-1997

    • Over 500 hours of training, certified in various fire, rescue, hazmat topics

    • Emergency Medical Technician, Cardiac Rescue Technician, ALS & PALS previous certifications Advanced Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support, IV Therapy, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Drug Administration, Trauma



  • OSHA Training Institute, 1998-Current

    • Authorized OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour General Industry Instructor

      • Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course

      • Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding General Industry/Manufacturing, etc. This includes topics such as Hazard Communication, Control of Hazardous Energy-Lockout/Tagout, Walking/Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Safeguarding, Hand/Power Tools, etc.



    • Authorized OSHA 10-hour & 30-Hour Construction Industry Instructor – 1999-2010

      • Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course

      • Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding the Construction Industry. This includes topics such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Ladders, etc.







  • Authorized OSHA 10- & 30-Hour Maritime Industries Instructor-Shipyards, Marine Terminals, Longshoring

    • Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course

    • Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding Shipyards, Marine Terminals and Longshoring. This includes topics such as Confined & Enclosed Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Welding, Material Handling, etc.



  • Numerous ancillary safety courses-Scaffold Training Institute, NFPA National Fire Protection Association

  • Instructor-Trainer for First Aid/CPR/AED-Medic First Aid International Registry-1999-Present

    • Certified to teach individuals to become a Trainer for first aid, CPR & AED.

    • Certified to teach Bloodborne Pathogen safety, oxygen therapy, etc.




Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, OSHA, Safety and Health Specialist, 2022-Present


Safety Resources, 1998-Present

  • Principal Consultant, Managing Member

  • Provide workplace safety & OSHA/NFPA/ANSI compliance to a variety of clients nationwide

    • Respond to requests for interpretations of OSHA regulations

    • Provide direct consultation to owners of any size company

    • Explain workplace safety laws and their applications and interpretations



  • Facility audits/inspections; hazardous materials, fire safety, machinery/guarding, slips/trips/falls, electrical, etc.

    • Provide wall-to-wall facility inspections/audits

    • Provide expert hazard analysis of workplaces



  • General Industry/Manufacturing; Poultry/Food Service, Light/Heavy Manufacturers, Public Works, Hospitality, etc.

    • Provide consultation to Fortune 500 companies and below



  • Construction site safety; large sites, small contractors, etc.

    • Fall Hazard Analysis

    • Scaffolding

    • Material Handling-Rigging/Cranes



  • Maritime Industry-Shipbuilding, Marine Terminals/Marinas, Longshoring

  • Military/US Army Corps of Engineers site compliance -NAVFAC, EM-385 Compliance

  • Develop Safety & Health Manuals, programs, policies, procedures

    • Write site-specific Safety & Health programs

      • Hazard Communication

      • Lockout/Tagout, including specific procedure development

      • Chemical Safety/Process Safety Management

      • Walking/Working Surfaces-Fall Protection, Ladders, Scaffolds/Aerial Lifts

      • Electrical Safety-NFPA 70E compliance, arc flash/blast/electrocution-shock

      • Health standards compliance-Respiratory, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lead, Chromium VI, Asbestos, Silica, etc.



    • Institute safety training curriculum for ALL OSHA-related topics

      • Provide certifications of all OSHA-related topics



    • Accident/Incident Investigations

      • Investigation workplace accidents, injuries & fatalities

      • Provide Root Cause Analysis



    • Provide consultation on workplace safety matters

      • Recordkeeping/Reporting requirements

      • Assist with OSHA inspections



    • Handle OSHA Citation & Notification of Penalty cases

      • Approximately over 1,500 OSHA and State Program cases handled

      • Aid, expert help to attorneys in OSHA interpretations, regulations

      • Contest cases where OSHA may be incorrect, direct negotiations with State’s Attorney Generals, Federal Attorney Generals



    • Provide consultation questions/answers directly to all employees of clients

    • Instructor-Trainer for Medic First Aid-First Aid/CPR/AED

    • Commented/advised on several legal cases

    • Provided multiple depositions on accident/injury cases





  • Safety Engineer, PTI, Inc., 1997-1998

    • Evaluate clients for safety/Worker’s Compensation risks

    • Provide and implement safety programs/policies

    • Provide facility safety audits/inspections

    • Provide client safety training

    • OSHA Citation & Notification of Penalty assistance; evaluate for accuracies, abatement, etc.

    • Subject Matter Expert/Expert Witness for OSHA/Workplace safety issues





  • Area Safety Advisor, Zee Medical Services Co., 1989-1997

    • OSHA 30 Hour Occupational Safety & Health Certification

    • Safety Product/Manufacturer Representative-3M, North, Miller, etc.

