Expert Details
Hazardous Materials, Retrospective Toxic Chemical Exposure Assessment, Mold, Hazard Communication
ID: 730073
Florida, USA
Expert holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Hawaii, a M.S. in Environmental Health from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Toledo. He was certified in the chemical aspects of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1973 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Hawaii |
| Year: 1969 | Degree: MS | Subject: Environmental Health | Institution: University of Michigan |
| Year: 1968 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Toledo |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Project Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Industrial Hygiene data analysis and report preparation• Risk assessments of processes utilizing hazardous and/or toxic chemicals • Indoor environmental quality assessments • Mold and sewage contamination assessments • Preparation of mold and sewage remediation protocols • Retrospective toxic exposure assessments • Expert witness testimony |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO and Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consultant/ Expert Witness: Toxic and hazardous materials, retrospective toxic chemical exposure assessment, chemical risk assessment, environmental contamination, assessment of indoor mold contamination, air sampling, indoor environmental quality, workers' compensation claims, household chemical accidents (pesticides, cleaners, disinfectants, cosmetics, etc.), chemical hazard communication, labeling of hazardous materials, chemical flammability.• Clients included attorneys, insurance companies, industrial and commercial entities • Conducted retrospective toxic chemical exposure assessments for litigation involving chronic and acute chemical and/or mold exposures in domestic, commercial and industrial environments • Analyzed and assessed accidents involving consumer and industrial chemical products • Provided risk assessment of residential and commercial buildings involved in construction defect litigation where alleged water intrusion defects resulted in suspect mold growth • Conducted indoor air quality assessments of large commercial office buildings • Investigated worker compensation claims involving toxic exposure allegation for a variety of airborne contaminants in diverse industrial and commercial environments • Provided expert witness testimony in depositions and trials |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1996 | Employer: Truesdail Laboratories | Title: Senior Chemist | Department: Forensic Engineering Department |
Responsibilities:Consultant/ Expert Witness: Analytical chemistry and Toxic and hazardous materials, retrospective toxic chemical exposure assessment, chemical risk assessment, environmental contamination, assessment of indoor mold contamination, air sampling, indoor environmental quality, workers' compensation claims, household chemical accidents (pesticides, cleaners, disinfectants, cosmetics, etc.), chemical hazard communication, labeling of hazardous materials, chemical flammability• Clients included attorneys, insurance companies, industrial and commercial entities • Developed labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for a variety of consumer and industrial products • Assisted clients in the development of compliance programs to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) • Developed and conducted employee exposure monitoring programs for a variety of airborne contaminants in diverse industrial environments • Analyzed and assessed accidents involving consumer, industrial and commercial products • Assisted clients in compliance with government agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Managed asbestos abatement activities to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations • Developed in house chemical hazard communication programs • Conducted employee training seminars pertaining to chemical hazards • Provided expert witness testimony in depositions and trials |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1978 to 1980 | Employer: Herriott Plating | Title: General Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Supervised 50 production workers in electroplating, anodizing and chemical conversion coating processes• Developed an in house quality control laboratory resulting in reduced overhead cost and increased efficiency and productivity • Assisted in the design and development of a new improved hard anodize production line that increased total gross volume by 15% • Responsible for the management of hazardous waste for compliance with state and local environmental agencies • Responsible for compliance with state and federal OSHA regulations |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1973 to 1978 | Employer: Honolulu Community College | Title: Tenured Professor | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Taught courses in general chemistry and analytical chemistry for science and engineering students intending to transfer to a Baccalaureate program• Developed and taught a transfer level chemistry course tailored for non-science majors • Developed and taught a chemistry course tailored for students enrolled in occupational Cosmetic Science program • Developed and taught an analytical chemistry course tailored for continuing education students employed in the Wastewater Treatment field |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1966 to 1968 | Employer: Owens Illinois, Inc. – Technical Center | Title: Laboratory Technician-Analytical Lab | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Conducted wet organic chemical analysis and instrumental analysis including infrared spectroscopy, UV spectroscopy and gas chromatography• Assisted in the development of novel analytical procedures to meet requirements and challenges of servicing the fundamental research department. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| - American Chemical Society - American Industrial Hygiene Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certified Industrial Hygienist, Chemical Aspects, American Board of Industrial Hygiene |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| - United States Public Health Service Fellowship: provided tuition and stipend while pursuing MS in Environmental Health at the University of Michigan |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has extensive experience in cases involving retrospective toxic chemical exposure assessment, industrial air quality, chemical risk assessment, worker compensation claims, household chemical accidents (pesticides, cleaners, disinfectants, cosmetics, etc.), chemical hazard communication, labeling hazardous materials and chemical flammability. Provided expert witness testimony in over 300 depositions and over 50 state superior court cases. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has delivered numerous seminars to groups of attorneys and insurance company adjusters in the fields of mold contamination, indoor environmental quality and retrospective toxic exposure assessment. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Because of the longevity of his career, active participation in professional organizations and continued efforts in keeping up-to-date in his profession, he has been able to build and maintain relationships with professionals in related disciplines that can contribute to his area of expertise. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| As a certified industrial hygienist focusing on indoor environmental quality in the 1990's, he was one of the first professionals to conduct mold investigations in domestic and commercial environments. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| His teaching skills and teaching experience have allowed him to excel as an expert witness. He is comfortable and natural when speaking in front of groups and is able to explain scientific concepts to lay people with the highest degree of veracity and credibility. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Italian | Expert was born in Bologna, Italy. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 10, with his parents. Although his Italian speaking skills are not at the professional level, his ability to communicate when in Italy is quite adequate. |