JOHNSON, THOMAS, P.E.

T.E. Johnson & Associates, Ltd.

4601 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 305

St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

(952) 920-5204

Fax: (952) 924-0803

Cell: (612) 868-7144

Website: www.railroadexperts.com

Engineering Consultant. Specialist in metallurgical engineering/failure analysis, new product development, and expert witness consulting in railroad litigation and product liability. T.E. Johnson & Associates, Ltd. Offers engineering consulting services in diesel-electric locomotive design, failure analysis including laboratory testing of material properties, accident and fire investigations, Locomotive system and equipment analysis, Locomotive speed tape analysis, stopping time/distance calculations, railroad maintenance practices, diesel engine, traction motor, and air brake/compressor upgrade and overhaul analysis, fuel consumption studies and general engineering investigations. Worked for 13 years in Engineering and Management positions at General Electric Transportation Systems in Erie, Pa., currently the world's largest manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. Held various Engineering Management positions at GE including Manager of Diesel Engine Design and Production Engineering. Has a background in design and product engineering management with expertise in diverse materials, component, and product environments. Also held various Engineering and management positions at North Star Steel Co., Chrysler Corporation, Bendix Corporation and Horton Inc., as well as the General Electric Company. Registered Professional Engineer. BS in Metallurgical Engineering. Numerous Professional Societies; active board member of the American Society for Metals (ASM) and the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers; also a member of the American Foundrymen's Society (AFS), and the society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Engineering consulting services have been provided to the legal community for both the plaintiff and defense. Member - Peer Review Committee - NARSCI.