Expert Witness in Asbestos and Marine Insulation
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Maritime and MoldKeywords/Search Terms:
Asbestos Exposure, Marine Insulation, Ship Repairs, Mesothelioma, Expert Testimony on Asbestos, US Navy, Buffalo Pumps, Maritime Asbestos Exposure, U.S. Navy Ship Insulation, Asbestos Risk Assessment, Foster Wheeler, Marine Engineering, Insulation Safety Standards, Fire Room Asbestos ExposureEducation:
In Field Environmental Engineering , UC Berkley; General Engineering Contractor, ; General Building Contractor,Years in Practice:
25Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
4Additional Information
I have extensive experience in asbestos and marine insulation, beginning with my service in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978. During my tenure, I worked in fire rooms aboard the USS Little Rock and USS Guadalcanal, maintaining boilers, auxiliary equipment, and performing insulation removal and replacement. I attended Insulation and Machinery Repair Schools, earning the rank of E-4 BT3 before being honorably discharged. After my military service, I worked as a marine insulator with M. Slayen and Associates (1978–1980), where I removed asbestos-containing materials and installed non-asbestos insulation on numerous naval vessels. I progressed to leadman and foreman, managing large-scale asbestos removal projects following NavSea standards. From 1980 to 1989, I was superintendent of insulation and asbestos removal at Southwest Marine, overseeing ship repair and maintenance for both naval and commercial vessels. I earned a certification in Asbestos Management Planning from UC Berkeley Extension, authorizing me to write plans to mitigate asbestos exposure risks. I supervised over 100 employees in insulation, asbestos abatement, and shipyard operations. In 1993, I founded Poulson Thermal Insulation Inc., specializing in asbestos removal and reinstallation of insulation aboard U.S. Navy ships. From 1994 to 2000, I worked for Bay Ship & Yacht, where I managed asbestos removal operations, insulation reinstallation, and other shipyard work. My projects included historic vessels, naval ships, and commercial vessels. Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated expertise in asbestos risk assessment, compliance with NAVSEA standards, and large-scale project management in maritime environments.