Curriculum Vitae

ACTIVE TITLES AND LICENSES:

• Registered Mechanical Engineer (ME).

 

Other Titles and Licenses:

 

INACTIVE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LICENSES:

SPECIALTIES

Nationally recognized mechanical engineer with over 60 years experience with plumbing, process piping, storm drainage, irrigation, heating, ventilation, air con-ditioning, fire protection and energy conservations for all types of projects. Also experienced in plumbing and HVAC product design and literature critique. Active in numerous technical societies; participated with code-writing authority; has taught plumbing and mechanical engineering; and has designed and specified all types of plumbing and mechanical systems. Worked with plaintiffs and defen-dants on over 445 cases and on prevailing side on 98% of cases. Excellent cre-dentials and references. In-house capabilities for meeting all your expert witness needs.

PRIMARY OCCUPATION

Consulting Forensic Mechanical Engineer.

EDUCATION

• AA Degree (1953) Los Angeles City College.
• BS Degree (1956) in Plumbing Engineering (a specialized construction mechanical engineering curriculum) from California State College, Los Angeles (now California State University, Los Angeles).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Classification and Position Held

• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
  Full Member (joined 1982). CEM (1983).
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE).
  (formerly American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE). Full Member (joined 1974).
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
  Full Member (joined 1970). Life Member.
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).
  Charter Member and Co-founder. Past President of Los Angeles Chapter and National Society; Chairman, National Education Committee; Chairman, ASPE-ASHRAE Liaison; Vice President, Legislative, L.A. Chapter. Member Society Chapter Operations Committee and Structure and Governance Committee; and Legislative Committee (Started 1964), Fellow.
• California Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE).
  Member (joined 1984).
• California State Fire Marshal – Fire & Life Safety Advisory Board (started 2003).
• Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA).
  F formerly Forensic Consultants Association of Orange and LA Counties (joined 2001).
• International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
  Secretary of So. Calif. Chapter for over 54 years; member or past member of Education; Plumbing Code, Spa & Pool Code, & Solar Code; Standards; Research; Green Code Sub-committee & numerous ad hoc committees. (Joined 1958.) Life Member.
  
• Los Angeles City Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee (LAC-PTAC).
  Member 1987.
• Los Angeles County Board of Examiners of Plumbers & Gas Fitters (since 3/92).
• Mechanical Engineers Association of California (MEAC).
  President, Secretary and Board Member. (Joined 1971).
• National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
  Fellow (joined 1984).
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
  Member (joined 1984).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine - Editorial Review Board (started 1981).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine - Board of Review.
  ASPE Award for Excellence in Plumbing Design (1986 & 1988).
• Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors of Greater Los Angeles (PHCC-GLAA).
  Honorary Member (since 1964).
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE).
  Affiliate Member (joined 1977).
• Unified Plumbing & Piping Association of Long Beach.
  Honorary Member (since 1977).

MEMBERSHIPS - SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS, PHILANTHROPIC

• Brandeis-Bardin Institute
  Member, House of the Book; Prior Member, Board of Directors; Prior Member, Executive Committee; and Prior Chairman, Building and Grounds Committee.
• Jewish Federation Council, San Fernando Valley Region
  Past Member, Community Relations Committee, Past Member Board of Directors, Valley Business & Professions Committee, Real Estate & Construction Division, and United Jewish Fund. Also Past Chairman, Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus Facilities Committee.
• Stephen S. Wise Temple
  Temple member.
• Jewish Community Centers Association- Los Angeles
  Past Member, Building Committee.
• The Executives Support Group for the Jewish Home For the Aging
  Member, Program/Public Affairs Committee and prior Board of Directors Member.

