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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011263 Senior Civil and Structural Engineer



Summary
He is a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer with over thirty-six years experience in the construction industry with specialization in construction project management, construction cost estimating, and investigation of civil and structural engineering design, defects, and failures.

He provides consulting on structural engineering issues with regard to building damage, repair, and collapse.  He has also investigated numerous cases involving origin, cause, and remediation of water infiltration and damage, including water entrance into building structures and site drainage issues.

He has provided professional construction consulting with regard to construction cost estimating.  He is a registered Certified Cost Engineer (C.C.E.) and has been an expert witness on construction claim issues.




Academic Background:
• University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Professional Experience:
• Senior Civil and Structural Engineer Consultant – RTI Group LLC, Stevensville, MD,  2017 - present

• President, Private company, Upper Marlboro, MD 1985 – Present.

• Senior Civil Engineer – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Washington, D.C. 1981 – 2014.

• Senior Cost Engineer – Moffitt and Nichols, Baltimore, MD 2014 – 2017.

 

Professional Associations and Activities:

• Licensed Professional Engineer – MD, VA, DC, PA.

• Certified Cost Engineer with the DoD TriService.

• Past registration as an AVS (Associated Value Specialist) with SAVE International.

• Member of ASPE (American Society of Professional Engineers).

• Member of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers).

• Past Construction Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

• Instructor for the Army Corps of Engineers Prospect Training Classes.

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011292 Crane and Heavy Equipment



Summary
He has over 25 years of experience in crane safety and is the owner of a leading crane inspection company in the northeast region. He currently inspects over 1,800 devices per year, including makes such as derricks, suspended personnel platforms, gantry, all-terrain, tower, truck, and marine cranes. He has earned the approval of companies such as Dimeo, Gilbane, Kiewit, Lend-lease, Skanska, Suffolk, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) and Turner. His prior experience with lift equipment came from working, owning, and operating a heavy equipment distribution business that exported equipment throughout the world. Principal lines were cranes, excavators, and aerial lifts.

He has served as an expert witness for over 30 law firms in several cases nationwide, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maryland, and Ohio.

 




Registrations and Licenses
• OSHA Accredited Maritime Signatory
• Licensed Crane Operator in Connecticut
• Certified Crane Surveyor's Card for Mobile and Tower Cranes from CCAA
• Mobile Crane Inspection Certification from NCCCO
• TWIC Credential

 

Professional Experience
• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Crane and Heavy Equipment Expert, 2019 to present.

• Private Company, Owner, 1990 to present
Provides third-party inspections of lift equipment as required by Federal OSHA/USDOL and state codes. Performs inspections in the following categories: construction, maritime, general industry, suspended personnel platforms, and below-the-hook devices. Offers mobile crane safety training courses, crane purchasing consulting and appraisal, accident investigation and expert witness testimony.

• "Heavy" Equipment Corporation, Owner 1965-1990
Heavy equipment distributor covering New England region for crane and excavator equipment. Extensive involvement in all departments during 25 years of service. Overall responsibility was assumed as CEO in 1973 and full ownership in 1975.

Professional Associations and Activities
• Crane Certification Association of America (1992 to present)
President of Crane Certification Association of America (2009-2011)
• State of Connecticut Examining Board for Crane Operators.
Gubernatorial appointment in February 2010.
• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
Co-Chair: Task Force for Crane Inspector Certification
Chair: Standing Committee for Crane Inspector Certification
• Connecticut Construction Industries Association
Presently Chair of the Safety Committee
Past President – Equipment Dealers Div.
Past Treasurer – Overall Organization
• Past Member – Associated Equipment Distributors Association
Past Lt. Director for New England Region 1
• Past Member – Utility Contractors Association
Man of the Year - 1979

Academic Background
• Babson’s Midwest Institute, AA, Business Administration and Management 1962-1965
• Manufacturer Courses & Seminars – 1965 - present

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011162 Fire Reconstruction and Simulation



Fire Reconstruction and Simulation Consultant with more than twenty four years of teaching, research and administrative experience in academic, government and industry with diverse experience in combustion, fire safety, aviation safety, and security and transportation safety.  His professional experience includes working at government laboratories (NIST, NRL), consulting, and academia.

He achieved tenure and the rank of Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1994.  Led the development of the Ph.D. program at WPI in Fire Protection Engineering and developed the Fire Science Laboratory into a dynamic research laboratory.  His research and teaching expertise focused on different aspects of fire safety and more recently aviation and transportation safety.  His recent research has included Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and Finite Element Modeling (FEM), aircraft cabin safety, aircraft FEM, aviation safety oversight standards, and hybrid-electric vehicle research with emphasis on safety of fuel cell, fuel reformers, alternative fuel use and evaluation of airbag models.




Academic Background

  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 1989, University of Maryland.

  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1985, University of Maryland.

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1983, University of Maryland.


 

Registrations

  • Professional Engineer, State of Maryland, 1996


 

Professional Experience

  • Fire Science and Aviation Safety and Security Consultant, RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, Maryland, 2006-present

  • Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University; 2007 -

  • Associate Professor of Engineering and Applied Science 2004 – 2008, Associate Research Professor of Engineering and Applied Science Sept. 1998-Oct. 2004, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, The George Washington University

  • Founder and Director (2002-2008), GW Aviation Institute (est. 1998), Member of Airworthiness Assurance Center of Excellence (AACE) since Sept. 2004

  • Director, Certificate Program in Aviation Safety and Security (1998 – present)

  • Faculty member and contributor to the Transportation Research Institute, FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center (1994-present)

  • Project Director and Principal Investigator for the International Summit Program on Aviation Safety and Security (2001-2005)

  • Project Director and Faculty advisor for the GM/DOE sponsored Future Truck 2000 Program, 1999-2001

  • Faculty Advisor and Project Manager: GW student team for the 1999 NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program.

