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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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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

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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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
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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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

011376 Construction and Mechanical Engineer

Construction and Mechanical Engineer have both professional licenses and construction licenses. During his career, he has been retained as a consultant and expert witness on cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. These clients have included corporations, insurance companies, attorneys’ offices, and private citizens.

These assignments have included heating and air-conditioning concerns, domestic water and sanitary plumbing maters, and piping system failures. He is both a licensed Master Plumber, and HVACR contractor in New Jersey, which requires both installation experience, and knowledge of the plumbing and building codes. His background in both field construction work and the management of a construction/service firm, gives him a unique perspective that few engineers have.

Academic Background

  • Newark College of Engineering now New Jersey Institute of Technology.


Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1981

Additional Academic Activities / Honors

  • Engineers Club Of Philadelphia:


BOCA Code review and interpretation course 1983.

  • Dan O’Gorman Instructor:


Continuing education for New Jersey Master Plumbing License.

  • ESCO Institute:


Proper Refrigerant practices program approved by U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency 1992, and 2012.

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Title, date from to present.

  • Leach Bros. Inc., Pennsauken, NJ, 1984 – Present


President. An engineering and construction company that engages in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, process piping, and energy management systems. The firm designs, builds, maintains, and repairs these systems.

  • Whitesell Enterprises Ltd., Delran, NJ, 1983 – 1984


Senior HVAC Engineer for large commercial design build developer

  • John G. Reuter Associates, Cherry Hill, NJ, 1981 – 1983


Mechanical Engineer for multi-disciplined engineering firm. The firm’s work was mostly governmental and utilities towns, state, and federal government

  • Leach Bros. Inc., Wayne, NJ, 1973 – 1981


Construction technician for installation and repair of plumbing, HVAC systems for residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial systems.

Professional Associations and Activities

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME.

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE.

  • Energy Council of New Jersey Business and Industry NJBIA.

  • Economic Development for New Jersey Business and Industry NJBIA.

  • Internal Code: Council Professional Member.

  • International Code Council: Community Building Best Practices & Innovation Subcommittee Member.

  • Refrigeration Service Engineers Society RSES.

  • National Fire Protection Association NFPA.


Registrations and Licenses

  • New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:


Certificate of Authorization for Engineering 24GA28101700.

  • State of New Jersey:


New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs

Home Improvement Contractor 13VH00894600.

Professional Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer:


State of New Jersey 24GE03300700.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PE042932R.

  • Licensed Master Plumber:


State of New Jersey 36BI00852000.

  • Licensed Master HVACR Contractor:


State of New Jersey 19HC00053700

  • North American Technician Certification NATE:  ID# 8755160


Service technician and installation for the following specialties:  air conditioning, air distribution, air to air heat pump, and gas furnaces.

  • University of South Florida:  OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Training and Certification 20-602090794.

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Author Josh Reynolds
08
Jun
Date June 8, 2026

011375 Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator

This senior Fire and Explosion Investigator is an internationally recognized certified fire investigator who has conducted over 800 fire origin and cause investigations both domestically and internationally.

He has testified and provided expert witness testimony in over 300+ court cases on the local, county, state and federal level. He is a Principal Member of the NFPA #1033 Technical Committee, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator".

He is also a Certified Fire Code Inspector and Plan Reviewer with the International Code Council, the National Fire Protection Association as well as the PA State Department of License and Inspections. He has over 20 years' experience as an Emergency Management Coordinator.

Consulted with clients regarding fire department and emergency response operations, fire code interpretation, enforcement, inspection and compliance, disaster preparedness and response as well as fire safety and prevention programming.  He has also conducted detailed premises liability investigations for a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Professional Experience

•      RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Fire & Explosions Investigator, March 2020 – present

•      Certified Investigator, Pennsylvania, September 2016 – present

•      Chief Fire Marshal, Upper Makefield Township, April 1990 – present

•      Firefighter – Lieutenant, Upper Makefield Township, August 1988 – 2003

•      Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, Upper Makefield Township, Jan 1989 2009

Registrations and Licenses

International Association of Arson Investigators

•      Pro-Board Certified, Certified Fire Investigator IAAI-CFI (V)

