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Regulatory Compliance Expert Witnesses

Regulatory compliance expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on regulatory compliance. The regulatory compliance expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Assisted Living, Aviation & Aerospace, Banking, Business Operations, Civil Engineering, Demolition, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Engineering, Financial, Funerals & Cremation, Gaming & Gambling, and General Surgery.

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Julie Thompson, LNHA, MBA, MHSA

Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administration

Juliet Healthcare Services, LLC

Gilbert, Arizona

Nursing Home Administration, Assisted Living - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Regulatory Compliance, Long term Care, Post Acute Care, Abuse and Neglect, Memory Care, Quality Improvement, Falls, Standard of Care, Resident Safety, Abuse, Neglect

Highly accomplished and experienced Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Manager with 20+ years of experience in long term care and assisted living administration. Experience includes operational and risk management, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of policies and procedures, quality assurance and process improvement, contract management, memory care, post-acute/transitional care, and human resource management. Experienced Expert Witness available for medical records, charts and other document review, case disposition, depositions and court testimonies.

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Paul Chen

Consumer Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance

PC Squared Consultants

Bentonville , Arkansas

Products Liability, Risk Management - toy, children's baby infant toddler juvenile products, furniture, regulatory compliance, consumer household products, product liability safety risk, safety warning labeling, quality assurance control, electrical electronic, small appliances, sporting goods fitness equipment, defective design, product hazard failure, cpsc, home

Paul Chen is a consumer product (non-food) safety, regulatory and retail compliance, quality assurance and control, 3rd party lab testing / inspection / auditing, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), Federal / State / Local law compliance consultant and expert. He is on-call 24/7 and speaks Chinese fluently. Mr. Chen has over 23 years of experience in the consumer products industry, most recently for the Product Safety & Compliance division at Walmart Stores, Inc. He was responsible for managing the regulatory compliance testing and auditing programs / policies / procedures / protocols / practices for general merchandise (non-food) items offered for sale in the Walmart, Walmart.com, Sam's Club, samsclub.com, and Puerto Rico formats. This included direct import, domestic, private label, supplier and national brand items in 20+ departments/categories. In addition to being employed with the world's largest retailer (and company)...

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Irina V. Wiliiams, MD, MHA

Expert Anesthesiologist, Pain Mgmt Board Cert, MHA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Oakland, California

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Inpatient Hospital Policy, Pharmaceutical Intervention, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Injury, Disability Evaluation, Impairment due to Pain, IME, Nerve Damage, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Operative Complications, Regulatory Compliance

Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to trauma and substance use disorders. She is adept in various interventional procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques to manage chronic pain effectively. Dr Williams built and developed an Interdisciplinary Pain management service within Alameda Health System. Under her leadership, the Pain Medicin...

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Joseph Domingo

RN Expert Witness – Acute, Long-term & Operations

Santa Clarita, California

Nurse, Nursing Home Administration - Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Critical Care, Quality Analytics, Case Management, California Title 22 Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, QAPI, Discharge Planning, Informatics, Documentation Review, Clinical Operations, Policy and Procedure, Chart Audit, Standards of Care, Adverse Event, Medication Error, Falls, Elder Abuse

Clinical Experiences: - Acute Critical Care / Intensive Care Nursing - Clinical Education - Case Management - Clinical Informatics and Technology Leadership Experience: - Director of Clinical Operations for a Multi-Site Long-Term Care Organization - Congregate-Living Facility Administrator - Director of Nursing - Charge Nurse Registered Nurse and Director of Clinical Operations for a non‑profit, multi‑site long‑term care organization, overseeing clinical quality, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and interdisciplinary operations across multiple facilities. Broad experience in acute care, critical care (ICU/DOU), long‑term care, and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operations. Former Director of Nursing with deep expertise in CMS and California Title 22 regulations, QAPI, patient safety, adverse event review, and clinical workflow optimization. Background includes hospital case management, discharge planning, medication management, pressure injury evaluation, falls analysis, an...

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Robert D. Zitsman, LNHA, MBA, NHA

Experienced Nursing Home Administrator

Expert Consulting Services

San Diego, California

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - Wound Care, staffing analysis, nursing home, malpractice, Healthcare administration, Skilled Nursing Facility Management, CMS Survey Compliance, Patient Care Quality Improvement, Post-Acute Care Services, Dementia, Regulatory Compliance, Medicare, Healthcare Leadership, Nursing Home Expert

Robert D. Zitsman, LNHA, MBA, NHA, has over thirty-five years of experience in healthcare administration, focusing on promoting excellent, evidence-based patient care outcomes and creating positive experiences for patients, residents, families, and staff. His extensive career spans the continuum of care from critical care to long-term care, including inpatient acute rehab, post-acute rehab, dementia care, assisted living, and entry fee model continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Robert has consistently maintained substantial compliance with CMS surveys for over twenty years. Currently, Robert serves as the Administrator at Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai’s Continuing Care Center, a 75-bed skilled nursing facility. He has held numerous leadership positions, including Interim Administrator at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Administrator at Escondido Post Acute Rehab, overseeing operations at facilities with up to 180 beds. His role at Life Care Services a...

