Technical Expertise and Experience

Highway Asphalt Pavement Consultant

 When choosing an Asphalt Pavement Consultant, experience matters. My background includes working for the Federal Highway Administration for over 42 years and was involved in multiple aspects of highway programs particularly related to construction, pavements and materials. After taking a position in the Headquarters office, I became involved in various subject areas including and not limited to advancing new technologies such as Intelligent Compaction for soils and asphalt materials, In-Place Recycling activities, National Highway Institute, Material Recycling, and Asphalt Materials Forensic Activities for states and local governments.

Presentations and Construction Specifications

I have made 50+ presentations throughout the US and Internationally on Intelligent Compaction, Quality Assurance Programs, Recycling of Materials, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavements (RAP), Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles, Reclaimed Rubber, and various Slag products as well as asphalt (HMA, WMA) materials. My background also includes coordination with and the advancement of In-Place Recycling Technologies that include:

Cold in Place (CIR);

Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR);

Full Depth Recycling (FDR);

and various Hot in Place Recycling (HIR) Programs.

As an asphalt pavement consultant, I work with many states and local governments to prepare construction specifications that incorporate Quality Assurance Programs, Recycled Materials, In-Place Recycling, Intelligent Compaction for the states and AASHTO for the development of Specifications on RAP, Shingles (RAS), HMA Quality Control and Intelligent Compaction.

I have experience with the development and execution of several national contracts to advance Asphalt Materials Technologies, RAP, RAS, Rubber, and other recyclable materials associated with the advancement of sustainable materials use through the Industrial Resources Council.