•      Fire Investigator Technician IAAI-FIT

•      Evidence Collection Technician IAAI-ECT

•      Expert Witness

National Association of Fire Investigators

•      Certified Fire & Explosives Investigator NAFI-CFEI

•      Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator NAFI - CVFI

•      Certified Fire Investigator Instructor NAFI-CFII

Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner

•      Certified Fire Investigator

•      Certified Fire Inspector

International Association of Fire Investigators – “Fellow” status IAFI-Fellow

Institution of Fire Engineers – Graduate Level GIFireE

International Code Council – Pro-Board-Certified Fire Code Inspector

National Fire Protection Association – Certified Fire Code Inspector

PA Department of License & Inspections – Certified Fire Code Inspector

As a Private Investigator has conducted investigations in PA, NJ, NY, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland
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Author Josh Reynolds
04
Jun
Date June 4, 2026

011374 Railroad Operations and Safety

This Railroad operations and safety expert has more than forty years of experience in the railroad industry in the areas of railroad safety, operating practices, and mechanical matters. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University at Sacramento, CA in Business Administration, and hold current federal certification as a locomotive engineer.

During his career he has held a variety of positions including switchman, brakeman, conductor, certified locomotive engineer, assistant trainmaster, certified designated supervisor of locomotive engineers, director of locomotive engineer training, director of safety, director of security, assistant chief mechanical officer, chief mechanical officer, superintendent, and assistant vice president of operations planning and analysis.

Since becoming a railroad consultant in 2000, He has provided a range of consulting services to clients to include training, safety audits, equipment inspections, locomotive event recorder analysis, locomotive video analysis, and railroad accident/incident inspections and investigations.  He has also provided expert witness services in litigated matters for dozens of clients over the years, to include material review and analysis, site and equipment inspections, report preparation, as well as deposition and trial testimony.  Cases he has worked on have involved grade crossing collisions, derailments, rail equipment accidents, trespasser/pedestrian incidents, as well as incidents involving injuries to railroad employees and 3rd parties.

During his career he has operated thousands of trains under the varied conditions found throughout the United States.  As a railroad officer he has trained, supervised and qualified hundreds of train service employees including conductors, locomotive engineers, and operations supervisors.  He has also developed, implemented and managed numerous railroad safety and rule programs including locomotive engineer certification programs 49 CFR Part 240.  He has investigated hundreds of railroad accidents and incidents and has been qualified as an expert witness in the areas of railroad safety, training, operating practices, and mechanical matters including train stopping distance, locomotive event recorder data analysis and locomotive video analysis in numerous federal and state courts.

He is a member of several professional organizations including the Air Brake Association, the International Association of Railway Operating Officers, and the American Association of Railroad Superintendents.  He is also a past member of the Chicago Rail Carriers Association, The Car Department Officers Association CDOA, the Locomotive Maintenance Officer's' Association LMOA, and have participated in several national projects including the Federal Railroad Administration FRA Power Brake Railroad Safety Advisory Committee RSAC, and FRA Dynamic Brake Task Force.  He is also familiar with the requirements of federal regulations governing railroad operations as contained in 49 CFR Parts 200-299.

Academic Background

  • 1979-1980  B.S Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento, CA  Note CA college work done while on GI Bill Leave of Absence from BN

  • 1978 Graduated from the Burlington Northern Railroad Locomotive Engineer Training Program and promoted to Locomotive Engineer

  • 1976-1977  Attended University of Montana, Missoula, MT

  • 1975  Graduated, Sacramento City College, AA Degree


Training and Seminars

  • July 2021, Montana Rail Link, Inc., Missoula, MT: Locomotive Engineer Recertification training and testing on the General Code of Operating Rules GCOR, Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, Safety Rules, U.S. Rail Security Awareness Guidelines, U.S. Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail, Remote Control Locomotive Operations RCO, Distributed Power Operations DPU, Physical Characteristics of the Railroad, and pertinent Federal Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 200-299.  Conductor Recertification Training in accordance with 49 CFR Part 242.  Federally certified as a Train Service Locomotive Engineer and Instructor Engineer in accordance with 49 CFR Part 240.


 

  • April 2018, Montana Rail Link, Inc., Missoula, MT: Locomotive Engineer Recertification training and testing on the General Code of Operating Rules GCOR, Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, Safety Rules, U.S. Rail Security Awareness Guidelines, U.S. Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail, Remote Control Locomotive Operations RCO, Distributed Power Operations DPU, Physical Characteristics of the Railroad, and pertinent Federal Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 200-299.  Conductor Recertification Training in accordance with 49 CFR Part 242.  Federally certified as a Train Service Locomotive Engineer and Instructor Engineer in accordance with 49 CFR Part 240.


