Resumes of Key Engineers and Forensic Specialists

Resumes of Key Engineers and Forensic Specialists ...

MR. KEVIN C. POWER, PE, CEM, GBE

Experience:
Mr. Power has provided Investigative Engineering services for dozens of insurance claim cases including, but not limited to Property (fires, floods, wind, hail, etc.) as well as personal injury claims (workman’s compensation, slip & falls, etc.). Mr. Power has provided expert witness statements and reviewed depositions for technical accuracy.
In addition to being an expert Investigative Engineer, Mr. Power is also considered an expert in Indoor Air Quality, Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning systems and Geo-exchange heat pump systems. Mr. Power has a vast knowledge of the Life Safety, NFPA, OSHA and ADA compliance codes.

Mr. Power draws on his background as a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical engineering projects for facilities and plant processes. Mr. Power has 21 years of experience designing and engineering complete Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing) systems from the equipment selection and process design through construction management and project commissioning. In industry, Mr. Power has designed and engineered process changes for energy, food and chemical processing industries on numerous systems including complete compressed air systems; clean-in-place (CIP) systems; process drying and curing systems; process dust collection systems; and process piping systems. Industrial markets served include energy, railroad, food processing, chemical processing, pharmaceutical and agricultural. Commercially, Mr. Power has analyzed, engineered and provided construction administration for numerous mechanical systems including, but not limited to: central chiller and boiler plants; geo-exchange (geothermal) heat pump systems; air-to-air and water-to-air heat pump systems; variable air volume, single and multi-zone air handling systems; glycol, refrigerant, hot water, steam and chilled water piping systems; cooling towers, air cooled condensers and evaporative condensers; heat exchangers and pumping systems; and direct digital controls and energy management computer control systems. Commercial markets served include healthcare, education, institutions, government, developers, contractors, architects and other consulting engineers.
Mr. Power has designed and analyzed renewable energy systems such as geo-exchange (ground source) heat pump systems and wind turbine systems and has conducted over 250 technical feasibility studies, life-cycle cost analyses and comprehensive energy analyses for industrial/commercial customers.

Education/Professional Licenses/Certification:

B.S.A.E. - University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE): Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas, Washington
Nationally registered professional engineering record with the National Council of Examiners of Engineers and Surveyors
Certified in Fire Investigation by Peter Vallas Associates, Inc.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Green Building Engineer (GBE)

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Council of Engineering Consultants (ACEC)
Investigative Engineers Association (IENGA)
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Additional Experience

Two (2) years as Field engineer for Halliburton GeoData on both off-shore and on-shore horizontal drilling rigs in the gas/oil industry.
Three (3) years as Research engineer for the University of Nebraska developing energy efficient process systems applied to solar and greenhouse industries.
Three (3) years as an oil-field driller/roughneck.
Four (4) years as a residential framing carpenter.

Publications:

Annual Heating Requirement Estimating Methods for Greenhouses - 1989 American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)
Concepts & Applications of Database Integration with Spreadsheet and Word Processor Software Packages - Computers & Electronics in Agriculture Magazine, February 1989 & 1988 ASE

MR. CHAS E. MAGDANZ, PE, CPD

Experience:
Mr. Magdanz has provided expert witness testimony on technical issues over the years and is certified in Fire Investigation by Peter Vallas Associates, Inc. Mr. Magdanz has a vast knowledge of the Life Safety and ADA compliance codes and is an expert in code review and compliance issues. He is also considered an expert in fire suppression systems and plumbing systems.

Mr. Magdanz holds numerous responsibilities in the development, engineering and construction of projects. He has been involved in many varied building types acting as Project Coordinator and Liaison on various complexes up to $500 million construction value.

