Expert Qualifications
This highly qualified expert holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina where he was summa cum laude. He is a Certified Plant Engineer and a Certified Training Instructor for Aerial Work Platforms and Rough-Terrain Forklifts. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 12 years where he was responsible for operating, repairing, and managing nuclear power plants and personnel. He has also served as Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer and has also held the position of Senior Design engineer responsible for manufacturing and new product development. Through his work experiences, he gained an extensive background in welding and fabrication of products and he manages his current company's product testing lab, specifically treestands and associated equipment. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He has also earned numerous Navy and Marine Corps medals.
Bio Snapshot
- Location: MD
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina
- Licensed: Registered Professional Engineer
- Certified: Plant Engineer
- Certified: Training Instructor, Aerial Work Platforms & Rough-Terrain Forklifts
- OSHA 30 Hour, General Industry
- OSHA 30 Hour, General Construction
- Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
- Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
- Member, Association for Facilities Engineering
- Member, American Welding Society
- Former, Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor, Mechanic & Operator, United States Navy
- Former, Director of Engineering/Project Manager, Mixing & Mass Transfer Technologies
- Former, Chief Engineer/Partner, Nittany Biodiesel
- Current, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Consulting Corporation