 

  • May 2015, Montana Rail Link, Inc., Missoula, MT: Locomotive Engineer Recertification training and testing on the General Code of Operating Rules GCOR, Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, Safety Rules, U.S. Rail Security Awareness Guidelines, U.S. Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail, Remote Control Locomotive Operations RCO, Distributed Power Operations DPU, Physical Characteristics of the Railroad, and pertinent Federal Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 200-299.  Conductor Recertification Training in accordance with 49 CFR Part 242.  Federally certified as a Train Service Locomotive Engineer and Instructor Engineer in accordance with 49 CFR Part 240.


 

  • November 2012, Montana Rail Link, Inc., Missoula, MT: Locomotive Engineer Recertification Training on the General Code of Operating Rules GCOR, Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, Safety Rules, U.S. Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail, Remote Control Locomotive Operations RCO, Distributed Power Operations DPU, Physical Characteristics of the Railroad, and Pertinent Federal Regulations in 49 CFR 200-299.

  • October 2011, Canadian National Railway US, Flat Rock, MI: Training class on the Operating Rules, Safety Rules, Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, and Hazardous Materials Regulations.


 

  • July 2002, Quantum Engineering, Inc., Orange Park, FL: Training class on event recorder data analysis and operation of QDP Software.


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC                            Stevensville, MD


Railroad Expert                                                             2023-Present

Provide clients with timely and accurate analysis of railroad operational issues. Provide training in railroad safety, rules, and operating practices including engineer training. Conduct operational and safety audits. Provide locomotive event recorder and locomotive video analysis.  Provide services as a consulting and/or testifying expert in railroad mechanical, operating, and engineering disciplines.  Provide technical consulting support from accident/incident response through case analysis and report preparation including consulting and/or testifying expert witness services if requested.

 

  • Consulting Associates, LLC                   Medford, OR Railroad Consultant                                                              2017-Present


Provide clients with timely and accurate analysis of railroad operational issues. Provide training in railroad safety, rules, and operating practices including engineer training. Conduct operational and safety audits. Provide locomotive event recorder and locomotive video analysis.  Provide services as a consulting and/or testifying expert in railroad mechanical, operating, and engineering disciplines.  Provide technical consulting support from accident/incident response through case analysis and report preparation including consulting and/or testifying expert witness services if requested.

 

  • Dennin, Heikkila, & Associates, LLC     Peachtree City, GA


Senior Vice President                                                                                           2015-2017

Provide clients with timely and accurate analysis of railroad operational issues. Provide training in railroad safety, rules, and operating practices including engineer training. Conduct operational and safety audits. Provide locomotive event recorder and locomotive video analysis.  Provide services as a consulting and/or testifying expert in railroad mechanical, operating, and engineering disciplines.  Provide technical consulting support from accident/incident response through case analysis and report preparation including consulting and/or testifying expert witness services if requested.

 

  • Full Service Railroad Consulting, Inc.          Peachtree City, GA Partner                                                                   2002-2015


Provide clients with timely and accurate analysis of railroad operational issues. Provide training in railroad safety, rules, and operating practices including engineer training. Conduct operational and safety audits. Provide locomotive event recorder and locomotive video analysis.  Provide services as a consulting and/or testifying expert in railroad mechanical, operating, and engineering disciplines.  Provide technical consulting support from accident/incident response through case analysis and report preparation including consulting and/or testifying expert witness services if requested.

 

  • Rail Sciences Inc.       Atlanta, GA Assistant Vice President of Operations, Planning, and Analysis                             2000-2002


Responsible for the use and application of advanced analytical techniques for the solution of railway operational problems.  Performed accident and derailment investigations, railroad operational and safety studies, mechanical inspections, physical testing, and railroad training.  Performed field investigations of crossing collisions and derailments. Analyzed locomotive event recorder data and train stopping distance. Provided consulting and testifying expert witness services in numerous railroad lawsuits involving trespasser incidents, grade crossing collisions, and employee injuries.

 

  • I&M Rail Link, LLC         Davenport, IA


Superintendent of Operations                                           1997-2000

Responsible for the supervision and management of the operations department of the railroad including classification yard and over the road train operations. Initial territory included the Southern Division between Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO. Territory was expanded to include the entire railroad after January of 2000 including 1100 miles of main line and approximately 350 employees.  Certified Train Service Locomotive Engineer and Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 240.

