Experience

National Transportation Safety Board

• Public Safety
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Railroad Accident Investigator (IIC)

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  In January 2021 I took the next step in my railroad career and accepted a position with the National Transportation Safety Board as a Railroad Accident Investigator. In January 2021 I took the next step in my railroad career and accepted a position with the National Transportation Safety Board as a Railroad Accident Investigator.



Federal Railroad Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2021

  Responsible for regulatory project management for new start railroad vehicle procurement including Crash Energy Management analysis and safety compliance. Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) Engineering Task Force member currently advancing the regulatory framework for Tier III high speed rail and Tier I alternative compliance. Forensics Investigator in Charge (IIC) for Federal train accident and derailment investigations.

• Passenger Rail Safety Specialist

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

• Railroad Safety Specialist, Regional Passenger Rail Specialist, Chief Inspector

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2015

  Railroad safety compliance project manager, accident investigation, new hire training, office management, intergovernmental coordination, regulation interpretation and other duties as assigned.

• Railroad Safety Inspector

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2011



Union Pacific Railroad

• United States
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Mechanical Maintenance

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2009



Michigan State University - Student Alumni Foundation

• East Lansing, MI

• Director - Sparty Mascot Program

  • Feb 2000 - Jul 2004