Expert Details
Ceramic Tile and Stone and Related Assemblies, Litigation Support, Veneer, Countertops, etc.
ID: 725155
California, USA
Forensic Tile Consultants has inspected over 9000 homes and inspected over 25000 shower assemblies.
Testimony has been given in 20 court appearances, 20+ arbitrations and over 300 depositions
Active with Natural Stone Institute and published articles on stone tile installation
Review design of showersReview design of paving and veneerReview of design on exterior deck assemblies
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1973 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Marketing | Institution: California State University San Diego |
| Year: 1967 | Degree: Associate of Arts | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Citrus College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1990 to 2008 | Employer: Self Employed | Title: Forensic Tile Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Analyzes the design, installation and performance of ceramic tile, stone and related assemblies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1990 | Employer: DEL PISO BRICK AND TILE | Title: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist | Department: San Diego |
Responsibilities:Investigated purported tile or stone failures to determine causes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1989 | Employer: DEL PISO BRICK AND TILE | Title: Architectural Sales Representative | Department: San Diego Branch |
Responsibilities:Promoted sales of ceramic tile, brick and stone installations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1986 | Employer: CERAMIC TILE AND MARBLE INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO | Title: Executive Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Promoted proper installations of ceramic tile and natural stone assemblies. Coordinate with industry committees, Perform independent inspections |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1978 | Employer: INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC. | Title: Architectural Sales Representative | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales of cabinets, lockers, bleachers, auditorium theatre seating, etc |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1976 | Employer: ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES, INC. | Title: Architectural Sales Representative | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales of cabinets, lockers, bleachers, auditorium theatre seating, etc |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to 1973 | Employer: DIXON-SMITH, INC. | Title: Architectural Sales Representative | Department: |
Responsibilities:Cabinet sales |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Arbitration Association American Board of Forensic Examiners American Concrete Institute American Indoor Air Quality Council Association for Conflict Resolution including San Diego Chapter Association of Construction Inspectors Ceramic Tile and Stone Association of Arizona Ceramic Tile Institute of America, Inc. Ceramic Tile Institute of Northern California Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) including: Fresno, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Monterrey Bay, Orange County, Phoenix, Redwood Empire, Reno, Sacramento, San Diego Chapters of CSI and West Region CSI Housing Inspection Foundation International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials International Code Council San Diego Area Chapter ICC Marble Institute of America National Tile Contractors Association Registered Housing Inspection Association San Diego Chapter American Institute of Architects including: San Diego Forensic Consultants Association San Diego Insurance Adjusters Association San Diego International Chapter American Concrete Institute San Diego Tile Contractors Association Tile and Stone Council of Northern California Tile Heritage Foundation World Floor Covering Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| CTC, CDT, |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Received over 60 awards with most notable Fellow in the Construction Specifications Institute |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Articles on showers, paving and veneer, stone as tile installations, exterior deck assemblies, and legal requirements in California |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Has given over 300 depositions, testified in court 20 times and in arbitration 22 times. Specializes in analysis of ceramic tile and natural stone assemblies including showers, paving, veneer, countertops and floors |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Has given presentations on shower, shower forensics, moisture management of showers, how to inspect showers in some form to over 2800 people. Presentations on paving, veneer, and learning from forensics. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Leader in teaching performance of showers. Has worked on industry committees for improvement of technical documents. Authored many articles. |