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MISTY J RYDELSKI, MD

HOSPITAL QUALITY, RISK MANAGEMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Orange County, California

Internal Medicine, Hospital Administration - MEDICAL OPERATIONS, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MEDICARE COMPETENCE, IPA OVERSIGHT, CREDENTIALING, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, STANDARD OF CARE, HOSPITALIST, APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES, FRAUD WASTE ABUSE, CHAIR PEER REVIEW, UTILIZATION DIRECTOR, HEALTH PLAN DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL QUALITY, MODEL CONTRACTS, DATA ANALYTICS, RISK MANAGEMENT

General specialities: Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Health Plan Administration, Health System Administration, Office Based Solo Practice and Group Practice Keywords: Operations Medical Director, Risk Mitigation, Medical Malpractice Hospital and Office-Based Medicine, Quality Performance, Hospital Acquired Conditions, Standard of Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Good Clinical Practice, Patient Management, High Reliability Organizations, Billing and Claims Review, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence. Dr. Rydelski is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with 20 years experience in Medical Malpractice Peer Review for Hospitals, Malpractice Evaluation and Risk Mitigation for a Malpractice Company, Hospital Peer Review Committee and Statewide Health Plan Peer Review. Her career includes extensive experience as a Health Plan Operations Medical Director, Subject Matter Expert for Fraud, Waste , Abuse, Utilization Management Medical Director, and Hospital Physicia...

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Masih Bari, PhD, PE

Water Resources, Hydrology & Regulatory Compliance

Santa Monica, California

Hydrology, Environmental Engineering - Hydrology & Hydraulic Modeling, Groundwater Modeling & Analysis, Stormwater Management, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Studies, Water Quality, Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Mixing Zone Analysis & Dilution Credit, Aquifer Storage & Recovery, Environmental Permitting

Masih Bari, PhD, PE brings two decades of experience in water resources planning and management, hydrology, and environmental permitting, with a practice focused on defensible technical opinions in regulatory and litigation matters. Dr. Bari’s work centers on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, groundwater modeling and evaluation, mixing-zone and dilution analysis, stormwater and watershed planning, and water-quality modeling and compliance. His project portfolio includes groundwater sustainability planning under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), discharge and dewatering permit strategy, and basin-level planning and model development in support of permitting and infrastructure decisions. He has performed hydrologic simulations, watershed-scale evaluations, mixing-zone and dilution studies for municipal agencies and utilities across California and the United States. Dr. Bari has direct expert-witness experience, including independent model revi...

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Patrick Kelly

Hedge Fund Management, Fiduciary Duty, Derivatives

Next Alpha Capital, LLC

San Diego, California

Securities & Investments, Financial - Securities Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Standard of Care, Investment Fraud, NAV / Valuation Disputes, Financial Services Fraud, Investment Fund Disputes, Conflicts of Interest, Regulatory Compliance, FINRA Arbitration, Misrepresentation, Negligence, Fee Disputes, Due Diligence, Derivatives, AML, Hedge Funds, PPM, Side Letters, CFTC

Patrick Kelly provides expert analysis in complex financial matters involving securities and financial services fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, valuation disputes, fee disputes, disclosure practices, and regulatory compliance. He is available for case review, merit analysis, consulting, expert report preparation, rebuttal analysis, and testimony. His hedge fund management, financial regulatory, and fiduciary experience, combined with his engineering background, provide a disciplined analytical approach to complex financial matters. He is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) representative and former hedge fund founder and manager with experience in derivatives, valuation, and regulatory compliance. He oversaw all aspects of hedge fund operations, including structuring, governance, offering and disclosure documents, portfolio management, financial reporting, investor communications, and fund winddown. He has successfully completed three routine regulatory ...

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Dean P. Morris, MBA, CPP, CHPA

Healthcare Security Executive and Consultant

Omega Risk Advisory

Valencia, California

Security, Premises Liability - Healthcare/Hospital Security, Parking Operations, Office/Commercial Security, Campus Safety, Workplace Violence, Use of Force, Negligent Security, Regulatory Compliance, Disaster Management, HICS, Policy and Procedures, Training, Risk Assessments, Threat Assessment and Management, Security Technology, Security Operations

Dean P. Morris is a board-certified security expert with more than 40 years of experience as a hospital system security executive, consultant, and military police supervisor. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has served in senior leadership roles with leading healthcare organizations including City of Hope, CommonSpirit/Dignity Health, and Kaiser Permanente/Securitas Security Services. He holds board certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA). He is also a California licensed private investigator. Mr. Morris specializes in hospital security operations, with extensive experience in the assessment, design, and implementation of physical security programs. His expertise includes managing armed and unarmed security teams (proprietary and contract), developing standardized policies and procedures, deploying advanced security technologies, leading investigations, overseeing K-9, executive protection, and behavioral thr...

