TRANSPORTATION EXPERT WITNESS

EDUCATION

University in Texas, 1967 Bachelor of Science, 1970 Master of Science

EXPERIENCE

1999-Present, Trucking company in Texas, President - Transportation and litigation support

1997-1999, Transport company in Texas, Vice-President

Responsible for equipment, real estate, and environmental issues

Responsible for 300+ tractors and 400+ tank trailers

Managed 15 shops in four states

Responsible for 15 underground tank locations

Responsible for 20+ terminal locations

1986-1997, merchants company in Texas

1973-1981 Vice-President and Board Member

Responsible for all aspects of equipment, real estate, and group insurance

Managed over 15 shops in eight states

Responsible for 5000+ pieces of equipment

Responsible for management of over $20 million in terminal properties

Responsible for group benefit program covering over 2500 employees

1985-1986, Texas Kenworth Co. in Texas

Director of Parts and Service, Responsible for all operations of parts and service departments at seven locations

1981-1985, drilling company, Texas, President/Owner, Complete responsibility for all operations and administration

1977-1981, The Love Shop, Texas, Co-Owner/Operator, Complete responsibility for all operations and administration, Retail shops located in Abilene, San Angelo, and Brownwood, Christian gift, book, and music stores located in large urban malls, Performed duties while still employed full time at Merchants

1969-1973, U.S. Air Force Base in Texas, Instructor Pilot, Aircraft and classroom instruction in Undergraduate Pilot Training Program, Primary instructor for Aircraft Systems & Flight Instruments

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

National Motor Transportation Certification Program - Texas A & M University & TMTA Certified Maintenance Professional - Director Level Certification

Texas CDL Licensed Driver - Class "A" Commercial License

Certified OSHA Forklift Driver Trainer

Texas Motor Transportation Association, Hours of Service and Hazardous Materials Seminar

ArvinMeritor (automotive supplier), "Driveline Angularity & Failure Analysis"

Detroit Diesel Engine Company, DDEC Data Extraction and Interpretation Certification

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, CVSA Inspection Familiarization-2001, Annual DOT Inspector Certification-2001

Cummins Engine Company, CELECT/Insite Data Extraction and Interpretation Certification-1995

Automotive Service Excellence Association, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling-1993

Karass Negotiating School, Graduate-1992

Southern Methodist University, Graduate-"Management by Objectives"-1980

International Correspondence Schools, Graduate, Skilled Automotive and Truck Mechanic-1980

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

American Trucking Association (ATA)-Technology and Maintenance Council

Society of Automotive Engineers

Texas Motor Transportation Association

Featured Story-"Breaking New Ground"-Steering Wheel Magazine

Distinguished Award for Excellence in Maintenance-Texas Motor Transportation Association

Diesel Equipment Superintendent Magazine Cover Story

Bendix National Fleet Advisory Council

Who's Who of Southwest Business Executives

SEMINARS & PUBLICATIONS

Available upon request

KEYWORDS

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