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Aurora Safety & Crisis Planning Michael J. Fagel, PHD, CEM, CPO, CPOI
North Aurora, Illinois
65 S. Randall Rd, Box 882, 60542


Contact:  Michael J. Fagel, PHD, CEM, CPO, CPOI
www.aurorasafety.com
630-234-6612 Or Toll Free
mjfagel@aol.com
Michael J. Fagel, PHD, CEM, CPO, CPOI
65 S. Randall Rd, Box 882
North Aurora, Illinois 60542

Contact:  Michael J. Fagel, PHD, CEM, CPO, CPOI
www.aurorasafety.com
630-234-6612
mjfagel@aol.com
SELECTED BOOKS;
Soft Targets & Crisis Management
What Emergency Planners & Security Professionals Need to Know ~~
AND
Crisis Management & Emergency Planning
Preparing for Today’s Challenges ~~

* Author & Editor
* Public Speaker
* 45 Years of Experience
* Emergency Management
* Experienced University Professor
* Facilitator ~ Consultant
* On-Site Responder
* Oklahoma City Bombing
* World Trade Center Attacks
Information:  
Crisis and Emergency Planning for Businesses,  Disaster Recovery Planning,  Emergency Management,  Emergency Medical Services,  Hazardous Materials,  Homeland Security,  Job Safety Analysis,  Occupational Injury,  OSHA,  Risk Assessment,  Risk Management,  Safety,  Safety Audit,  Safety Engineering,  Safety Occupational,  Security,  Trucking,  Workers' Compensation,  Workplace Injury,  Workplace Violence Prevention, 


SELECTED BOOKS;
Soft Targets & Crisis Management
What Emergency Planners & Security Professionals Need to Know ~~
AND
Crisis Management & Emergency Planning
Preparing for Today’s Challenges ~~

* Author & Editor
* Public Speaker
* 45 Years of Experience
* Emergency Management
* Experienced University Professor
* Facilitator ~ Consultant
* On-Site Responder
* Oklahoma City Bombing
* World Trade Center Attacks

Dr. C.J. Abraham - Scientific Advisory Services, Ltd.
Great Neck, New York
3 Baker Hill Road, 11023


Contact:  Dr. C. J. Abraham, P.E.
www.scientificadvisory.com/cv.html
516-974-7565 Or Toll Free
cjabraham1@gmail.com
3 Baker Hill Road
Great Neck, New York 11023

Contact:  Dr. C. J. Abraham, P.E.
www.scientificadvisory.com/cv.html
516-974-7565
cjabraham1@gmail.com

Dr. C. J. Abraham's CV

 

~Over 40 Years of International Experience Consulting to Insurance Companies, Municipalities, Government Agencies, and the Legal Profession in Personal Injury & Product Liability Cases. In Addition, Consultation and Participation in More than 5,000 Matters involving Human Factors, Safety, Personal Injury & Product Liability for Plaintiffs, Defendants, Private Industry, Insurance Companies, Municipalities, and Government Agencies.~ Office phone number: 516-482-5374
Information:  
Accident Reconstruction,  ADA,  Amusement Parks,  Apparel,  Biomedical Injury Analysis,  Brain Damage Injury,  Brain Injuries,  Burn Injury,  Chemical Engineering,  Chemistry,  Concussions,  Construction Safety,  Consumer Products,  Exercise Facilities,  Fire and Explosions,  Fires and Explosion,  Flammable Fabrics,  Foam Pits,  Hazardous Materials,  Helmets,  Household Industrial Products,  Human Factors,  Industrial Accidents,  Industrial Hygiene,  Labels and Warnings,  OSHA,  Park and Playground Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Product Liability,  Recreation Accidents,  Risk Assessment,  Safety,  Safety Engineering,  Safety Occupational,  Slip, Trip, and Fall,  Sports Accidents,  Sports and Recreation,  Swimming Pools,  Textile and Clothing Industry,  Toxic Exposures,  Toy Safety Design,  Trampoline Parks,  Water Parks, 


