Water Chemicals Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2107

Executive Profile

Nationally renowned expert in the application of fundamental chemical principles to solve problems, and President of a Chemical Consulting Company, an international concern, Expert No. 2107 is often called upon as an expert witness in industrial and legal investigations.  Expert No. 2107 possesses an excellent blend of technical and interpersonal skills honed while working as key team member on highly complicated scientifically centered projects.  Detail orientation with unique ability to explain complex concepts in terms easy to comprehend by lay persons.  A goal is to share specialized knowledge with all interested parties during these times of uncertainty.  Proven to be effective communicator whether making formal presentations or writing scientific papers.  Sound work ethic and outstanding dedication characterized by professional and personal generosity demonstrated by efforts on behalf of community, co-workers, and others.   Selected achievements include:

Chemist

Provides chemical expertise to business owners and to colleagues at government laboratories.
Expertise in the application of thermodynamic principles to chemical industry processes.
Developed laboratory methods for American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Wrote and presented papers at national and international meetings of peers and customers.  Topics of such papers are available upon request.  

Researcher

Projects available upon request.

Investigator

Projects and roles available upon request.

Consultant

Provides scientific consulting support to small businesses seeking federal government contracts.
Support client in the optimizing of water and wax components of lava lamps
Works with private businesses (e.g., government contractors and suppliers) to mediate and resolve disputes.
Consult with small businesses on chemical and environmental issues.
Introduce patent trans-fat substitute for use in baked goods and snack foods to the US Market.
Introduce high-end line of over-the-counter skin care products to the US Market.
Develop methodology to clean and disinfect gas masks for use by the general public
Aluminum fire expert for Scientific Panel Investigating Nine Eleven (SPINE).

Teacher

Taught general physics at local community college at the request of co-workers.
Winner of significant teaching award at State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton.
Selected as Science Fair Judge by The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS).

Government Contractor (Small and Veteran-Owned Business)

HUB Zone Certified  CAGE Code: 3F9Z8  DUNS: 179776831
NAICS: 541690  SIC: 8999  PSC: R424
OH EDGE Program Certificate Number Available Upon Request
Honorably Discharged US Navy Veteran

History of Organizational Positions

1990-2000, United States Enrichment Corporation, Piketon, Ohio
(Formerly Lockheed Martin Utility Services, Inc.)
Researcher
Responsible for providing guidance and leadership to other professions and organizations through conceiving, planning and directing investigations and major program efforts.

1995, Ohio University, Chillicothe, OH
Adjunct Professor of Physics

1989-1990, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Assistant Professor II of Chemistry and Physical Science

1986-1988, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

1980-1981, Scientific Process and Research, Somerset, NJ
Laboratory Technician

Education

State University of New York (SUNY)
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry, SUNY at Binghamton
PhD in Chemistry, SUNY at Binghamton
B.S. in Chemistry, SUNY College at Oneonta

Honors and Awards

Fellow, American Institute Of Chemists (FAIC)
Lockheed Martin Customer Satisfaction, Significant Contributor, And Two Cost Savings Awards
Ibm Graduate Fellowship (Research) SUNY At Binghamton
Lois Mackey Award (Teaching) SUNY At Binghamton
Sterling Who’s Who Worldwide Registry (Business Leaders)
Marquis Who’s Who (The World, America, plus Science and Engineering)
Board Member of the Year (2008) Big Brothers Big Sisters South Central Ohio

Publications

Available upon request.

Presented Papers

Available upon request.

Invited Chemistry Presentations

These are multi-media seminars (use of Power Point slides, posters, video tapes, etc.) summarizing recent professional work activities.

Available upon request.

Professional Affiliations (selected)

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Chemical Society, Inorganic and Fluorine Divisions (ACS)
Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Consultant and Board Member (ACC&CE)
American Institute of Chemists, Fellow and Board Member (AIC)
American Society for Testing and Materials, Member (ASTM)
Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN), Frequent Contributor of Topical Letters to the Editor
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Forensic Center (NFC)
Ohio Academy of Science, Member and Strategic Planner (OAS)

Community Involvement (selected)

Secretary, Big Brothers Big Sisters Association South Central Ohio
Vice President, Pike County (OH) Humane Society
Member, Pike County (OH) Chamber of Commerce
Regular blood donor, more than 8 gallons to date
Often quoted in regional (southern OH) newspapers on environmental/scientific issues