  • Associate Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1994-1998

  • Assistant Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1988-1994 (Promoted & tenured, 1994); Director, Fire Science and Combustion Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Worcester, MA 01609

  • Congressional Fellow, Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 1995-1996.

  • Subcommittees on Basic Research and on Energy and Environment Aug. 96, Competitively selected by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to serve as a Congressional Fellow. Oversight of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) and staffed the hearing on the subject and studied Electric Transportation systems.

  • Senior Research Staff Scientist, The George Washington University, 1994-1998 (during sabbatical and leave of absence from Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

  • Principal, Applied Engineering Research, Inc., Rockville, MD, 1986-1989,Rockville, MD

  • Guest Scientist, Center for Fire Research, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD, 1985-1988

  • Consultant, Center for Instructional Development and Evaluation, University of Maryland, University College (UMUC), 1987

  • Research Assistant, Combustion Laboratory, University of Maryland, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1984-1985

  • Assistant Instructor, University of Maryland, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1983-1985


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Flight Safety Foundation (through the Aviation Institute), 1999-2005

  • University Representative, Transportation Research Board (2005-08)

  • Member, Transportation Research Forum, 2004 -

  • Member, The Combustion Institute, since 1984.

  • Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), since 1987

  • Member, Society of Automotive Engineers, since 1997, excl. 2002-04.

  • Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1989-96.

  • Member, International Association of Fire Safety Science (IAFSS), since 1990.

  • Member, National Fire Protection Association, 1991-95.

  • Member, The Scientific Research Society, Sigma Xi, 1989-94.

  • Member (Honorary), Salamander, Fire Protection Engineering Honor Society, since 1991.


Research Activities

  • Fire Dynamics: Solid-state combustion and flame spread. Fire-induced turbulent flows, Ceiling jets; experimental and numerical modeling. Characterization and optimization of advanced smoke and fire detection technology. Water-mist flame interaction.

  • Combustion: Gas turbine combustor emission control. Pulsed combustion. Low-gravity combustion; ignition and extinguishment.

  • Thermo-Fluid: Airbag deployment models, fire-induced flows flow modeling, fluid dynamics of smoke entry into a detector. Radiation heat transfer measurement and modeling.


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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011209 Marine Safety Expert



A marine consultant for maritime regulatory and investigative cases involving ocean-going ships, commercial shipping activities, inland waterway vessel operations, and recreational boating.  Retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2001 with 21 years of active duty in the Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection field.

During that time he held numerous positions of responsibility during seven tours of duty in the Coast Guard while posted at Marine Safety Offices and Detachments from American Samoa to Miami, Florida.  In the period since that time, he has been a maritime expert for Lloyd’s Register, a world-class ship classification society, responsible for ensuring clients’ needs are met for ship classification, statutory surveys, port state control issues, technical consultancy, marine training  and other marine industry activities.  He is a respected authority on current maritime topics and issues and a frequent guest speaker at major maritime venues.




Education Credentials

M.B.A., California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, 1994

B.A., Whittier College, Whittier, California, 1979

Maritime Lead Auditor – ISM Code – Warsash Institute, UK 1999

On-Scene Coordinator Crisis Management – U.S. Coast Guard, 2009

IS-00265 Basic Instructional Skills – FEMA, 2012

Master 100 Gross Tons – Motor Vessels – USCG, 2004/2009 renewal

Authorized Lloyd’s Register Trainer on these and other Lloyd’s Register courses:

  • ­Risk Management & Incident Investigation

  • ­ ISM Lead Auditor and ISM Internal Auditor Courses

  • ­ ISPS Code CSO/SSO and PFSO Courses

  • ­ Incident Command Systems (ICS) in the U.S. – co-authored

  • ­ Hull Inspection, Damage and Repair

  • ­ Classification and Statutory Requirements

  • ­ Sustainability and Shipping

  • ­ Essential Dry-docking

  • ­ Port State Control


 

Professional Experience

Marine Safety Expert Consultant, RTI Group, Annapolis, Maryland, 2013 – present

  • Proven marine industry professional, with over 32 years experience in international maritime safety, security, casualty investigation and recovery, environmental protection, training, legislation, personnel leadership, project management; honed from a career as a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, and an M.B.A. from California Polytechnic State University; both of which led to a second career as a regional Major Project Manager, Training and Business Development Manager with a leading ship classification society.


 

Lloyd’s Register, 2001 – Present

  • ­ Maritime statutory and regulatory (particularly U.S. marine regulations) expert. Well versed in current IMO and U.S. regulations pertaining to marine safety, environmental protection, maritime security, safety management systems, and energy efficiency from small craft to large ships. Specifically holds broad and in-depth knowledge in SOLAS, Maritime Security (ISPS) and ISM Code, MARPOL, Ballast Water and the ILO Convention, providing respected advice to clients.  Possesses over 20 years of Homeland Security expertise (U.S. Coast Guard).  Qualifies surveyors, auditors and inspectors to required international (lACS) standards on full spectrum of marine contracts.

  • ­ Project Manager for a major ship emergency response assessment involving 8 operating lines, 24 ship-rider teams (3-person teams) conducting on-site and onboard emergency response effectiveness assessments. Project uses tools developed for industrial psychology evaluations in Human Engineering. Overall effort expected to redefine emergency response training in this industry as this study is heralded as a landmark in safety management.

  • ­External Client Training Manager for the region – overseeing training administered to clients in North and South America. Responsible for authoring regional training business plan, course development, authorizing technical trainers, raising contracts, planning and executing course delivery, and obtaining customer quality feedback. Authorized Trainer holding all maritime safety, security and technical training qualifications.