Dr. C. J. Abraham's CV

 

~Over 40 Years of International Experience Consulting to Insurance Companies, Municipalities, Government Agencies, and the Legal Profession in Personal Injury & Product Liability Cases. In Addition, Consultation and Participation in More than 5,000 Matters involving Human Factors, Safety, Personal Injury & Product Liability for Plaintiffs, Defendants, Private Industry, Insurance Companies, Municipalities, and Government Agencies.~ Office phone number: 516-482-5374

J.S. Held
Hoboken, New Jersey
5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 401, 07030


Contact:  Michael Novak, LSRP
www.solutionsenvironmental.com
201-876-9400 Or Toll Free
mnovak@solutionsenvironmental.com
5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 401
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Contact:  Michael Novak, LSRP
www.solutionsenvironmental.com
201-876-9400
mnovak@solutionsenvironmental.com
CELL # 201-245-6269
Court Testimony, Environmental due diligence, Phase I Environmental Assessments, soil & groundwater remediation, wetlands surveys, asbestos surveys & abatement coordination, lead based paint inspections; underground storage tanks, mold & indoor air quality assessments, and, historic fill Deed Notices.
Information:  
Asbestos,  Environmental,  Environmental Engineering,  Groundwater Resources and Contamination,  Hazardous Materials,  Indoor Air Quality,  Mold and Moisture, 


CELL # 201-245-6269
Court Testimony, Environmental due diligence, Phase I Environmental Assessments, soil & groundwater remediation, wetlands surveys, asbestos surveys & abatement coordination, lead based paint inspections; underground storage tanks, mold & indoor air quality assessments, and, historic fill Deed Notices.

Midwest Compliance Consultants, Inc. Safety Professionals
Bettendorf, Iowa
1820 Grant Street, PMB 5204, 52722


Contact:  Scott Jeffries
www.mccisafety.com
563-529-3558 Or Toll Free
scottj@mcci-safety.com
Safety Professionals
1820 Grant Street, PMB 5204
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

Contact:  Scott Jeffries
www.mccisafety.com
563-529-3558
scottj@mcci-safety.com
International - Midwest Compliance Consultants, Inc., is a safety consulting firm which offers services in the areas of Construction Safety Management and OSHA compliance for General Industry. Some of our services include safety audits, customized safety training, written safety programs, job hazard assessments & record keeping analysis.
Information:  
Code Compliance,  Construction Safety,  Flammable Fabrics,  Forensic Safety,  Hazardous Materials,  Industrial Accidents,  Occupational Injury,  OSHA,  Safety,  Slip, Trip, and Fall,  Workplace Injury,  Workplace Safety, 


International - Midwest Compliance Consultants, Inc., is a safety consulting firm which offers services in the areas of Construction Safety Management and OSHA compliance for General Industry. Some of our services include safety audits, customized safety training, written safety programs, job hazard assessments & record keeping analysis.

Princeton-Somerset Group, Inc.
Hillsborough, New Jersey
4 Carroll Drive, 08844


Contact:  Dr. Dennis M. Stainken
www.princetonsomerset.com
908-369-6890 Or Toll Free 800-597-8836
prinsomgrp@aol.com
4 Carroll Drive
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

Contact:  Dr. Dennis M. Stainken
www.princetonsomerset.com
908-369-6890 Or Toll Free 800-597-8836
prinsomgrp@aol.com
Princeton-Somerset Group, Inc. offers client services in toxicology, environmental services, litigation services, environmental toxicology, industrial services, ecological services, and health effects services.
Princeton-Somerset Group, Inc. provide consultation for pre-trial environmental litigation with:technical case evaluation, regulatory affairs, agency negotiations & expert witness. Our background is extensive in environmental prosecution & defense (administrative, civil, criminal), PRP situation & technical analysis/ assessment, studies, audits, and oversight.
Information:  
Carbon Monoxide,  Chemicals,  Drinking Water,  Environmental,  Environmental Engineering,  Exposure Assessment,  Food and Waterborne Diseases,  Forensic Chemistry,  Groundwater Resources and Contamination,  Hazardous Materials,  Indoor Air Quality,  Industrial Chemicals,  Mold and Moisture,  Toxic Exposures,  Toxicology, 


