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02
Jun
Date June 2, 2026

11367 Senior Forensic Accountant

This Senior Forensic Accountant is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified in Financial Forensics and maintain a certificate as a Chartered Global Management Accountant administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also holds basic and advanced certificates in The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation. Mr. Doyle has extensive experience in executing forensic investigations, fraud risk management, corporate compliance and ethics, auditing and internal controls review, economic impact assessment and remediation. He has more than 35 years of investigative and auditing experience working with a wide variety of organizations in both proactive and reactive matters.

Consultant

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

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

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

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

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


Academic Background

  • Gettysburg College, Gettysburg PA, 1980


BA Liberal Arts, Business and Accounting

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Senior Forensic Accountant, 2019 – Present

  • BARKER JONES & CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS February 2019-May 2019 Wilmington, NC                                                                                                          Barker Jones & Co.  is a certified public accounting firm specializing in forensic investigations, litigation support services, tax controversy resolution and tax representation

  • Forensic Investigation

  • Performed asset tracing and compiled assets related to marital dissolution

  • Re-created books and records for a California estate

  • Prepared individual tax returns






  • ARLINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT, ARLINGTON, VA August 2016-January 2019





    • Arlington County (about 220,000 residents) has an operating budget of $1.1 billion and employs 3,700 employees

    • Internal Audit



  • Appointed to lead first-ever internal audit discipline in Arlington County

  • Trusted relationships and creditability at organizational levels especially with executive management

  • Audit plan execution, presentation, and communication based on enterprise risk assessment and risk-based methodology, managed co-sourcing arrangement with third-party vendor

  • Collaborative business partnerships to strengthen controls, optimize system controls, gain operational efficiencies, provide visibility to operational vulnerabilities, and catalyst for change

  • Created investigative protocols, led investigation that resulted in referral for prosecution, provided evidence for prosecution, implemented first-ever data analytics review process and county-wide risk assessment survey

  • Participated in stock theft, gift card, payroll and fictitious billing scam investigations; collaborated with law enforcement


 

  • MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Bethesda, MD


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

Senior Director – Global Financial Fraud                                                                          2008-December 2014



    • Provide overall forensic governance, managing the business risk of fraud including leading the company’s financial and accounting investigations on a worldwide basis. Direct reporting line to the Chief Audit Executive and Global Compliance Counsel. Additional duties include devising and integrating fraud prevention policies and procedures, training and awareness, and recommending necessary disciplinary actions and collaborating with law enforcement.







    • Led numerous worldwide investigations including FCPA, potential money laundering, SDN/OFAC, commercial bribery, conflicts of interest, procurement scams, cash theft, books and records fraud, expense report fraud, affinity points scams, resulting in recovery of million of dollars of losses







    • Collaborated with law enforcement and FBI resulting in arrest and conviction







    • Facilitated earlier fraud detection and faster recovery of losses due with new results-based, datacentric investigative processes.







    • Created first ever fraud training and awareness programs, resulting in significantly increased management and employee recognition of potential malfeasance.







    • Member of Ethics Steering Committee




Senior Director – Internal Audit, 2004 – 2008

  • Market Senior Director in charge of executing Marriott International’s worldwide internal audit mission. Responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of all Marriott and Ritz Carlton property audits. Led Sarbanes-Oxley process reviews in accordance with Marriott’s mission.

  • Reorganized the Senior Director position to eliminate redundancy and inefficiencies in the audit process

  • Stemmed tide of financial auditor staff turnover using leadership and communication skills

  • “Value add” services and actionable control improvements successfully implemented as a result of establishing and maintaining robust dialog and rapport with senior stakeholders

  • Introduce concepts and benefits of electronic work paper processes to internal audit staff

  • Company leadership considered department as a business partner and subject matter expert


BDO SEIDMAN, LLP

Bethesda, MD 2001-2004

  • BDO Seidman, LLP is the fifth largest accounting and consulting network in the world providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses

  • Managed $1M book of business and was responsible for scheduling, planning, and final technical reviews of financial statement audits.

  • Managed client base of large, privately owned businesses with annual revenues ranging from $50M and $300M. Clients’ industries included government contracting, real estate, apparel, heavy equipment, not for profit; bankruptcy; and manufacturing.


KAMEROW, WEINTRAUB & SWAIN, LLP

Rockville, MD,1998-2001

  • Kamerow, Weintraub & Swain, LLP is a large local, Washington, DC-area based accounting firm that provides personalized full-service accounting, auditing, tax, and management consultation services

  • Assurance Services Manager, Tax Preparer


EDWARD A. BORTNICK CHARTERED

Rockville, MD, 1982-1998

  • Edward A. Bortnick, Chartered was a local, Bethesda, MD accounting firm providing audit, tax and other consulting type services to small and medium sized, privately owned organizations.

  • Staff Manager to Audit Manager, Tax preparer


PANNELL, KERR, FORESTER (PKF INTERNATIONAL)

Alexandria, VA, 1980-1982

  • PKF is eleventh largest network of accounting and business advisory firms with close to 300 member firms and correspondents in 440 locations in around 125 countries

  • Staff accountant


Professional Associations and Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accounts

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

  • Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Certificates


Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Five Basic Elements of an Effective Fraud Awareness Program” (five-part series) April 2015 – July 2015

  • How to Develop and Implement Effective Anti-Fraud Training in Your Organization" August 2015

  • What Does Approve an Expense Report Really Mean” September 2015

  • 5 Steps to Fraud Awareness” January 2016 (cover story Virginia Society of CPA magazine, “Disclosures”)

  • 5 Ways to Combat Hotel Fraud” September 2019

  • Guest lecturer for a forensics session at George Washington University’s MBA program

  • Guest lecturer – University of North Carolina, Wilmington (UNCW) graduate accounting class

  • Guest lecturer – UNCW Business Week (postponed due to COVID-19)

  • Volunteer Mentor –Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UNCW

  • Managing the Risk of Fraud During Covid-19” April 2020

  • Interviewed by Wall Street Journal for Fraud exposure due to COVID-19 – May 2020.

  • Identify Red Flags for Hotel Fraud”- December 2020

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Author Josh Reynolds
02
Jun
Date June 2, 2026

11365 Family Social Science Specialist

This expert offers a new perspective in litigation, using family social science.  Her case reports look beyond the quantified value of a person’s life to assess the intangible losses which are unique to each family based on their structure and systemic functioning.

The potential for litigation is in having the full story. She assists attorneys and other legal professionals with including but not limited to cases involving family loss due to wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, and ambiguous loss. Through empirical research methodology, she documents the quality and quantity of the services and benefits that are most significant to family members including care, comfort, companionship, aid, counsel, advice, protection, security, special skills, and services.

Provides law firms and attorneys with:

  • Professional consultation and assessment of family loss

  • Professional opinions and expert report regarding loss in a family

  • Expert witness services for legal claims/litigation, including testimony.


With an extensive background and training in family social science and family systems, she uses qualified empirical research methodologies and the theoretical foundations of her discipline to assess the pecuniary losses, both quantitative and qualitative, of survivors after the death or disability of a loved one. She provides documentation of the intangible elements of pecuniary loss, including:

  • Loss of care, comfort, companionship (loss of consortium)

  • Loss of aid, guidance, advice, and counsel

  • Loss of protection and security

  • Loss of special skills, services, and benefits


She can also assess symptomology experienced by surviving family members, including complicated grief and ambiguous loss in jurisdictions where damages for such situations are recoverable.

