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Expert in EIFS (Exterior Insulated and Finish Systems), Synthetic Stucco, and Hard Coat Stucco Systems
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has worked in the coatings industry for over 23 years in a technical capacity. He is particularly familiar with smooth and textured water-based acrylic coatings for walls. His primary area of expertise is with synthetic stucco systems, often referred to as EIFS (exterior insulated and finish systems). He is also quite familiar with Portland cement plaster coatings, such as traditional stucco. Expert has also worked with many interior wall coatings including both textured and smooth finishes.
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Expert has expertise in synthetic stucco systems and Portland cement stucco systems. Expert has developed many of the products used in industry today. Additionally, he has written specifications and trained applicators for these systems. Expert also trains building inspectors in the areas of synthetic stucco systems and Portland cement stucco systems.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Jacksonville, Florida;
Tampa, Florida;
Saint Petersburg, Florida;
Orlando, Florida;
Clearwater, Florida;
Gainesville, Florida;
Lakeland, Florida;
Deltona, Florida;
Largo, Florida;
and Daytona Beach, Florida.
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1971
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B.S.
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Delaware Valley College
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1979
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MBA
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Organizational Behavior
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Rider University
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1995 to 2005
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Total Wall, Inc.
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Technical Director
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Expert is responsible for specification writing, product development, product testing, applicator training, field testing, and final performance of all wall systems and products produced by the company.
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1993 to 1995
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Expert Consulting
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Owner/Operator
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He worked on a contract basis and performed technical consulting on to various construction companies. His clients included Thoro Products, CMS Industries, and Senergy (now DeGussa).
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1992 to 1993
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Manning Materials and Max Products
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General Manager Research and Development
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Expert developed a new line of coating systems and cleaning products for wall systems in the construction industry.
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1990 to 1992
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The 3E Group
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Technical Director
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He was involved in the development and testing of wall systems and coatings used in the building construction industry.
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1984 to 1989
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Conproco Corporation
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Technical Director
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Expert managed new product and wall system ventures from the development stage through the field application and evaluation stages.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of ASTM, IAQA, and EDI.
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Licenses/Certifications
He is a: Certified Moisture Analyst (EDI); Certified 3rd Party Inspector (EDI);
Mold Loss Prevention Specialist (IAQA); EIFS Mechanic (AWCI); Certified Inspector (Moisture Warranty Corporation); and is EIFS Remediation Trained (NAHB).
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Professional Appointments
Expert is on the Board of Directors of the Exterior Design Institute (EDI), serves as the EDI Education Committee Chair, and is an Instructor for EDI.
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Awards/Recognition
He received the Founder's Award from the Exterior Design Institute in 2004.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert obtained two patents while working for Betz Labs from 1975-1983. He published a booklet on penetrating sealers, and has several articles published in industry publications, such as Walls and Ceilings Magazine.
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1982 to 1983
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EPA
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Consultant
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Expert worked on radon abatement coatings and testing in Research Triangle Park with the Federal EPA.
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Expert served as a third party inspector and consultant on the construction of exterior wall systems on large condominium complexes in Fort Myers Beach, FL.
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He performed approximately 70 inspections and consultations on residential properties regarding the performance of the exterior stucco or synthetic stucco cladding systems.
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Expert performed approximately 50 inspections and consultations on commercial buildings with regard to performance of the exterior stucco or synthetic stucco cladding systems.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Stucco expert for consulting on Formulation of Stucco for EIFES.
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Stucco expert for consulting on hard coat stucco on houses.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has served as an expert witness in court and he has been deposed as an expert witness.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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EIFS expert for consulting on EIFS and three-coat plaster systems.
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Stucco expert for consulting on EIFS and three coat plaster stucco system.
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Paint and primer forensic expert for consulting on use of primer with Stucco-flex.
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Stucco expert for consulting on stucco thickness and stucco repairs.
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Stucco expert witness for consulting on stucco and building-related questions.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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He had developed numerous systems and brought them to market through architects, applicators, and building owners.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
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Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
He has developed numerous training courses including the following topics: Types of EIFS, Hard Coat Stucco, Moisture Barriers and Vapor Retarders, Wall System Specifications, Model Building Codes, and the Chemistry of EIFS. He has also been the instructor at numerous seminars and organized several seminars offered to architects, engineers, and building inspectors.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has extensive experience and knowledge of vendors and vendor materials in the EIFS and Stucco industry.
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