Princeton-Somerset Group, Inc. offers client services in toxicology, environmental services, litigation services, environmental toxicology, industrial services, ecological services, and health effects services.
Princeton-Somerset Group, Inc. provide consultation for pre-trial environmental litigation with:technical case evaluation, regulatory affairs, agency negotiations & expert witness. Our background is extensive in environmental prosecution & defense (administrative, civil, criminal), PRP situation & technical analysis/ assessment, studies, audits, and oversight.

Private Consultant in Chemical Toxicology and Chemical Carcinogenesis
Altadena, California
1009 E. Mendocino St, 91001


1009 E. Mendocino St
Altadena, California 91001

Cell: 626-993-4397
Joseph R. Landolph, Jr., Ph. D., received B. S. in Chem. from Drexel Univ., Phila., Pa., l971, and Ph. D. in Chemistry from Univ. of Calif. Berkeley, l976, where he studied BaP metabolism and cytotoxicity in mouse liver epithelial/fibroblastic cells. He performed postdoctoral study in chemical carcinogenesis (l977-1980) at the University of Southern California (USC). He was appointed Asst. Prof. of Microbiology/Pathology in l982, and is now Assoc. Prof. of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology/Pathology and Member, USC Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, USC.

His research interests include carcinogenicity of Ni/Cr compounds, activation of oncogenes/inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, and de-regulation of gene expression, in Ni/Cr carcinogenesis. He is an expert in chemically induced mutation/neoplastic transformation of mammalian cells.

He authored 61 scientific publications, gave 190 invited scientific lectures, and trained 20 M. S. students, 11 Ph. D. students and 30 postdoctoral fellows. He reviewed research grants for the US EPA, NIEHS, Chem. Pathol./AlTx-4 Study Sections, NIH; served as a member of Carcinogen Ident. Comm., Calif. EPA (1994-Present); Sci. Rev. Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants, Calif. Air Resour. Brd. (2003-2011); Drinking Water (2003-2009) and Human Health Res. (2003) Committees of US EPA’s Science Advisory Board; NAS Panel on U. S. EPA’s PCE Risk Assessment (2009-2010).

He received the Merck Award in Chemistry (Drexel Univ.); an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship; an Edmundson Teaching Award (Dept. Path., USC); and a Traveling Lectureship Award (Soc. Tox.). He has held research grants from EPA, NCI, NIEHS. He serves as a part-time Consultant/Expert Witness in Chemical Toxicology and Chemical Carcinogenesis.
Information:  
Hazardous Materials,  Oncology,  Toxic Exposures,  Toxic Tort,  Toxicology, 


Cell: 626-993-4397
Joseph R. Landolph, Jr., Ph. D., received B. S. in Chem. from Drexel Univ., Phila., Pa., l971, and Ph. D. in Chemistry from Univ. of Calif. Berkeley, l976, where he studied BaP metabolism and cytotoxicity in mouse liver epithelial/fibroblastic cells. He performed postdoctoral study in chemical carcinogenesis (l977-1980) at the University of Southern California (USC). He was appointed Asst. Prof. of Microbiology/Pathology in l982, and is now Assoc. Prof. of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology/Pathology and Member, USC Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, USC.

His research interests include carcinogenicity of Ni/Cr compounds, activation of oncogenes/inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, and de-regulation of gene expression, in Ni/Cr carcinogenesis. He is an expert in chemically induced mutation/neoplastic transformation of mammalian cells.

