Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C

Parker, Colorado
Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Publications

Snow and Ice Removal - Fleet Safety Expert Witness

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Slip Trip & Fall and Premises Liability

Keywords/Search Terms:

Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, Premises Liability, fleet management, fleet safety, wrongful death, duty of care, Trucking, driver safety, personal injury

Education:

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Associate in Specialized Technology, Wyoming Technical Institute

Years in Practice:

4

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

1

Additional Information

Qualifications Certified and experienced in snow and ice management, fleet and asset management, and organizational safety. Michael Wagner has over 14 years of experience in these areas, and over 17 years of technical experience. Aside from having legal experience as an expert witness, he also has experience in the legal and insurance field working for a large privately owned organization in commercial and residential landscaping, construction, architecture, and snow removal service provider. Michael has extensive education in business and service management which includes his MBA, BSBA, and industry leading certifications and certificates. Snow and Ice Management - Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) - ASCA-C Certified with the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) - Development and management of snow and ice removal services. - Review and creation of snow and ice removal contracts for contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, homeowner associations (HOA), and other service providers and clients. - Snow site and property safety and planning, reducing slip and fall injuries or personal injuries. - Creation and implementation of snow and ice removal training to service contractors and their employees such as snowplowing, shoveling, snow blowing, salting, using chemical deicers and anti-icers, and all other roles. - Retained as expert technical advisor for the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) creating role-based safety training for snow and ice management services for their entire directory of members and non-member organizations. Fleet Management -Leading fleet certification as a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM). - Management and leadership within public and private industry fleets. - Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies for fleet driver and operator safety, as well as responsibility and accountability measures. - Management and directing of fleet and equipment departments with values over $10 million, including light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. - Class 1-8 - Heavy off-road construction equipment - Excavating equipment - Landscaping and mowing equipment - Construction equipment and vehicles - Trucks such as dump trucks and tractor-trailer combinations - Snow and ice removal equipment - Managing and monitoring driver behaviors, qualifications, background checks, onboard training, continuous and periodic training, medical certifications, DOT and FMCSA requirements, and safety responsibilities. - Monitor, analyze, and manage business auto and equipment insurance policies and risks, as well as implementing safety programs and initiatives. - Knowledgeable and experienced in the application and implementation of driver safety in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Expert Witness Case and Legal Experience - Plaintiff and defendant expert witness in 17 cases (Plaintiff 55%, Defendant 45%) - Local, State, Supreme, and Federal case experience in both civil and criminal cases. - Worked in multiple regions across the United States. - Retained as an expert for the following positions: - Premises Liability which includes snow and ice removal and services, slip and fall on ice and snow injuries, contract disputes, contract and service performance, service planning, and site engineering. - Includes personal injury, commercial litigation, claims of negligence, maintaining a reasonable duty of care. - Personal injury and wrongful death cases in fleet and transportation which includes the following. - Fleet driver safety, driver qualifications, driver backgrounds, fleet and driver compliance, fleet and transportation snow removal equipment, equipment safety, fleet and equipment training, driver hiring, driver training, driver supervision, management responsibilities of driver and company negligence, hiring, and entrustment.