Description
A seasoned law enforcement professional with over 40 years of experience in motor vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction. Holds an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement and is a graduate of the Maryland State Police Academy and Eastern Shore Police Training Academy, ranking among the top in their classes. Has served in various supervisory roles with the Maryland State Police, managing reconstruction programs, commercial vehicle enforcement teams, and providing instruction to law enforcement. Currently serves as an Accident Analysis Expert, applying extensive expertise in crash investigations, federal transportation regulations, and vehicle analysis to provide consulting services.
Academic Background
- Maryland State Police Academy, Pikesville, Maryland (45 hours in Basic
Accident Investigation) Ranked 4th in class of 45, July 1988
- Eastern Shore Police Training Academy, Wor-Wic Technical College,
Salisbury, Maryland (16 hours in Basic Accident Investigation) Ranked 3rd in class of
26, December 1981
- Associate Arts Degree in Law Enforcement, Prince Georges College, Largo,
Maryland, May 1980
- High School Graduation, National Honor Society, Largo Senior High School,
Largo, Maryland, June 1977
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, Accident Analysis Expert, August 2020 to present.
- Crash Consultant (January 2002 to present) – Conduct crash
investigations and reconstructions for insurance companies, law firms and private
individuals. Provide consultations to businesses in areas of expertise. Provide
instruction to law enforcement agencies and private business in areas of crash
investigation and reconstruction. Provide consultations for businesses in the area of
Federal DOT regulations and vehicle issues.
- Sergeant, Easton Barrack (November 2004 to May 2011) – Supervisor for seven
member group at a busy full service barrack responsible for coverage of three counties.
Also responsible for the Barrack reconstruction program and accident review program.
Supervisor for the Vehicle Salvage Inspection program.
- Sergeant/ Supervising Officer, Eastern Region, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Division (January 2001 to November 2004) – Supervisor for several scale house
operations and/or specially trained roving enforcement teams that provide coverage for
the nine counties that make up the eastern region of Maryland, enforcing state and
federal motor carrier safety regulations and post crash investigations involving
commercial motor vehicles.
- Sergeant, Salisbury Barrack (December 1999 to January 2001) – Supervisor for a
five member group at a busy full service barrack. Also, the Eastern Region
reconstruction supervisor, responsible for the review and coordination of all
reconstructions in the Eastern Region.
- Sergeant, Berlin Barrack (July 1999 to December 1999) – Supervisor for a five
member group at a busy full service barrack. Also responsible for the Barrack
reconstruction program and the accident review program.
- Corporal, Salisbury Barrack (August 1996 to July 1999) – First line supervisor to a
highly productive five member work group. Also responsible for the supervision of the
Barrack and Eastern Region Reconstruction programs. Provided road patrol
supervision and coverage as needed. Led all supervisors in traffic production at the
barrack for three years. Conducted Level 3 commercial vehicle inspections as part of
patrol coverage. Was the Barrack RADAR and VASCAR supervisor.
- Trooper First Class, Easton Barrack (February 1991 to August 1996) – Uniform
road patrol at a three county, busy full service barrack. Conducted many types of
criminal and traffic investigations including the reconstruction of many commercial
vehicle crashes. Nominated for Easton Barrack trooper of the Year in 1994.
- Trooper, Easton Barrack (August 1988 to February 1991) – Road patrol
assignments in a busy three county area. Was the maintenance supervisor for the
discontinued Breathalyzer program that covered the five counties of the Upper Shore.
- Trooper (P), MSP Academy (February 1988 to July 1988) – Training academy.
Graduated fourth in a class of 45 troopers.
- Police Officer, Ocean City (Maryland) Police Department (December 1980 to
February 1988) – Uniform patrol in busy resort town. Handled a wide variety of
criminal, traffic and administrative investigations. Assisted in the supervision and
investigation of all serious and fatal crashes that occurred within the city limits from
1982 through 1985.
Professional Associations and Activities
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists, Inc. (NAPARS) 1994 to 2004, 2019 to present
- Accident Reconstruction Communication Network. (ARC) 1999 to 2019
- The Crash Hub. 2019 to present
- Professional Investigators and Security Association (PISA) 2016 to present
Registrations and Licenses
- Crash Consultant / Reconstruction Expert
- Certified Instructor / Commercial Vehicle Inspector
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Maryland State Police (Sergeant Retired)