    • Advised businesses of safety issues, performed facility audits

    • Provided employee safety training





  • Forensic Investigator, State of MD Office of The Chief Medical Examiner, 1992-1012

    • Specialized training in field forensics, investigation of various death cases; homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, industrial accidents

      • Investigated over 100 fatality cases involving homicides, vehicular/industrial accidents, suicides for the State of Maryland

      • Assist Crime Labs with field forensics

      • Prepare bodies and reports for transport to OCME-Baltimore







  • Medic/Health Service Technician, U.S. Coast Guard, 1982-1988

    • Inauguration Committee for President Ronald Reagan, Ceremony for Unknown American for the Vietnam War Memorial

    • Meritorious Unit Commendation

    • Good Conduct Award

    • PADI Certified Underwater Diver




 

  • Volunteer, Princess Anne Vol. Fire Co., 1978 – Present

    • Certified Firefighter – 1979

    • Certified Rescue Technician – 1980

    • Certified Hazmat Technician - 1990

    • Emergency Medical Technician – 1981 – 1998

    • Cardiac Rescue Technician ALS/PALS Certified – 1992 – 1998

    • Chief, 1997; Assistant Chief, 1995-1996; President, 2000-2001, Various Line Officer positions




Professional Associations and Activities

  • Member, American Society of Safety Professionals, 1995 – Current

    • Past President & Charter member of Delmarva Chapter

    • Safety Professional of the Year, 2012



  • Board of Directors, Delmarva Safety Association

  • Member, National Safety Council

  • Member, Past Board Member, Chesapeake Region Safety Council

  • Member, Eastern Shore Builders Association

  • Member, Painting & Decorating Contractors Association

  • Member, Associated Builders & Contractors Chesapeake Shores

  • Member, National Fire Protection Association

  • Member, American Legion

  • Member, GEAPS – Grain Elevating & Producing Society

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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

011381 Railroad Track and Safety Engineer

Seasoned railroad track and safety engineer with more than 40 years of experience in railway track engineering, civil engineering, railroad machinery, and industrial safety. Brings deep expertise in track construction, maintenance, alignment, drainage, ballast, bridges, safety engineering, and heavy track maintenance equipment.

Leadership experience includes more than two decades as president of an international rail business overseeing large-scale track construction, renewal, machinery manufacturing, and on-track service operations across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.


Additional experience includes consulting on heavy-haul coal mine rail systems, bridge inspection, structural design, procurement systems, and international rail infrastructure projects. Technical knowledge spans multiple global track gauges, railway bridges, rolling stock, diesel power systems, and construction machinery.

Holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering, is a registered professional engineer, and has extensive experience in both railroad and industrial safety.




  • More than 40 years Railway Track Engineering and Civil Engineering Experience

  • Recent Career Business Experience: 21 years as President of a $300 M per year international company constructing new track, design of new track and structures, renewal of existing track, manufacturing railway track maintenance machinery, and providing other on track contract services.

  • Design of heavy track maintenance and construction machinery, engineering of structures, design for safety, Company: Harsco Track Technologies Now Harsco Rail 1986 – 2007

  • Railway track alignment, location, and environmental factors such as wind shear, drainage, noise, clearances, overhead line catenary location, rail lubrication residue, soil, subgrade, ballast, and near track vegetation.

  • Most Recent Work: Railroad track and bridge consulting engineering for “heavy haul” coal mines 2011 – 2012 Patriot Coal Charleston West VA

  • Business locations: USA, Canada, China, India, Russia, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Brazil, Hungary, Ireland, and other countries

  • Track Gauge Experience: Meter Gauge, 1066 mm 42 inch, Standard 1435 mm, Russian 1520 mm, Irish 1600 mm, and the multiple gauges of Australia and Brazil.

  • Graduate US Navy Officer Candidate School: Commissioned Officer 1969 - 1972

  • Non Railroad: AMS Accredited Marine Surveyor for legal, insurance, Diesel engines & safety 2007 – 2013

  • Extensive railway and industrial safety experience.


Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering University of Tennessee 1968

  • Master of Science Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate University of Tennessee 1974


Additional Academic Activities / Honors

  • Registered Professional Engineer, South Carolina Registration #16987 with reciprocity in all 50 states 1974 - Current

  • National Academy of Railroad Sciences Bridge Inspector April 2012


Professional Experience

  • 1968 – 1969 Design Engineer Sanford Day – Long Airdox Mining Machinery

  • 1969 – 1972 US Naval Officer Main Engines Officer USS Albany CG – 10

  • 1972 – 1974 Graduate Student University of Tennessee MS Mechanical Engineering

  • 1974 – 1977 Design Engineer Tamper Division of Canron Railroad Machinery and Railroad Track

  • 1977 – 1980 Manager of Research and Development Tamper Division of Canron Railroad Machinery and Railroad Track

  • 1980 – 1982 Manager of Engineering Tamper Division of Canron Railroad Machinery and Railroad Track

  • 1982 – 1986 Vice President of Operations Fairmont Railway Motors Division of Harsco Corporation Railroad Track and Railroad Machinery

  • 1986 – 2008 President Harsco Rail Division of Harsco Corporation Railroad Track and Railroad Machinery Official Retirement Date 2009

  • 2009 – Present Consulting Engineer for Railroad Track and Railroad Machinery. Also Marine Engineering Consultant for Diesel propulsion.