  • ­   Business Development Manager – Current responsibilities include business development and marketing plans for each client, oversight of fleet ship classification contracts that often exceed $3 million in revenues. Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong business acumen. Preferred public speaker at major marine safety and environmental conferences.


 

U.S. Coast Guard. 1981 – 2001

  • Twenty-one year career officer in the Coast Guard marine safety field culminating in assignment as Executive Officer at Marine Safety Office (MSO) Miami (19962001).  Served seven tours of duty, leading men and women through responses to marine emergencies, large-scale maritime events, in all operational modes; requiring exceptional planning, tasking and organizational skills, strong personnel leadership and management, detailed budget development and analysis, and personal ethics above reproach. Held all department head positions in the Coast Guard Marine Safety, Investigation, Security, and Environmental Protection fields of operations.

  • Recognized expert in major marine incident recoveries and investigations, ranging from small craft to major marine incidents -lead investigator in the IGLOO MOON, CONTSHIP HOUSTON, CARNIVAL ECSTACY, NEPTUNE JADE casualties and other major marine accidents (1996-2001). On-scene coordinator for largest “mystery” oil spill in South Florida history (2000). Personally delegated by the Commandant USCG to investigate two extraterritorial marine casualties threatening the marine environment of the Florida Keys in 1996. Well versed in the application of the Incident Command System.

  • Staff member of team preparing responses and testimony for maritime safety hearings on Capitol Hill for the senior Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection leadership cadre of the U.S. Coast Guard during the sweeping changes within the marine safety regimen in the U.S. for global merchant shipping interests (MARPOL Annexes, OPA 90), and the increased focus on recreational, fishing, towing vessels (1989-1992).

  • ­   Received honors as Military Liaison in American Samoa (1987-1989) overseeing details for ambassador, high commissioner, and other international dignitary visits to the territorial government. Responsibilities included: Naval ship visits logistics, fuel, ships agents, and arriving military and foreign diplomatic leaders.


 

Affiliations

Member U.S. Power Boat/U.S. Sailing
Member ASIS International – Technical Committee:

  • Quality Assurance and Security Management for Private Security Companies Operating in the Maritime Environment

  • ­Supply Chain Risk Management Standard: A Compilation of Best Practices (SCRM)


Member International Association of Marine Investigators
Affiliate Member of Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
Council Member – Gerson Lehrman Group
Free Masons

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011221 Aviation Operations and Safety Management



Summary

He has over thirty-three years of experience in airline operations and safety management.  His professional expertise consists of extensive flight operations and successful implementation of ASAP, SMS, IOSA and QMS programs.  He has held the positions of Regional Director of Flying, Chief Pilot and Senior Check Airman. As an aviator, he was most recently captain qualified on the DC-9 / MD-80, Airbus A-320, A-330, and B767/757.  During 18 of those years, He held various positions involving Check Airman responsibilities. His operational experience is in the International, Caribbean and European theatres and has over 13,000 ATP hours.




Academic Background

• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL; Major: Professional Aeronautics; Minor: Safety.  Relevant Coursework: Safety Management Systems, Principles of Management, Accident Investigation, Aviation Human Factors – degree expected 2014

• University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering, Certificate of Aviation Safety and Security Management,  Los Angeles, CA -2006

Certifications and Training

• Aircraft Specific, CRM, Command & Management Development, American Flyers Academy - 1978-1980
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Total Time 13,700 hours – 1982 to present
• American Flyers Academy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Islip, New York - 1978-1980
• Aviation Quality Auditor – ISBAO and IOSA - 2009
• Aviation Quality Auditor Training, Air Canada, Toronto, Canada - 2006
• Aviation Safety and Security Certificate Program  - 2007
• IOSA Auditor Training, ARG/US Pros, Denver CO - 2008

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aviation Safety Consultant – 2013 to present.

• Vice President Quality, Safety & Security - 2010-present
­ Responsible for oversight, management of Quality, Safety, Security for 50+ aircraft, 800 employees, $1.7M budget.  Coordinate airline safety/compliance issues with local FAA, NTSB, DOD.  Successfully implemented ASAP, SMS, QMS programs.  Repaired very poor performance levels/corporate reputation with FAA/DOD, particularly in regard to Quality/Safety management through focus on compliance/transparency; reputation was repaired, going from performance levels under serious scrutiny from FSDO/DOD to operation of airline with highest integrity, resulting in relaxation of intense oversight measures.

• Senior Vice President, - January to August 2010
Team Leader in providing airline clients with comprehensive consulting solutions regarding IOSA preparations, SMS/QMS, Safety Reporting System development and implementation, and large group training sessions. All projects were conducted in the international marketplace thus performing functions with a keen eye towards the sensitivities of cross-cultural differences.

•  Washington, DC. - 1981-2010
­ Senior Line Captain A320 (2006-2010)
­ Check Airman, Simulator & Aircraft A330-300 (1999-2006)
­ Regional Director of Flying, Senior Chief Pilot (1994-1999)
­ Assistant Chief Pilot (1992-1994)
­ Senior Check Airman, McDonald Douglas Fleet (1990-1992)
­ Check Airman, McDonald Douglas Fleet (1988-1989)
­ Captain, First Officer, Flight Engineer (1981-1988)

• GHS Aviation Auditing, LLC, McLean, VA, Managing Director - 2008-2010

• GHS Aviation Group, LLC, McLean, VA, Senior Consultant & Former Chief Operating Officer - 2004-2010

• V2 Aviation, Inc. Eliot, ME, President and Consultant - 2003-present

 

Pilot, Safety, Operation, Auditing Experience

• Air Transport Pilot, Manager, 33+ years experience; 13,000+ accident/incident/violation-free flight hours; type rated in DC-9, B757/767, A320, and A330.

