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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