FORENSIC HISTORY

• 43 years experience in forensic mechanical engineering.
• 440+ legal and insurance cases.
• 53% of cases for plaintiff (230+ cases).
• 47% of cases for defendant (200+ cases).
• Testified in court 30+ times.
• Deposed 95+ times.
• Testified in arbitration, J.A.M.S. or settlement conferences 30+ times.
• Been on prevailing side 435+ times.
• Been on losing side 8 times.
• 265+ cases have settled prior to or during court proceedings.
• 20+ cases were dropped due to insufficient grounds to proceed.

AWARDS AND HONORS: (partial list)

• IAPMO International 50 Years Certificate of Appreciation (2009).
• ASPE-LA Chapter-Lifetime Service (2008).
• ASPE National Society - First Class of College of Fellows (2008).
• IAPMO International Standards Council Service (2007).
• ASPE - National Society Donald. F Dickerson Founder Award (2006).
• IAPMO, International - George Kaufman Lifetime Achievement Award (September 2004).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Appreciation (November 2001).
• ASPE, National Society - Certificate of Appreciation (October 1998).
• ASPE Research Foundation - Certification of Appreciation (October 1998).
• AEE - Certificate of Appreciation (January 1997).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Merit - Legislative Committee (July 1996).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Appreciation (June 1996).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - Plaque for Dedicated Service (April 1995).
• PHCC of Greater Los Angeles - Certificate of Appreciation (June 1994).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Appreciation (April 1993).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Merit (December 1992).
• ASPE, National Society, Washington, D.C. - First Ever George W. Runkle Jr. Award of Merit (1992).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Award of Excellence (1992).
• ASPE, National Society, Washington, D.C. - Special Certificate of Appreciation (1992).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Certificate of Merit (December 1991).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Lifetime Achievement Award (1991).
• ASPE, National Society - Numerous Certificates of Appreciation.
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Numerous Certificates of Appreciation.
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Engineer-of-the-Year Award (1988).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Award for 1988 Convention Participation (1988).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - 25 year Special Service Award (1985).
• ASPE, National Society - 1^st Honor Roll of ASPE Employers (1984).
• IAPMO Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii - Industry Man-of-the-Year Award (1983).
• Los Angeles Department of Water & Power - Energy Conservation Award (1970).
• Los Angeles City College - Familian Scholarship (1954).
• United Jewish Welfare Fund - Awards for Special Service (1978-1990).
• Los Angeles City Plumbing and Los Angeles Unified School Board - Numerous Oral Interview Boards.
• Who's Who in California.
• Who's Who in the West.
• National Register's Who's Who in Executives & Professionals.
• Marquis Who's Who in Science & Engineering.
• Who's Who Historical Society.
• Nationwide Register's Who's Who in Executives & Businesses.
• National Registry of Who's Who.
• Strathmore's Who's Who.
• International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs.

BOOKS, ARTICLES, PAPERS PUBLISHED: (partial list)