Education:

Ph.D. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, August 1999 – May 2004

  • Doctoral Degree: Department of Family Social Science

  • Area of Concentration: Marriage and Family Therapy, COAMFTE Accredited

  • Internship and Practicum: Center for Life Transformation. September 2002 – April 2004.

  • Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates. September 2000 – September 2002.

  • Dissertation: Alternative Strategies of Dissolving the Economic Partnership of Marriage

  • Awards: Neubeck Award, Department of Family Social Science (2004). University of Minnesota

  • Doctoral Dissertation Block Grant (2002 – 2003).

  • Research Interests: Family therapy, sexuality, infertility, and family work/life balance. Skills:

  • Fluent in conversational Spanish, SPSS Statistical software program, Microsoft Word, Microsoft

  • Excel, Google Docs.


M.S. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, August 1999

  • Master of Science: Department of Human Development and Family Studies

  • Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy, COAMFTE Accredited

  • Thesis: “An investigation of the relationship between self-esteem and emotion work on couple

  • satisfaction” (quantitative research)

  • Advisor: Ronald Werner-Wilson, Ph.D.

  • Coordinator: Colorado State University Premarital program. December 1997 – March 1999.


B.S. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 1995

  • Bachelor’s of Individualized Studies: Family Social Science, Psychology, and Spanish

  • Practicum: Counseling/Spanish

  • Honors Thesis: Students’ Attitude Change in a Marriage and Family Course

  • Advisor: David Olson, Ph.D.

  • Honors and Awards: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honors Society,

  • Dean’s List all semesters


Clinical Background:

Clinical member and Approved Supervisor:

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

Licensed Therapist in Private Practice: Arden Hills Office Park, Arden Hills, Minnesota, April 2013 – present.

Providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Supervisor: Providing independent supervision to individuals, dyads, and groups for those working towards licensure in marriage and family therapy. 2004 – present.

Licensed Therapist in Private Practice: New Brighton Family Service Center, New Brighton,

Minnesota, January 2010 – April 2013.

Provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Licensed Therapist in Private Practice: Healthy Measures, Maple Grove, Minnesota, May 2006 – 2010.

Provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Supervisor: Emily Program, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 2008 – January 2009.

Provided supervision for intern therapists for an interdisciplinary team at a clinic that specializes in treating eating disorders.

Supervisor: University of Minnesota, Star Clinic, Minneapolis, MN May 2008 – September 2008.

Provided supervision for intern therapists for an interdisciplinary team at a clinic that specializes in treating eating disorders.

Licensed Therapist in Private Practice: Center for Life Transformation, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, April 2004 – May 2006.

Provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Intern and Practicum Therapist: Center for Life Transformation, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, September 2002 – April 2004.

Provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Supervisor: Anna Hultquist, Ph.D.

Practicum Therapist: Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 2000 – 2002.

Provided therapy to individuals and couples. Provide assessment and consultation for infertility services Supervisor: Debra Simmons, Ph.D.

Practicum Therapist: Meta-Associates. St. Paul, Minnesota, Spring 2000 – August 2000. Provided therapy to couples. Supervisor: Ellie Adams, M.S.

Practicum Therapist: Front Range Psychotherapy, Fort Collins, Colorado, August 1998 – July



Provided therapy for couples, families, and individuals. Supervisor: Dr. Roger Cauglin and Dr. John Grogan

Practicum Therapist: Pro-Bono Project, Fort Collins Colorado, August 1998 – July 1999.

Provided therapy for couples, families, and individuals. Supervisor: Dr. Roger Cauglin

Practicum Therapist: Colorado State Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Fort Collins, Colorado, August 1997 – July 1999.

Planned and provided therapy for couples, families and individuals and groups. Maintained case files. Supervisor: Dr. Toni Zimmerman

Case Manager: TSE Inc, Roseville, Minnesota, February 1996 – August 1997.

Case management for clients. Data analysis of goals, wrote quarterly reports, wrote and revised goals and methodologies for clients. Planned and implemented client programs. Conducted meetings with IDT members (resident caregivers, social workers, guardians, and family members). Worked daily with clients and cared for their personal needs. Supervisor: Chris Stiener

Teaching:

Course Instructor, Adjunct Program Assistant Professor: Saint Mary’s University of

Minnesota: MFT 670, Practicum Course. Summer 2012.

Course Instructor, Adjunct Program Assistant Professor: Saint Mary’s University of

Minnesota: MFT 670, Practicum Course. Spring 2012.

Course Instructor, Adjunct Program Assistant Professor: Saint Mary’s University of

Minnesota: MFT 670, Practicum Course. Summer 2011.

Course Instructor: University of Minnesota: FSoS 8003 Current Issues in Family Social Science. Spring 2010

Course Instructor: University of Minnesota: FSoS 8035 Couple and Family Assessment. Fall

  1. Course Instructor: St. Paul, Minnesota, AAMFT Approved Supervision Course. Fall 2004.

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Author Josh Reynolds
02
Jun
Date June 2, 2026

11364 Pilot and Safety Manager

A professional pilot and safety manager with experience in; international operations, safety program management, analyzing and managing risk, accident investigation, test operations, platform instruction and writing/interpreting technical publications. I have piloted aircraft in over 90 countries and all fifty states transporting cargo, wounded/injured and VIP’s. I have lead award winning safety programs at all levels from small operations of a few dozen aircraft and people to large organizations of over 10,000 people spanning multiple continents.

Has experience working with FAA, and NTSB as well as DOD. I currently possess an Airline Transport Pilot: Multi-engine Land, DC-9, L-300 CE-525, CE-500 and CE-560XL. Commercial Privileges: Airplane Single-engine Land, Multi-engine Instructor (MEI), Instrument Instructor (CFII), UAS Pilot Certificate, Dispatch Certificate. FAA Class 1 Medical.

Academic Background 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2003

Masters of Aeronautical Science in Aviation/Aerospace Systems

United States Air Force Academy 1987

Bachelor of Science 

Credentials

Flight Experience:

Total Time: 7000 hrs

PIC: 1400 hrs

PIC Jet: 3800 hrs

SIC: 1641 hrs

Instructor: 1603 hrs

Evaluator: 126 hrs

Technical Training:

  • USC, Flight Safety Officers Course, Human Factors Course, Helicopter Accident Investigation Course NBAA Safety Management Systems training

  • FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) courses: 100, 200, 300 and 700

  • International Business Aircraft Council SMS training certificate

  • Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course

  • USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training

  • USAF Advanced Instrument School

  • Introduction to Test and Evaluation

  • Fundamentals of Acquisitions System Management

  • OSHA 10 Hour General Industry


Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, 2022 to present.


Aviation Pilot and Safety Expert

  • Midwest Transplant Network 07/2021 – 11/2022


Aviation Manager

Manage aviation operations for a small part 91 operation. Currently operating a CJ3+ throughout Kansas and Missouri transporting surgical teams, family support members, organ recovery specialists and organs. Responsible for all aspects of operation including, but not limited to scheduling, maintenance, training, charter and expenses.

