Building Code Expert Witnesses in Georgia

This highly qualified expert is a licensed general contractor and building examiner with experience in construction claims, construction defects, issue identification, water intrusion, roofing, siding, and EFIS claims. He received his BS in architecture and construction science and management from Clemson University. He has over 40 years of experience in commercial, industrial and residential construction with an emphasis in design-build construction and development. He has managed a wide range of construction projects involving design, engineering, and development and his vast experience spans across many industry sectors including residential, industrial, retail, medical, government, and school projects. He is a member of the International Code Council and has an OSHA 30 Hour Safety certificate. Formerly he worked as a project manager and cost estimator for various companies, including, Fiske-Carter Construction, Inc, York Construction, Inc, and as president for D. Kent Lesley Design and Construction. Currently, he serves as the president of an architecture design, construction, and engineering consultancy located in South Carolina.

This expert has nearly 30 years of experience in data architecture, pre and post-incident attack reconciliation and AML auditing data. He is a senior AML security architect, cube designer, CISSP STIG auditor, Microsoft certified trainer, SQL SSAS Expert, CAMS+FCI Certified Anti-Money Laundering instructor and specializes in data security reconciliation and analysis. He is also an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity for Business program at a university in South Florida. He holds eight Microsoft certifications, two CAMS certifications and numerous other certifications and specialized training. Formerly he served as system and network administrator for the City of Coral Springs in Florida and TPI Restaurants, Inc. Currently, he serves as director and lead data-mining architect for an anti-money laundering security company in Florida.

This well-credentialed expert has 25 years of experience as a technologist with experience in government and finance with specific cybersecurity domain expertise as a CTO, CISO, and systems architect. He is skilled in cybersecurity, compliance, computer and data forensics, data and log analysis, evidence extraction, electronic discovery, network security, hacker breach detection, and evidence gathering. Formerly, he has served as a senior architect for TrueCar, a senior consultant for Non-fat media and a chief technical systems architect for the City of Los Angeles. Currently, he is the chief technology officer for a group of financial companies in Florida.

This expert has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in engineering simulation, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. After earning her BS in math and physics from Heidelberg College, she earned her BS in engineering physics and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. She also obtained her PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia before beginning a highly successful career in mechanical engineering research and engineering software. She is active in her field as a member of numerous professional organizations and as the author of over 80 journal articles, technical reports, web articles, and seminar presentations. Some of her former positions include serving as the president of Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., as the vice president of product development for Compuflo, Inc., and as a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia. In these roles, she conducted extensive research and directed technical simulation software development for 3 companies. Currently, this expert is a senior architect for a technology company.

This expert has extensive experience in both construction and home inspections for mold, water intrusion, air quality, termite damage, and pesticide handling and misuse. He is a certified pest control operator, residential thermographer, and entomologist. He is also a licensed building inspector and mold assessor. This expert is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors and the Entomological Society of America. He has previously served as a branch manager for Orkin Pest Control and as a general manager for Massey Services. He then became the owner of Envirotect Pest Services and Reliable Building Inspections. He currently serves as the owner of a pest and termite services company in Florida.

This expert is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, with a degree in architecture. He is NCARB certified, and is a member of multiple architectural and construciton associations. He is a licensed architect in more than 30 states. He started and helped grow his own architectural firm. His legal actitives include expert witness services, case consultant, preparation of legal reportsm opinion statements, and advistory services.

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience with fire safety and building codes. Over the course of his career, he has completed multiple professional development certificate courses, including an emergency medical technician certificate and a firefighter certificate of compliance at Indian River State College, an aircraft rescue fire fighting program at Mississippi Fire Academy, emergency services leadership institute, and certification courses at Florida State Fire College. He holds over a dozen certifications, including certifications as a firefighter, a fire code administrator, a fire safety inspector, and several FEMA certifications. This expert is active in his field as an author of numerous publications, a speaker at several conferences, and an instructor of various fire safety and building code courses. He is also highly involved with the National Fire Protection Association as a volunteer on multiple committees. He has formerly served as an emergency medical technician for All County Ambulance, an aircraft rescue firefighter and EMT for Rural/Metro Fire, fire inspector for Martin County Fire Rescue, and executive director for the Patient Fire Safety Coalition. Currently, this expert serves as a fire marshal for a fire protection agency and the principal for an aerospace consultancy based in Florida.