• Eighteen (18) years Flight Training, Flight Operations Management; Independent Management Consultant on Safety, Training, Management, IOSA.

• Managed, supervised performance, flying activities of large international airline; responsible for oversight of approximately 1800 pilots Over 18 years management experience.

• Trained, evaluated 1000 pilots+; performed Quality Assurance observations, flight standards evaluator simulator check rides; investigated numerous incidents involving flight crew performance.

• Appointed to conduct Airbus A330 initial aircraft flight and simulator training, resulting in most successful new aircraft fleet launch in airline’s history.

• Qualified in DC-9/MD-80, A330 Advanced Simulators and CBT devices.

• Superb Check Airman credentials in commercial transport aircraft and simulators, including McDonald Douglas DC-9, MD-80, Airbus A330 Highly experienced in International operations in North Atlantic, European, Caribbean theaters.

• Consulted Government Agency concerning accidents, incidents involving Part 121,133, and 135 Air Carriers.

• Coordinated airline safety, compliance issues with local FAA, NTSB, corporate safety department Lead Auditor, Evaluator for North American-based IOSA Audit Organization.

• NTSB appointed company party coordinator.  Coordinated airline party participation in NTSB investigations.

• Liaised with Crash, Fire, Rescue officials to promote, enhance safety procedures of airline operations at Boston Logan International Airport.

• Senior Technical Consultant to number of Legacy and Low Cost operators based in Asia Pacific, Central/Latin America, the Caribbean.

• Team leader/Expert consultant on safety, operations, training, SMS, QMS, IOSA preparations.

• Author/co-author of several operational manuals regarding airline operations, training, IOSA.

• Projects include Flight Training/Flight Operations, Management/SMS/IOSA preparations/Emergency preparedness to major foreign air carriers.

• Managing Director responsible for successful accreditation by IATA of newly formed IOSA Audit Organization.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Change Management, Cultural Enhancement • Productivity & Performance Improvement
• Cost Reductions & Profit Growth • Project Planning & Management
• High-performing, Innovative Solutions • Quality Assurance, IEP
• Human Factors / Crew Resources Management • Regulatory Compliance Process Design
• Needs Analyses • Root Cause Analysis & Response
• Performance Optimization • Safety Management, Quality Management
• Pilot Training & Performance Evaluation • Strategic Planning & Execution
• Pilot Training Curriculum Development

Professional Associations and Activities

• AAR Airlift Group,
­ Flight Standards Board Committee
­ Presidents Executive Board
­ Chairman Safety Action Group
• Air Line Pilots Association, Member
• Corporate Liaison to FAA, NTSB, OSHA, DOD, DOT, DOL
• FAA Designated Examiner, MD-80; Deputized Federal Flight Deck Officer
• International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI), Member
• NASIP, LOSA,  Inspection Team Member
• US Airways Management Club, Member
• V2 Aviation Inc., Chairman, Board of Directors

Lectures and Presentations

• A330 FAA Proving Certification Pilot for International Operations
• Document & Record Control Manual
• Engine Failure - Departure Procedures for the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 & MD-80
• Executive Briefings for Quality Safety and Security Performance
• Flight Operations Manual – Airline Merger Mirror Image Project
• Internal Evaluation Program Results & Management Review Presentation
• IOSA Compliant Flight Operations & Flight Training Manuals
• IOSA Gap Analysis Reports (Multiple International Airlines)
• New Hire Pilot Performance Tracking and Evaluation Program
• Operational Risk Analysis Reports (Multiple International Airlines)
• Pilots Quick Reference Handbook (QRH)
• Quality Auditor Presentation
• Safety Management System Presentation

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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011205 Marine Accident and Safety Investigation



A marine surveyor, specializing in maritime and boating accident investigations and safety consulting.  He is also a forensic engineer in marine and waterfront investigations and holds a license as Master of Inland Marine and near coastal vessels of 100 Gross Tons.

He has provided expert testimony as to his findings in courts of law.

 




Academic Background

  • Doctor of Science in Research and Engineering Management, Southeastern Institute of Technology, Huntsville, AL, 1986

  • Master of Science in Engineering Management, Boston University, Boston, MA, 1976

  • Baccalaureate of Science in Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, 1971


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI, Forensics, LLC, Marine Accident and Safety Investigation, Hayward, CA, 2011 to present

  • Marine Surveyor and Investigator, Private company, Portland, OR, 1996 to present

  • Adjunct Technical Instructor American Boat and Yacht Council, Portland, OR, 2008 to 2011

  • Adjunct instructor, California Maritime Academy (CMA), Vallejo, CA, 1996-2000

  • Project Manager/Senior Engineer, Moffatt & Nichol Engineers, Walnut Creek, CA,   1995-1996

  • Officer, US Army/US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Engineer Officer and Deck Watch Officer, Retired from USCG as LCDR, Various US and Overseas locations, 1971-1995


 

Other Professional Experience

  • Instructor, Boating Safety

  • USCG Auxiliary, 2001 to present

  • AZ Game and Fish, 2001-2008

  • Oregon State Marine Board, 2008 to present

  • Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 2008 to present

  • Instructor, Marine Fire and Accident Investigation

  • Instructor, International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI), 2007 to present

  • Instructor, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), 2008 to present

  • Instructor, California Department of Boating and Waterways, 2012 – present.


