Description
Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and nationally recognized expert witness in winter weather accidents, including slip-and-fall incidents, with experience supporting both plaintiff and defense counsel. Founder/president of a large-scale snow and ice management operation, with 17+ years leading winter response and risk-focused documentation. Managed service delivery across 10,000+ acres of parking lots and 28M+ sq. ft. of sidewalks, with deep expertise in ice, black ice, freezing rain, and re-freeze conditions.
Certifications/Training
- Satisfied requirements by SIMA (nationally recognized trade organization-Snow & Ice Management Association) to be come a Certified Snow Professional. Requirements include proficient knowledge of business, snow & ice science, sub-contractors, and snow & ice operations & techniques of the snow removal industry.
- Served on the SIMA “Advanced Contract Clauses” national committee in 2017
- Served on the SIMA “Best Practices” national committee in 2017 & 2018.
- Speaker on “National Snow Standards” at the 2017 SIMA 20th Annual Snow &
Ice Symposium in Montreal, QC.
- Master Facilitator -The Hub – SIMA 2019 Annual Snow & Ice Symposium, Grand Rapids, MI for CEO/Owners of Snow and Ice removal companies.
- Government Facilities: Security Clearanced and trained for onsite snow operations at IRS Regional Headquarters, FBI Headquarters, Department of Treasury Buildings, and many types of government facilities.
- Airport: Security Clearanced, Badged, and trained in snow operations at Kansas City MKC Airport.
- Railroad: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 railroad facilities.
- Medical Facilities: Trained in snow operations at 24/7 hospitals, organ transplant centers, dialysis clinics, and many types of medical facilities.
Academic Background
Certified Snow Professional (CSP)
Satisfied requirements by SIMA (nationally recognized trade organization-Snow & Ice Management Association) to become a Certified Snow Professional.
Requirements included proficient knowledge of business, snow & ice science, subcontractors, and snow & ice operations & techniques of the snow removal industry.
Professional Experience
RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Snow and Ice Management, 2020 to present
Snowmen365, Founder, 2016 – 2019
- Commercial Lawn & Landscape company providing full service lawn care, irrigation, sprinkler and landscape installation services.
Swenson Consulting, Founder, 2008 – Present
- Expert witness on slip and fall injury cases – working with plaintiff and defense counsel.
- Expert witness on building roof collapse due to improper snow loading.
- Expert witness on improper snow removal techniques/level of service provided.
- Provide case/document review, deposition testimony and court testimony.
Snowmen, Inc., Founder, President, 2005 – Present
- Work with property managers and building owners to develop and write Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) for snow and ice removal.
- Work with property managers and building owners to develop Snow Response Plans.
- Directed Snow and Ice Operations in the greater Kansas City metro area.
- Supervise subcontractors.
- Knowledgeable in various methods and techniques in snow and ice management with an emphasis on ice and re-freezing due to the unique weather conditions in the Kansas City area.
- Experienced with electronic and manual record keeping, snow budgets and contracts, scheduling, routing and customer service.
- Developed proprietary snow and ice management software for Snowmen Inc., which allows all aspects of operation to be run digitally.
- Experienced in working with National Service Companies on snow contracts and service.
- Custom designed and built equipment for Snowmen, Inc.’s use in servicing winter storms.
- Snowmen, Inc. is an affiliate of the Heartland Group, which is ranked in the top 30 lawn and landscape companies in the USA. Heartland owns Keesen Landscape management in Englewood, CO.
- Works with Heartland Group companies nationwide to develop snow operations, policies, contracts, de-icing products and standard of care at Heartland owned lawn and snow operations.
Mulch Mart, Founder, 1995-2005
- Landscape supply company specializing in landscaping mulch and playground safety surfacing.
- Started snow removal division for company in 2003 and oversaw all aspects of operations from sales, subcontractors, equipment, snow removal contracts and customer service.
- Worked as a snow removal subcontractor removing and hauling snow with skid steers for various companies in the Kansas City area.
- Worked as a snow removal sidewalk subcontractor providing high level sidewalk snow and ice removal services at Menorah Medical Center and many different high profile commercial buildings.
- Snow Removal division grew in three years to one of the top 10 largest snow removal companies in Kansas City.
Smileys Executive Golf Complex, 1988-1995
- Helped build and maintain executive golf course and largest private driving range facility in Kansas City area.
- Responsible for overseeing budget, equipment and materials purchasing.
- Performed all snow removal operations for Golf Course and clubhouse area.