BARBE, LEWIS C., PE

6320 Limerick Lane

Edina, Minnesota 55439-1227

(952) 941-6319 Fax: (952) 941-6317

E-Mail: lcb5392@aol.com

Consultant, Railroad Accident Reconstruction. Total Loss Control (i.e., safety human factors, fire protection, industrial hygiene). Specialist relating to the design, construction, training programs, instructions, operations for railroad products, facilities, equipment and work environments. 11 professional licenses in Canada and USA (PE MA, CA, Canada). BS, fire protection, engineering and B.S., safety engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology; also, teacher U.C.L.A. Member, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, American and Canadian Societies of Safety Engineers; Past Chairman, Products, Facilities, Construction and Service Safety Committee, ASTM, ANSI B30 Cranes, ANSI A92 Vehicle mounted work platforms, Member of Education Committee AREMA, Set World record in Safety for Westinghouse,  USA representative to International Labor Origination TC 44 Machinery and Machinery guarding. Operates Crane and Off road vehicle school, Member National Fire Protection committee 505 fork lifts, and ASTM standard E5 Fire Standards, Member of ANSI A10 Construction and Demolition, Chairman, American National Standards Railroad Construction Safety Standards ANSI (A-10.36.1).




 

BEALL, RICHARD CHARLES

Railroad Litigation Experts

8211 S.W. 192nd Street

Miami, Florida 33157

(305) 251-4554 Cell: (305) 775-5511

E-mail:  rbeall@bellsouth.net

Website:  www.railroadexperts.com

Railroad Operations and Safety Consultant. Certified locomotive engineer with over 30 years of railroad operating experience. Also held qualifications as conductor and trainman and most recently served a railroad Safety Director and Contracts Administrator. Experienced in all aspects of train handling and railroad related operations, including training of locomotive engineers and conductors. He was also employed for 9 years as a legal investigator with a prestigious Miami law firm but now has his own consulting company which does related consulting for Plaintiff and Defendants in all aspects of railroad operations and safety practices. Is associated with James R. Loumiet of Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas E. Johnson of Edina, Minnesota and Robert W. Halstead of Syracuse, New York. Empowers extensive Safety Seminar Presentation experience and has contributed extensively to the publishing of "Train Accident Reconstruction and FELA and Railroad Litigation", a railroad reconstruction book written to assist attorneys during their litigation investigation.  Past Member - Advisory Board - NARSCI.




 

BLACKWELL, ALAN J.

Blackwell Consulting, Inc.

9269 Sierra Drive

North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Phone: (308) 534-3160 Fax: (308) 534-2230

E-Mail: blackwell5@charter.net

Railroad Consultant/Expert Witness, providing services to a wide array of clients. Expertise includes but is not limited to the areas of track structures, track appliances, On Track Safety Rules, F.R.A. Track Inspection Regulations, grade crossing accident investigation, bridge structures, hazardous material, roadway/track machinery, and derailment investigation. I worked on the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads for over 23 years between 1972 and 1995, starting out as a section laborer, and advancing to Manager Track Maintenance (Roadmaster) in 1987. Provided F.R.A. track inspections and supervision in the North Platte "Bailey Yards," largest classification hump yards in the United States. Trained and examined maintenance of way workers on Union Pacific safety rules and regulations. Member, American Railway Engineering & Maintenance of Way Association and National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators: Past Member, Roadmaster & Maintenance of Way Association. Located geographically in central United States

BODNAR, JR., PAUL V.

18510 SE Lakeside Drive

Tequesta, Florida 33469-8119

(561) 743-1021

E-Mail: PVBodnar@msn.com

Website:  www.pvbi.com

Mr. Bodnar was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended public and parochial schools, Robert Morris College, the U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Institute, and is an Army Veteran serving at Ft. Eustis, Virginia with the 714^th Transportation Battalion as a Military Train Dispatcher. His railroad background includes 44 years of experience in the railroad industry that includes 12 years of service as an Operating Practices Inspector with the Federal Railroad Administration. He pursued the craft occupations of Operator, Train Dispatcher, Chief Train Dispatcher, and held management positions of Locomotive Power Coordinator, A/Manager of Operations, Manager of Operations, and Senior Manager-Train Control. His Federal experience consisted of duties such as Inspector-in-Charge in train derailment investigations, as a team leader in railroad operating rules audits and assessments, Alcohol and Drug program that embraces the procedures for random drug testing, pre-employment testing, post accident testing, reasonable cause testing, and reasonable suspicion testing.

