Fire Expert Witnesses in Illinois

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of forensic chemistry, with his work focusing on the analysis of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, and trace evidence such as fire debris, explosives, fibers, paint, and glass. He received his BA in chemistry from Gustavus Adolphus College before earning both his MS in criminal justice and his PhD in analytical chemistry from Michigan State University. He actively participates in continuing education to stay up to date on the latest practices in the field. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and the Council of Forensic Science Educators. He is also highly involved in research, serving as the principal investigator for over 10 grant-funded forensic chemistry studies. He has authored numerous publications, serves as a peer reviewer for several chemistry journals, and frequently presents as an invited lecturer at conferences. He has formerly served as a forensic chemist for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, as well as an assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology and the graduate coordinator of the forensic and investigative sciences program at Indiana University. Currently, this expert serves as the associate director of forensic and investigative sciences, as well as an associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, at a distinguished university in Indiana.

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience as an ER nurse. She earned her AAS in nursing from North Central Technical College and is certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) for both adult and pediatric populations. Additionally, she is certified in trauma nursing, neonatal resuscitation, pediatric advanced life support, and advanced cardiac life support. She has extensive experience with patient care, staff education, orientation, and policies. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Heart Association, and the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well as a frequent speaker at both state and national sexual assault conferences. She worked with the Schofield Fire Department for 17 years, serving as an emergency medical technician, firefighter, EMS coordinator, and fire chief. She also worked with Aspirus Wausau Hospital for several years, serving as a nurse in orthopedics, neurology, the emergency department, and the critical care transport team. Currently, this expert works at a hospital in Wisconsin, serving as the lead nurse for the emergency department, a SANE nurse, and the coordinator for SANE and the forensic nurse program.

This qualified expert of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Machinery obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and his MA in Management from Regent University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and is certified in SolidWorks, Motion Control and CNC Product Lines, Fire Investigation, Reliability & Maintainability and has 9 Patents. He is currently the President of a Product Manufacturing Firm and the President of an Engineering Consulting.

This expert has over 35 years of experience working with natural gas and operator qualifications. He received his BS in organizational leadership from the University of Indianapolis and his MBA from Anderson University. Additionally, he received two associates degrees, one in manufacturing technology and one in electronics. He completed additional courses in cathodic protection at Purdue University and benchmarking and best practice at the Midwest Energy Association. This expert holds several certifications, which include SIF operator qualifications trainer and evaluator, fire and explosion investigator, and project management professional. He worked for Citizens Energy Group for nearly 40 years in a variety of roles. He began as a laborer, eventually moving on to hold the positions of the training and operator qualifications supervisor, gas operations field administrator, and customer field services manager. He also taught as an adjunct instructor in project management and data management at the University of Indianapolis for several years and was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Currently, this expert serves as a consultant for a natural gas incident consultancy in Indiana.