Mediator Resume

Builders Engineering Corporation – Principal Engineer

Mediator, Arbitrator; Professional and Consulting Engineer

Principal Engineer, Builders Engineering Corporation, 1988 – Present; Civil/Structural Design/Project Engineer, SCANA Corporation, 1981 – 2000; Construction Project Engineer, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, 1976 – 1981.

Construction and engineering professional with extensive experience spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and energy-sector projects—including nuclear and fossil-fueled generating facilities. Combines deep technical knowledge with a balanced, analytical approach to resolving construction disputes and facilitating fair, data-driven outcomes. Background includes design and construction engineering, scheduling, permitting, code compliance, contract administration, and claims analysis. Skilled in evaluating complex technical issues and translating them into clear, objective findings for mediation, arbitration, and litigation contexts. Frequently retained as a neutral expert and consultant to assist parties in reaching equitable settlements. Technical proficiency covers the full spectrum of structural and building systems, including civil and structural design, earthwork, tunnels and underground construction, blasting operations, and reinforced and post-tensioned concrete. Experienced in masonry, steel, wood framing, roofing, waterproofing, insulation, fenestration, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and integrated systems performance.

Case experience includes mediating complex disputes arising from construction defects, contract performance, and scope-of-work disagreements among owners, contractors, and subcontractors. Involvement often includes analysis of technical, contractual, and scheduling issues to facilitate fair and cost-effective resolutions.

Typical mediation issues handled involve construction defects, costs, or contract interpretation.

The mediators role is to help the parties find the resolution that they have been unable to find by themselves. I have been successful in presenting solutions from "outside the box" that helped resolve that parties finally come together. Because of both the technical and emotional nature of construction related disputes, mediation is by far the best and most efficient process for resolving them. It is the mediator’s role to provide a framework for the parties to address their issues and to assist them in working toward resolution. My approach to a particular mediation varies depending on the circumstances. I always study the submitted contract and mediation demands before accepting an assignment. I will also research the parties and the issues to ensure the process will continue to move forward. I usually like to address any emotional issues upfront then move to the more complex and technical issues once everyone has had their say. The most important thing I ask from the parties is their heartfelt desire to resolve the issues.

Cleveland State University (MSIE, Engineering Management-1981); Ohio University (BS, Civil Engineering-1976)

Professional Engineer, South Carolina (# 8942); North Carolina (# 026144); Georgia (# 028897); Tennessee (# 121960 inactive); Virginia (# 051052 inactive); Connecticut (# 21252 inactive); Ohio (# E-45963 inactive) Licensed General Contractor (Buildings), South Carolina (# G108772 inactive) Residential Building and Remodeling Contractor, State of South Carolina (# 9156 inactive) International Code Council, Commercial Building Inspector (# 5218616-B2 inactive); Building Plans Examiner (# 5218616-B3 inactive); Certified Building Official, International Code Council (# 5146094-CB).

American Society of Civil Engineers (National, State & Local), Member (inactive) American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee on Forensic Practices, Member (inactive) American Society of Civil Engineers, Technical Council on Forensic Engineering, Member (inactive) Building Inspection Engineering Certification Institute, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer (inactive) Engineers Without Borders, University of South Carolina Chapter, Professional Mentor (inactive) International Code Council, Registrant Member (inactive) National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers, Charter Associate Member (inactive) National Society of Professional Engineers (National, State & Local), former Columbia Chapter Director (inactive) South Carolina Building Codes Council (5 years Chair, 4 years Vice Chair) (inactive) South Carolina Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies, Ex-Officio Member (inactive) South Carolina Safe Home Advisory Committee, Ex-Officio Member (inactive) South Carolina State Guard, Engineering Detachment Reserve, Captain South Carolina Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 1, Structural Specialist (inactive) Structural Engineering Institute, Standards Committee on Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation of Buildings (inactive) Structural Engineers Association of South Carolina, Member

PUBLICATIONS: "Using the Beaufort Wind Scale in Assessing Wind Damage," THE ANALYST, 2000; Review Editor, JOURNAL OF COMPUTING IN ENGINEERING, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984-85; numerous reports and papers describing analysis of failures associated with individual cases. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: Sustainable Engineering Decisions in Disaster Recovery, Intl. Assoc. for Bridge & Structural Engrg., Stockholm, SE; Urban Search & Rescue: What’s in it For You, SC Society of Professional Engineers, North Charleston, SC; SC Building Codes: Myths Busted, Secrets Revealed, SC Society of Professional Engineers, Myrtle Beach, SC; Forensic Engineering: Is This For Me?, American Society of Civil Engineers – USC Student Chapter, Columbia, SC; Tricks of the Trade for a Forensic Practice, American Society of Civil Engineers – Midlands Chapter, Columbia, SC; Best Practices in the Investigation of Building Failures, SC Society of Professional Engineers, Myrtle Beach, SC; Best Practices in Construction Defect Investigations, South Carolina Bar Association, Kiawah, SC; An ounce of Prevention is Worth 10 CuYds of Cure, Home Builders Association of SC, Myrtle Beach, SC; Forensic Engineering; What’s That?, South Carolina Society of Engineers, Camden, SC; Structural Tests and Special Inspections, Columbia Contractors Association, Columbia, SC; South Carolina Building Code Council, American Society of Home Inspectors, Columbia, SC; South Carolina Building Code Council, SC Association of Home Inspectors, Columbia, SC; SC Building Code Council, South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers, Columbia, SC; Using the Beaufort Wind Scale in Assessing Wind Damage, Columbia, SC; Human Performance Event Case Studies, Port Gibson, MS Numerous presentations describing analysis of failures associated with individual cases

Columbia, South Carolina

Hourly Rate: $325.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $325.00/hr Cancellation: $450.00/Day Cancellation Period: 1 Days Comment:

English

United States of America

Lexington, South Carolina