Also, focused inspections and observations of safety rules and proper radio procedures, and accidents/incident reporting for personal injuries, occupational illnesses, equipment damages reports, and intimidation/harassment factors. Mr. Bodnar is well informed with train dispatching systems, conducted Hours of Service Law audits, and performed Locomotive Engineer Certification assessments.  Vice President - NARSCI.

BOGERT, HERBERT T. CSP, PE CPSM

Professional Safety Consultant Service, Inc.

424 S.E. 30th Avenue

Ocala, Florida 34471

(352) 694-4601 FAX (352) 694-3853 (800) DAY-SAFE

E-mail: herbogert@yahoo.com

Professional consultant in the Art & Science of Safety and Security. Forty-seven plus years of professional safety work. Former Transportation Officer in U.S. Army Transportation Corp. and Instructor at the Transportation School - Ft. Eustis', Virginia. Safety Advisor for 16 years with the Industrial Commission of Ohio which provides safety assistance to and for railroads and railroad repair and maintenance shops within the State of Ohio. Certified Safety Professional including several specialty fields. Retired Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army-U.S. Air Force with 28 years service. Experienced in accident investigation and reconstruction, product safety, mechanical failure, human factors safety worker's compensation, railroad safety (FELA), construction safety, boat safety, traffic and highway safety, premises liability, fire safety and numerous other areas of public and industrial safety programs including regulations, standards codes, liabilities and evaluation. Services provided for both plaintiff and defense type cases. Member of numerous professional safety organizations, societies, and civic groups. B.S.-Ohio State University. Safety Engineering Instructor-College of Engineering, University of Florida. California and Massachusetts Registered Professional Safety Engineer (P.E.), Certified Product Safety Manager, Certified Hazard Control Manager, Certified Hazardous Manager, Certified Safety & Security Director, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, Florida Licensed Private Investigator #C-99-00364, Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Engineering Technology.

BOGETT, WILLIAM R. , PhD, CPP, CFE, P.E.

TBX Associates, Inc.

915 Burlington Avenue, Suite 915-E

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

629-968-9114 Fax: 630-969-9116

E-Mail: TBXAssoc@sbcglobal.net

Engineering consultant, accident reconstructionist, and investigator. Retired after 35 years service in the Engineering Department of Electro-Motive Division (EMD)., General Motors Locomotive Group. Held a variety of product engineering positions involving electrical and mechanical engineering, design, and safety management before retiring as their Supervisor of Product Litigation and Safety. In private practice with TBX Associates, Inc. since 1991 offering services and consultations in accident investigation and reconstruction; locomotive system and component design and operation; safety analysis and planning and general investigations.

While Supervisor of Product Litigation and Safety at EMD, he was the engineer responsible for the analyses of the safety performance of EMD products and the resolution of product safety-related concerns. This led to safety analyses of a wide variety of product systems from locomotive systems to marine vessel power systems to oil drill rig control systems. Included were analyses of collision resistance capability, braking system performance, audible and visual warning conspicuity, step and ladder design, cab seat design, machine guarding systems, and oil drill rig control systems. Accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, human factors considerations (both behavioral and physiological), and systems analysis including systems safety analysis were fundamental to the execution of these analyses in addition to the more conventional aspects of mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering.

California Coast University (Ph.D.-Engineering, 1986; M.S.-Engineering, 1984). LaSalle Extension University (LL.B.-1970). Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois and Wisconsin). Licensed Professional Safety Engineer (California). Accredited Accident Reconstructionist, Accrediting Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists (ACTAR). Licensed Private Detective (Illinois and Wisconsin). Certified Protection Professional (CPP, ASIS). Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE,ACFE). Member of several professional societies. Papers published in the journals of the National Safety Council, the Systems Safety Society, and in the Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Numerous speeches and presentations to professional groups. Vice President and Advisory Board Member-NARSCI.


 

BOLDS, James J.

BOLDS & Associates, LLC

P. O. Box 846

725 First Avenue South, Suite C

Montgomery, Texas 77356-0846 Nitro, West Va. 25143

(936) 588-6865 E-mail: jjbolds@boldsassociates.com

Mr. Bolds is a self-directed Technical Professional with demonstrated expertise in Railroad Tank Car Specification, Maintenance, and Hazardous Materials Regulations. Mr. Bolds is presently Managing Consultant of BOLDS & Associates, LLC. Mr. Bolds has 27 years experience as a career employee of Union Carbide Corporation, now a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. His experience includes 7 years as chemical plant maintenance engineer and 20 years as a rail equipment engineer at the South Charleston, WV technical center for the fleet of 2700 tank cars. The last seven years his position was Senior Staff Rail Equipment engineer and the corporate subject matter expert for tank cars. His accomplishments include:

· Hazardous Materials Employee responsible for specifying the authorized tank car type, mechanical equipment, material and structural requirements, interior coating, gaskets, and elastomers compatible with the lading.

