A multidiciplinary building scientist specializing in pre-purchase home inspection services, with specialized expertise in the analysis of residential construction and energy issues.
Education:
University of Maryland, College Park: B.S. General Physical Sciences, with emphasis in Mathematics, Meteorology, and Astronomy. Citation in General Honors, with emphasis on science for public interest/consumer advocacy.
Experience:
1975-1976: Extended summer internship at the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST) in the division for energy conservation and solar energy research.
1976 -1980: Engineer, KTA Corporation. Served as the performance testing engineer for a start-up solar collector company, with emphasis on measuring thermal efficiency and observing behavior during extreme environmental conditions.
1980 - 1986: Worked for several energy conservation consulting companies, specializing in mathematical modeling of energy use in residential and comercial buildings. Certified energy auditor in New Jersey.
1986 - present: Full time home inspection practice. Established Integrity Home Inspection Services, Inc. Attained membership in the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®) in 1990.
Other professional activities: Former chapter president and web master for local home inspector organization. See http://www.mac-ashi.org for further information.