• Community Associations Institute – Greater Los Angeles Chapter – Focus Magazine
  "Getting Hot Water – How Much Do Long Delays Cost You?"
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  “Core Competencies for Plumbing Engineers – Thoughts on an Important Subject” (August 2002).
• NAFE Journal
  “Forensic Engineering Analysis of the Negative Effect of Hot Water Distribution System on Water Heater Operation”
  (June 2002).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  Letter to the Editor regarding ASPE’s Role with National Code Writing Agencies (June 2002).
• IAPMO, Official Magazine
  “The Effects of the Hot Water Distribution System on Water Heater Operation” (November / December 2001).
• Plumbing Engineers Magazine
  “How Distribution Systems Affect Water Heater Operation”- (September 2001).
• GO Hap, Book, 2 Chapters
  Guidelines on Health Aspects of Plumbing (GO Hap), (August 2001).
• IAPMO, Official Magazine
  Recurring Plumbing Defects – Photo Essay (May/June 2000).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  25th Anniversary Essay – "What a Difference" (October 1998).
• Reeves Journal
  "Hot Water Systems Not Properly Installed Could Consume Significantly More Water " (September 1998).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "Are Ultra Low Flow Shower Heads Suitable for all Existing Applications?" (September 1998).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine – Guest Forum
  "Code Driven Costs of Plumbing System Installations – Is There Really a Significant Difference?" (July 1998).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "Prompt Delivery of Hot Water at Fixtures" (September 1997).
• ASPE/AHRAE - Hot Water Design Manual, Chapter 10
  "Recirculating Domestic Hot Water Systems" (1997).
• NAFE Journal
  "The Danger of Unsubstantiated Assumptions: Indoor Air Quality" (June 1997).
• ASPE, National Convention Proceedings, Phoenix, AZ
  "The Effects of Hot Water Maintenance Systems on Hot Water Heater Sizing, Piping Systems, and Utility Costs"
  (March 1997).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "Electronic Data Acquisition Improves Hot Water Analysis" (September 1996).
• IAPMO - Code Comparison Update of 1996
  International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code (September 1996).
• NAFE Journal
  "New Approaches for Analyzing Hot Water and Other Systems" (June 1996).
• Dawson Company Newsletter
  "Problems in Hot Water Circulation" (March/April 1996).
• IAPMO
  Code Comparison of International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code (March 1996).
• ASPE Report
  "The Plumbing Engineer and Plumbing Noise" (January/February 1996).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  Letter to the Editor on Plumbing Codes (November/December 1995).
• PM Engineer Magazine - Point/Counterpoint
  "Will Air Admittance Valves Do The Job?" (February/March 1995).
• ASPE
  Review of International Plumbing Code (August 1994).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "To Combine or Not to Combine: Combined Hydronic Systems and Their Pitfalls" (September 1993).
• ASPE
  Report on Air Admittance Valves (August 1993).
• Los Angeles Times
  Letter (September 1992).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine, Guest Forum
  Research article (December 1991).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  Engineering article (April 1991).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter
  Monthly Meeting Minutes (March 1960 through present).
• United Jewish Fund, San Fernando Valley Real Estate & Construction Division, Newsletter Article
  "New Approaches Which Can Be Used in Construction Litigation Concerning Plumbing, Piping, HVAC, and Fire Protection" (November 1991).
• IAPMO
  "Responses to the National Association of Home Builders March 1991 Publication Concerning the CABO Residential Plumbing Code" (September 1991).
• IAPMO
  "Review of Plumbing Portion of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code and Referenced Documents"
  (March 1990).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine, Guest Forum
  "Who's Watching the Chicken Coop?" (March 1990).
• ASPE, 1990 Convention Technical Proceedings
  "Quality & Ethics in the Construction Industry".
• NAFE Journal
  "Forensic Plumbing Engineer" (October 1989).
• ASPE, 1988 Convention Technical Proceedings
  "Plumbing Engineer as a Forensic Engineer".
• Indoor Comfort News
  "Contractor Pitfalls" (May 1987).
• Reeves Journal Magazine
  "History of ASPE" (February 1987).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "Engineers and Contractors Can Effect Change in Plumbing Codes" (May 1986) and "Domestic Engineering"
  (May 1986).
• Uniform Plumbing Code
  Illustrated Training Manual - 1985 Edition (Pages 475-498).
• Uniform Plumbing Code
  Interpretation Manual - 1985 Edition (Appendix A).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "Plumbing Codes - ASPE's Role?" (January 1984).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "The Role of ASPE With Regard to Codes" (June 1980).
• Los Angeles Times
  "The Dangers of Performing Surgery in Doctors' Offices" (November 1979).
• Contractor Magazine
  "Who is Best Able to Provide Competent Design Capability?" (March 1975).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine
  "The Value of Engineering" (September 1975).
• Western Building Design
  "A Mechanical Engineer Can Save You and Your Client Money" (February 1973).
• ASPE Data Book
  "Cold and Hot Water Pipe Sizing" (1971 through 1999).
• Official (IAPMO Magazine)
  "Role of the Plumbing Engineer in Modern Construction" (March 1971).
• Official (IAPMO Magazine)
  "Water Pipe Sizing" (October 1967).