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University                 05/2017 – 06/2021


Director, Robertson Safety Institute and Department Chair Safety Sciences 

As Director, responsible for oversight of the RSI professional education, outreach and consulting programs as well as the aircraft crash lab and ergonomics lab. Training programs blend the best in science and educational techniques to help professionals learn the newest safety techniques and advance professionally. As Department Chair, responsible for the Master in Safety Science program as well as undergraduate safety programs. Manage five budget programs totaling $1 million and 7 direct reports. Delivered training to ANAC of Brazil on safety performance indicators and CAA of New Zealand on helicopter accident investigation. Currently teaching courses in Airport Operations, Flight Safety, Safety Management Systems, Emergency Management and Dispatch Operations.

  • Air Methods                                           12/2016 – 05/2017


Pilot 

Fixed wing Part 135 pilot flying the King Air 200 dual pilot. Responsible to ensure aircraft is airworthy and weather conditions are suitable to transport medical crew and patient to receiving hospital within an assigned area. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM).

  • Air Artic                                                 04/2016 – 09/2016


Pilot 

Single pilot IFR Part 135 on demand and scheduled service flying PA-31 Navajo Chieftain, to remote areas of central and northern Alaska. Transports tourists, local villagers and cargo to dirt/gravel airfields utilizing both IFR and VFR procedures.

  • BP America 09/2012 – 12/2015


Aviation Advisor

Set requirements and provided advice, assurance, and key learning’s to help manage aviation risk for fixed and rotary wing operations worldwide. Monitor and maintain company standards to include interpretations of standards for aviation operations. Performs safety and quality audits of helicopter and fixed wing operations globally and maintains a technical dialogue with operators, vendors and aircraft manufactures. Utilized CAP 437 and other pertinent documents to review helideck safety procedures. Member of company Mishap Response Team, trained in the use of the FEMA Incident Command System. Perform assessments of contracted aviation operators, with emphasis on Safety Management Systems, required to place or retain operators on the approved vendor list. Assisted with development of first Oil and Gas Industry UAS standards (IOGP). Utilizes technical writing background to update and maintain company and Oil and Gas Producers technical publications.

  • USAF 08/2011 – 09/2012


Air Safety Investigator, USAF Safety Center

Instructor responsible for: developing, revising and maintaining material for safety education and training courses. Provided personnel with the knowledge and skills to analyze human factors and effectively conduct mishap investigations. Taught students to apply risk management while developing mishap prevention programs in their organizations. Primary member assigned to Major mishap investigations. Provided instruction for international students on mishap investigation and safety program management with emphasis on ICAO Annex 13 while maintaining sensitivity to cultural differences of attendees. Managed aircraft crash lab. Flew C-172 for currency.

Command Safety Officer                                 09/2009 – 08/2011

Responsible for the oversight of safety programs for thirteen subordinate units, operating 16 different aircraft types, throughout the Pacific region. Conducted staff assistant visits and audits of subordinate units to assess safety program management and effectiveness. Researched current SMS principles, including the use of FOQA data and ASAP self-reporting, to develop procedures for PACAF implementation. Member of Air Force Risk Management Working Group tasked with a complete re- write of Air Force risk management policy. Flew aero club aircraft for currency.

  • Cessna Aircraft Company                                    07/2007 – 09/2009


Demonstration Pilot 

Responsible for safe accomplishment of demonstration flights to potential customers worldwide. Flights are designed to allow prospective pilots to fly the aircraft throughout the entire flight regime. Maintained flight currency in 8 different models of corporate aircraft. Responsible for all aspects of flight including flight planning, handling, customs and immigration procedures, fueling and overnight procedures as well as passenger and customer comfort. Developed training program for Demo department explaining the use of engine out obstacle departure procedures as prescribed in FAA AC 120-91. Assisted safety officer with IS-BAO certification preparation for department safety program.

  • USAF 10/2005 – 06/2007


International Clearance Operations Director

Analyzes mission requirements and aircraft accessibility constraints combined with international diplomatic and DOD Foreign Clearance Guide policies to develop diplomatic clearance plans.

Assistant Chief, Standardization and Evaluation Division,

C-9 Evaluator Pilot                                        07/2001 – 09/2005

Lead C-9 evaluator pilot for over 60 aircrew members. Supervised 13 evaluators operating 5 different types of airlift aircraft. Advised group commander on aircraft operations and personnel qualifications in order to meet wartime goals. Developed local guidance to standardize procedures for all assigned aircrews flying multiple aircraft types. Planned and commanded a crew of 8 or more on aero medical and distinguished visitor missions throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East as well as trans- oceanic. Operations group leader of three-ship deployment to Rwanda supporting Darfur humanitarian relief operations.

Chief, Standardization Evaluation, Assistant Operations Officer     09/1998 – 07/2001  Supervised squadron standardization/evaluation program and maintained flight evaluation records for 33 assigned aircrew members of an aero medical airlift squadron. Commanded a crew of 8 or more on missions worldwide. Managed 4,344 squadron flying hour program and $215K annual budget. Evaluated and recommended changes to programs, technical orders, and operational procedures to improve safety and efficiency of operations.

Aircraft Flight Test Director, C-141 Instructor Pilot            08/1997 – 08/1998

Lead test teams evaluating operational effectiveness and suitability of new and improved aircraft, aircraft subsystems, support equipment, and employment tactics. Developed test plans, reports and briefings for HQ AMC staff. Coordinated operational testing with AF, Navy, and Army organizations, joint agencies, non-DoD government agencies, industry representatives, and allied test organizations. Maintained qualification as C-141 instructor pilot, airdrop/air-refueling trained.

Assistant Chief of Safety 21st Air Force, C-141 Instructor Pilot       11/1995- 08/1997  Developed and interpreted flight safety policies for the 21st AF Commander and staff. Oversaw 21st AF flight safety programs for over 300 aircraft and associated personnel located throughout the eastern half of the US and Europe. Provided mishap prevention advice and assistance to all subordinate unit commanders. Recognized expert in bird hazard reduction, worked with Navy and Spanish to control bird hazard at Rota NAS. Developed safety database that was later adopted as the AF model. Maintained qualification as C-141 instructor pilot.

Squadron Safety Officer, T-38 Instructor Pilot                      02/1993 – 11/1995

Taught the principles and techniques used in operating high-speed jet aircraft. Supervised eight squadron flight safety officers and administered ground and flight safety programs for approximately 120 trainees and 100 instructor pilots. Bird Strike Hazard reduction plan proposed as AF model. Awarded Headquarters AETC Lahm Trophy for best flight safety program in the command.

Chief of Flying Safety, C-141 Instructor Pilot                       07/1988 – 02/1993

Commanded a crew of 5 or more on worldwide missions transporting personnel and materials in support of national objectives. Responsible for implementing the flying safety program for an airlift wing comprised of over 180 active duty and reserve aircrews operating 52 aircraft. Trained all personnel involved in accident investigations and flying safety programs. Developed wing safety policies to meet requirements of strategic and combat airlift operations. Investigated numerous C-141 accidents and incidents.