 

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)

  • National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)

  • International Association of Marine Investigators

  • International Association of Arson Investigators

  • National Association of Fire Investigators

  • American Boat and Yacht Council

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

  • California Boating Safety Officers Association

  • US Coast Guard Auxiliary

  • Boat Owners Association of the United States

  • Oregon Association of Licensed Investigators

  • North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners Association Vessel Safety Program

  • National Marine Electronics Association

  • Alaska Marine Safety Education Association


 

Awards

  • Military awards for lifesaving and outstanding performance of duty


 

Licenses and Professional Affiliations

  • Master, Inland and Near Coastal Steam and Motor Vessels, 100 Gross Tons, with Assistance Towing Endorsement

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) (Civil): California #C55477, Arizona #37620, Florida #40098

  • Title 46 Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner, USCG

  • Marine Radio Operator, Federal Communications Commission

  • Private Investigator, OR, #43685

  • Certified Marine Investigator, International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI)

  • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator,

  • National Association of Fire Investigators

  • Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

  • Underwater Investigator, Dive Rescue International

  • Certified Marine Surveyor, National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)

  • Accredited Marine Surveyor, Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)

  • Marine Surveyor – Cargo Damage, State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College

  • Cargo Container Inspector, Institute of International Container Lessors

  • Master Marine Technician, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), including:

  • Marine Electrical Technician

  • Marine Corrosion Technician

  • Marine Gas Engines and Support Systems Technician

  • Marine Diesel Engines and Support Systems Technician

  • Marine Systems Technician

  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

  • Composite Boat Builder

  • ABYC Standards

  • Certified Plant Engineer, Association for Facilities Engineering

  • Basic Marine Electronics Installer, National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)

  • Advanced Marine Electronics Installer, NMEA


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Author rtiAdmin
22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011273 Aviation Operations



He has over thirty years of experience in Flight Operations Management in both military and civilian applications.  Included among his accomplishments is the preparation of a new entrant airline Flight Operations Department for certification including recruitment, manual and training curriculum creation, establishment of Dispatch and Operations Control, including training and configuration planning and flight acceptance of acquired used and overhauled aircraft.  He has served as Operations Officer in several Navy squadrons from 1971-1986.

He has been responsible for proactive safety management programs at a major domestic and international airline and participated in Air Transport Association and International Air Transport Association Flight Safety committees as a company representative.  He participated in the creation of safety data using BA’s Safety Information System to record, track, analyze and resolve safety issues, and worked with the pilot labor group on all flight safety issues.  He has conducted safety audits for code share partners in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and South America.

In addition, he also developed a company-wide accident/incident procedures manual to address all events from a major fatal accident to small station unique occurrences.  He served as the Flight Operations contact point for the Department of Defense Air Carrier Survey and Analysis audit, and prepared all briefing materials and lists.  He developed the Flight Operations Internal Self-audit Program in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular and DOD guidelines, directed ISA implementation and reporting for Flight Operations, and interfaced with other company departments. He directed the company team investigating a major wide-body accident including operations, maintenance and government liaison with all participants; and was selected as company liaison with federal agencies, including NTSB, FAA, FBI and state and local groups for the investigation.  He also investigated all accidents/incidents for over five years, and during his tenure in the safety position, the company was NTSB accident-free for over four years.




Academic Background

• University of Newport (Salve Regina), Newport, Rhode Island, Master of Arts, International Relations and Management. 1987

• University of LaVerne, LaVerne, California, Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Psychology. 1976

Professional Experience

• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aircraft Traffic Control, 2010 – present.

• Safety Services International (SSI), Sammamish, WA, Aviation Operations Expert, 2003-2010

• Aerospace Industries Association, Washington, DC, Assistant Vice President, Civil Aviation. AIA representative for Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST), Aviation Safety Information Analysis System (ASIAS), FAA Safety Management System Aviation Rulemaking Committee (SMS ARC), Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), NextGen Institute Management Council (IMC) and Aircraft Noise Control Committee (ANCC) for AIA members. 2009-2010

• BAE Systems, Washington, DC, Contract Program Analyst. Team member of FAA Air Traffic Organization involved in Safety Management Systems. Facilitated training courses, Safety Culture Surveys, and enhancements to safety in the ATO organization. Served as course instructor and facilitator for ATO Safety Programs. 2007-2009

• North American Airlines, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York. Director of Safety – served as Chief Safety Officer for a 757/767 domestic and international airline responsible for all safety activities including flight safety, risk assessment, internal evaluation, accident/incident investigation, and ground safety. 2006-2007The wicks Group, Washington, DC. As the Aviation Safety and Regulatory Compliance Consultant worked with FAA and ICAO regulations to prepare non-US airlines and foreign Civil Aviation Authorities for FAA International Aviation Safety Assessments (IASA. Revised and wrote FAA and ICAO compliant manuals for flight and ground operations, training, operations control and safety. As Aviation Safety Consultant, was consultant on safety audits and evaluations of FAR part 121 and 135 operators. 2002-2006

• American Airlines, St. Louis; Captain and Check Airman – International and domestic flying including Europe, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Check Airman DC9 aircraft. 2001-2002

• Trans World Airlines, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, Director, Flight Operations Safety – responsible for all flight safety operations, including accident/incident investigation of all aircrew related events. Interface with Corporate Safety Department on all aspects of ground safety, hazardous materials/dangerous goods, and foreign object and aircraft ground damage. Responsible for safety debrief program which responds to all aircrew inputs concerning safety, air traffic control, dispatch and operational issues. Attend Flight Operations Systems Standards Committee to validate training and policies and procedures. Coordinated with pilot labor group to facilitate introduction of new technology safety initiatives, such as Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and a pilot penalty-free self-disclosure program. Served as Chief Accident Investigator and government liaison for a major wide-body accident.  Additional duties included interface with legal counsel and litigation processes. 1995-2001.

