Aerospace engineer with an extensive career in new process and product development, both technical lead and program management. Holder of FAA Private Pilot, and Aircraft Mechanic's Licenses. Aircraft homebuilder, tinkerer, luckiest husband on the planet, and father of three amazing boys.Worked with a wide range of customers in all tiers of the aerospace industry including OEM, defense primes, STC-holders, national government agencies, academia, and product safety and regulatory authorities. Extensive technical knowledge of product design, manufacture, and FAA/EASA regulatory certification. Significant (technical and strategic) experience on short duration product and process development including several successful military and general aviation applications. Participant in over 150 Accident/Incident Investigations over 17 years. Led propeller and governor tear down investigations and produced expert reports for the NTSB, USAF, FAA, (and other agency) Investigators In Charge. Served as a company expert and propeller/governor subject matter expert witness in several successful litigation matters including preparation of expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Specialties:Propeller structures and actuation, Composite materials and manufacturing, Airworthiness, Rapid Prototype Development, Technical management, Propeller Accident Investigation and Legal Support. Business Development, Field Support