 

  • Montana Rail Link, Inc.              Missoula, MT


Chief Mechanical Officer                            January 1997 - December 1997

Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer                         November 1994 - January 1997

Responsible for the supervision and management of the mechanical department which included 200 employees, 3 rail car and locomotive repair shops, approximately 125 locomotives and 1800 rail cars. Also responsible for the inspection, testing, and repair of rail cars handled in interchange across the railroad.

 

Director, Training, Rules & Safety Department                 January 1990 – November 1994

and Director of Security

Responsible for the training and safety of all operating crafts system wide at MRL, as well as the security needs of the railroad. Developed implemented and managed the locomotive engineer certification program, operations testing program, rules training and testing programs. Developed, implemented, and managed the drug and alcohol testing program for the railroad. Certified Train Service Locomotive Engineer and Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 240.  Developed and implemented airbrake and train handling rules. Developed cold weather training program for extreme operating conditions in mountain grade territories. Served as corporate manager of the FRA Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP).

 

Director of Locomotive Engineer Training                 October 1989 – January 1990

Directed and managed the locomotive engineer training program for the MRL system.

 

  • Burlington Northern Railroad        Various Locations


Asst. Manager Locomotive Engineer Training                     January 1988 – October 1989

Overland Park, KS 

Trained and qualified locomotive engineers for the Burlington Northern Railroad system wide.  Developed, implemented, and managed locomotive engineer training programs including General Code of Operating Rules, General Safety Rules, Airbrake and Train Handling Rules, and applicable federal regulations.  Trained and tested employees using locomotive simulators, including the IITRI TS2 and TS3 models.

Assistant Trainmaster, Spokane, WA                         February 1987– January 1988

Responsible for the field supervision of train and yard crews of the Spokane Division. Provided instruction on the General Code of Operating Rules, General Safety Rules, Airbrake and Train Handling Rules, and applicable federal regulations to operating employees. Performed locomotive event recorder analysis. Conducted operations tests throughout the Division. Investigated crossing collisions, derailments, and other railroad incidents including rules infractions and employee injuries.

 

Railroad Operations                                            May 1969 – February 1987

  • Locomotive Engineer, Whitefish, MT 3/85-2/87


Operated freight and passenger trains over the main line mountain grade corridor between Whitefish, MT and Havre, MT and between Whitefish, MT and Spokane, WA.

 

  • Locomotive Engineer, Missoula, MT 11/84 -3/85 Operated freight and passenger trains over the main line mountain grade corridor and branch lines between Missoula, MT and Helena, MT, Missoula, MT and Butte, MT, and between Missoula, MT and Spokane, WA.


 

  • Special Representative for the International President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers BLE , Western USA 8/84-11/84 Represented the International President of the BLE on all railroad properties west of the Mississippi River. Attended Division meetings and performed liaison and membership recruitment duties on behalf of the International Office.


 

  • Locomotive Engineer, Whitefish, MT                     6/82-8/84


 

  • Locomotive Engineer, Missoula, MT                     2/78-6/82


 

  • Switchman, Brakeman, Conductor, Missoula, MT                     7/76-2/78


 

  • Railroad leave of absence granted for enlistment in USMC (Honorable discharge Corporal, E-4).                     1/70-1/72


 

  • Switchman, Brakeman, Missoula, MT                     5/69-7/76


 

Professional Activities

  • 1997-2000 Member, Safety Committee, American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association

  • 1997-2000 Alternate Member, Federal Railroad Administration FRA Railroad Safety Advisory Committee RSAC

  • 1997-2000 Member, Chicago Rail Carriers Association

  • 1996 Member, Superintendents’ Association of Kansas City

  • 1996 Member, FRA-RSAC Power Brake Working Committee

  • 1997 Member, FRA-RSAC Dynamic Brake Task Force

  • 1993-1997 Member, Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association LMOA

  • 1991-Present Member, American Association of Railroad Superintendents

  • 1988-Present Member, Air Brake Association

  • 1988-1997 Member, Montana Operation Lifesaver, Board member in 1990

  • 1987-Present, International Association of Railway Operating Officers, Past Vice President

  • 1982-1987 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 499, Whitefish, MT

  • 1978-1982 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 262, Missoula, MT

  • 1969-1978 United Transportation Union #978 T/C, Missoula, MT


Military Service

  • 1970 – 1976 U.S. Marine Corps – Honorable Discharge, Corporal E-4 2 years of active duty while on leave of absence from railroad

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Author Josh Reynolds
04
Jun
Date June 4, 2026

011373 Senior Certified Fraud Examiner

This Senior certified fraud examiner expert co-founded Ethics Suite in 2017 and serves as its President. Ethics Suite offers an ethics hotline intake and case management platform, featuring critical compliance integrations, along with a comprehensive range of consulting, investigations, and ethics and compliance program-related services.