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Tamara Hayes, RN, BSN, CIC

Infection Prevention and Control RN

San Diego, California

Nurse, Infectious Diseases - Hospital acquired infections, Surveillance, Surgical Site Infections, Urinary catheter infections, Central line infections, Regulatory Compliance, Sterile Processing, High Level Disinfection, Certification in Infection Control (CIC), Data Management, Clinical Documentation, Critical Care/ED RN, Survey readiness, CAUTI, CLABSI

Registered Nurse with 20+ years' experience in critical/intensive care, infection prevention and control, medical records analysis, nursing education, and data management. Former Director of Epidemiology/Infection Prevention Program for two hospitals housing diverse and complex patient populations with multiple infectious diseases including tuberculosis, COVID-19, and multi-drug resistant bacterial and fungal organisms (MDRO/CRO/Candida auris). Experience with outbreak prevention and management; oversight of safe sterile instrument processing and high-level disinfection procedures; and prevention of hospital acquired infections (CAUTI, CLABSI, C. diff, MRSA bacteremia, and surgical site infections [SSIs]). Strong background in comprehensive medical records review and document examination to promote accuracy and clarity of the patient medical record. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Summa cum laude; Certification in Infection Control (CIC); American Heart Association BLS Pr...

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Amy Guyton

Embalming & Funeral Director Expert Witness

Baxter Embalming, LLC

Morro Bay, California

Funerals & Cremation - Embalming, Licensed Embalmer, Licensed Funeral Director, Restorative Artist, Embalming Standard of Care, OSHA Compliance, Funeral Home Operations, Mortuary Operations, Funeral Home Negligence, Chain of Custody, Embalming Procedures, Decedent Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Refrigeration, Funeral Industry Practices

I am a Licensed Embalmer and Licensed Funeral Director with a degree in Mortuary Science providing expert witness services in matters involving embalming procedures, funeral home operations, mortuary science standards, and death care industry compliance. My work focuses on evaluating adherence to accepted standards of care in funeral service practice. I have been working in death care for 21 years. For 6 of those years I have owned and operated my own embalming service for multiple mortuaries in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County. I have embalmed thousands of decedents, including decomps, bone harvests, oversized cases, homicides, suicides, accident victims, and severely decomposed decedents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a restorative artist specialist and embalmed for the University of Southern California in the Anatomical Gift/Willed Body program. I have also taught restorative art through the R.E.S.T.O.R.E. program. I provide expert case review and written op...

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Dante R Tosetti

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Dante Tosetti, LLC

Danville, California

Banking, Financial - Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, PPP, Paycheck Protection Program, Elder Financial Exploitation, EFE, Credit Risk, Fraud, BSA, AML, Underwriting, Policy, Procedures, Best Practices, Lender Liability, Compliance, Audit, Fintech, Construction, Covenants

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Tiana Thompson, NHA, MBA

Experienced Nursing Home Administrator Expert

Expert Consulting Services

Montclair, California

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - Wound Care, Nutrition, Abuse, Medicare Compliance, Behavioral Health, Infection Control, Health Services Management, Elder Care, Neglect, Memory Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Finance, Quality Assurance, Subacute Care, Medicare

A dynamic healthcare executive with a rich background in senior living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health management, Tiana Thompson brings substantial expertise in operations, compliance, and turnaround strategies for healthcare facilities. As VP of Operations for “We Care” Psychology Affiliates and a seasoned healthcare consultant, she manages multi-state behavioral health practices and provides expert witness services in nursing home litigation. Her leadership in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities has consistently resulted in improved star ratings, regulatory compliance, and financial health. Known for her strategic approach, Tiana excels in staff development, budgeting, and fostering positive work environments. Case Work Includes: Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Operations Behavioral Health Program Management for Senior Living Expert Witness in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Litigation Regulatory Compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OBRA, OSHA) Financial ...

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Jeb Wildschut, CFP CFE

Securities Expert - Former SEC Regulator

Fortress Wealth Consulting, Inc.

Denver, Colorado

Securities & Investments, Financial - Regulatory Compliance, Fiduciary Duty, Compliance Training & Education, Alternatives, SEC & FINRA Regulations, Due Diligence Requirements, Supervisory Oversight, Securities Practices, Portfolio Management, Branch Inspections, Financial Crimes, Compliance Program Development, Written Procedures, Reg Bi, Financial Investigations

Retained by both claimants and respondents for SEC, FINRA arbitrations, securities litigation, and court settings. Speaks with clarity and precision and his expert opinions are founded upon his years of experience and thorough understanding of industry rules, standards of professional conduct, and industry practices of the brokerage and investment management industries. Retaining counsel is supported by extensive research, expert witness reports, persuasive testimony, and years of industry, investment advisor, supervisory and fiduciary experience. Strong ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a case. Specialized in analyzing investment strategies, portfolio management, and fiduciary duties to deliver clear, authoritative insights in court. Proven track record of translating intricate investment concepts into compelling, evidence-based opinions for legal proceedings.