  • 2020 – Present, RTI Group, LLC. Railroad Track and Safety Engineer Expert


Partial Project List

  • Class 1 US Railways

  • Metros & Transits

  • Indian Railways

  • Canadian National Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, Queensland Railways, Network Rail

  • Coal Mines, Iron Mines, Others worldwide


General Railroad Expertise

  • Large Civil Engineering Project Management

  • Procurement Systems ADB and others

  • On track safety

  • Railroad Shop Safety

  • Industrial Safety

  • Project and Business Finance

  • International Business Marketing and Management

  • Railroad Environmental

  • FIDIC International Asian Development Bank Projects

  • World Bank Projects

  • Export Import Bank Projects

  • Bridge Inspection

  • Bridge Design

  • High Speed Rail Japanese Railways East, DB Germany, and Network Rail, UK


 Areas of technical expertise

  • Railway Track Construction and Maintenance

  • Railway Track Surfacing and alignment

  • Railway track construction and maintenance machinery

  • Railway Ballast, sleepers, rail, fasteners, drainage, switches, crossings, & other trackwork

  • Railway Bridges

  • Structural

  • Track Gauge Engineering

  • Safety engineering

  • Track Alignment

  • Railway Bridges

  • Rail Cars

  • Power Train Including Railway and Marine

  • Construction Machinery Including Earth Moving

  • Lifting Equipment

  • Conveyors

  • Structural Design

  • Material Handling

  • Electric - Hydraulic

  • Control Systems

  • Metal Fabrications

  • General Machine Design

  • Diesel Power

  • Brakes

  • Rail Flaw Detection

  • Railway Engineering Track & Rolling Stock

  • US Navy Experience with Diesel Engines, Boilers, and Turbines


Other Information / Accomplishments

  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Society 1966

  • Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society 1966

  • Eagle Scout 1962

  • Past Leader Boy Scouts of America

  • Holder 4 patents: Railway Engineering

  • Author or Co-Author Several Papers for Railway Engineering


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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

011380 Security and Threat Analysis Professional

Seasoned security and threat analysis professional with deep expertise in terrorism, active shooter incidents, aviation security, hotel and venue risk, and litigation support. Provides strategic analysis for law firms, government agencies, insurers, and private-sector clients, with a focus on violent threat assessment, security negligence, and operational risk mitigation. Brings extensive experience in forensic case analysis, airport and hospitality security, and intelligence-driven risk consulting, supported by a strong academic background in strategic studies, military history, and national security.

  • Tactical Analysis of Violent Threats: Specialize in active shooters, bombings, terrorist operations, criminal violence, and asymmetric threats.

  • Litigation Strategy & Expert Witness Support: Provided forensic case analysis for high-profile legal cases, including the 2015 Sousse, Tunisia ISIS attack litigation, analyze security negligence lawsuits in the hospitality sector.

  • Aviation & Transportation Security: Subject matter expert on airport attacks, including landside, airside, and Aircraft-in-Gate incidents.

  • Hotel & Public Venue Security: Founder of the world's most comprehensive hotel violence database, tracking and analyzing attacks at hotels and major public spaces.

  • Strategic & Operational Risk Assessment: Provide risk analyses to government agencies, law enforcement, and private-sector clients on security vulnerabilities and liability mitigation.


Academic Background



  • Ph.D. in Strategic Studies Counterinsurgency, University of Exeter, UK.

  • M.A. in U.S. History Military & National Security, East Carolina University.

  • B.A. in Political Science National Security Focus, East Carolina University.

  • Bellingcat Intelligence Training 2020.

  • Virginia Certified Private Investigator Active.

  • Assorted tactical shooting schools for carbine and pistol, including Blackwater and

  • Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy.


Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America.

  • Distinguished Civilian Service for Bravery, US Army, for actions on September 11, 2001, Pentagon.


 Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC RTI, Stevensville, MD, 2017 - present.

  • Litigation Strategy & Legal Consulting:

    • Provided critical forensic analysis and litigation support for the 2015 Sousse, Tunisia ISIS terrorist attack case, advising plaintiffs on travel risk assessment failures and corporate liability.

    • Panelist & subject matter expert on active shooter and airport security LeClairRyan Aviation Symposium, 2018.

    • Delivered briefings on airport attacks & security failures at RTI AViCON Conference 2017 and other industry events.




CEO & Principal Analyst, Muir Analytics, LLC | 2010 – Present.

  • Litigation Strategy & Legal Consulting:

    • Provided critical forensic analysis and litigation support for the 2015 Sousse, Tunisia ISIS terrorist attack case, advising plaintiffs on travel risk assessment failures and corporate liability.



