Below is a list of our primary consultants and a brief description of their specialty areas of expertise:
Mel Adams, P.E. Ph.D.: Metallurgy, Chemical Engineer, manufacturing technology, combustion, explosions, high intensity heat sources, welding, casting, fracture, fatigue, corrosion of engineering materials, failure analysis of welds, generator failures, stress analysis, underground tanks, welded bridge construction, industrial explosions.
Paul Benyovszky, P.E.: Electrical, causes of failures involving electrical power, distribution, industrial transmission and generating systems; electrical components, tooling, machinery, heavy duty tying and bundling products, robotics, plastic injection molding, cause and origin of an electrical nature.
Richard Brugger, P.E.: Electrical, electrical injury and fatality accidents; machine control malfunction, products liability, electrocution and electrical shock, bodily injury by defective products, electrical causation of fires.
Michael Berkovitz, Civil Engineer: Accident Reconstruction; analyzing causation, heavy truck, automobile, motorcycle and pedestrian traffic accidents, vehicle inspections, night time visibility, highway hazards, human factors.
Anthony Ciccodicola, CPA, CFE, CVA, FCPA: Business interruption, lost earnings and extra expense, loss of stock and inventory, determination of insurable values of assets pre loss and post loss; construction claims, business valuation, wrongful death evaluation, future earnings.
Charlie Dixon: Machinery and Equipment Appraisals; fair market value, replacement cost, actual cash value; tools, electronic equipment, box, paper, packaging, printing machinery, fabrication, foundry, forging, and milling equipment.
Terry DuVall, P.E.: Electrical, Mechanical, Sprinkler Systems, HVAC systems, electronic appliances fires, heater malfunctions, soot/puff back claims, electrical fires, Torchiere Lamp fires, lightning power surge claims; National Electrical Code, OSHA compliance; Dust Collection System failures.
Glenn Frederick, P.E.: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Small appliance fires, failures of HVAC and Refrigeration, laundry equipment commercial and residential, failures of cooking equipment, fires of fuel fired equipment, vehicle fires, fuel gas explosions, control system failures, fluidic system failures, fire suppression sprinkler system failures, defects of machine tools including guards, warnings, installation and repair.
Bill Gruhler: Forensic Accounting, wrongful death evaluation, business interruption, loss of stock and inventory; Extra Expense evaluation, determination of insurable values of assets at risk, calculations of replacement cost, actual cash value of assets, employee dishonesty claims, analysis of fidelity claims, expert witness in examinations of accounting matters. Providing seminars and education to insurance companies and numerous insurance associations relating to accounting aspects of property losses, including arson and business interruption.
David Hood: Construction estimating, commercial, residential, institutional; property damage assessment. Mold restoration assessment, cleaning and restoration evaluation.
Rich Honeyford, P.E.: Mechanical, environmental, commercial, nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, institutional, asbestos, groundwater, air monitoring, HVAC.
Tom Hyland: Computer and Data Recovery Specialist; System Consulting, Preventative Maintenance, Data Backup and Recovery, Virus Detection and Prevention, Custom engineered systems, Power quality studies, Power conditioning products, Software consulting, Digital photocard recovery, System upgrades, Data Security, Diagnostics and repair, Local area networking, Field Engineering, Training, Needs Analysis, Turn-Key Installations, Product testing.
Larry Johnson, P.E.: Industrial Hygiene; hazardous materials, abatement of hazardous materials, waste water, air pollution, ventilation systems, indoor air quality, lead abatement.
Jim Jones: Fire Cause and Origin, buildings, commercial and residential; vehicle fires, state certified Fire Official; state certified arson investigator; state certified code enforcement; hazardous material identification; evidence collection.
Harvey Kagan, Sc.D. P.E.: Civil Engineer of the Year, 2010 in Maryland; civil, structural; OSHA, construction accidents and injuries; construction defects and failures, analysis of construction claims.
Tom Kulp, P.E.: Structural, commercial and residential buildings; structural component assessment; forensic determinations of failures in buildings; heavy focus in concrete and structural steel; structural steel roofing; roof collapse analysis.
Thom McAdams: Construction estimating, commercial, residential, institutional, retail; property damage assessment; building code interpretation; construction management.
Rich Mastrocinque, CPA: Forensic Accounting; Business Interruption; Burglary and Theft; Fidelity; Entertainment losses.
Mike Moyer, CFI: Fire Cause and Origin; Buildings, commercial and residential; vehicle fires; evidence collection.
C. Edwin Neu, P.E.: Metallurgy, Forensic Science, Material Science.
Francis Pfeiffer, Ph.D.: Toxicology, Pharmacology; substance abuse, drug/alcohol, dram shop, liquor liability, DWI cases, chemical related death, chemical injury, toxic tort review, environmental pollution, lead poisoning.
Tim Sass, P.E.: Structural, mold, civil, building component failure/defects, water infiltration, hail damage, stairs and steps, trip and falls; concrete failure/foundation; building collapse, roofing failures, structural steel failures; conformance of building codes and normal design practice; water infiltration; retaining wall failures; hydrostatic and soil load claims; fire damage structural steel testing.
Harold Schwartz, P.E.: Mechanical, auto, vehicle and equipment failures; tractor safety; low speed auto impact; truck loading; vehicle mechanical and electrical failure; fire cause and origin for vehicles; excavating safety; tractor trailer accidents; parking brake failure; machine guarding; crane accidents.
John Serke, AIA, RCI: Architectural, code compliance, roofing expert, building envelope failures; roof product failures; installation and workmanship problems; waterproofing; thru wall flashings; windows; sheet metal, low and steep slope roofing; drainage.
Jerry Snyder, P.E., DEE: Civil; stormwater drainage and flooding; erosion related to stormwater collection systems; stormwater detention systems; stormwater flooding; sewer backups; water hammer; flooded basements; septic system malfunction; water well contamination; water well construction and water pumping rates; sinkhole investigations; water main breaks; water system operation; fuel oil tank leaks/spills; gasoline spills; PVC pipe damage; pipe corrosion; wastewater pump stations.
Jim Tsikalas, CFI: Fire Cause and Origin: arson investigator and arson detection; vehicle fires; fire scene photography; advanced electrical fire; collection of evidence; taught advanced arson to Fire Marshalls; expert witness,
John Nawn, P.E., PTOE: Traffic Engineering; Traffic Impact Studies; Traffic Signal Design; Pavement Markings and Signage; Transportation Planning; Highway Design; Safety Studies; Accident Reconstruction; Forensic Engineering; Parking Studies; Railroad/Mass Transit Station Design; Airport Landslide Transportation Planning.
JAD,
Inc. works with numerous professional consultants in a variety
of disciplines, including electrical engineering, accounting,
fire cause and origin, and more.