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Michael Slattery

Aircraft Development and Manufacturing

Leading Edge Aviation Consulting, LLC

Denver, Colorado

Aviation & Aerospace, Business Operations - Program Management, Proposals and Protests, Aircraft Modification, Aircraft Mission Systems, Product Development, FAA Certification, Airplanes, Helicopters, Regulatory Compliance, Pricing, Cost Analysis, Business Development, Sales Processes, Executive Management, Risk Management, Source Selection, Reliability and System Safety

The principal of Leading Edge Aviation Consulting, Mike Slattery, has extensive experience in the fields of business development, program management, aircraft modification and product engineering and airworthiness certification. Mike has over 40 years experience in the aerospace and aviation industry. He was the president of United Rotorcraft for 6 years providing special mission equipment solutions for commercial and military rotorwing and armored ground vehicle projects, for both domestic and international customers. He worked for 18 years at Air Methods Corporation, the largest helicopter EMS transport company in the world, holding numerous positions including Director of Program Management, Director of Business Development, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Manager of Engineering and Certification. He also worked for Garrett Turbine Engine Division as a Reliability Engineer and for Hughes Missile Systems Group as a Project Engineer. Education: M.S. Applied Statistics in...

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Marjorie Hackett-Wallace, CFE, RHIA, CHC, CPIP, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, AAPC Fellow

Healthcare Coding and Documentation Professional

Integrity Medical Billing Consultant

New Britain, Connecticut

Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Medical Records Review, Provider Documentation, Medicaid/Medicare, State Regulations/Statutes, Federal Regulations/Statutes, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Fraud Investigation, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Payment Integrity, False Claims Act, Fraud Waste and Abuse, Provider Billing Verification

I provide expert witness services in healthcare billing, coding, and clinical documentation, supported by over 19 years of industry experience across provider, payer, and compliance environments. My work focuses on the evaluation of medical records, coding accuracy, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance, including alignment with federal, state and commercial payer requirements. I hold a Master of Legal Studies in Health Law, which strengthens my ability to analyze healthcare documentation within legal and regulatory frameworks and to clearly articulate findings in both written reports and testimony. I maintain multiple nationally recognized certifications, including Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). My expertise includes auditing evaluation an...

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Timothy A Anderson

Chemistry and Manufacturing Controls (CMC), FDA

The AquaMarine Group, Inc.

Redding, Connecticut

Pharmaceutical Regulation, Manufacturing - Current Good Manufacturing Practice, ANDA, cGMP, CMC, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Food and Drug Administration, 505(b)(2), NDA, New Drug Application, NCE, Regulatory compliance, BLA, Drug Master File, Method validation, CRL, Due diligence, FDA, Chemistry and Manufacturing Controls, API, label

Timothy A. Anderson, MS, MBA, is a former FDA Review Chemist with over 43 years of career experience in Pharmaceutical R&D, Quality Operations, and Regulatory Affairs. A uniquely inter-disciplined individual, he melds comprehensive pharmaceutical industrial R&D, business development, QA/QC, and consultancy experiences with formal FDA-tenured regulatory credentials. As a consultant in his own pharmaceutical development advisory firm for over 29 years, Mr. Anderson has furnished clients with services ranging from providing regulatory application filing strategies specialized in Chemistry and Manufacturing Controls (CMC), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), quality system regulation (QSR) audits for finished dosage, and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing, as well as for device, drug-device combination, and biologic products. Technical and regulatory compliance due diligence services are furnished to institutional investors. Mr. Anderson has contributed to...

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Victoria W Allen, PhD

Clinical and Cannabis Laboratory Expert

Affiliated Lab Directors Inc

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Laboratories & Testing, Pathology - Clinical laboratory, Clinical laboratories, Quality assurance, Regulatory compliance, Accuracy, SOPs, Protocols, Toxicology, LCMS, LCMS-MS, Drugs of abuse, PCR, RT-PCR, Vendor disputes, Implementation, Quality control, CLIA, COLA, CAP, ISO 17025

Attorney references available upon request. CLINICAL LABORATORY DISPUTES – Urine drug testing — immunoassay & confirmatory methodology – False positives/negatives; confirmation testing standards – CLIA & CAP regulatory compliance & violations – Lab director standard of care & certifying scientist duties – QA/QC documentation, chain of custody, specimen validity – PCR assays: UTI, respiratory pathogens, antibiotic resistance CANNABIS LABORATORY DISPUTES – Expert opinion on ISO 17025 compliance, citation defense & accreditation standards – Cannabis lab practices, SOP adequacy, risk identification, & corrective action BACKGROUND – Ph.D., Columbia University (2016) — Cellular, Molecular & Biomedical Studies – Clinical Laboratory Director since 2021; currently directing multiple CLIA-certified labs – Supervisory experience: lab installation, validation, QC/QA, and staff oversight – Published researcher; peer-reviewed scientific publications

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Kathleen Mills

Nurse, Director of Nursing in Long Term Care

Villa Rica, Georgia

Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - Nurse, woundcare, risk management, falls, standards of Care, critical thinking, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, dieviations from the standard of care, pressure ulcers, restraints, infection control, education, nurse leadership, weight loss, deviations in clinical systems, nursing home administration, abuse neglect.

