I am an Expert Witness and Forensic Specialist in the Snowsports Industry. I am Certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) as an Alpine, Telemark, and Children's Specialist Instructor, a current member of the PSIA Northern Intermountain (NI) Education Staff, and a L100 Race Coach certified by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). My membership in national standards committees consists of ASTM Committee F27 for Snow and Water Sports and a prior member of ANSI B77.1 Safety Standard Committee for Passenger Ropeways (aerial tramways, chairlifts, and rope tows). I hold my Civil Engineering degree from the University of California, and my Master of Public Administration from the University of Montana.