  • Hotel & Venue Security Analysis:

    • Developed the SecureHotel Threat Portal, the world’s most advanced hotel violence database, with over 3,600 documented cases.

    • Conduct intelligence-driven security assessments for hotels, insurers, private security organizations, and law enforcement agencies.



  • Aviation & Airport Security Analysis:

    • Panelist & subject matter expert on active shooter and airport security LeClairRyan Aviation Symposium, 2018.

    • Delivered briefings on airport attacks & security failures at RTI AViCON Conference 2017 and other industry events.



  • Threat Intelligence & Security Risk Consulting:

    • Advised military and intelligence agencies, including FBI, DIA, US Army Special Warfare Center, Thai National Security Council, and Thai Army Special Forces.

    • Provided executive protection services EP and specialized risk analysis for high-profile security projects, including the London 2012 Olympics and EP details for VIP clients.




Professor of Irregular Warfare, National Defense University | 2010.

  • Developed and taught coursework on terrorism, insurgency, and intelligence operations to senior military officers and defense officials.


Analyst, The Analysis Group TAG | 2005 – 2008.

  • Conducted in-depth threat assessments for maritime security, irregular warfare, and counterinsurgency operations.

  • Provided intelligence support for military modernization programs.


Senior Threat Analyst, SAIC Pentagon Contract | 1998 – 2003.

  • Pentagon Liaison & Policy Analyst: Managed risk assessments for the US Army G-3 Operations Risk Program.

  • Counterterrorism & Weapons Trafficking Analysis: Led research for a US State Department project on illicit arms networks in Latin America.


Select Publications & Industry Engagement


Litigation & Risk Strategy Analysis

  • “Using Threat Analytics to Improve Security & Legal Protections in Hotels,” The Hospitality Law Conference, 2015.

  • “Airport Attacks & Security Disruptions: Case Studies & Liability Considerations,” RTI AViCON Conference, 2017.

  • “Active Shooters & Airport Security Failures,” Aviation Security Panel, LeClairRyan Symposium, 2018.

  • “Hotel Attack Statistics, Reasonable Foreseeability & Totality of Circumstances,” The Hospitality Law Conference, 2018.

  • “Terrorism & Active Shooter Threats in Travel & Hospitality,” Global Travel Risk Summit, 2022.


Terrorism, Threat Analysis & Insurgency Reports

  • “Car Bombs – Bali Was a Wake-Up Call,” National Law Enforcement, 2003.

  • “The Al-Shabaab Westgate Raid – A Forewarning,” United Press International UPI, Oct 2013.

  • “Improving Counterterrorism Intelligence – A Lesson from 9-11,” Jane’s Terrorism & Insurgency Centre, 2004.

  • “JTIC Threat Briefing: Terrorism in Thailand,” Jane’s Terrorism & Insurgency Centre, 2005.

  • “Terrorism in Thailand – A Threat Brief,” Joint US Military Advisory Group & US State Department, Bangkok, 2007.

  • “Passenger Train Security – Strategizing Against Future Attacks,” Mass Transit, 2011.

  • “Mumbai, India, 2008; Westgate Mall, Kenya 2013; & Paris, France: Tactical Analysis of Urban Terrorist Raids,” FBI/Los Angeles Training Session on Terrorist Tactics, Dec 2015.

  • “Lone Wolf Islamist Jihadist Terrorism: Tactical Trends & Countermeasures,” Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, 2015.

  • “Irregular Warfare Isn’t Going Away – Thai Counterinsurgency Lessons Matter,” Small Wars Journal, 2018.

  • “ISIS’ Leaderless Revolution & the Sri Lanka Attacks,” Westminster Institute, 2019.

  • “Muir Analytics provided litigation support for the TUI lawsuit over the 2015 Tunisia terrorist hotel attack – both legal teams hail case as lessons learned regarding hotel security,” 2022.

  • Preliminary threat/risk lessons from the UK hotel riots of July-August 2024, London’s Institute of Hotel Security Management ihsm, 2024.

  • Hospitality protective intelligence for event threat reduction: Three case studies, for the Association of Security Consultant’s Business Group, London, 2024.

  • Hotel Threat Warnings & Indicators for 2025: Current global hotel violence risk trends and estimated threats for 2025, American Society for Industrial Security, 2025.


Books & Industry Publications

  • The Thai Way of Counterinsurgency, 2014.

  • Spies for Nimitz: Joint Military Intelligence in the Pacific War, 2004.

  • Over 150 expert analyses published on hotel security, aviation risk, and terrorism threat intelligence.

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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

011379 Pipeline Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Pipeline Regulatory and Compliance Specialist is passionate about engineering risk-informed solutions to safely optimize ROI: Return on INTEGRITY. She conveys visionary leadership, technical competency, and distinctive communication cultivated over a decade of midstream operations and integrity engineering experience with a mid-size oil and gas operator.