Regional Certified Director of Nursing with extensive experience overseeing multi-facility skilled nursing and sub-acute operations across diverse healthcare markets. Experienced in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, survey readiness, and operational turnaround, with a strong record of clearing Immediate Jeopardy citations, stabilizing Special Focus facilities, and achieving Five-Star quality outcomes. Extensive experience conducting nurse consultations and comprehensive reviews of clinical malpractice cases to determine deviations from standards of care. Skilled in analyzing medical records, identifying regulatory deficiencies, evaluating policy adherence, and collaborating with legal counsel to provide recommendations aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations. Experienced in, certified risk management, infection preventionist, staff education and development, and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels, pressure ulcers, wound care certified, rest...

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Demetrius Kirk, DNP, MBA,MSN, RN, LNHA, LSSBB, FACHCA, QCP

Nursing Home Admin & Clinical Standards Expert

Honolulu, Hawaii

Nursing Home Administration, Nursing Administration - Nursing home abuse, QAPI, Nursing home neglect, LTC, Wrongful death LTC, Staffing, Post Acute Care, Pressure ulcer litigation, Skilled Nursing, Elopement and wandering, Pressure ulcers, CMS regulatory violations, Wound Care, Infection Contol, Falls, Care Plans, Elopement, Resident Rights, CMS Violations, regulatory compliance

DR. DEMETRIUS KIRK: THE BEDSIDE-TO-BOARDROOM AUTHORITY WHY COUNSEL RETAINS DR. KIRK Most experts understand either the clinical chart or the business ledger. Dr. Kirk is the rare expert who masters both. With a 15-year progression from CNA to LPN to RN to Executive Director, he possesses an "un-stumpable" knowledge of nursing home operations. He doesn't just read about standards of care; he has lived them at every level of the hierarchy. UNMATCHED DUAL-LENS ANALYSIS Dr. Kirk provides a "Dual-Lens" evaluation for every case: THE BEDSIDE LENS: Was the nursing care (Wound Care, Falls, Sepsis, Elopement) consistent with professional standards? THE BOARDROOM LENS: Did the facility’s leadership, staffing models, and QAPI systems set the staff up for success or for a predictable failure? ACTIVE REGULATORY & SYSTEMIC EXPERTISE Unlike "career witnesses" who haven't stepped foot in a facility for years, Dr. Kirk is active in the field every week. -- FOUNDER OF SMK MEDICAL: A national fir...

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Greg Menen, CDS

Demolition Expert Witness - 36 Years Experiance

Mendil Ent.

Star, Idaho

Demolition, Safety - expert witness, demolition consulting, building demolition, demolition safety expert, demolition accident, failure analysis, industrial demolition, selective demolition, high-reach demolition, debris and site clearing, OSHA demolition, demolition negligence, regulatory compliance, Environmental, demolition contract dispute

Demolition Expert Witness | 36 Years Experience | Industrial, Commercial & Structural | OSHA Compliance & Accident Investigation I am a demolition professional and expert witness with over 36 years of experience in industrial, commercial, and structural demolition. I provide litigation support in construction disputes, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance matters, offering clear, defensible opinions grounded in decades of field experience and industry knowledge. My expertise includes forensic analysis of demolition-related incidents such as structural failures, building collapses, equipment-related accidents, and jobsite safety violations. I am retained by attorneys, insurance carriers, and contractors to evaluate causation, assess liability, and determine compliance with applicable safety standards, including OSHA regulations and accepted demolition practices. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management and am a Certified Demoliti...

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Bryan J Fuller

Insurance and Reinsurance Expert Witness

Fuller Consulting Group, LLC

Mission Woods, Kansas

Insurance, Financial - reinsurance, insurance, statutory accounting, risk transfer, property casualty insurance, ceded program design, capital adequacy, receiverships, run-off portfolios, commutations, risk-based capital, solvency II, financial exams, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, excess and surplus lines, corporate transactions

Bryan Fuller is a reinsurance and insurance regulatory consultant with more than 30 years of specialized experience, including extensive work for U.S. insurance regulators and international financial institutions. His expertise spans reinsurance run‑off and commutations, statutory accounting, financial examinations, receivership and troubled insurer solutions, risk transfer testing, and complex reinsurance and insurance transactions. He serves as Principal of Fuller Consulting Group, focusing on reinsurance program design, capital and collateral optimization, risk transfer testing, and reinsurance financial condition examinations, and also provides litigation support as an expert witness in reinsurance, statutory accounting, and complex dispute resolution. Mr. Fuller has been retained in matters involving reinsurance trust agreements, procurement of insurance from insolvent carriers, professional employer organizations and fronted reinsurance arrangements, and disputes over uncoll...

