Profile:
Professional Qualifications: Master: Steam & Motor Vessels, 1600 Gross Tons, Oceans; Second Mate, Steam & Motor Vessels, Any Gross Tons Ocean and Master of Towing Vessel Oceans and Western Rivers, Radar Observer; Coast Guard Certified Instructor.

Areas of specialty include: Marine Crew & Personnel - Injury Claims, Marine Vessel Operations, Ships, Boats and Boating, Coast Guard Safety Rules & Regulations, Safe Operating Practices, Marine Licensing and Certificating, Navigation Law, Rules, and Regulations, Radar Use and Requirements, Vessel Manning Requirements, Collisions, Groundings and Sinkings. Retired as Commander from U.S. Coast Guard after 23 years service which included 8 years at sea and 15 years as Marine Inspector and Investigator. 5 years as Corporate Officer of Major Offshore Supply Vessel Company. 9 years as Owner/Operator of Coast Guard License Preparation School, Marine Consultant and Expert Witness.

Education/Licenses:
M.A. Human Resource Management, Pepperdine University, CA
B.S. Business Administration, Urbana University, OH

Primary Area of Expertise:
Maritime Accidents