Professional Associations and Activities

International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) – Completed over 100 investigations International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) – Level 4 Safety Professional

Bombardier Safety Standdown Advisor Council Member

National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)

Awards

2014 Winner of Eugene Cernan Safety Award, presented by Bombardier at the annual Safety Standdown

Articles and Publications

 Birds in the Vicinity of the Airport, presented at 2011 North American Bird Strike Conference
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Author Josh Reynolds
02
Jun
Date June 2, 2026

11363 Burn Surgeon

An academic Burn Surgeon and Burn Medical Director of the Loyola University Burn Center, one of the busiest burn centers in the country. He is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. His clinical and academic interests both focus on burn injuries and other injuries to the skin and soft tissues, including both acute management and management of long-term sequelae (e.g. burn reconstruction and scar management). He treats both adult and pediatric patients. He has treated thousands of patients with serious burn injuries, and has published extensively on burn surgery, wound care and related topics. A respected authority in the field of burn care, He is a member of the editorial board of the field's pre-eminent journal (JBCR) and serves on national committees of several burn-related professional associations (American Burn Association, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma).

Academic/Clinical Appointments

Loyola Burn Center

Burn Medical Director

Burn Surgeon
2021 – Current

Maywood, IL
Illinois State Burn Coordinating Center

Chief Medical Officer

2021 – Current

Maywood, IL
Loyola University Medical Center

Attending Surgeon - Burns, Trauma, Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Section Chief, Burn Surgery

2021 – Current

Maywood, IL
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Associate Professor of Surgery

Department of Surgery

2021 – Current

Maywood, IL
UF Health Shands Burn Center

Associate Director

Burn Surgeon

2017 – 2021

Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Shands Health System

Attending Surgeon - Burns, Trauma, Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

2016 – 2021

Gainesville, FL
University of Florida College of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Division of Acute Care Surgery
2016 – 2021

Gainesville, FL
Post-Graduate Education

Shriners Hospital for Children & University of Texas Medical Branch

Fellowship in Acute Burn Surgery, Burn Reconstruction,

& Surgical Critical Care

2014 – 2016

Galveston, TX

University of California Los Angeles

General Surgery Residency

2011 – 2014

Los Angeles, CA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Yuman Fong Laboratory

Fellowship in Surgical Research

2009 – 2011

New York, NY
New-York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus

General Surgery Residency, Clinical Years 1-2
2007 – 2009

New York, NY
Undergraduate & Graduate Education

Cornell Weill Medical College

Medical Doctor (Including elective year of research in Bostrom Laboratory)

2002 – 2007

New York, NY
Harvard College

Bachelor of Arts (AB)

Cum Laude: English and American Literature and Language

1998 – 2002

Cambridge, MA
Licenses/Certifications

State Medical Licenses
Illinois

New York (255914)

California (A116793)

Florida (ME 128369)
Active

2009-2011 (not renewed)

2011-2019 (not renewed)

2015-2022 (not renewed)
Board Certifications
General Surgery (060335)

Surgical Critical Care (003812)
Issued: 2015

Issued: 2016

Languages Spoken

English – native language

Spanish – fluent

Memberships

·         American Burn Association

·         American College of Surgeons

·         American Medical Association

·         Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

·         The Longmire Surgical Society

Regional/National/International Committee Membership & Leadership

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Burn Surgery Committee                 2019 - Current

Founding and Current Chairperson

*Initiated as task force in 2019. Designated permanent committee in 2020

American Burn Assoc. Committee on Organization/Delivery of Burn Care               2017 - Current

Committee member

American Burn Association Practice Guidelines Committee                          2020 - Current

Committee member

American Burn Association Membership Advisory Committee                      2019 - 2022

Committee member

American College of Surgeons Health Information Technology Committee               2019 - 2021

Committee member

Editorial Positions

Journal of Burn Care and Research

Digital Media Editor                                                   2018 - Current

Editorial Advisory Board Member                                          2018 – Current

Ad Hoc Reviewer Work

Public Library of Science One (PLOS ONE), Burns; American College of Surgeons Scientific Forum, Journal of Surgical Research, Burns Open

 

Grant Reviewer Experience

 

2023 Military Burn Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Chairperson, Clinical Translational Research Panel

 

2022 Defense Medical Research and Development Program, Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research

Scientist Reviewer, Infection Control and Management (Panel 1)

 

2022 Defense Medical Research and Development Program, Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research

Scientist Reviewer, Infection Control and Management (Panel 3)

 

2022 United States Army Medical Research and Development Command Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Research, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Combat Casualty Care Panel

 

2021 Military Burn Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Clinical Translational Research Panel

 

2021 Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Combat Casualty Care Panel

 

2020 Combat Readiness-Medical Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Wound Injury Panel

 

2020 Military Burn Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Clinical Translational Research Panel

 

2019 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, Congressionally Directed Military Research Program

Scientist Reviewer, Tissue Regeneration Panel

 
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Author Josh Reynolds
02
Jun
Date June 2, 2026

11362 Senior Aviation Specialist

Senior Aviation Specialist – Aircraft Broker, Regulatory Compliance Investigator

Professional Experience

RTI Group, LLC – Annapolis, MD. Senior Aviation Consultant – Maintenance and Operations. May 2014 to Present.

DavinAir LLC Aircraft Brokerage – Spanaway, Washington. Owner / Aircraft Broker December 2013 to Present.

  • Operate an Aircraft Brokerage business. Assist aircraft sellers in getting their aircraft to market. Answer all inquiries from prospective buyers. Show the aircraft to prospective buyers. Arrange for the aircraft to have a Pre-Purchase Inspection. Assist in the closing of the purchase by Arranging money transfers, as need, and complete all FAA paperwork.

  • Perform Aircraft Acquisitions where I find aircraft for buyers.

  • Manage three broker team.

  • Sold 45 aircraft


Alaska Airlines – Seattle, WA, June 2010 - Present.

  • FAA Liaison, Regulatory Compliance Investigator Perform investigations for FAA Letters of Investigation and Self- Disclosures. Perform FAA liaison duties.

  • Represent the Maintenance and Engineering division in the creation and implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS). Member of the ASAP Event

  • Review Committee, team member on the FAA Airworthiness Directive Aviation Rulemaking Committee.


Alaska Airlines – Seattle, WA, June 2000 – June 2010.

  • Quality Assurance Auditor (June 2000 – June 2010) Assisted in converting the existing CASS auditing program into an ATOS based program. Team member on the rewrite of the auditing manual. Team member on the conversion of the General Maintenance Manual to a General Procedures Manual. Perform scheduled audits, as assigned, on all facets of the maintenance and engineering system. Perform Substantial Maintenance Vendor audits. Performed line station fuel quality audits.


TRAINING RECEIVED

FAA Air Transport Oversight System, FAA System Safety, FAA CFR

145 Repair Station Oversight, Continuing Analysis and Surveillance

System, Causal Factors in Investigations, Fundamentals of Leadership,

Human Factors in Maintenance, TapRoot Root Cause Investigation, ASQ

After the Quality Audit, ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Systems Lead

Auditor. CASE 2A Fuel Facility Audit, Project Management, SMS.

Boeing Maintenance Error Decision Aid, Aircraft Accident

Investigation, Aircraft Maintenance Investigation, Human factory in

Accident Investigation, Investigation Management, Advanced Aircraft

Accident investigation.

  • AAR Aircraft Services – Meridian Oklahoma City, OK, October 1992 – May 2000.

  • Quality Assurance Auditor (August 1998 - May 2000)


Helped Set up an auditing program for AAR. Duties included performing Audits on all facets of the repair station operation. Performed Lead Auditor duties for AAR’s ISO 9002:1994 program.

