John is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. Prior to joining EFI, John owned and operated his own consulting firm, specializing in the design, construction, and forensic analysis of a wide array of structures and facilities. During the more than 20 years of managing his company, he was responsible for the design of more than 15,000,000 square feet of commercial, retail, and institutional space. In addition, John has provided extensive Structural Analysis and Design services to a wide array of Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico including Alcoa Aluminum, General Motors, Anheuser Busch, and Delphi.

John has also provided engineering services to various governmental agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Navy, and NASA.

John’s work often involved the design of complex systems and facilities including large scale industrial foundations and framing for manufacturing and process equipment requiring dynamic analysis. This work included the in situ dynamic analysis of large complex foundations as well as the investigation of failed foundations and the design of their repairs.

Since joining EFI, John has performed more than 1,000 forensic investigations for all types of structures including single family homes, commercial structures, and industrial facilities. This work has included providing expert witness testimony and depositions in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island.

He is a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, and the American Wood Council. He is also a voting member of ASTM committees.

John has specialized in the detailed analysis of Slip, Trip and Fall claims. He is a Certified Tribometrist and has provided extensive code analysis based on current and historic codes. In addition, he is also a Certified Infrared Thermographer and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator, licensed by the FAA.

Areas of Expertise:
• Slip and Fall investigations.
• Trip and Fall investigations.
• Code analysis.
• Analysis, design, and repair of large foundations.
• Design of wood, timber, and masonry framed structures.
• Construction failure investigations.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY, 1981

Professional Engineer, Connecticut, #21194
Professional Engineer, Florida, #81453
Professional Engineer, Maine, #14302
Professional Engineer, Massachusetts, #33699
Professional Engineer, New Hampshire, #15133
Professional Engineer, New York, #068208
Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, #PE05069
Professional Engineer, Rhode Island, #0011917
Professional Engineer, Vermont, #18.0115148
Professional Engineer, Illinois #062-052741 (inactive)
Professional Engineer, Michigan, #43447 (inactive)
Professional Engineer, Minnesota, #26664 (inactive)
Professional Engineer, Ohio, #E-63218 (inactive)
Professional Engineer, Wisconsin, #33212 (inactive)
National Engineering Registration, NCEES, 17-419-63
Certified Excel Tribometrist, 2016 – current
Certified BOT 3000E Tribometrist, 2023 – current
Certified ASM 925 Tribometrist – 2023 – current
Certified Infrared Thermographer (2020) – current
FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), Remote Pilot Certified – current