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Snow/Winter Sports

Expert Witness Profile

Snowsports thought leader and expert in skiing, sledding, and tubing. Ski instructor certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) since 1982. Discipline chairperson, Education Team Member, trainer, and examiner for multiple PSIA divisions. Over 53-seasons of on-hill snowsports experience, including safety, risk management, administration, and operations. Clear understanding of snowsports mechanics through engineering education and over 40-years of professional practice. Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil Engineering) with an active residential structural engineering and land development practice.


Key Words:
Ski Accident Reconstruction, Collisions, Snowmaking Equipment, snowmaking vehicle, Ski School, ski lessons, trail signs, trial markings, padding, rope lines, flagging, risk management, safety, snow tubing, chairlift, avalanche, hazard, ski patrol, ski area operations, terrain park, trail design

Education & Licenses

B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California at Davis 1984
M.A., Public Administration, Montana State University Bozeman 2011

Level 3 Certified Telemark Ski Instructor, PSIA
Level 2 Certified Alpine Ski Instructor, PSIA
Accredited Children's Educator, Children Specialist 2, PSIA
Professional Engineer (PE) – Civil, State of CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NY, OR, UT, WA, WY