LECTURE AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (partial list)

• Unified Plumbers & Pipefitters of Long Beach - Hot Water Talk (07/09/11).
• IAPMO Channel Islands - Hot Water Talk (04/26/11).
• IAPMO-LA - Hot Water Recirculation Talk (03/15/11).
• ASPE-LA - Hot Water Talk (06/03/09).
• IAPMO Orange County - Hot Water Recirculation Talk (05/12/09).
• PHCC-GLAA - Apprentice School - Water Pipe Sizing (January 27, 2004).
• IAPMO - International - Portland, OR - Water Pipe Sizing (September 30, 2003).
• LA City Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee – Air Admittance Valve Hearing (October 16, 2002).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter – “Backwater Valve Installation and Operation” (January 2002).
• NAFE Seminar, Washington D.C. - “The Analysis of the Operation of the Water Heater” (January 2002).
• ASPE LA Hot Water Seminar-“Everything You Wanted to Know About Hot Water but Were Afraid to Ask” (November 2001).
• LA City Building Safety- “Hot Water Talk” (September 2001).
• Affordable Housing Management Association, LA Seminar - “How to Keep Out of Hot Water” (May 2001).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter – "Hot Water and How to Get Out Of It" (January 1999).
• Plumbing Inspectors Association of Michigan, Traverse City, MI – "IPC/UPC Engineering Cost Comparison Seminar" (October 1998).
• Construction Law Breakfast Group, Pomona, CA – "Recurring Plumbing Defects" (June 1998).
• ASPE 1997 Technical Symposium, Plumbing Engineers Inspection Workshop - "Are You Getting What You Specified?" (September 26 & 28, 1997).
• PHCC of Greater Los Angeles Area - "Recurring Plumbing Defects", Part 1 (June 1997).
• IAPMO, Orange Empire Chapter - "Recurring Plumbing Defects", Part 1 and 2 (May and June 1997).
• AFE, San Fernando Valley Chapter - "Forensic Engineer's Advice to Plant Engineers" (April 1997).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - "Recurring Plumbing Installation Problems", Part 1 and 2 (March and April 1997).
• MEAC, Los Angeles Chapter Meeting - "The Effects of Hot Water Maintenance Systems on Hot Water Heater Sizing, Piping Systems, and Utility Costs" (March 1997).
• NAFE, Winter Meeting, Charlotte, NC - "Don't Assume - It Can Cost Your Client Considerable - An Approach to Solving Indoor Air Quality Cases" (January 1997).
• AEE, Southern California Chapter - "The Effects of Hot Water Maintenance Systems on Hot Water Heater Sizing, Piping Systems, and Utility Costs" (January 1997).
• ASPE, National Convention, Phoenix, AZ - Tape recording of presentation, "The Effects of Hot Water Maintenance Systems on Hot Water Heater Sizing, Piping Systems, and Utility Costs" (November 1996).
• AFE Western Region Convention, Anaheim, CA - "New Simplified Approaches for Trying to Keep Building Occupants Happy," (April 1996).
• NAFE Winter Meeting, Portland, Oregon - "New Approaches for Analyzing Hot Water Systems" (January 1996).
• UPPA of Long Beach - "Recurring Plumbing Defects" (June and July, 1995).
• PHCC-GLAA - Panel Discussion , "What Would You Like to Know?" (June 1995).
• ASPE 1993 Technical Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia - "To Combine or Not? - An In-Depth Review of the Design of, the Various Pitfalls With, and the Concerns About Standard and Combined Hydronic Heating Systems", repeated twice (October 1993).
• Raypak Technical Sales Staff - Hydronic Presentation (August 1993).
• NAFE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "Forensic Review of Hydronic and Combined Hydronic Systems" (July 1993).
• Southern California Gas Company, Technical Sales Representatives - Hydronic Presentation (May 1993).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - "To Combine or Not to Combine - An In-Depth Review of Standard and Combined Hydronic Heating Systems and Their Various Pitfalls" (April 1993).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - "Failures of Copper Piping" (March 1993).