He authored 61 scientific publications, gave 190 invited scientific lectures, and trained 20 M. S. students, 11 Ph. D. students and 30 postdoctoral fellows. He reviewed research grants for the US EPA, NIEHS, Chem. Pathol./AlTx-4 Study Sections, NIH; served as a member of Carcinogen Ident. Comm., Calif. EPA (1994-Present); Sci. Rev. Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants, Calif. Air Resour. Brd. (2003-2011); Drinking Water (2003-2009) and Human Health Res. (2003) Committees of US EPA’s Science Advisory Board; NAS Panel on U. S. EPA’s PCE Risk Assessment (2009-2010).

He received the Merck Award in Chemistry (Drexel Univ.); an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship; an Edmundson Teaching Award (Dept. Path., USC); and a Traveling Lectureship Award (Soc. Tox.). He has held research grants from EPA, NCI, NIEHS. He serves as a part-time Consultant/Expert Witness in Chemical Toxicology and Chemical Carcinogenesis.

Smart Fleet Management LLC
Bixby, Oklahoma
13507 S. 20th Street, 74008


Contact:  Mr. Leslie A Smart
www.smartfleetmgmt.com/
918-671-0678 Or Toll Free
smart5010@atlasok.com
13507 S. 20th Street
Bixby, Oklahoma 74008

Contact:  Mr. Leslie A Smart
www.smartfleetmgmt.com/
918-671-0678
smart5010@atlasok.com

Leslie A. Smart's CV


Leslie Smart has 50 (fifty) years of experience in trucks, truck equipment, related equipment, distribution by truck and tractor trailer (conventional and Hazmat), specifications, procurement, vehicle safety, DOT regulations-compliance, operations, risk management, tires, truck maintenance (internal & by contract both with Penske & Ryder) and driver safety, training, behavior & monitoring. His experience also includes leasing of all types including full service leases and managing a fleet through a fleet management company. Responsibilities included the management of fleets of up to 5,500 vehicles in number.

As an expert witness, Mr. Smart has worked equally with defendants and plaintiffs on over 35 cases specializing in personal injury related to trucking, truck litigation, driver safety, fleet management, corporate fleet management, and operations.

• Professional Associations: Member of N.A.F.A. & N.T.E.A.
• Extensive experience using Penske, Ryder and other providers under contract.
• Published author for Business Fleet; Work Truck & Heavy Duty Trucking. A dozen articles or more may be found on the Business Fleet website: www.businessfleet.com search for his name.
Information:  
Accident Investigations,  Hazardous Materials,  Information Technologies,  Oil and Gas,  OSHA,  Risk Management,  Safety,  Tires,  Transportation,  Trucking, 


Leslie A. Smart's CV


Leslie Smart has 50 (fifty) years of experience in trucks, truck equipment, related equipment, distribution by truck and tractor trailer (conventional and Hazmat), specifications, procurement, vehicle safety, DOT regulations-compliance, operations, risk management, tires, truck maintenance (internal & by contract both with Penske & Ryder) and driver safety, training, behavior & monitoring. His experience also includes leasing of all types including full service leases and managing a fleet through a fleet management company. Responsibilities included the management of fleets of up to 5,500 vehicles in number.

As an expert witness, Mr. Smart has worked equally with defendants and plaintiffs on over 35 cases specializing in personal injury related to trucking, truck litigation, driver safety, fleet management, corporate fleet management, and operations.

• Professional Associations: Member of N.A.F.A. & N.T.E.A.
• Extensive experience using Penske, Ryder and other providers under contract.
• Published author for Business Fleet; Work Truck & Heavy Duty Trucking. A dozen articles or more may be found on the Business Fleet website: www.businessfleet.com search for his name.

