About
Board Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with 25+ years of elite-level experience in occupational health and safety. Proven leader in managing safety programs for massive-scale projects, including Appleโs Ring HQ and Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant. Recognized specialist in Federal Rule of Evidence 702 expert testimony, forensic safety analysis, and the development of innovative digital safety technologies.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Board Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with 25+ years of elite-level experience in occupational health and safety. Proven leader in managing safety programs for massive-scale projects, including Appleโs Ring HQ and Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant. Recognized specialist in Federal Rule of Evidence 702 expert testimony, forensic safety analysis, and the development of innovative digital safety technologies. Dedicated educator and mentor with a history of training the next generation of OHS professionals in risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety culture.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Regulatory & Legal: OSHA 10/30, Rule 702 Expert Witness, Worker Safety Legislation.
Specialized Hygiene: Silica, Lead, Mold Remediation, Chemical Hazard Abatement.
Innovation: Digital Safety Tech Integration (Waze/Apple/Google), R2P Grant Management.
Instruction: Technical Curriculum Development, Mentorship, Remote Online Teaching.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President | WJ Safety Solutions
Washington, DC โข March 2023 โ Present
Forensic Expert Testimony: Provide expert witness analysis and subsequent opinions developed via multi-phased methodology consistent with Federal Rule of Evidence 702.
Digital Safety Infrastructure: Partnering with equipment manufacturers to integrate roadway worker visibility technology into Waze, Apple, and Google navigation systems to reduce work-zone fatalities.
Grant Leadership: Co-administering a Research-to-Practice (R2P) grant with ARTBA to demonstrate proof-of-concept for digital motorist-protection technologies.
Environmental Remediation: Execute specialized mold remediation and removal strategies focused on spread control and long-term environmental health.
Director of Occupational Health and Safety Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America Washington, DC โข 2002 โ 2023
Methodology & Approach
My analysis and the subsequent opinions are in developed using a reliable, multi-phased methodology consistent with the requirements of Federal Rule of Evidence 702. This process ensures that my conclusions are the product of reliable principles and methods applied accurately to the specific facts of the case.
1. Evidence Synthesis and Fact-Loading
2. Standard of Care Benchmarking
3. Forensic and Human Factors Analysis
4. Reliable Application Rule 702(d)
Expert Witness Experience
Currently engaged as a retained expert in a construction/work-zone safety matter; experience includes case review, document analysis, and preparation of expert opinions and reports. Deposition and trial testimony pending.
Case Types
Available to both plaintiff and defense counsel. Construction and work-zone accident cases, including struck-by and back-over incidents, OSHA-related matters, and traffic control/ITCP issues. Experience evaluating safety practices and standard of care in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Education & Credentials
Education
M.Sc Environmental and Occupational Health Science
Certifications & Licenses
Certified Industrial Hygienist