• Trans World Airlines, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, Captain and First Officer on L-1011, MD80 and DC9 Aircraft – member of the ALPA Accident Investigation Committee specializing in hazardous materials/dangerous goods safety issues. Served as an adjunct Professor for Air Transportation Management at National University, San Diego, California. 1987-1995

• Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, Student – selected as the only Naval Resource Captain to attend the year-long senior Naval War College curriculum. Subjects included Strategic Planning, Programming and Budgeting. Policy Making and Implementation, Operations Research, and Risk Analysis. Received Master of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Management from the University of Newport (Salve Regina). 1986-1987

• JetAmerica Airlines, Long Beach, California, Captain on MD80 Aircraft – Served as an MD80 Captain for a domestic new entrant airline. Worked with training to develop and implement pilot curriculum. Participated in pilot recruiting and simulator and ground training. During this period, served as Commanding Officer of a reserve Navy C9 squadron from 1984 to 1986. (JetAmerica was bought by Alaska Airlines in 1987.) 1981-1985

• McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Product Test Captain – Served as Production Test Captain for new and used aircraft, including acceptance and certification.  Participated in production test flying and training on MD-80 and DC9 aircraft. 1981

• Trans World Airlines, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, Flight Engineer on 727 Aircraft – Responsible for aircraft systems, maintenance discrepancies and servicing. Furloughed due to airline restructuring. 1978-1980

• Whidbey Island WA, San Diego, CA, Naval Aviator – Served as active duty Naval Officer in administration and personnel, training, safety, standardization and pilot evaluation, operations and maintenance functional check pilot in C9 and multi-engine piston aircraft. 1970-1978

Ratings and Certifications

• Airline Transport Pilot - Multi-Engine Land, 767/757, L1011, and DC9 Aircraft

• Commercial - Single-Engine Land

• Flight Engineer - Turbojet

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Date October 22, 2024

011206 Aircraft Accident Reconstruction



Over twenty years of experience in Aircraft Accident Investigation with both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Has been involved in multiple investigations, such as: (1) South African Airways B-747 in the Indian Ocean, (2) an Indian Airlines B-737 near Ahmadabad, India, (3) an Alitalia Airlines DC-9 in Zurich, Switzerland, (4) a COPA Airlines B-737 in Panama, (5) an American Airlines B-757 in Cali, Colombia, (6) a United Airlines DC-10 in Sioux City, Iowa, and (7) a USAir/SkyWest ground collision in Los Angeles.

Represented FAA at the ICAO Accident Investigation Group meeting in Montreal, 1999; participated in meetings to discuss the development of the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit Program, Montreal, 1998; conducted annual briefings of ALPA pilots on the Government agencies’ roles in accident investigation.

Served as spokesman at NTSB Public Hearings, including the American Airlines A-300 accident in New York, the USAir B-737 accident near Pittsburgh, the ValuJet DC-9 accident near Miami, and the Korean Airlines B-747 accident in Guam; presented papers at ICAO Accident Investigation and Prevention Seminars in Moscow, Cairo, Johannesburg, and Panama City, and has presented papers at ICAO Accident Investigation and Prevention Seminars in Moscow, Cairo, Johannesburg, and Panama City.

In addition, he has served many years with Continental Airlines, Inc. where he was both pilot and flight engineer on B-707, B-720 and DC-10, as well as serving as combat crew pilot on KC-97, KC-135 and EC-135 aircraft while serving in the U.S. Air Force.




Academic Background

  • University of Southern California – Aircraft Accident Investigation

  • USAF – Primary and Advanced Pilot Training; USAF – KC-97 Flight Training; USAF – KC-135 Flight Training; USAF – Squadron Officers School

  • State University of New York – AAS degree in Aircraft Operations – Honor Student


 

Professional Experience

  • RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD.  Aircraft Accident Reconstruction Consultant, 2010 to present.

  • Safety Services International (SSI). Aircraft Accident Reconstruction Consultant, 2004-2010.

  • Airbus Americas, Inc., Consultant, 2004-Present

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)  Investigator, Branch Manager, Division Manager, Acting Director of Accident Investigation.  Coordinator at numerous domestic and foreign accident investigations, including a South African Airways B-747 in the Indian Ocean, an Indian Airlines B-737 near Ahmadabad, India, Alitalia Airlines DC-9 in Zurich, Switzerland, COPA Airlines B-737 in Panama, American Airlines B-757 in Cali, Colombia, United Airlines DC-10 in Sioux City, Iowa, and USAir/SkyWest ground collision in Los Angeles.  Spokesman at NTSB Public Hearings including the American Airlines A-300 accident in New York, USAir B-737 accident near Pittsburgh, ValuJet DC-9 accident near Miami, and Korean Airlines B-747 accident in Guam.  Presented papers at ICAO Accident Investigation and Prevention Seminars in Moscow, Cairo, Johannesburg, and Panama City.  Represented FAA at the ICAO Accident Investigation Group meeting in Montreal, 1999, participated in meetings to discuss the development of the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit Program, Montreal, 1998; conducted annual briefings of ALPA pilots on the Government agencies’ roles in accident investigation – 1987 to 2003

  • National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).  Operations Investigator, Investigator-in-Charge.  Responsibilities included: Air Safety Investigator (Operations) and Investigator-in-Charge, Major Investigations; and Operations Group Chairman on Galaxy Airlines-Reno, Delta Airlines-Dallas, USAir-Erie, Henson Airlines-Harrisonburg, and others.  Investigator-In-Charge on Eastern Airlines-Raleigh-Durham, Pan American-Tampa, and others.  Accredited Representative on Air France-Rio, ASA Airlines-Sao Jose, Varig Airlines-Abidjan, and others – 1984 to 1987.

  • Continental Airlines, Inc. – Airline Pilot.  Pilot and Flight Engineer on B-707, B-720, and DC-10; FAA designated Check Airman on B-707.  Taught international procedures and examined proficiency of crewmembers in international operations; and member of Flight Standards Advisory Committee.  Consulted with Vice President of Flight Operations and other management representatives on all aspects of flight safety and aircraft operations – 1967to1984.

