BRUCE, ROBERT D., PE, INCE.Bd. Cert., FASA
CSTI Acoustics
16155 Park Row, Suite 150
Houston, Texas 77084-6971
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218808, Houston, TX 77218-8808
Office: (281) 492-2784 Fax: (281) 492-1434
E-Mail: bob@cstiacoustics.com Website: 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.
Tavormina & Young
1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1750
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 333-3070
E-Mail: acarrola@tavorminayoung.com
Investigator. Employed 18½ years with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Experienced in Casualty Management and Freight Claims. Law firm is serving as Designated Counsel for U.T.U. B.S.B.A. and MS Degrees.
David Hall & Associates
3907 Silverspring Drive
Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 343-1646
E-Mail: dhall49@austin.rr.com
Traffic Engineering Consultant. Experienced in Traffic Control Devices (signs, signals and markings) for rail-highway grade crossings. Expertise in geometric design and sight distance requirements for rail and vehicular traffic at rail-highway grade crossings. Accident reconstruction and expert testimony. Associate of Science, BS, Civil Engineering and MS Engineering. Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers.
HOLT, BILL W.
RCL Experts, LLC, President
1509 W. Hull Street/P.O. Box 418
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 271-6190
Website: RCLExperts.com Email: BWHolt@rclexperts.com
Experience in Railroad Industry as consultant and supplier. Expertise in remote control locomotive operations.
President./General Manager
Kalmbach & Associates Inc.
P. O. Box 270702
Flower Mound, Texas 75027
(888) 540-0601 (817) 540-0600
E-Mail: LindaKalmbach@aol.com
Website: Kalmbachandassociates.com
Services include but not limited to railway grade crossing accident investigations, locating and interviewing witnesses and related investigative activity. Former Deputy United States Marshal, United States Department of Justice. Graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy, United States Department of Treasury, Criminal Investigative School, and various specialized training courses offered by various Federal Agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Founder, President and General Manager of Kalmbach and Associates, Inc., an investigative firm specializing in complex civil litigation, high profile cases, background investigations, civil, criminal and fraud matters. Consultant to law firms and businesses regarding background investigations, investigations of civil and criminal cases, theft, insurance fraud and surveillance techniques to obtain evidence.
Research and assistance is provided to law firms, expert witnesses and consultants in handling railroad litigation cases involving rail highway grade crossing cases and other railroad related accident and injury cases. Traffic Counter Equipment is utilized as a monitoring toll for expert witness and consultants, which include site investigation with video and still frame photography. Railroad grade crossing incident cases require due diligence, witness interviews, police accident reports, public record research and any other relative activities associated with an incident at railway crossing.
LICENSE INFORMATION
Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau, Investigations License Number: A-08201
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Private Investigation License Number: 2433
Arkansas State Police – Board of Private Investigation, Investigators License Number: A-10-0028
South Carolina Private Investigation License – Pending
WILLIAMS, RODNEY V.
Federal Investigator
Rodney V. Williams, Investigative Consultant
114 Springfield Circle
Waxahachie, TX 75165
E-Mail: trainrvw@mail.com or trainrvw49@msn.com
Railroad Police and Locomotive Engineer for Southern Pacific Transportation Company (Now UPRR); Accident Reconstructionist; Certified in locomotive and train air brakes by Westinghouse Air Brake (WABCO).
Education: AS, Police Science; BS, Criminal Justice; MLA, Humanities