  • Quality Control Lead Inspector (October 1994 - August 1998)


Duties included supervising inspectors and preparing paperwork for the customer.

  • Quality Control Inspector (October 1992 - October 1994)


Inspected Aircraft that came in for “A” “B” “C” “D” check inspections.  Performed “Buy-Back” inspections on assigned aircraft. Performed CPCP and Aging Aircraft inspections. Accomplished borescope inspections on P/W JT8D 219 engines. Inspected serviceable parts that were removed from aircraft being dissembled for salvage.

  • AIRCRAFT INSPECTED


Boeing 707, 727, 737 747, McDonnell Douglas MD-80, DC-9

  • TRAINING RECEIVED


ISO 9000 Implementation workshop, ISO 9000 Auditor workshop,

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Course, ISO 9000 Audit Preparation

40hr 727, 40hr MD-80/90, 40hr P&W JT3D

  • Business Air – Wiley Post Airport Bethany, OK, July 1991 – October 1992

  • Director of Maintenance ( July 1991-October 1992)


Helped set up maintenance program for expanding flight school. Ensured the flight school aircraft were kept in a quality state of maintenance. Performed annual inspections. Inspected aircraft after major repairs or alterations. Taught an Airframe and Powerplant Oral & Practical prep cores

  • FLIGHT SCHOOL AIRCRAFT


2 Beechcraft Duches's, 2 Piper Senaca's, 4 Piper Tomahawk's, 1 Piper Arrow.

  • AAR Oklahoma – Meridian Oklahoma City, OK – September 1987 – July 1991

  • Quality Control Inspector (September 1987 - July 1991)


Inspected aircraft that came in for “A” “B” “C” “D” check inspections. Inspected aircraft for modification programs. Responsible for quality control of work performed on assigned aircraft. Performed STC conformity inspections. Participated in numerous test flights and engine run-ups.

  • AIRCRAFT INSPECTED


BAe Jetstream 3101, BAe 146, Doriner 228, Shorts SD3-60,

Fokker F-27, ATR-42, De Havilland Dash-7, De Havilland Dash-8.

  • TRAINING RECEIVED.


40hr BAe 146, 40hr BAe Jetstream, 40hr ATR-42, 40hr Dornier 228,

40hr De Havilland Dash-7.

  • AAR Western Skyways – Troutdale, OK – June 1986 – August 1987

  • Aircraft Engine Assembly (March 1987 - August 1987)


Assembled aircraft engines as assigned.

  • Aircraft Engine Inspection (September 1986 - March 1987)


Ensured aircraft engines were within new parts limits prior to assembly.

  • Aircraft Engine Teardown (June 1986 - September 1986)


Dissembled aircraft engines as assigned.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Received Airframe & Powerplant Certificate 1986.

Received Inspection Authorization Certificate 1989.

Started my own business in 1991 performing annual inspections.

Performed contract maintenance and inspections for: Elsinore

Aerospace, FAA-AVN 300 and US Marshals Service.

Maintained maintenance records for a FAR Part 135 Lear Jet Operator.

Taught an Inspection Authorization Prep course.

Substitute instructor at Metro Tech Aviation Career Center.

Started an Aircraft Brokerage Business 2013
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11361 Senior Biomechanical

Senior biomechanical and mechanical engineering expert with extensive experience in biomechanics, kinematics and dynamics, stress analysis, product failure, engineering design, rapid prototyping, and non-destructive testing. Holds advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and has built a distinguished career in higher education, research, and applied engineering.

Professional experience includes leadership and faculty roles at Old Dominion University, along with research appointments connected to NASA Langley Research Center and The Ohio State University. Teaching and research have spanned dynamics, mechanical design, computer-aided design, finite element analysis, and mechanism synthesis.

Contributions include peer-reviewed publications, patents, funded research, and interdisciplinary projects involving biomechanics, transportation systems, advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and simulation-based engineering. Recognized for excellence in teaching, innovation, and research, with honors including national awards and fellowship status in ASME.




EDUCATION

B. S.-Magna Cum laude- (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), June 1984

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.

M. S. (Mechanical Engineering), September 1986

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering), June 1992

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

 

EXPERIENCE:

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Chair (2012-2022)

 

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Professor (2009-present)

 

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Associate Professor (1998-2009)

 

NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship , May 1996 - Aug. 1996

Structural Dynamics Branch, NASA Langley Research Center

*Working on the Design/Analysis of an orifice for a landing gear.

 

NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship , May 1995 - Aug. 1995

Structural Dynamics Branch, NASA Langley Research Center

*Worked on the simulation of the landing gear of the High Speed Civil Transport.

 

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor (1992-1998)

 

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Post Doctoral, June 1992 - September 1992

Lecturer for a senior design project class. Responsible for assigning projects, guiding

students, and assigning course grades.

 

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Instructor, September 1988- June 1992

Instructor for three junior level mechanical design courses. Responsible for all course work

including examination, development, and course grade assignments.

 

TEACHING:

ME 205 Dynamics

ME433 Mechanical Engineering Design II

ME 435 Project Design and Management II – Supervised over 60 projects.

ME 441 Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Systems

ME 431/531 Mechanism Analysis & Design

ME 655 Advanced Design (New Course),

ME 638 Kinematic Analysis-Mechanisms

ME 670 Engineering Software & Finite Element Analysis

ME 747/847 Kinematic Synthesis-Mechanisms (Major Modifications)

 

SOME OF THE GRANTS AWARDED

• Military Sealift Command (MSC), NAVSEA 05T, FY 2022-2023, National

Shipbuilding Research Program, Technology Insertion of Shore-based Additive

Manufacturing (AM) in Support of MSC, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Austal

USA, Old Dominion University (ODU), ODU Co-P.I. ($376,962.00), Project total

$938,071.00.

• Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground – Research Triangle

Park Division on behalf of Department of Defense HBCU/MSI Equipment and

Instrumentation Program, Expeditionary 3D Printing Capability to Enhance Naval

Readiness and Training, Co-P.I., 2019, $311,450.00.

• National Institute of Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Composite

Airframes, P.I., 1/1/2019-6/30/2021, $42,451.

• National Science Foundation, Opportunities in Manufacturing of Advanced Materials

for Second Career Seeking Students, Co P.I., 10/1/2018-9/30/2023, $1,000,000.

 

• National Institute of Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Composite

Airframes, 1/1/2019-12/31/2019, P.I., $19,000.

• National Science Foundation, Opportunities in Manufacturing of Advanced Materials

for Second Career Seeking Students, 10/1/2018-9/30/2023, Co P.I., $1,000,000.

• National Institute of Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Composite

Airframes, 2/18/2018-12/31/2018, P.I., $26,121.

• NASA-Ames Research Lab, Integrated Adaptive Wing Tech Maturation, 9/1/2016-

8/31/2018, PI, $100,000.00

• Office of Naval Research, Creating the Fleet Maker: An Informal STEM Learning

Environment to Stimulate Innovative Thinking, Broaden Participation in STEM, and

Empower All Sailors to Become Aware of the Possibilities Available through STEM

Learning, GFY2017–GFY 2019, Co-PI, $1,024,000.00

• CHKD Foundation, “Scoliosis surgery planning through cadaveric ligamento-skeletal

tissue mapping and loading studies, multi-surface segmentation, and finite element

simulation of the spine”, Co-PI, 8/1/2016-7/31/2021, $394,974.00

• Office of Naval Research, Exploration of Additive Manufacturing for Naval

Applications, Co-PI, April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016, $139k.