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Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC

LTC/SNF Certified Wound RN & Clinical Leader

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Nursing Administration, Wound Care - Long-Term Care, Wound Management, Director of Nursing, Wound Care, Clinical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, COVID-19 Nurse, Nursing Home Negligence, Patient Safety, Care Plan Development, Pressure Ulcer, Medication Management, Fall Prevention, Neglect, Abuse

Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC, is a seasoned registered nurse with over two decades of experience, specializing in wound care, long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, where she managed clinical care for residents, ensured regulatory compliance, and led teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys. Her expertise in wound management is complemented by her certification as a Wound Care Specialist and her role as a wound care educator. Linda's clinical background includes managing complex patient cases involving pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Her leadership in improving CMS ratings and maintaining quality standards has made her a respected figure in nursing home care and operations. Additionally, Linda has experience providing education on advanced wound care to both nursing and medical staff, further showcasing her commit...

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Lee Ann Baldini

Hospital Case Manager & Care Coordination Expert

Expert Consulting Services

Salem, Massachusetts

Hospital Administration, Life Care Planning - Certified Case Manager, CCM, Hospital Case Management, Care Coordination, Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Post-Acute Care, Resource Utilization, Transition Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Readmission Reduction, Patient Outcome, Skilled Nursing Facility Transitions

With over 40 years of nursing experience and more than 25 years in case management leadership, Lee Ann Baldini brings an exceptional depth of knowledge in coordinating and optimizing patient care transitions. As Director of Case Management at a major medical center, she oversees comprehensive case management services, ensuring compliance, efficient resource use, and quality outcomes across campuses. Her strategic approach to discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration has resulted in reduced readmission rates, improved patient satisfaction, and streamlined transitions to post-acute care. Lee Ann's expertise as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and extensive background in clinical nursing make her a highly qualified expert witness for cases related to care coordination, discharge planning, and hospital utilization management. Case Work Includes: · Case Management Operations and Policy Implementation · Hospital Utilization Review and Resource Allocation · Discharge Plannin...

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Mary Mason, MD MBA FACP

Former CMO Fortune 25 Managed Care /Physician

Saint Louis, Missouri

Insurance, Medical Management - Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Dual Eligible, Marketplace, Medical Policy, Utilization Management, Risk Management, Payer Operations, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Expert Witness, Internal Medicine, Corporate Compliance, Medicare Advantage, Utilization Review, Access to Care, Population Health, Insurance

Physician executive, internist, MBA, and thought leader in managed care with 27 years of leadership experience across Medicaid, Medicare, Dual Eligible/D-SNP, Marketplace, utilization management, medical policy, quality performance, population health, and payer operations. Former Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer for Centene, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise, and Washington University faculty member with extensive experience in enterprise clinical strategy, risk management, and work with corporate lawyers, corporate compliance, and senior leadership on litigation-related matters, depositions, fair hearings, regulatory issues, medical affairs, and complex managed care operations Washington University faculty member, with appointments in the School of Medicine, School of Law, Olin Business School, and Brown School of Social Work. Board-certified internist, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Missouri-licensed physician. Earned an MD from Washin...

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Steven J. Kitnick, CNE, CFAC, CSP, GRI, RRG

Real Estate Standard of Care Expert

Steven Kitnick Seminars, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada

Real Estate, Property Management - Standard of Care, Fiduciary Duties, Agency, Seller Disclosure Obligations, Buyer Due Diligence, Purchase Contracts, Broker Responsibilities, N.A.R. Code of Ethics, Negligence, Fraud, Leases, Reasonable Skill & Care, Property Management, Cyberfraud, Real Estate Finance, Disclosure, Leases, Regulatory Compliance, Premises Liability

Acted as an expert witness and non-testifying consultant in 40+ cases in the past 6 years on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants. 39 + years of real estate experience. California real estate broker since 1987. Nevada broker-salesman since 1999. Nevada real estate educator for 25+ years. Authored 55+ Nevada Real Estate Division-approved continuing education courses. Presented 4,500+ live classroom Nevada real estate continuing education courses representing 13,500+ classroom hours. Approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division to instruct pre-licensing, continuing education, and post-licensing education courses. Approved by the State of Nevada Commission on Post-Secondary Education to instruct online Nevada pre-licensing courses. Extensive historical, practical knowledge, and understanding of the practices of the Nevada Real Estate Division and rulings of the Nevada Real Estate Commission. Attended 400+ Nevada Real Estate Commission disciplinary hearings and have occasionally...

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Steve Tafoya, MLS, MBA, CCEMT-P

Critical Care Paramedic- Prior State EMS Manager

Reno, Nevada

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Prehospital standards of care, EMS operations, Ambulance transport protocols, EMS documentation practices, EMS scope of practice, Regulatory compliance, Medical direction, Credentialing, Medical disaster response, Emergency preparedness, Hospital Transfers, 911

Professional Summary Steve Tafoya is a practicing Critical Care Paramedic, EMS instructor, former State EMS Program Manager for Nevada, and former U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technician with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, and disaster response. He holds advanced graduate degrees in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Legal Studies (MLS), providing a unique ability to bridge clinical realities with operational standards and regulatory frameworks. He has authored public health legislation, directed interfacility transport programs, led mass-casualty preparedness, and conducted internal audits of credentialing and regulatory enforcement. Steve has overseen statewide EMS compliance for over 60 permitted EMS agencies, along with trauma centers designations, he has deployed nationally with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) under Health and Human Services and taught 70 college-level EMS credits hours at t...