As Principal Pipeline Engineer, she excels in the development, implementation, and optimization of Integrity Management Programs IMP in addition to the engineering and execution of the integrity program’s individual elemental components. Her ability to interface with individuals from field to executive personnel and lead effectively in order to drive change sets her apart.

She has gained encompassing operations engineering knowledge spanning the full life cycle of midstream projects. Her unique perspective on resourceful applications of safely achieving integrity and compliance through risk-informed reasoning while working for such a cost-focused operator will cement her as a compelling asset to any project.

As a proficient expert in the midstream pipeline industry, she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants on a variety of cases both in the courtroom and through expert opinion reports. She retained engagements as an independent engineering expert have resulted in favorable resolutions for 100% of her clients to date. She is an effective communicator who excels at presenting complex information simply, both written and verbally.

In addition to serving in an engineering capacity, she has a special passion for encouraging the female workforce. As females are a minority in both engineering and the oil and gas industry, another facet of her focus is encouraging professional women and next-generation engineers through professional and personal coaching services, group workshops, and speaking engagements.

She is certified by the U.S. Small Business Association and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as both a Women’s Business Enterprise WBE and a Women Owned Small Business WOSB. In Texas, she is registered as a Historically Underutilized Business HUB. With the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, she maintains an additional certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise WBE.

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors acknowledges Time For Change, LLC. as a registered engineering firm in addition to her accreditation as a certified professional engineer P.E. in the mechanical engineering discipline.

Education

University of Houston

Environmental Engineering, Master of Science; 2011

Texas A&M University

Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science; 2009

Genetics, Bachelor of Science; 2009

Chemistry, Minor; 2009

Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Texas, #118840

  • Mechanical Engineering Discipline, Texas Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors

  • Registered Engineering Firm, State of Texas, #F-21372

  • S. Small Business Association Women’s Owned Small Business, #WOSB210624

  • WBENC National Women’s Business Enterprise, #WBE2100849

  • Texas Historically Underutilized Business

  • City of Houston, Office of Business Opportunity, Women’s Business Enterprise, #21-05-15009


Professional Experience

  • President & Principal Engineer, Engineering Consulting


October 2019 – Present; Houston, Texas

  • Senior Operations Engineer, Harvest Midstream Company/ Hilcorp Energy Company


June 2011 – November 2019; Houston, Texas

  • Project Engineer, Element Markets


May 2010 – June 2011; Houston, Texas

Expert Testimony

  • Crude oil pipeline failure deposition and testimony, Texas; 2014-2016 Defense

  • Pipeline marking, safety, and damage prevention expert report, Texas; 2021 Plaintiff

  • Gas pipeline operation personal injury expert opinion and deposition, New Mexico; 2022 Defense

  • Gas distribution pipeline safety expert opinion, North Carolina; 2023 Defense

  • Pipeline construction best practices and safety expert opinion, Oklahoma; 2023 Defense


Professional Associations

  • National Academy of Science, Committee Member Pipeline Safety Valve Study, 2022-present

  • Interstate Natural Gas Association of America INGAA Foundation D&I Committee Member

  • Society of Women Engineers, Houston Member, Introduce a Girl to Engineering IAGTE co-chair

  • Young Pipeline Professionals, USA and Houston Chapter Member


Regulatory Compliance Experience

Mrs. Moody has extensive knowledge of state, provincial, and federal regulatory agencies in the United States and Canada while being well-informed of new requirements. Regulatory compliance consulting services include:

  • Ensuring compliance and audit support for Title 49 CFR Part 192, including all new mega-rule clauses, Title 49 CFR Part 195, Title 49 CFR Part 193, and CER Onshore Pipeline Regulations SOR 99/294

  • Jurisdictional determinations, class location, and High Consequence Area HCA analysis

  • Establish or validate Maximum Allowable Operating Pressures MAOP

  • Perform program gap analyses

  • Creative and proactive data management solutions

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011378 Aviation Safety and Pilot Expert

Aviation Safety and Pilot Expert is an experienced aviation professional with deep expertise in flight operations, safety management systems, accident and incident investigation, pilot training, and regulatory compliance. With leadership experience across corporate, regional, and international aviation environments, this expert has directed safety programs, led fleet operations, supported aircraft consulting engagements, and contributed to operational improvements that enhance safety, readiness, and performance.

Holding advanced academic credentials in aeronautics and human factors in aviation systems, Aviation Safety and Pilot Expert brings a strong foundation in aviation law, safety systems, human factors, and airline operations. This background is complemented by extensive hands-on experience with multiple aircraft types, FAA and ICAO regulations, and high-level operational leadership, making this expert a valuable resource for aviation consulting, safety analysis, and pilot operations support.




Specialized Professional Competence

Experienced aircraft leader, excellence in problem-solving with great attention to detail. Action orientated with a strong ability to establish lasting customer relations internally and externally.