• Office of Naval Research, Exploration of Additive Manufacturing for Naval

Applications, Co-PI, September 15, 2014 – September 15, 2015, $150k.

• Children’s Surgical Specialty Group, Nuss Procedure Simulator, Co-PI, Aug 15, 2011-

Aug. 15, 2012, $50k

• Children’s Surgical Specialty Group, Haptic-Enabled Simulator for a Nuss Procedure

Planner and Trainer, Feb. 1, 2012 – April 30, 2014, $285k.

• ODU Intramerral, An Innovative Approach to Understanding the Anterior Cruciate

Ligament Injury Enigma, Jan 1 2012 – June 30, 2012, $95k

• National Aerospace Institute (NIA): “Advanced Aerospace and Space Materials Development”,

Co-P.I., 2008-2009, ($136,727).

• MagneMotion Inc.: M3 Maglev on the ODU Guideway, Co-P.I., 2008-2009, $387,010.

• Computer Science Corporation Advanced Marine: Motion Induced Fatigue Analysis Method,

P.I,. 2007-2008, ($160,000).

• CDI Marine: Development of Dynamic Environment Simulation Laboratory, Co-P.I., 2007 2008, ($55,000).

• Old Dominion University: Maglev Sustained, Co-P.I., 2006-2009, ($314,280).

• Old Dominion University: Modeling and Validation of an Orthotic Knee Brace system for

Impact Analysis in High Speed Boats, PI, 2007, $95,000.

• Teledyne Inc.: Mass Flow Stress Analysis, PI, 2007, $4,950.

• Old Dominion University: Shaken Baby Syndrome: Retinal Hemorrhaging. A Biomechanical

Approach to Understanding the Mechanism of Causation, Ph.D. Support, 2005-2006, ($18,000)

• National Science Foundation: Visualization and Computer Software Enhanced Engineering

Education, Senior Investigator, 2005-2008, ($999,741)

• National Science Foundation: Visualization and Computer Software Enhanced Engineering

Education, Co-PI, 2004-2005, ($99,350

• National Science Foundation: SGER - Investigating Recursive Plastic Heating in Third Body

Region During Friction Stir Welding, Co-PI, 2003-2005, ($65,643)

• Office of naval Research/ Northrop Grumman-Newport News: Advanced Weapon Elevator, June 2002 – March 2003, Co. P.I. ($300k)

• Webwiser/CIT: Design, Analysis, and Prototyping of a Mousemedic, Oct. 2001- March 2002, P.I. ($41.2k)

• Winchester/CIT: 300 Ton Press Finite Element Analysis, Dec. 2000 – March 2001, Co.P.I., ($ 10k)

• Solarex Inc: Fracture of Heat Strengthened Glass in Vapor Deposition Process, Nov. 1999 –

March 2000, Co-P.I. ($20k)

• Taver Maghee Inc./CIT: Safety Gate Design and Analysis, May 1999 – March 2000, P.I. ($58k)

• Concoa Inc./CIT: Feasibility Study for Designing a Specialty Assembly Machine, Aug. 1998 -

Nov. 1998, P.I. ($13k)

• AMF Bowling Inc./CIT: BallExit Return Mechanism, Nov. 1998 - Feb. 1999, P.I. ($11k)

• Aerotech Research Inc./CIT: Velocity Profile of a Golf Club, July 1998 - Sept. 1998 P.I., ($7k)

• AMF Bowling Inc./CIT: Prototype of a Designed Cam, , July 1998 - Dec. 1998, P.I. ($16k)

• NASA/VA Space Grant Consortium: Virginia Student Upper-Atmospheric Balloon Payload

System, April 1997 - August 1998, P.I. ($25k)

• AMF Bowling Inc./CIT: Optimization of Pin Trajectory for Plastic Bin Pinspotter, July 1996 -

July 1997, P.I. ($55k)

• Norfolk International Terminal/CIT: Cable Analysis in Dual Hoist Cranes, July 1996- Feb.

1997, P.I. ($73k)

• Aerialscope Co./CIT: " Structural Analysis of Boom Assembly of Aerialscope Fire Truck, July

1996 - Jan. 1997, P.I. ($21k)

• AMF Bowling Inc./CIT: Bowling Pin Spotter Distributor Redesign- II, Feb. 1996 - June 1996,

P.I. ($53k)

• Virginia Marine Resource Commision/CIT: Oyster Harvesting Program, Jan. 1996 - Sept.

1996, P.I. ($34k)

• AMADAS/CIT: Development of a Self Propelled Peanut Combine, Dec. 1995-Dec. 1996, P.I.

($124k)

• AMF Bowling Inc./CIT: Bowling Pin Spotter Distributor Redesign, Aug. 1995 - Dec. 1995, P.I. ($24k)

• Virginia Beach Public School/CIT: Structural Support of CNG Tank, Aug. 1995 - Nov. 1995,

($24k)

• NASA Langley Research Center: The Simulation of the Landing Gear of the High Speed Civil

Transport, Summer 1995 and 1996, P.I. ($10k)

• Consolidated Launcher Technology, Inc./CIT: Friendly Mobile Barrier Life Cycle Testing,

Sept. 1994 – June 1995, Co. P.I. ($32k)

• The Virginia Space Grant Consortium: Virginia Student Upper-Atmospheric Balloon Payload

System, June 1994 – Aug. 1995, Co. P.I. ($120k)

 

CREATIVE WORKS:

• Developed Cervical occlude and Speculum tools for EVMS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faculty

• Developed a Positioning and Loading Device to measure instability of a subtalar or ankle

joint. Has been used by an orthopedic surgeon - 2008.

• Developed a load cell to be mounted to a Portable Coordinate measuring machine where

load versus deflection can be measured while documenting the geometry of an object –

2008.

• Developed a system where temperature and blood pressure can be read by a PC at home

and Information is automatically sent to a primary care – 2002.

• Co-Developed First Parallel Beowulf Cluster on ODU campus – 2000.

• Developed a Digital Bowling Distributor – 1998.

• Developed a Structural Support for a Compressed Natural Gas - 1997.

• Developed an Automatic Suspension System for Oyster replenishment - 1996.

 

HONORS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

• Pi Tau Sigma Excellence in Teaching Award, 1990, The Ohio State University.

• Nominated for 1992 Graduate Associate Teaching Award, The Ohio State University.

• NASA Group Achievement Award, 1994.

• Faculty of the Year Award, 1996-1997, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ODU).

• Most Challenging Professor Award, 1997, Pi Tau Sigma Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (ODU).

• Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 1998 (National Award)

• SAE Teetor Award, 1999 (National Award)

• Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 2004 (National Award)

• Most Inspiring Faculty Award, 2007, Old Dominion University (University Award)

• 1st Place, 23rd Annual Naval Medical Portsmouth Research Competition, 2008 (Co-author)

• ASME Fellow, 2019

• Most Inspiring Faculty Award, 2021, Old Dominion University (University Award

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Date June 2, 2026

11360 Meteorologist and Aviation Weather Expert

This highly experienced meteorologist and aviation weather expert brings more than 35 years of leadership, operational, and research experience across the private sector, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the United States Air Force. As Owner/President of a weather consulting firm, he provides weather forecasting, forensic weather analysis, consulting, environmental assessments, and expert testimony, having contributed to more than 50 cases involving weather-related factors.