Mr. Magdanz has over 18 years of experience designing and engineering complete mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection) systems from initial schematic designs through construction administration. Mr. Magdanz has designed and engineered numerous systems including but not limited to air handlers (built-up, custom-built, VAV, CVR, rooftop, etc.), steam (LPS, MPS, HPS), atrium smoke control, heat pumps (California, ground-source), computer-center air conditioning, commercial-kitchen ventilation (including grease exhausts), medical-gas, and SNAP fire suppression systems (Inergen and FM200).

Professional responsibilities have covered the range from designing the heating, plumbing, and fire protection for the renovation of an historic light house on a remote Great Lakes' island to designing the HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection for a $20,000,000 hospital addition in Council Bluffs to designing the plumbing, medical-gas, and high-purity-water systems for a $500,000,000 hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Magdanz served on the City of Omaha Plumbing Board from 2000 to 2003.

Education:

B.S.C.E.T – University of Nebraska, Omaha
Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE): Nebraska
Certified in Fire Investigation by Peter Vallas Associates, Inc.
Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) by American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Journeyman Plumber – Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA
Boot-Crew Qualified – US Coast Guard Auxiliary
2005 NACLC Background Check

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)

Publications:

An Overview to Designing Smoke-Control Systems - ASHRAE Journal – June 2002
Selecting Through Penetration Firestopping - Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning – April 1999
Cost & Penetration Firestopping - The Military Engineer – December 1998
Twenty-Some Tips for Healthcare Design - Plumbing Engineer – July 1997
Construction Industry Moves Inch by 25.4 mm to New System of Measurement - Plumbing Engineer – April 1995

MR. THEODORE M. COX, PE

Experience:
Mr. Cox has an accomplished career in electrical engineering - having been involved in a wide variety of commercial, institutional and industrial projects over his 30+ years engineering career. Mr. Cox has a vast knowledge of the Life Safety and ADA compliance codes and is an expert in code review and compliance issues. He is also considered an expert in Arc Flash.

In his role as Electrical Engineering Division Head, Mr. Cox developed many solutions to building electrical problems in both new and existing facilities and consulted extensively in both the public and private sectors.

Mr. Cox’s experience has encompassed institutional, industrial and pipeline facilities. Specific heavy projects include: design and engineering for 2400 V and 4160 V load-rated fused-disconnect switches and 1000 hp motor starters, 4160 V and 480 V service transformers and motor control centers, 480 V diesel generator installations, 480 V variable frequency drives, 13.2 kV and 4160 V service feeders, 120 Vac and 24 Vdc control panels, instrumentation panels, and power and instrument grounding systems for industrial facilities.

Other project experience includes lighting and power for renovation and additions to elementary, middle and high schools including classrooms, media centers, gymnasiums, cafeterias and kitchens; lighting and power for restaurants, automotive repair facilities, assisted living facilities, and small office buildings.

Other experience includes facility walkdowns to verify/establish one-lines and three-lines, load flow and short circuit studies, battery studies, and development of equipment specifications for switchgear, diesel generators, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and PLC-based control systems.

Education:

B.S. Electrical Engineering – Iowa State University, 1973
Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) in Nebraska, Iowa, Washington, Colorado, Arkansas and Arizona
MBA –Creighton University, 1989

Professional Affiliations:
IEEE (Power Engineering Society, Engineering Management Society, Industrial Applications Society)

Other:
Mr. Cox led a project to modernize several natural gas compressor stations with fire and gas detection systems. Mr. Cox is also a leader in use of arc-flash prevention software to assist clients with meeting this new OSHA requirement.

MR. RICHARD L. JORDENING, PE

Experience:
Mr. Jordening serves as a Structural Engineer for Company Projects. Rich Jordening has provided forensic, structural engineering services for most of his career. Mr. Jordening has a vast knowledge of the Life Safety and ADA compliance codes and is an expert in code review and compliance issues.

Mr. Jordening conducts many of the company’s structural investigative engineering services. His work also consists of Structural Design and other related Engineering and design for a broad base of facilities including School, Healthcare, Industrial/Commercial, and Institutional facilities.