ATP Multiengine Land, Instrument

FAA & ICAO Regulations

FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Aviation Consulting

FAA First Class Medical

Microsoft Office

Project Management

TT 12680

GIV, DHC-8, CL-65, SF-340

EMB-145, RA4000 Type

Arinc Direct

PIC 7332

Education and Certifications Background

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,

BS Aeronautic Sciences Summa Cum Lade September 2019

MS Human Factors in Aviation Systems With Distinction May 2020

Aircraft management, Aviation Law, Airline management, Aviation labor relations, Airline regulations

Aviation Safety Systems, Accident Investigation, Human Factors in aviation systems

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor society

Professional Experience

TALON AIR, FARMINGDALE NY, Director of Safety/ Lead Fleet Pilot APRIL 2013-CURRENT

  • Lead Pilot on the G IV Fleet

  • Developed and implemented company-wide Safety Management System SMS in accordance with FAA Part 5.

  • Directed Emergency Response Plan ERP updates and drills, improving team readiness and response time

  • Led accident/incident investigations, producing detailed reports and root cause analyses that informed procedural improvements.

  • Served as Fleet Lead for GIV, overseeing operations, training, and standardization for the fleet.

  • Acted as liaison between flight operations and maintenance, optimizing aircraft availability and operational readiness.

  • Played dual leadership roles, integrating operational safety and flight leadership, aligning safety goals with mission execution.


SANTA MARIA AVIATION MA, DIRECTOR 2017-CURRENT

  • Consultant for multiple corporate flight departments and insurance groups.

  • Saved a total of $2M in damage claims through corresponding with manufacturing and airline management.

  • Assumed full responsibility for every detail for aircraft completion and pre-buy.


COMMUTAIR, NEWARK NJ, STANDARDIZATION/ TRAINING PILOT 2010-2013

  • Classroom, Simulator, and flight line training pilot on the DHC-8 aircraft for all new hire and upgrade pilots.

  • Helped design the Q-300 differences program as well as conducted proving run flights for FAA Part 121 flight operations certification.

  • Pilot representative for the ASAP committee.


AIR MALI, BAMAKO, MALI CRJ FLEET MANAGER CONTRACTOR 2010

  • Initiated and managed the fleet renewal plan to replace F100 aircraft with a new fleet of CRJ-700/900.


AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES, DALLAS, TX Pilot 2006-2010

  • Pilot on the SF-340, CRJ, and Emb-145.


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Date June 8, 2026

011377 Human Factors and Biomechanics

This expert earned a Ph.D. in Human Factors / Ergonomics with specialization in biomechanics from Loughborough University in England in 2002. He has conducted research in biomechanics and ergonomics for over 25 years, and is board certified through the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

He is also certified in motorcycle and motor vehicle accident reconstruction. Applicable professional memberships include American Society of Biomechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy of Neurology, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists former, International Brain Injury Association, National Neurotrauma Society former, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Fellow, The Ergonomics Society former, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Investigators NATARI, and Society of Accident Reconstructionist SOAR.

To date, he has provided expert witness Deposition and Trial Testimony in more than 140 civil and criminal cases. His expertise in motorcycle crashes, motorcycle riding and operation, helmet protection, biomechanics and human factors has been recognized by courts in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Great Britain. The biomechanical analysis methods that he utilizes are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and have survived Frye and Daubert challenges.

Expertise

  • Motorcycle Crashes

  • Motorcycle Riding

  • Motorcycle Helmets

  • Biomechanics of Head and Brain Injury

  • Human Factors

  • Automobile Accidents

  • Truck Accidents

  • Concussion

  • Football Helmets


Education and Training

  • Ph.D. Ergonomics, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England, 2002

  • B.Sc. Honors Ergonomics, Loughborough University of Technology, England, 1992

  • D.P.S. Loughborough University of Technology, Leicestershire, England, 1991


Certification and Registration

  • CPE #725 Certificant, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics, 1995

  • M.Erg.S. Member of The Ergonomics Society Professional Register, 1996

  • CBIS #6667 Certified Brain Injury Specialist Cognitive Rehabilitation, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists, 2010-13


Present Appointments

  • President
    Lloyd Industries, Inc. San Antonio, FL.

  • Research Director
    BRAINS, Inc., San Antonio, FL.