He previously held senior leadership roles at the FAA, including Division Manager of the Aviation Weather Division and Manager of the Aviation Weather Research Branch, where he led multimillion-dollar programs focused on improving weather decision support tools and aviation safety. Earlier in his career, he worked in private industry as a senior meteorologist and capture manager, and served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a weather officer, retiring with the rank of Major.

He holds an M.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Meteorology from North Carolina State University. He is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) through the American Meteorological Society and has received numerous professional honors, including designation as an AMS Fellow (2025). His extensive publication and presentation record reflects deep expertise in aviation weather, satellite applications, radar, lightning, turbulence, and operational decision support.

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

M.S. Meteorology                                                                                   1996

Thesis: A Lightning summary and decision model for thunderstorm prediction at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

B.S. Meteorology                                                                                  1987

Air Command and Staff College (US Air Force)                                       2001

Squadron Officer School (US Air Force)                                                  1994

Professional Experience

Bass Weather Services, LLC, Waynesboro, VA

Owner/President                                                                                    2015 – Present

Provide services in areas such as weather forecasting; consulting; expert witness testimony; fact witness; accident investigation; weather forensics; and environmental assessments and analysis to include compliance to standards. Provide accurate and timely forecasts to industry, including timing and intensity of weather that may impact operations. Conduct comprehensive investigations to determine the conditions, circumstances, causes and impacts due to past weather events and phenomena. Deliver honest, in-depth finding via written report and/or verbal testimony to include depositions and court hearings. Assisted in over 50 cases where weather was a factor.

Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC

Division Manager                                                                                   2022 – 2024

Manager of the Aviation Weather Division—led team of 30+ personnel and $20+M budget formulating requirements, managing applied research projects, and transitioning successful research projects to operations to improve weather decision support tools and minimize the impact of weather on the National Airspace System and aviation.

Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC

Physical Scientist Manager                                                                    2018 – 2022

Managed the Aviation Weather Research Branch—led team of eight personnel managing and funding applied aviation weather research projects. Also led the Advanced Weather Radar Techniques program, which conducts research and development of radar technologies for aviation weather applications. Recognized meteorological subject matter expert throughout the agency.

Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC

Physical Scientist                                                                                                2012 – 2018

Managed the convective weather research program, to include research to operations, to improve aviation operations and mitigate impacts of weather on flight. This research was primarily concerned with thunderstorms, lightning, and associated phenomena for both CONUS and offshore areas.

Exelis, Inc, Herndon, VA

Capture Manager and Senior Meteorologist                                                     2008 – 2012

Investigated and pursued potential business opportunities related to weather and the environment. Managed data compression and distribution programs to meet environmental data processing requirements and led an initiative to provide real-time surveillance of weather events using existing open-source camera infrastructures.

United States Air Force

Weather Officer (Major)                                                                                    1988-2008

Honorably retired after 20 years as an Air Force Meteorologist with assignments throughout the United States and three deployments overseas to support various contingencies. Supported a myriad of aircraft types in all kinds of weather conditions and spent almost 10 years supporting the Intelligence Community and satellite operations. Served at headquarters level and in the field as a Flight Commander with expertise

in operational weather support.

Current Certifications

Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)

American Meteorological Society (AMS), License #703                                       2014

The CCM designation is issued by the AMS to highly qualified meteorologists providing research and

services to a wide variety of users of weather information. It is granted only to those who demonstrate a broad background in meteorology and climate services together with detailed knowledge in a particular field of specialization, along with strong ethical and professional standards. Certification gives users of meteorological services greater confidence in the quality and reliability of the products or services they receive.

Contracting Officer Representative – Level III

Federal Aviation Administration                                                                           2013

Program Manager – Level I

Federal Aviation Administration                                                                           2013

Awards

Defense Meritorious Service Medal                                              2002 – 2005

Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster                         1996 – 1999, 2006 – 2008

Joint Service Commendation Medal                                             2005 – 2006

Air Force Commendation Medal                                                  1989 – 1994

Air Force Achievement Medal                                                      2001

Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 service stars                       1990 – 2001

Air & Space Campaign Medal                                                      2002 – 2008

AMS Fellow                                                                                2025

 

Publications and Papers

Overview of Calculations Used to Measure Weather Elements Within the ASOS and AWOS

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA                          2025

 

Federal Aviation Administration Service Update

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD                              2024

 

FAA’s Weather Community of Interest Overview

Presentation at Friends and Partners of Aviation Weather (FPAW) Workshop,

Tysons, VA                                                                                              2023

 

Federal Aviation Administration Service Update

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Denver, CO                                  2023

 

User Needs of NOAA Products and Services for Aviation

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Denver, CO                                   2023

 

Deriving Turbulence Information from Routine Aircraft Surveillance Data

Presentation at National Weather Association (NWA) Annual Meeting,

Pittsburgh, PA                                                                                          2022

 

Implementing New and Future Weather Satellite Data into Operational Aviation Products and Decisions

Presentation at the 25ᵗʰ Conference on Satellite Meteorology, Oceanography,

and Climatology, Madison, WI                                                                 2022

 

Aviation Weather 101

Presentation to Experimental Aircraft Association at Air Venture, Oshkosh, WI  2022

 

Weather Research Drivers for the FAA

Presentation at FPAW, Tysons, VA                                                          2022

FAA Weather Satellite Uses and Needs

Virtual Presentation at NOAA Pathfinder Initiative Town Hall                 2022

 

Offshore Precipitation Capability for Air Traffic Control

The Journal of Air Traffic Control                                                            2021

 

 

Deriving Weather Information from Terrestrial Cameras

Virtual presentation at ENVI Users Symposium                                        2020

 

Deriving Weather Information from Terrestrial Cameras

Virtual presentation at NWA Annual Conference                                      2020

 

Aviation Weather Research Activities at the Federal Aviation Administration

Poster presented at NWA Annual Conference, Huntsville, AL                  2019

 

Using Cameras as Weather Sensors – Deriving Weather Data from Images

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ                                  2019

 

Integrating Weather Satellite Data into Operational Aviation Products and Decisions

Presentation at NWA Annual Conference, St Louis, MO                           2018

 

Implementing GOES-16 Data into Operational Aviation Products

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Austin, TX                                    2018

 

Enhanced Ceiling and Visibility Information for Alaska

Presentation at NWA Annual Conference, Garden Grove, CA                  2017

 

NOAA Satellite Conference GOES-R User Testimonials Session

Panelist representing the FAA at NOAA Satellite Conference, New York, NY      2017

 

The Federal Aviation Administration's Convective Weather Research Program

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA                                  2017

 

The FAA's Advanced Weather Radar Techniques Program

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA                          2016

 

The Federal Aviation Administration's Offshore Precipitation Capability Program

Presentation at NWA Annual Conference, Norfolk, VA                            2016

 

Ground Delays from Lightning Ramp Closures and Decision Uncertainties

Air Traffic Control Quarterly                                                                    2015

 

Survey of Lightning Warning Procedures for Ramp Closures at US Airports

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ                                  2015

 

Balancing Safety and Efficiency of Aircraft Operations Under Lightning Threats

The Journal of Air Traffic Control                                                            2013

 

The Value of Weather Data: Who Should Pay For Emerging Services?