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Derk J Boss, CFE, CPP, CSP

DJ Boss Assoc

Las Vegas, Nevada

Gaming & Gambling, Premises Liability - Security, Surveillance, Bar/Nightclub, Dram Shop, Event Security, Hotel, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Investigations, Loss Prevention, Multi Unit Housing, Parking, Regulatory Compliance, Retail/Restaurant, Risk Assessment, Security Management, Title 31, Use of Force, Workplace Violence

Independent Security Consultant specializing primarily in gaming security and surveillance as well as premises liability with over 36 years of practical experience. Earned professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP) with International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals. Currently the President of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals and is one of its founding members.

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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

New Jersey

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance

Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy. In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making. Dr. Ruzek is ...

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Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, HSE, CNHA, BCPA, CIFHA, CDMCP, FACHE, FACHCA

Nursing Home Administration & LTC Expert Witness

Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, LLC

New Jersey

Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Home Expert, LTC Expert Witness, SNF Expert, Nursing Home Negligence, Abuse Neglect, Pressure Ulcers, Staffing & PBJ, CMS 42 CFR 483, Regulatory Compliance, Risk management, Post-Acute Care, Standards of Care, Corporate Liability, Wrongful Death, Elopement & Falls, Infection Control, QAPI, Survey Deficiencies, Corp. Liability

Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, CNHA, HSE, BCPA, CIFHA, CMDCP, is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 25 years of experience in long-term care and post-acute care and holds active licensure in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. His expertise focuses on administrative, operational, and regulatory standards governing nursing homes and post-acute care facilities. He has been retained in over 35 cases involving both plaintiff and defense representation and has provided expert opinions in matters across multiple jurisdictions, including deposition testimony. His work includes case review, report preparation, and consultation with counsel, with deposition experience. Mr. Smyth’s experience includes senior administrative leadership in skilled nursing facilities, as well as prior roles in hospital and outpatient settings, including Assisted Living and Residential Care (RC/AL), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Adult Daycare, Hospice, Emergency Department Ad...

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George Miller

Surg Onc & Gen Surg - former NYU Chair

Holy Name Medical Center

Englewood, New Jersey

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - Hepatobiliary, Whipple, Bowel surgery, Oncology, Pancreas, Liver resection, Translational Medicine, Monoclonal antibodies, Liver, Liver, Cancer research, Drug development, Bile duct, Colon, Drug safety - Bench to Bedside, Intellectual Property, Gall bladder, Cancer, Immunotherapy, Regulatory Compliance

George Miller, MD, is Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Medical Director of Oncologic Surgery at Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Miller, certified by the American Board of Surgery, is one of the nation's leading surgeon-investigators, with a distinguished career as an accomplished surgeon and scientist. He is a highly experienced general surgeon and surgical oncologist recognized for his expertise in the treatment of complex surgical and oncologic diseases and hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers, especially those affecting the liver, pancreas, and GI tract. He as performed more than 2,000 complex general surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology operations with fantastic results. Dr. Miller maintains an active clinical surgical practice. He completed his residency training in General Surgery at NYU and a trio of fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, and Experimental Immunothera...

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Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC

Nurse Expert and Consultant

Georgia Persky Consulting

Bedford, New York

Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance

Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is an experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys. Areas of Expertise: Nursing Standards of Care  Hospital Nursing Care  Nursing Home Care  Home Health Care  Wound Care  Extravasation of Intravenous Line  Brachial Plexus Injury  Traumatic Brain Injury  Assault patient and staff •Surgical and Perioperative Nursing •Quality and...

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Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, HSE, CNHA, BCPA, CIFHA, CDMCP, FACHE, FACHCA

Nursing Home Administration & LTC Expert Witness

Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, LLC

Albertson, New York

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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP

Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System

Fayetteville , North Carolina

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Helen Zienkievicz, APRN-CNP

Airline Cabin & Ground Safety Expert & Consultant

Cabin Safety Consultants

Moore, Oklahoma

Aviation & Aerospace, Safety - Air Carrier Access Act, Flight Attendant Emergency Procedures, Safety Investigator, Medical incidents and injury, Complaint Resolution Official, Pilot Emergency Training, Passenger De-escalation, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Error Management, Safety Management Systems, Human Factors, Industry Standards & Practices

Expert witness, consultant, program developer, trainer and internationally recognized speaker on commercial airline flight attendant and gate personnel training, performance, safety, industry standards and FAA regulatory compliance. More than 40 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry; holding such positions as: Manager of Health, Safety and Security for Inflight Division, Senior Inflight Safety Investigator, Emergency Procedures Instructor for pilots and flight attendants, Station Manager, flight attendant and customer service supervisor. Other aviation roles included Chairperson of an FAA supported Aviation Safety Action Program for flight attendants, member of the Air Transport Association (A4A) Cabin Operations Committee and co-developer of Passenger Incident Review Committee process for addressing passenger misconduct incidents on a major global airline. Has provided expert witness, consultation services, reports and testimony for both plaintiff and defense case...