Past Employment

2002-2022 Courtesy Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

09/11-02/16 Director of Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory / Program Specialist
James A Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL

08/09-09/11 Associate Director
Veterans Administration, Health Services Research and Development HSR&D / Rehabilitation Research and Development RR&D Research Center of Excellence, Tampa, FL

10/99-08/09 Director of Research Laboratories
Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL

05/98-05/00 Director of Information Systems
UTEK Corporation, Plant City, FL

06/96-10/99 Acting Director
Center for Product Ergonomics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

01/96-05/96  Ergonomics Laboratory Manager / Research Ergonomist
Center for Product Ergonomics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

07/93-01/96  Principal Ergonomist
The Ergonomics Institute, Hauppauge, NY

07/92-07/93  Ergonomics /Biomechanics Consultant
Biomechanics Corporation of America, Melville, NY

07/90-07/91  Research Ergonomist
Liberty Mutual Research Center, Hopkinton, MA

12/88-07/90  Human Reliability Consultant
R M Consultants Ltd., Warrington, Cheshire, England

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology – Research Scientist

  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences – Fellow

  • American Biomechanics Society

  • American Society Mechanical Engineering

  • Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists former

  • ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities

  • Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics #725

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

  • National Neurotrauma Society #10662

  • International Brain Injury Association

  • The Ergonomics Society former

  • Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society

  • Airborne Public Safety Association

  • National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Investigators NATARI

  • Society of Accident Reconstructionist SOAR


Awards and Honors

  • Article of the Year Award 1998

  • Certificate of Excellence awarded by VHA Patient Safety Research Center 2002

  • Author of Top 10 cited paper 2006-2008 in International Journal of Nursing Studies


Professional Training Courses

  • 1990   Human Factors in Occupational Health & Safety, Harvard School of Public Health

  • 1992   Ergonomics and Design, Loughborough University of Technology

  • 1999   Ergonomics Workshop: 3D Static Strength Prediction, University of Michigan

  • 2004   Vicon BodyBuilder & Polygon training workshop, Vicon Motion Systems, Inc.

  • 2009   LabView Introductory and Advanced workshops, National Instruments

  • 2011   Successful Measurement of Dynamic Force, Pressure, and Acceleration, presented by PCB Piezotronics

  • 2011   Using Mimics to create 3D Finite Element models from Radiographic CT and MR images, presented by Materialize

  • 2011   Matlab fundamentals, presented by The Mathworks

  • 2011   Cognitive Rehabilitation workshop, hosted by North American Brain Injury Society

  • 2012   Brain Computer Interface workshop, hosted by Florida Hospital, Orlando

  • 2013   Pediatric Pathology for Forensic Pathologists, hosted by AAFS, Washington DC

  • 2014   EDC Accident Reconstruction Course – HVE EDCRASH / EDSMAC, Miami, FL

  • 2015   Reconstruction and Analysis of Motorcycle Crashes – SAE International Society of Automotive Engineering, Detroit, MI

  • 2015   Investigation of Motorcycle Crashes – Institute of Police Training and Management, Jacksonville, FL

  • 2015 Automating Hardware Control and Advanced Programming Techniques in MATLAB. The MathWorks. Tampa, FL.

  • 2015 Data Acquisition using Matlab. The MathWorks. Tampa, FL.

  • 2018 Traffic Crash Analysis using Virtual Crash – Forensic Training Group, Nashville, TN

  • 2018 Symposium on Traffic Safety – IPTM, Orlando, FL

  • 2018 Energy Methods and Damage Analysis in Traffic Crash Reconstruction – Institute of Police Training and Management, Jacksonville, FL.

  • 2018 Advanced Analysis of Driver Responses – Institute of Police Training and Management, Jacksonville, FL.

  • 2020 Crash Evaluation: Analyzing the Impaired Driver – Crash University

  • 2021  Ariel Photogrammetry for Crash and Crime Scenes Using Pix4D – Forensic Mapping Solutions

  • 2021 FAA Remote Pilot-in-Command Training

  • 2021 Virtual CRASH Live Training


Webinar Training Courses

  • 2018 Traffic Collision Technology – Laser Technology, Inc.

  • 2019 Drone Mapping: Ground and Aerial Measurements – Laser Technology, Inc.

  • 2020 EinScan Pro 2X Plus

  • 2020 Pix4Dmapper for Collision Reconstruction

  • 2020 DTS – Principles of Dynamic Data Collection

  • 2020 FARO Zone 3D: Advanced Animation Techniques

  • 2020 FARO Zone 3D: Utilizing EDR Data in the FARO Zone Software

  • 2020 FARO SCENE Software: Creating Courtroom Deliverables

  • 2021 CRASH SAFETY SOLUTIONS: Factors that Influence Nighttime Recognition


Editorial / Reviewer Appointments 

  • Occupational Health and Safety magazine, Stevens Publishing, Waco, TX

  • Workplace Ergonomics, Stevens Publishing, Waco, TX

  • Columnist for Ergonomics Intelligence Report, James Publishing, Santa Ana, CA

  • Book reviewer for Ergonomics In Design, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

  • Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC

  • Applied Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis, London

  • Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis, London

  • Department of Veterans Affairs HSR&D Scientific Merit Review Committee

  • Department of Veterans Affairs RR&D Scientific Merit Review Committee

  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada NSERC, grant reviewer for federal funding agency

  • Applied Ergonomics Journal

  • National Neurotrauma Society 2016 Symposium

  • Journal of Safety

  • New England Journal of Medicine

  • Nebraska University Press

  • Journal of Forensic Sciences


Grants and Funded Research

  1. ‘Biomechanical assessment of dynamic postural sway in healthy elderly.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by Institute for Aging. Awarded $7,500, 1996.