As the former Director of Internal Audit at one of the world's leading hospitality companies with more than 180,000 employees across 100 countries, she developed and led the Global Fraud & Investigations team, with investigators reporting to her from China, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Belgium.

She was responsible for the company’s business integrity-related whistleblower hotline reports and investigations. Juliette also played a pivotal role as Project Manager and core member of the company’s Anti-Corruption Compliance Program, where she worked with the team to develop a best-in-class global anti-corruption risk assessment, third-party due diligence, and audit program.

Prior to this role, she served as a subject matter expert within PwC’s advisory practice, leading investigations and engagements both domestically and internationally on issues such as anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, corruption and bribery, embezzlement, and financial statement fraud. She has presented her findings and recommendations to executive boards, federal and state regulatory agencies, and audit committees.

Throughout her career, she has personally conducted or overseen over 2,200 investigations in 75 countries and provided guidance on more than 11,000 employee ethics line reports concerning misconduct, theft, fraud, and employee relations. She has received multiple awards for her anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering initiatives, including the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide CFO Experience Award and the Wall Street Journal Award for Excellence in Accounting. She was nominated for PwC’s Chairman’s Award for three consecutive years. A Certified Fraud Examiner since 2007, she is also fluent in Spanish.

In addition to her ethics and compliance and investigations expertise, she brings a deep foundation in organizational leadership. Earlier in her career, she held senior operational roles with hospitality brands, including Carlson Restaurants, Caesars Palace, and Broadway Restaurants, where she managed multi-unit operations, supervised openings, and turnaround projects, and led teams of over 300 employees.

She is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics, including fraud prevention, building and managing investigations teams, overseeing global investigations, and implementing effective internal whistleblower programs. She also shares her expertise in developing and monitoring anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption compliance programs at a variety of events, including:

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Women’s Summit - 2025

  • Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Podcast guest – 2025

  • Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual chapter author,


“Auditing the Confidential Reporting Hotline and Case Management Effectiveness”

  • Institute of Internal Auditors Nisqually and Barbados Joint Chapter Event - 2025

  • Psych Health and Safety USA podcast - 2025

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Phoenix Chapter - 2024

  • Association of Local Government Auditors - 2024

  • IIA/ISACA Phoenix Security and Audit Conference - 2024

  • Audit Consulting Education’s Fraud Retreat - 2024

  • Baylor University Hankamer School of Business guest speaker, forensic accounting - 2024

  • National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals Annual Summit - 2024

  • Institute of Internal Auditors Phoenix Annual Ethics Event - 2023 and 2024

  • Restaurant Leadership Success Summit - 2023

  • Council of Great City Schools Annual Meeting of Directors, Chiefs of Finance, and Internal Auditors -2023

  • Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics’ Compliance Auditing and Monitoring Conference 2022

  • Michigan Association of CPAs MICPA's Forensic Accounting & Valuation Services Conference - 2022

  • Great Women in Fraud Podcast - 2021

  • TEXSOM International Wine Awards and Conference - 2021, 2022, 2023. 2024

  • Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Regional Conference - 2017, 2019, and 2020

  • Hospitality Innovation Planet (HIP) Madrid, Spain - 2020

  • Accounting Today Podcast on Paycheck Protection Loan Fraud - 2020

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Houston Chapter - 2020

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Phoenix Chapter - 2019

  • Silicon Valley Bank Fraud Prevention Webcast - 2019

  • Ohio Restaurant Association Mid-America Restaurant Expo - 2019

  • Hospitality Law Conference - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023

  • California HR Conference - 2018

  • Professionals in Human Resources (PIHRA) Los Angeles - 2018

  • Texas Restaurant Association TRA Marketplace Expo - 2018

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Author Josh Reynolds
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