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Brian Galinkin, NHA, MSW

Long Term Care Expert Witness

Brian Galinkin Consulting LLC

Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania

Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration - Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administrator, Personal Care, Assisted Living, NHA, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, Regulatory Compliance, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home Operations, Standard of Care, Wound Care, Restraints, Nursing Home Falls, Adult Day, Physician Orders, Pressure Ulcers, COVID 19, Abuse

As an expert witness and long-term care consultant, I apply my 18 years of experience operating nursing homes. For the last 9 years, I have provided detailed evaluations and expert testimony for legal cases within the long-term care industry. Drawing on extensive operational knowledge, I assist counsel in interpreting clinical records and delivering insights grounded in foundational facts and helping to determine if the standard of care was met. I also apply the federal regulations to determine compliance. I have been retained for 45 cases. 65% defense, 35% plaintiff. Types of cases I have worked on: Falls and fall-related injuries Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) Elopement and wandering incidents Medication errors and adverse drug events Failure to monitor / failure to supervise Infection control and sepsis-related cases Failure to follow physician orders Care planning deficiencies Staffing and negligence claims Documentation and regulatory compliance issues Areas of Expert...

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Debra Leibold, MD, PhD

Consultant

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Pharmaceutical Regulation, Warnings & Labels - Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Product Labeling, Regulatory Labeling, Prescribing Information, Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Experiences, Regulatory Compliance, Safety, FDA, Off-label Use

Ethical Full Lifecycle Labeling/Prescribing Information That Never Cuts Corners For Pharmaceutical Giants Merck, Shire, and J&J: Labeling strategy and leadership that brings product labeling and products to market supporting vaccines and treatments for infections, internal medicine, oncologic, and rare diseases. These include life-saving, ground breaking, and first-of-its-kind products. Bring decision makers across divisions to the table to negotiate resolution of labeling issues - leading to the creation, revision, and maintenance of clear and compliant product labels that educate health care professionals and patients in the US, EU, Japan, and Rest of World. Gain consensus and champion proactive consensus-building across Research, Statistics, Regulatory, Joint Ventures, Legal, and Marketing on labeling - laser-focused on the bottom line: “What do the doctor and patient need to know?” Provide leadership in support of label development for new applications, supplemental appl...

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Kelly C. Knighton, CSP

Former OSHA Regional Administrator - Safety Expert

The Knighton Consulting Group, LLC

Santa Fe, Texas

OSHA, Safety - OSHA Compliance, Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Workplace Safety, Safety, Manufacturing, Accident Investigation, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plaintiff/Defense, Multi-Employer Worksites, OSHA Citations, scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, Excavation

Kelly C. Knighton is a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and former senior executive with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bringing over 30 years of experience in workplace safety, regulatory enforcement, and incident investigation. Ms. Knighton previously served as OSHA Regional Administrator overseeing one of the agency’s largest regions, directing enforcement and compliance programs across multiple states. She now provides expert consulting and litigation support involving workplace safety standards, OSHA compliance, and catastrophic incident analysis. Expert Witness Specialties: - OSHA regulations, compliance, and enforcement - Construction safety, general industry, and maritime safety - Workplace incident investigation and root cause analysis - Fatalities and catastrophic injury analysis - OSHA citations, including General Duty Clause (5(a)(1)) - Safety management systems and hazard identification - Regulatory interpretation and industry s...

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Kenneth R Dees, P.E.

Storm Water Engineering Senior Technical Authority

CM2E

Fort Worth, Texas

Civil Engineering, Hydrology - floodplain, detention pond, drainage failures, downstream impact, flooding claims, FEMA, hydrology, hydraulics, diversion of storm waters, rivers, creeks, bridges, culverts, site plans, subdivision development, stormwater design, site development, flooding claims, regulatory compliance, forensice engineering

Kenneth Dees, P.E. CFM has over 40 years of experience in the water resources industry and is a senior technical authority regarding storm water, drainage and floodplain engineering. A graduate of Southern Methodist University (1984), he is a business owner, project manager and civil engineer who has been involved in some of the largest projects in the history of the State of Texas. He has considerable expertise pertaining to topics related to storm water engineering of all types. After graduation from SMU, Mr. Dees began his career at MCI Telecommunications where he was responsible for tracking all construction projects on a nationwide scale and reporting to the chief engineer for this multi-billion dollar company. During this time, he made a discovery of how to connect maps to data which greatly expanded the capability to manage infrastructure of all types. This discovery lead to creation of a software company a short three years after college, which would morph into Chalk Mo...