Mr. Barron has very diverse work experience successfully conducting and coordinating projects in the areas of design, product development and testing/validation. He has been responsible for mechanical designs, structural analysis, failure mode analysis, developing/managing validation protocols and integration of vehicle powertrain systems.  He has conducted forensic investigations of accidents, fires, storm damage, water losses, and product failures at industrial and residential sites.  His experience includes vehicles, engines/aftertreatment systems, accident reconstruction, mechanical failures, agricultural implements and equipment, environmental systems including HVAC and plumbing, fire suppression systems, and teaching fundamental engineering courses at the university level.

Area of Expertise:

• Mechanical and structural failure investigations
• Vehicle accident investigations
• Vehicle/equipment fire investigations
• Product failures & accident investigations
• Water intrusion investigations
• Foundation drainage & storm damage investigations
• Plumbing failure investigations
• Agriculture systems & equipment fires, failures, & accident investigations
• Fire suppression system failure investigations
• Personal Injury & accident investigations
• Environmental air collection systems system design/investigations

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana 2003

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of  Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 1991

Professional Engineer, Indiana, License # 10300042
Professional Engineer, Illinois, License # 62.059301
Professional Engineer, Michigan, License # 6201054259
Professional Engineer, Missouri, License #2023022908
Professional Engineer, Ohio, License # 72166
Professional Engineer, Kentucky, License # 38167
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator # 11227-5281
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator # 11227-5281v
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) Certification # 1706