• MEAC - Uniform Plumbing Code Update (February 1993).
• ASPE 1992 Convention, Washington, D.C. - Panel on Quality & Ethics in Engineering (November 1992).
• City of Los Angeles - Forensic Engineering Presentation (October 1992).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Code Presentation (July 1991).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - "Are You Qualified to be a Forensic Engineer and the Hidden Pitfalls of This Endeavor" (August 1991).
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - "Plumbing Code Interpretations" (July 1991).
• ASPE, Cincinnati Convention - "Quality & Ethics in the Construction Industry" - Panel Discussion (November 1991).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - "The CABO Residential Plumbing Code" (June 1990).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - "Sovent" (January 1990).
• Los Angeles City, Low Flow Water Closets (June 1989).
• National Academy of Forensic Engineers Conference (NAFE), Atlanta, Georgia - "Forensic Plumbing Engineer" (January 1989).
• Plumbing Piping Industry Council, Los Angeles Chapter - "Engineer/Contractor Relations" (November 1988).
• Unified Plumbing & Piping Association of Long Beach (UPPA) - Monthly meeting - "ASPE and the Contractor" (November 1988).
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers International Convention, Long Beach, California - "The Plumbing Engineer as a Forensic Engineer" (November 1988).
• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Los Angeles Chapter Seminar - HVAC Problems (October 1987).
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), Los Angeles Chapter - "The Unseen Codes" Seminar (July 1987).
• Los Angeles Unified School District, Training Program - "Water Pipe Sizing" (May 1987).
• Plumbing Piping Industry Council - Los Angeles, CA (PPIC) - "ASPE & the Contractor" (March 1987).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - "Water Pipe Sizing" (May and June 1986).
• Plumbing Engineer Magazine, Chicago, IL - Construction Round Table Forum (November 1984).
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers Convention, Chicago, IL - Code Seminar (November 1984).
• Plumbing Piping Industry Council, Los Angeles, CA (PPIC) - Plumbing Seminar (September 1984).
• Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Conference (PHCC), Long Beach, CA - "Water Pipe Sizing" (May 1984).
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Los Angeles Chapter - One-day Water Pipe Sizing Engineering Seminar (February 1983).
• IAPMO Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii - Water Pipe Sizing Seminar (October 1982).
• Reseda High School, Reseda, CA - "Energy Conservation in Restaurants" (June 1982).
• Los Angeles School District - Seminar on Energy Conservation (March 1981).
• Mechanical Engineers Association of California (MEAC), Los Angeles, CA - HVAC Educational Seminar (April 1980).
• Los Angeles School Board - Hearing on Curtailment of Drafting Classes (April 1980).
• Unified Plumbing & Piping Association of Long Beach (UPPA) - Monthly meeting (June 1977).
• Women in Construction (WICS), Los Angeles, CA - Construction class (May 1977).
• American Hospital Association - Annual meetings (November 1971 & December 1972).
• National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. - Opening of Plumbing Test Lab (February 1972).
• University of Wisconsin - Engineering Symposium (December 1970).
• Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of Los Angeles (PHCC-LA) - Monthly meeting (April 1968).
• Plumbing Systems Design III - UCLA Extension (sponsored by ASPE) (1968).
• IAPMO Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA - Education Seminar (September 1967).
• IAPMO, Southern California Chapter - Numerous presentations at monthly meetings.
• ASPE, Los Angeles Chapter - Panels and seminars (numerous dates).
• Jewish Marriage Encounter - National and regional conventions (numerous dates).
• Jewish group lectures (various dates).