EW #803 provides litigation support and expert witness testimony in premises security cases. As a Certified Hotel Administrator and Certified Lodging Security Director, hehas been providing expert testimony in the areas of safety and security for more than six years.Hehas been involved in hotel security and loss prevention management for more than 30 years.

He attended Ohio State University and graduated from the Columbus Ohio Police Academy in 1971. As a member of the Columbus Police Department for 10 years, heinvestigated homicides, burglaries, robberies, narcotics, and sexual assaults.

Hisareas of expertise include adequate/inadequate security; violent crimes including homicide and sexual assault; alcohol-related incidents; negligent hiring, retention, and supervision; lodging; apartments; office buildings; hospitals; banks; casinos; shopping centers; strip malls; universities/colleges; transportation companies; retail establishments; and parking lots/parking garages. Hehas performed hundreds of security audits and security consultations evaluating security systems, procedures, and methods of dealing with security hazards and safety risks.

About 10 to 12 percent of his work is in litigation support. He has been qualified as an expert witness in more than 300 cases in both federal and state court. Approximately, 60 percent of those cases have been on behalf of defendants. Hespends the majority of his time performing security audits, lecturing, and consulting on various security issues.

NATIONALLY KNOWN PREMISES SECURITY EXPERT
LITIGATION SUPPORT AND EXPERT TESTIMONY INVOLVING PREMISES SECURITY ISSUES
MORE THAN 300 CASES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND THE CARIBBEAN, BOTH DEFENSE AND PLAINTIFF
STATE AND FEDERAL COURT QUALIFIED EXPERT WITNESS
MORE THAN 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITY
HUNDREDS OF SECURITY EVALUATIONS PERFORMED FOR VARIOUS CLIENTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997 to Present President, Security Litigation Group, Inc.
1990 to Present President, Hospitality Risk Controls, Inc.
1994 to Present Security Consultant for the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
1981 to 1993 President of Columbus Security Services, Inc. (Security guard company)
1981 to 1991 Corporate Director of Loss Prevention for Boykin Management Company
1972 to 1982 Columbus, Ohio Police Department (Retired)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2001 to Present International Association of Professional Security Consultants
1998 to Present American Society for Industrial Security Hospitality / Themed Entertainment Council
1990 to 1992 AH&LA Security Committee Chairman
1985 to Present AH&LA Security / Loss Prevention Committee
1986 to Present AH&LA Safety and Fire Prevention Committee
1972 to Present American Society for Industrial Security

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD)

PUBLICATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS
Assisted in the development of training manuals and videos produced through the Educational Institute of the AH&LA

VIDEOTAPES
Employee Awareness and Problem Prevention 1987
Key Control and Guest Privacy Today 1987
Protecting Your Property and Guests 1987
Handling Disturbances 1987
Planning for Emergencies 1989
10 Minute Trainer: Security 1992
Safety and Security Everyone's Job 1993
Lodging SafetyWorks 1996
Patrolling, Investigating and Documenting 1996
Stay Safe: Awareness Training for Housekeepers
Fire Safety: Prevention and Response for the Lodging Industry
Addressing Workplace Violence in the Lodging Industry
American Hotel&Lodging Association Guest Safety Tips 2003
Spotlight on Security for Lodging 2003


BOOKS
gSecurity and Loss Prevention Management,h Second Edition 1999
gCertified Lodging Security Supervisor Study Guideh 1999
gUnderstanding Hospitality Law,h Second Edition 1990
gSecurity and Loss Prevention Managementh 1986

MISCELLANEOUS
Security Awareness for Everyone 1993
Lodging Security Officer Program 1995