  2. ‘Redesigning patient handling tasks and equipment to prevent nursing back injuries.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs RR&D. Awarded $305,000, 1997.

  3. ‘Effect of wrist exposures on median nerve conduction: Pilot study.’ Role: Co-Investigator. VA RR&D. Awarded $50,000, 1997.

  4. ‘Evaluation prototype: Exam room of the future.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by BHM Medical, Inc. and Department of Veterans Affairs. Awarded $60,000, 1998.

  5. ‘Patient Safety Center of Inquiry.’ Role: Associate Director and Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA HSR&D. Awarded $1,500,000, 1999.

  6. ‘VISN-Wide Deployment of a Back Injury Prevention Program for Nurses: Safe Patient Handling and Movement.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA HSR&D. Awarded $2.4 million, 2001.

  7. Research Enhancement Award Program: ‘Safe Patient Mobility.’ Role: Associate Director and Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA HSR&D. Awarded $1.1 million, 2001.

  8. ‘Development and Validation of Measurement System to Quantify Spinal Compression.’ Role: Co-Investigator.’ Sponsored by VISN8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry. Awarded $5,000, 2001.

  9. Research Enhancement Award Program: ‘Technology to Prevent Adverse Events in Rehabilitation.’ Role: Associate Director and Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA RR&D. Awarded $1.35 million, 2002.

  10. Enhancement of RR&D Research Laboratory Capabilities at the Tampa Veterans Administration Medical Center. Role: Principal Investigator. Sponsored by VA RR&D. Awarded $125,000, 2002.

  11. ‘Biomechanical assessment of wheelchair transfers toward upper extremity preservation in persons with SCI.’ Role: Co-Principal Investigator. VA RR&D. Awarded $50,000, 2002.

  12. ‘Patient Safety Center of Inquiry.’ Role: Associate Director and Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA HSR&D. Awarded $2,000,000, 2003.

  13. ‘Development of an Instrumented Mannequin for Restraint and Control Training,’ Role: Principal Investigator. Sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Occupational Health and Safety. Awarded $75,000, 2003.

  14. ‘Validation of the Actiwatch as a Pain Treatment Outcome Measure.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA RR&D. Awarded $200,325, 2005.

  15. ‘Folding Motorized Prone-Cart.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by VA RR&D. Awarded $357,100, 2005.

  16. ‘Development of Force Gloves for Biomechanical Evaluation of Dynamic Patient Handling Tasks.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by University of South Florida Patient Safety Foundation. Awarded $7,000, 2005.

  17. ‘Biomechanical Evaluation of Patient Transport Activities.’ Role: Co-Investigator. Sponsored by University of South Florida Interdisciplinary Grant Program, Dane Industries, Inc. Awarded $25,000, 2005.

  18. Tampa VA Shared Equipment Evaluation Program. VHA. Awarded $272,000, 2005.

  19. ‘Evaluation of Assistive Transfer Devices to Preserve UE Function in SCI.’ Role: Principal-Investigator. Sponsored by VA RR&D. Awarded $474,300, 2007.

  20. Center of Excellence: ‘Maximizing Rehabilitation Outcomes.’ Role: Associate Director. Sponsored by VA HSR&D / RR&D. Awarded $4,100,000, 2009.

  21. ‘Development of Headwear to Prevent Fall-Related Injuries in Elderly Persons.’ Role: Co-Investigator / Biomechanist. Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, Small Business Innovation Research. Awarded $1,000,000, July 2010.

  22. ‘Threats to Skin Integrity Associated with Ceiling Lift Sling Use in Persons with SCI.’ Role: Principal Investigator. Sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Occupational Health and Safety. $600,000, February 2011.

  23. ‘Biomechanical Evaluation of Techniques Associated with Prevention and Management of Disturbed Behavior – Phase 2’ VA Portland. Role: Principal Investigator. Awarded $60,000, February 2011.

  24. Equipment grant for Traumatic Brain Injury program. VA RR&D. Role: Principal Investigator. Awarded $239,000, April 2011

  25. ‘Biomechanical Evaluation of Techniques Associated with Prevention and Management of Disturbed Behavior – Phase 3’ VA Portland. Role: Principal Investigator. Awarded $68,700, December 2011.

  26. Development and Evaluation of a Sling-Less Lift System. VA RR&D. Role: Principal Investigator. Awarded $730,000. ** best proposal score in history of JAHVA

  27. Development of Motorcycle Helmets to Protect Against Traumatic Brain Injury. CDC / NCIPC. Role: Principal Investigator. $225,000. Submitted April 2015. Not funded

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