Professional Biography

Credentials & Certifications

• HAAG Certified Inspector - Commercial (HCI-C)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• FAA Certified Drone Pilot (FAACDP)
• HAAG Certified Inspector - Residential (HCI-R)

Representative Consulting Assignments

• Natural Gas Pumping Station | St. Clairsville, OH — Examine station pad to determine cause of soil subsidence.
• Examine Stormwater System | Columbus, OH — Examination of storm water lines and manholes to determine cause of water blockage.
• Roof Collapse in Manufacturing Facility | Toledo, OH — Examine manufacturing facility to determine scope of damage following tow motor impact to column.
• Examine Foundation | Medina, OH — Examination of building foundation to determine cause of cracking.
• Damage to Retaining Wall | Cincinnati, OH — Examine displaced retaining wall following a rain event.
• Examine Residential Roof for Storm Damage | Youngstown, OH — Examination of dwelling roof to identify damage and determine the cause of damage observed.
• Builders Risk, Kent State University | New Philadelphia, OH — Examine tower that fell during construction.
• Examine Bridge | Mansfield, OH — Examination of bridge framing to determine scope of damage following vehicle impact.
• Examine Commercial Roof for Storm Damage | Sandusky, OH — Examination of building roof to identify damage and determine the cause of damage observed.
• Examine Driveway | Columbus, OH — Examination of driveway for code and industry compliance.
• Determine Cause of Moisture Damage in Aquatic Facility | Dayton, OH — Examine interior and exterior of aquatic facility to determine the source of moisture leading to corrosion of roof framing.
• Examine Installation of Stone Veneer | Dover, OH — Examine building to determine source of water resulting in damage to wood framing behind masonry veneer.
• Examine Building, Post Vehicle Impact | Cleveland, OH — Examine building following impact by vehicle to determine scope of damage.
• Examine Grain Silo | Fremont, OH — Examination of grain silo to determine cause of damage to walls.
• Structural Evaluation of Building, Post Explosion | Cleveland, OH — Examine structural components of building damaged by a fire.
• Examine Roof for Construction Damage | Akron, OH — Examine roof of property damaged by neighboring construction project.
• Structural Evaluation of Building, Post Fire | Grove City, OH — Examine structural components of building damaged by a fire.
• Water Treatment Facility | Canton, OH — Examination of WTF to determine cause of lift station failure.
• Examine Levee | Kanab, UT — Examine levee that failed during spring thaw.
• Determine Cause of Water Runoff | Westerville, OH — Examine construction site to determine source of water flow onto neighboring properties.

Professional Experience

• Senior Managing Engineer | YA Group | 2026 - Current
• Senior Project Manager | YA Engineering Services | 2020 - 2026
• Consulting Engineer | Engineering Design & Testing | 2007 - 2020
• Project Engineer | WD & Associates | 2006 - 2007
• Project Engineer | Highland Management Group | 2002 - 2006
• U.S. Army Officer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 1992 - 2002

Practices & Skillsets

• ADA Compliance Assessment
• Condition Assessment
• Construction Administration
• Failure Analysis
• Historic Preservation
• Infrared Thermography
• Roofing
• Structural Analysis

Education

• B.S., Civil Engineering & Human Factors Engineering, United States Military Academy

Affiliations

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Professional Licenses

• Professional Engineer - Ohio - License #PE70469