  • U.S. Air Force Pilot.  Combat crew pilot on KC-97, KC-135, and EC-135 aircraft; Instructor crewmember; Graduate of Squadron Officers’ School; and selected to fly EC-135 airborne command post for Headquarters, 15th Air Force – 1959 to 1967.


 

Additional Education, Training and Professional Qualifications

Airbus Training Academy – Overview of the A-320
Continental Airlines Ground and Flight Training – B-707, B-720, B-727; and International Check Airman Training

Federal Aviation Administration –

  • ­   Accident Investigation Schools Parts I and II

  • ­   Human Factors in Accident Investigation

  • ­   Fundamentals of Supervision

  • ­   Leadership Development Program I and II

  • ­   The Manager’s Course I and II

  • ­   Creating Effective Work Environments

  • ­   Supervisory Reinforcement Training

  • ­   TQM Awareness Training

  • ­   Management by Objective Training

  • ­   Managing Change

  • ­   Managing Written Communications

  • ­   Managing Accelerated Productivity


McDonnell-Douglas Ground and Flight Training – DC-10

NTSB – Accident Investigation Schools Parts I and II

Commercial Pilot, Instrument, Lighter-than-air, Flight Engineer Ratings

Total flying time approximately 11,500 hours

 

Languages

  • University of Maine – two semesters French

  • Department of Agriculture Graduate School – two semesters Spanish


 

Professional Association and Activities

  • Member, International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)

  • Retired Member, Air Line Pilots Association


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22
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Date October 22, 2024

011275 Senior Aviation Maintenance



Summary
RTI Expert 011275 has over 45 years of experience in corporate aviation. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of maintaining, operating and managing corporate aircraft under FAR parts 91, 121, 125, and 135.  With over 140 projects completed, he has helped develop the ever-maturing field of corporate aviation.  He knows the business from both sides, as an operator and as a service provider.  In the past 35 years, he has orchestrated the start-up or restructure of several maintenance departments and repair stations, plus provides continuing Director of Maintenance administrative and management services, industry best practices safety audits, aircraft owner advocacy and mentoring.

• Technical consulting for heavy corporate aircraft
• Managed and operated aircraft under FAR Parts 91, 121, 125 and 135
• Authored maintenance procedures manuals for FAR Parts 121, 125, 135 and 145 operations
• Over 25 years FAR Part 135 Director of Maintenance experience
• Firm comprehension of FARs
• Excellent rapport with FAA
• Represent buyers and sellers in new and used aircraft transactions
• Oversight of aircraft operated by management companies
• Founder and President maintenance management/consulting company for over 30 years
• International operations experience
• Marketing and sales for maintenance management company
• Accredited IS-BAO Auditor

He has been providing maintenance management and technical consulting services domestically and internationally. These services have been provided to domestic and international companies such as ARCO, Uniden, SMC Aviation, Nike, Pacific Gas & Electric, Global Aviation and individuals. He provided expert witness services to a corporation in Mexico which resulted in the client obtaining the desired maintenance invoice settlement from a major OEM.  Forensic records research and invoice review is a specialty of his.  Overall, in the past 30 years, he has orchestrated the start-up or complete restructure of over a dozen maintenance departments, started 6 part 135 certificates and 4 part 145 repair stations.  In addition to his formal education, he has attended numerous classes in technical training, maintenance management, leadership, flight operations management, aviation safety, human factors, ISO 9001 audit training and is an accredited IS-BAO Auditor.  His specific airframe systems and engine training include Gulfstream II, III, IV, 550, 650 Challenger 601, Lear 60, Boeing 707, 727, Bell 206, Rolls Royce Spey, Tay & BR710, TFE 731, GE CF34, Honeywell GTCP 36-6, -100 & -150.  He is a member of PAMA, NBAA, is on the Safety Committee of the Northern California Business Aviation Association and on the advisory board of HBA Corporations ASCERT and EASI safety training programs.




Professional Experience
RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Aviation Maintenance Expert, May 2018 to present.

He has conducted pre-buy/technical evaluations, records/invoice audits, new aircraft outfitting and delivery and/or acted as Director of Maintenance for many companies, including:
• MC Aviation, Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft type; GII, GIII, Hawker 700
• Elite Aviation, Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft type; GII, GIII, GIV, Hawker 800, Challenger 600 & 601, Lear 24, Lear 55, Westwind II
• The David Geffen Co/Dreamworks, Burbank, CA, Aircraft type; GIV
• Federal Aviation Services, Los Angeles, CA, Aircraft type; GII
• L&L Manufacturing, Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft type; GIII
• Uniden Jet Aviation, Tokyo, Japan, Aircraft type; GIV
• Zephyr Aviation Services, Burbank, CA, Aircraft type; Lear 25, Falcon 20, Westwind II
• Griffco Aviation, Santa Monica, CA, Aircraft type; 601 Challenger
• SMC Aviation, London Aircraft type; G550
• Laudamus Holdings, London Aircraft type; G650
• Bloomer deVere, domestic and international Aircraft type; Gulfstream, Hawker
Corporate Jets, LLC, Scottsdale AZ/Van Nuys CA, Aircraft Type; Gulfstream, Falcon, Hawker, Lear, Citation
• J. Mesinger Corporate Jet Sales, Domestic Aircraft Type; Falcon, Citation
• Magic Johnson Enterprises, Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft Type; GIII
• Chuck Collins & Associates, Domestic Aircraft Type; Gulfstream IV
• Clay Lacy Aviation; Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft Type; Various Corporate manufactures
• North American Jet Charter, Paso Robles, CA, Aircraft Type; Lear 25, 35, 60, Hawker
• Harleyville Corp (Burt Sugarman), Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft type; GII
• N-22 Corp (Frank Sinatra), Burbank, CA, Aircraft Type; GII
• The Wickes Companies, Van Nuys, CA, Aircraft type; Challenger 601, Falcon 10
• Airmark Corporation, Burbank, CA, Aircraft type; GII, Bell 206, Boeing 707
• Aerlex Law Group, Santa Monica, CA
• Aero Law Group, Bellevue, WA
• Avion Law, Newport Beach, CA

