Acct Expert Witnesses

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - zip line, zipline accident, zipline braking, zipline brake system, zipline construction, zipline death, zipline safety, residential/backyard zipline, zipline standards, ANSI/ACCT Standards, aerial adventure course, aerial adventure course standards, ropes course, challenge course, climbing, ACCT, ASTM, NAARSO, ASTM F2959, zipline expert

Michael R. Smith is an industry-recognized expert in zip lines, challenge-course, and aerial-adventure-park design, operations, and risk management, with more than three decades of experience in the field. He is regularly retained by plaintiff and defense counsel to provide expert-witness services, accident investigations, and standards-compliance opinions under ASTM F2959, ANSI/ACCT, PRCA. and related industry standards. Mr. Smith is the principal of AdventureSmith, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in risk management, technical inspections, operational audits, staff training, and business development for adventure-tour operators. From 2009 to 2023, he also served as founder and managing partner of an award-winning zip line canopy tour and aerial adventure park operations in Vermont and Tennessee. He holds a B.A. in Wilderness Leadership from Prescott College (1998) and a Master’s in Training and Development from Oakland University (2004). Mr. Smith currently serves on the ...

Reno, Nevada

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - zipline engineering, zip lines, aerial adventure challenge courses, ASTM, structure fire repair design evaluation, NAARSO, ACCT, wood structures, amusement ride inspections, pre manufactured wood trusses, ASTM F2959, IBC wind snow seismic design

Jared A. Krupa is a principal engineer at K2 Engineering and Structural Design, LLC (K2). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Professional Engineering licenses in multiple US states. Jared started his structural engineering career in 1999 and has since advanced his profession into more specialized fields such as the amusement ride industry and design/analysis of buildings damaged by fire. Founded in February 2005, K2 is a medium-sized engineering firm located in Reno, Nevada, that focuses on the structural design of commercial buildings, residential homes, and amusement rides and attractions. K2 provides quality engineering services to architects, designers, owners, building contractors and developers with a focus on efficiency and constructability. K2’s staff has over 60 years of experience in the design of projects both large and small in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. K2’s expertise and ex...

Columbus, Ohio

Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - zip line, zipline accident, zipline collision, zipline braking, zipline safety, backyard zipline, aerial adventure course, adventure park, ropes course, challenge course, aerial treking, adventure course, zipline standards, ACCT, zipline expert

I am a distinguished graduate of the University of Illinois, holding a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies. My journey spans over three decades, currently culminating in my role as owner of both ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, LLC—a dynamic Columbus-based enterprise celebrated for its innovative zip line canopy tour and adventure park, and Skybound Consulting — a consulting and expert witness company. Throughout my career, I have consistently embodied excellence in various leadership capacities demonstrating not only versatility but an unwavering commitment to industry standards. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I adeptly helmed two companies who were both Accredited Vendors of ACCT International, as well as ZipZone Outdoor Adventures which is an ACCT Accredited Operation. Get a Grip Adventures, LLC was founded in 2004, and as an owner, I not only designed intricate training programs but coordinated seamless operations across all facets of the business. Here, I orchestrated the design a...