Mr. Jordening's duties include the design of structural support of existing and new members. Mr. Jordening also serves KPE’s needs for wellfield site layouts for geothermal systems.

Mr. Jordening’s experience includes 13 years experience in pre-cast design and 8 years experience in steel and wood structural framing design.

Education:

B.S. Civil Engineering – University of Nebraska
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nebraska, Iowa & Kansas
Professional License covers Structural Engineering requirements

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

JOSEPH M. JADLOWSKI, IAAI-CFI (on contract)
Certified Fire Investigator

Education & Training:

University of Nebraska @ Omaha – Fire Protection Technology (1985-2007)
Creighton University, Omaha, NE – National Registered & State of Nebraska Certified Paramedic (1988)
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE – Automotive Technology-Certified Master Technician (1977)
2008 IAAI CFI Trainer The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
2007 IAAI-CFI Certified Fire Investigator
2007 Annual Fraud Conference for Law Enforcement
2007 IAAI CFI Trainer Introduction to Evidence
2007 IAAI CFI Trainer Physical Evidence at The Fire Scene
2007 IAAI CFI Trainer Fire Investigator Safety
2006 IAAI CFI Trainer Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires
2006 IAAI CFI Trainer Ethics and The Fire Investigator
2006 National Fire Academy Interview and Interrogation and Courtroom Testimony
2006 IAAI Nebraska Fire Investigation Conference
2006 Omaha Police Department Criminal Investigation Seminar
2005 Fire Officer I Certificate Course, University of Nebraska @ Omaha
2005 Tri-State Fire and Arson Conference
2005 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Incident Command Systems IS 100, 195, 200, 700
2004 IAAI Nebraska Fire Investigation Conference
2004 Sioux City Police Field Interviewing
2004 New Mexico Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing Awareness Training Course
2003 Sioux City Regional Training center Kenesic Interview and Interrogation
2001 Lake Michigan College Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliances Fire
2001 Sioux City Regional Training Basic & Advanced Reid Method of Interview and Interrogation
2001 Advance Arson Investigation Seminar Denver Fire Department and Colorado Division of Fire Safety and ATF
2000 National Fire Academy Fire Service Communications
2000 National Fire Academy Fire/Arson Investigation
2000 Omaha Police Department Criminal Investigation
2000 Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification
1998 National Fire Academy Hazardous Materials Site Operations
1997 Association of American Railroads Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician
1995 US Environmental Protection Agency Hazardous Materials Technician

Professional Affiliations:

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
IAAI Nebraska Chapter
IAAI Iowa Chapter
IAAI Kansas Chapter

MR. JAMES N. MARSHALL, PE

Experience:
Mr. Marshall is a mechanical engineer with a vast knowledge of the Life Safety and ADA compliance codes and is an expert in code review and compliance issues and is considered an expert in industry related claims. Mr. Marshall has 19 years of mechanical engineering experience as an engineering consultant and as a Plant engineer. Mr. Marshall handles many of the claims from his local area of Kearney including those in Grand Island and Hastings. Mr. Marshall’s vast engineering experience coupled with his location allows KPE to serve the underserved areas of the tri-cities and surrounding towns with its claims support and investigative engineering services.

Specific experience includes designing and engineering complete Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing) systems from equipment selection process design through construction management and project commissioning. Mr. Marshall has analyzed, engineered, managed and commissioned compressed air systems; geothermal heat pump systems; air-to-air and water-to-air heat pump systems; variable air volume, single and multi-zone air handling systems; glycol, refrigerant, hot water, in-floor radiant heat systems; air cooled condensers pumping systems; standby generators; and energy management computer control systems.