KHB Consulting Services
Evanston, Illinois
1889 Maple Avenue, Suite N-3, 60201


Contact:  Dr. Kenneth H. Brown
www.khbconsulting.com
847-475-2755 Or Toll Free
drbrown@khbconsulting.com
1889 Maple Avenue, Suite N-3
Evanston, Illinois 60201

Contact:  Dr. Kenneth H. Brown
www.khbconsulting.com
847-475-2755
drbrown@khbconsulting.com

Kenneth H. Brown's CV


Dr. Brown is an experienced expert witness who provides file review, research, site visits, evidence gathering, failure analysis, laboratory testing & analysis, verbal reports, written reports of opinion, testifying at deposition, and testifying at trial.

We act as your translator of technical jargon into easy-to-understand language for attorney and juries.

Dr. Brown has published in the fields of organic chemistry, polymers, resins, paint & coatings and ultraviolet light curing of coatings; he also has several patents in these fields.

Dr. Brown is a former Assistant Professor, Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Member at Loyola University, Roosevelt University and Elmhurst College.

Specialties:

Paint & Coatings, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Household Chemical Products, Industrial Chemicals, Hazardous Materials, Labels & Warnings, Aerosols & Spray Products, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Patent Infringement, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Chemical Accidents
Information:  
Aerosols and Spray Products,  Chemical Exposures,  Chemicals,  Chemistry,  Coatings, Sealants, and Paints,  Failure Analysis,  Forensic Chemistry,  Hazardous Chemicals,  Hazardous Materials,  Household Chemicals,  Industrial Chemicals,  Lab Testing and Analysis,  Labels and Warnings,  Paint and Coatings,  Product Warnings,  Toxic Exposures, 


Kenneth H. Brown's CV


Dr. Brown is an experienced expert witness who provides file review, research, site visits, evidence gathering, failure analysis, laboratory testing & analysis, verbal reports, written reports of opinion, testifying at deposition, and testifying at trial.

We act as your translator of technical jargon into easy-to-understand language for attorney and juries.

Dr. Brown has published in the fields of organic chemistry, polymers, resins, paint & coatings and ultraviolet light curing of coatings; he also has several patents in these fields.

Dr. Brown is a former Assistant Professor, Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Member at Loyola University, Roosevelt University and Elmhurst College.

Specialties:

Paint & Coatings, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Household Chemical Products, Industrial Chemicals, Hazardous Materials, Labels & Warnings, Aerosols & Spray Products, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Patent Infringement, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Chemical Accidents

Truetox Laboratories
Patchogue, New York
179 Jayne Ave, 11772


Contact:  Dr. William J.Closson
drclosson.com
516-527-2153 Or Toll Free
toxicwjc@msn.com
179 Jayne Ave
Patchogue, New York 11772

Contact:  Dr. William J.Closson
drclosson.com
516-527-2153
toxicwjc@msn.com

William J. Closson's CV

 

William J. Closson, Ph.D. has been involved in laboratory testing and forensic toxicology since 1971. He has consulted for the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the field of Forensic Toxicology.

Dr. Closson is certified by the American Board of Forensic Examiners and has been a Clinical Laboratory Director since 1987. He is Certified by the New York State Department of Health as a Forensic Toxicologist and Blood Alcohol Analyst and has been qualified as an expert in the field of Forensic Toxicology at more than 400 trials.
Information:  
Alcohol, Drug and DUI Testing,  Analytical Testing Labs,  Hazardous Materials,  HIPAA,  Information Technologies,  Laboratory Medicine,  Marijuana,  Spectroscopy, 


William J. Closson's CV

 

William J. Closson, Ph.D. has been involved in laboratory testing and forensic toxicology since 1971. He has consulted for the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the field of Forensic Toxicology.

Dr. Closson is certified by the American Board of Forensic Examiners and has been a Clinical Laboratory Director since 1987. He is Certified by the New York State Department of Health as a Forensic Toxicologist and Blood Alcohol Analyst and has been qualified as an expert in the field of Forensic Toxicology at more than 400 trials.