· Developed the "Super Draining Tank Car" with liquid retention of 8 oz. or less.

· Project Manager for the specification, acquisition, construction, inspection and delivery of over 2000 tank cars including 400 tank cars to meet 286,000 lb. Gross Rail Load requirements.

Since starting BOLDS & Associates, LLC in 2001, Mr. Bolds has consulted with major chemical companies to eliminate Non-Accident Releases (NAR) from tank cars, establish Quality Assurance Programs, and comply with Federal HazMat Regulations and AAR Tank Car Standards and Recommended Practices. During this time, he has consulted and acted as Expert Witness in tank car accident and accidental loss of lading cases. In 2005, BOLDS & Associates, LLC became associated with PVB Consulting Inc.

For the past 20 years, he has been an active participant in the Association of American Railroad’s Tank Car Sub-Committees and has served as Chairman on numerous Task Forces. He also serves as Chairman of the Process Team of the AAR’s North American Non-Accident Release Prevention Committee. He presented a paper on "Tank Car Securement" at the 2005 and 2006 AAR/BOE Hazardous Materials Seminar. Mr. Bolds served in the U.S. NAVAL RESERVE on a Supply Ship during Vietnam War as Legal Yeoman Second Class. Mr. Bolds holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1972) and a Master of Business Administration (1974) from the University of Texas at El Paso where he was elected to Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi.

BONI, EDMOND

Interactive Elements, Inc.

60 E. 42nd Street

New York, N. Y. 10165

(212) 490-9090 Fax: (212) 490-9611

E-Mail: eab@ieitransit.com

Vice President, Transportation. Railroad Safety Consultant experienced in all aspects of rail operations and contractor safety programs. Directed the rail operations efforts on the Rahway Station Rehabilitation (NJT), Park Avenue Viaduct Rehab (Metro-North), Northeast Utilities Project (Metro-North), New Signal Technology Project (NYCTA) and Control Center Modernization Project (NYCTA). Responsible for the emergency operations position of the FTA Comprehensive Safety Investigation of the Long Island Railroad. Prior experience in railroad management and railroad unions holding various positions on the New Haven Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail Railroads. Local President and Vice Local Chairman, UTU Local 1361. Attended University of Bridgeport and Quinnipiac College. Studies included Business Management, Railroad Transportation and Railroad Safety Programs.





BROWN, GLEN

Lakin Law Firm

301 Evans Avenue

P.O. Box 229

Wood River, Illinois 62095-0193

(800) 851-5523 (314) 962-4486

E-Mail: glenb@akinlaw.com

Investigator. Formerly employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad in their Claims Department from 1974 to 1993. Extensive experience involving Risk Management, Claims, Litigation, Legal Analysis, Regulatory Accident Reporting and investigation of railroad accidents and personal injury claims. He presently works as an investigator responsible for the investigation and development of FELA cases involving injured railroad employees.

BRUCE, ROBERT D., PE, INCE.Bd. Cert., FASA

CSTI Acoustics

15835 Park Ten Place, Suite 105

Houston, Texas 77084

Office: (281) 492-2784 Fax: (281) 492-1434

E-Mail: bob@cstiacoustics.com

Bob Bruce specializes in the solution of acoustical problems. His work has included such issues as:

· Noise-induced hearing loss

· EPA, FERC, HUD, OSHA, FRA, state, and local noise regulations

· Hand-Arm vibration syndrome

· Historical overview of acoustics

· Audio-video recordings of representative sounds

· Audio tape analysis

· Measurements, analysis, reports, depositions and testimony

He has investigated acoustical problems in the following industries: aerospace, aircraft, airport, automotive, chemical, co-generation, food, gas compression, highway, hovercraft, lumber, metals, missiles, oil, plastics, power, race track, railroad, rapid transit, rubber and textile.

For more than 30 years and on thousands of projects, Bob has shared with his clients and colleagues his knowledge of acoustical measurements and noise and control vibration. He has written chapters on measurements and control techniques for sound and vibration in 11 books and has published over 40 technical papers related to acoustical problems. Bob's educational and professional qualifications include:

Lamar University, BSEE, Beaumont, Texas, 1963

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), SM, Cambridge, MA, 1966

MIT, EE (Engineer's Degree), Cambridge, MA, 1966

PE, State of Texas #76351

Board Certified by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE)

Fellow, Acoustical Society of America

Who's Who in Science and Engineering

Who's Who in Industrial Hygiene

Guest Lecturer at MIT, Emerson College, University of Michigan, Northeastern University, and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.