Projects which have utilized Mr. Marshall’s experience include, but are not limited to: E.R.C. Building for Yanney Heritage Park (Kearney, NE); Firstier Bank (Kearney, NE); KCHS Gymnasium (Kearney, NE); Buckle Addition (Kearney, NE); Town & Country Bank (Kearney, NE); Cornerstone Berean Church (Kearney, NE); Wood River Fire Station (Wood River, NE); Kearney Area Children’s Museum Remodel (Kearney, NE); New Mall Development (Chadron, NE); University of Nebraska – Kearney Cushing Coliseum Restroom Remodel (Kearney, NE); Super 8 Motel (Alma, NE); Elm Creek Village Center (Elm Creek, NE); Ohiowa Auditorium Feasibility Study (Ohiowa, NE); Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Grand Island, NE)

Education & Training:

B.S.A.E. - University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Nebraska

MR. ROY D. TIMM, COLLISION ANALYSIS & RECONSTRUCTION

Experience:
Mr. Timm works directly with KPE’s P.E.’s on collision analysis and reconstruction claims. Mr. Timm has over 25 years of collision analysis and reconstruction experience from the military and the City of Omaha Police Department (OPD). Mr. Timm served as OPD’s Instructor of Collision Analysis & Reconstruction for the past five (5) years. Mr. Timm has investigated several fatal collisions and provided expert witness testimony.

OPD, Omaha, NE - Police Officer/Traffic Accident Reconstruction (1982-Present)
United States Marine Corps - Military Police/Traffic Accident Investigator (1977-1981)

Education & Training:

United States Army Military Police School, Ft. McClellan, AL – 1977
Georgia Police Academy, Atlanta, GA – On Scene Accident Investigation (40 hours) - 1979
U.S. Air Force, Lackland AFB, TX - Traffic Management/Accident Investigation (136 hours) – 1979
City of Omaha Dept. of Public Safety Law Enforcement Training Center, Omaha, NE – Certification and Appointment as a Law Enforcement officer – 1982
Omaha Police Academy, Omaha, NE – Homicide Investigation – 1982; Special Problems in Motorcycle Accidents (4 hours) & Advanced Accident Investigation (40 hours) – 1985;
Vehicle Dynamics (40 hours) – 1986
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center – Advanced Accident Investigation – 1986; Technical Accident Investigation (80 hours) – 1995
John E. Reid & Associates, Omaha, NE – Interview & Interrogation School (16 hours) – 1986
Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO – National Police Institute Accident Reconstruction (80 hours) - 1987
Northwest University, Evanston, IL – Traffic Institute Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction – 1987
Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators
Des Moines, IA – Momentum Application Seminar (16 hours) - 1988;
Davenport, IA – Low Speed Impact Seminar (20 hours) – 1999;
Davenport, IA – Accident Reconstruction – 2004;
Kansas City, MO – Momentum Solutions/Collision Damage Seminar (20 hours) – 1998;
Kansas City, MO Crush Analysis – 2006;
Rapid City, SD – Heavy Truck Investigations – 2005;
Ft. Collins, CO – Dynamics in Motorcycle Crash Investigation – 2001;
Bloomington, MN – Human Factors in Accident Reconstruction (22 hours) – 2002
Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln, NE – Pedestrian Accident Investigation (28 hours) – 1995
Texas A&M University, Mesquite, TX – Law Enforcement and Security Training Division – Vehicle Damage and Energy Relationship in Collision Reconstruction (40 hours) – 1999
Nebraska State Patrol, Omaha, NE – Basic Forensic Diagrams (32 hours) – 1999
Sokkia Corporation, Omaha, NE – Advanced Scene Investigation/Forensic Mapping/CAD SDR Training (40 hours) – 2000;
Advanced Forensic Mapping/Mapscenes (24 hours) – 2002
Institute of Police Technology & Management, Jacksonville, FL – Special Problems in Traffic Crash Reconstruction (32 hours) – 2002;
Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation (40 hours) – 2003

Professional Affiliations:

The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)
Full Accreditation as a Traffic Accident Reconstruction Expert (2001)