AOL Government http://gov.aol.com/2012/06/07/the-value-of-

weather-data-who-should-pay-for-emerging-services/                               2012

 

Effect of the Earth Science Decadal Survey on NASA and NOAA— Three Years Later

Presentation at AMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA                                  2010

 

 

Space-based Sensors for Monitoring Global Climate Trends

Meteorological Technology International Magazine                                  2010

 

The Need for New and Improved Satellite Data for Regional Climate Models (RCM)

Poster presented at NWA Annual Conference, Norfolk, VA                      2010

 

Improving Resolution – New Capabilities in Satellite Imaging

Meteorological Technology International Magazine                                  2010

 

Blizzard Out of the Blue

Air Force Weather Observer                                                                     2001

 

 

Memberships

 

American Meteorological Society

National Weather Association

Association of Certified Meteorologists (ACM)

Served on Board of Directors – ACM (2021-2023)

Served on Board of Certified Consulting Meteorologists (2018-2022)
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Date June 2, 2026

11359 Pediatrician

Award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.

Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs).

Over the years, Dr. Santa, as she is known to her patients, has had the opportunity to perform locums work in many small and medium-sized community-based hospitals throughout the nation, including Alaska, and she has traveled extensively around the world to provide services to patients in remote villages of undeveloped third-world countries.

Dr. Santa Bartholomew’s practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency Consultant, and Emergency Transport of critically ill children, including helicopter flight time in urgent situations. She has managed congenital heart surgery patients who require open heart surgery, renal and all manner of transplant patients, pediatric trauma patients, ECMO support of cardiac patients, and a wide variety of common to rare medical and general pediatric surgical diseases.

She has served as the President of a large 475-member medical staff and has held a variety of professional governance positions. She has been involved in building ground-up PICU programs, spearheading many policy and quality improvement projects, and participating in numerous peer review situations.

Santa J. Bartholomew MD is in good standing and holds unrestricted licenses with 17 state medical boards with no history of disciplinary actions. She has been performing legal review and court services since 1993. During that time, she has successfully delivered testimony for both plaintiff and defense clients across an array of complex pediatric and critical care cases, custody cases, and criminal cases for the court. Her opinions are highly sought after and are based on a solid educational foundation developed over 30-plus years of rigorous clinical practice in a myriad of settings all around the world.

Dr. Bartholomew has the drive and energy to stay the course during lengthy litigations and always delivers accurate, comprehensive expert medical opinions with excellence and integrity. She has repeatedly proven to be a valuable witness in depositions and at trial offering a broad fund of knowledge and an unwavering ethical center.

Academic Background


UNDERGRADUATE

July 1978 to June 1982

Villanova University, Villanova, PA — Bachelor of Science, Biology

MEDICAL EDUCATION

July 1982 to June 1986

Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA — Doctor of Medicine

INTERNSHIP

July 1986 to June 1987

University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore, MD

Department Chairman: Michael Berman, MD

Chief of Service: Carol Carrachio, MD

RESIDENCY / CHIEF RESIDENCY

July 1987 to June 1990

University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore, MD

Department Chairman: Michael Berman, MD

Chief of Service: Carol Carrachio, MD

FELLOWSHIP

July 1990 to June 1993

Cornell-Columbia, The New York Hospital,

Weill Medical Center,

New York, NY

Department Chairman: Maria New, MD

Chief of Service: Bruce Greenwald, MD
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Date June 2, 2026

11358 Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Board certified Orthopedic Spine surgeon with 30 years of clinical practice experience. He is familiar with the Workmen’s Compensation system in general, as well as conditions of the spine resulting from personal injury claims. He has participated in well over a hundred depositions pertaining to the treatment of these patients, and his opinions are usually definitive. Dr. Henry Barnard holds an active medical license in the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. He is also an active member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Undergraduate Education:

  • University of South Alabama, Date of Graduation: 1980, Degree: BS


Medical Education:

  • University of South Alabama, Date of Graduation: 1984, Degree: MD


Flexible:

  • Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia 1984-1985


Orthopedic Residency Training:

  • Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia 1985-1989


John H. Moe Spine Fellowship:

  • Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1989-1990


Paper Presentations:

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, Nevada; Percutaneous In-Situ Fixation of

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, February 1989

  • Scoliosis Research Society, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Complications of Cotrel- Dubosset Instrumentation, September 1990


Active Medical License:

  • Georgia – Active

  • Alabama – Active

  • Florida - Active

  • Florida Expert Witness Certificate – Active


Medical Practice:

  • Musculoskeletal Associates: 2013-Present

  • Houston Orthopedics: November 2008-2013

  • P.C.: 2006-2008

  • Southern Bone and Joint Specialists: 1997-2006

  • Dothan Orthopedics Associates: 1990-1997


Certification:

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery: July 1990

  • Recertified: 2001, 2012, 2022


Professional Organizations:

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

  • Dougherty County Medical Society

  • Georgia Orthopedic Board

  • Interstate Medical Licensure Commission


Hospital Affiliations:

  • Northwest Plaza ASC- Active

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital- Active

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02
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Date June 2, 2026

11357 Retail and Grocery Store Operations Specialist

Retail and Grocery Store Operations Specialist with more than 60 years’ experience in all types of retail stores as an expert, consultant and owner including, but not limited to, supermarkets, restaurants, warehouse stores, home improvement stores and convenient stores.  He has full knowledge and experience in all aspects of retail and store operations.  This allows him to evaluate policies and procedures pertaining, but not limited to, food service operations, store safety procedures, employee-training procedures, stocking and merchandising procedures, floor maintenance procedures, security, internal operations, and general customer behavior in the retail environment.

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science, 1965
Business Administration, Marketing

University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Business Administration, 1978
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.

Member, California Grocers Association
Professional Experience

·         Specialist, 2023 – Present:

RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD.

Retail Store, Grocery Store Operations Specialist:

Advise attorneys in all matters pertaining to retail-oriented cases.

·         September, 1988 to Present:

CONSULTANT IN RETAIL STORE OPERATIONS:

Advise, train, and execute policies and procedures in Supermarket and other retail stores.  Guide clients in the day-to-day procedure in retail including, but not limited to, developing training manuals safety procedures and policies such that the establishment can perpetuate itself in these tasks.  Advise attorneys in all matters pertaining to retail-oriented cases.

·         November, 1986 to September 1988:

STORE DIRECTOR:   Irvine Ranch Farmers Market

Responsible for total market operations with profit and loss responsibilities.

 

·         June 1965 to September 1986:

SUPERMARKET OWNER/OPERATOR:

Owned and operated chain of supermarkets for more than 25 years.  Responsibilities included developing policies, safety procedures, securing financing, labor negotiations, overseeing internal operations, and risk management and loss control.

Expert Witness

Experience in operating various retail establishments.  Mr. Balian has testified as a safety and operations expert in all areas of retail store operations involving supermarkets, restaurants, warehouse facilities, home improvement stores and specialty stores for more than thirty years.  Areas of expert expertise include, but are not limited to, inspection procedures, store maintenance, customer and employee injury, security, food service operation, merchandising and display, general store safety procedures, training procedures, ADA compliance, and risk management issues.  I have qualified as a retail safety expert in State and Federal courts throughout the United States.
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