Aquatic Safety Expert Witness
Aquatic Safety | E-000466
Expert Qualifications
This highly qualified aquatic safety expert is an honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and holds a PhD from Saint Louis University. He served as a Coast Guard officer for 21 years, retiring as a Commander in 1981. His service experience encompassed numerous shore and ship commands, plus Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation and Boating Safety duties. His last assignment was as Chief, Boating Safety Division, Second C.G. District, St. Louis, MO. His work in improving aquatic and boating safety has been repeatedly recognized in a number of national and international awards, recognitions and citations. Upon retirement he initiated an aquatic safety consulting firm to present water and boating safety seminars on a national basis to fire, police and EMS personnel.
Bio Snapshot
Location: MI
BS, Naval Science, US Coast Guard Academy
MEd, American University
PhD, Education, Saint Louis University
Certified, Aquatic Facility Operator
Certified, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Member, National Water Safety Congress
Member, National Recreation and Parks Association
Member, National Safe Boating Council
Member, National Transportation Safety Association
50+ Publications and Presentations
Former, Commander, US Coast Guard
Former, Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard
Former, Executive Officer, US Coast Guard
Former, Chief of Boating Safety, US Coast Guard
Current, Aquatic Safety Consultant