Certification/Training
• A&P License – Northrop Institute of Technology
• Grumman Gulfstream II Maintenance Initial
• Rolls Royce-Spey Maintenance Initial
• Engineering Technology – Cal Poly Pomona
• Boeing 727 Flight Engineer
• Business Admin. – Cal State University Los Angeles
• CP Air, Boeing 727 100 Maintenance Initial
• Airesearch – GTCP 36-6, APU Maintenance Initial
• Challenger 601 Maintenance Initial
• Gulfstream IV Maintenance Initial
• Boeing 707 Maintenance Initial
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – management classes
• Gulfstream 550 Maintenance Initial
• Gulfstream 650 Maintenance Initial
• Accredited IS-BAO Auditor

Academic Background
• Glendale College, Glendale, CA, Business Administration

Professional Associations and Activities
• NBAA, PAMA, NCBAA

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22
Oct
Date October 22, 2024

011207 Experience in Geology, Oceanography, Atmospheric and Space Sciences



This expert has over 40 years of professional experience in geology, oceanography, atmospheric and space sciences, acoustics, medical geology, marine biogeochemistry, physics and archaeology.  His work has involved basic issues of geology and oceanography including: flooding; subsidence; construction collapse; erosion; evaluation of resources and existing analyses; effects of man-made or natural disasters; pollution sources and  abatement; archaeological investigations; and investigation of classified and non-classified matters related to Navy and Marine Corps operational issues.

He has consulted for law firms, insurance companies and various government and non-governmental laboratories and worked with other forensic investigators on multi-disciplinary cases.  He has testified in federal court.

Retired from a tenured professorship at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2007 as Professor of Physical Geology.  For more than 35 years he taught courses in Physical and Marine Geology, Oceanography, Underwater Sonar and Acoustics and Introductory Physics.  He has authored over 30 scientific and technical articles, a laboratory manual and prepared over 60 reports for consulting clients and while serving as Associate Director for Oceans, Atmosphere and Space Sciences in the Office of Naval Research’s International Field Office in Tokyo, Japan.  He has presented over 50 papers at national and international scientific meetings and developed and/or co-chaired technical sessions at past AGU annual fall meetings.

He is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG 03990), a Senior Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a member of the American Geophysical Union.




Academic Background

  • Columbia University Ph.D., Marine Geology, 1975

  • Columbia University, M. Phil., Marine Geology, 1969

  • The American University, M.S., Earth Sciences, 1964

  • Lafayette College, A.B., Geology, 1961


 

Federal Government Service (DON)

  • Entered Federal Government Service as Oceanographer – July 1963

  • Joined United States Naval Academy Faculty – August 1969

  • Promoted to Associate Professor – January 1977

  • Promoted to Professor – August 1983

  • Given title of Professor of Physical Geology – April 1993

  • Began teaching in Physics Department – January 1994

  • Temporary Additional Duty as Associate Director, Oceans, Atmosphere and Space Sciences, Office of Naval Research, International Field Office, Tokyo, Japan – June 2001 to December 2002

  • Retired –September 2007


 

Sabbaticals

  • Fall Semester AY 1993-1994 at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

  • Spring Semester AY 1998-1999 at NRL, Acoustics Division


 

Research Relationships with Government and Non-government Laboratories

  • Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA

  • Naval Research Laboratory, Acoustics Division, Washington, DC

  • Naval Research Laboratory, Marine Biogeochemistry Division, Washington, DC

  • Department of Energy, Washington, DC

  • United States Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MA

  • United States Geological Survey, Corpus Christi, TX

  • Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, CA

  • Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, DC

  • Naval Research and Development Center, David Taylor, Annapolis, MD

  • Naval Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD

  • Walter Read Army Institute of Research, Division of Surgery, Washington, DC

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis and New Orleans Districts

  • Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD


 

 

Professional Experience

Academic Experience:

  • The American University, Washington, D.C. – 1961-1963 Graduate Assistant in Department of Earth Sciences

  • The American University, Washington, D.C. – Spring 1964 Instructor in Earth Sciences, evening session

  • United States Naval Academy, – August 1969 to September 2007 Annapolis, MD, Tenured, Professor of Physical Geology

  • Board of Education, Anne Arundel County – Summer 1978 to 2007 Instructor for Gifted and Talented Program

  • Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD – Fall 1982 to December 2005 Senior Adjunct Professor


Non-Academic Experience

  • Cooperative research on Montpelier architectural materials with Dr. Matthew Reeves, Archaeologist, Montpelier – 2007 to 2010 –

  • Panel reviewer for ONR funded “Atmospheric Water Harvester” project granted to Marine Desalination Systems, St. Petersburg, FL – FY 2006 -2009

  • Cooperative research with site archeologists, Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Mary’s City, Maryland – 1993 to 1995

  • Private Consultant – 1971 to present

  • Marine sediment and acoustic studies, U. S. Naval Oceanographic Office, Global Ocean Floor Analysis and Research Project (GOFAR), Chesapeake Beach, MD – 1968 to 1969

  • Marine geophysicist, Alpine Geophysical Assoc. Inc., Norwood, N.J. – 1965 to 1968

  • Supervisor, Analog Bathythermograph Processing, National Oceanographic Data Center, U. S. Naval Oceanographic Office, Washington, D.C. – 1963 to 1965


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