Professional Engineer/Expert Witness
Gary A. Presswood, PE
Gary A. Presswood & Associates
777 N. Rainbow, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Office: (702) 256-7859 FAX: (702) 214-2209Email: crash@accidentexpert.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
BS, Southern Illinois University, 1970
MPA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING REGISTRATION:
Illinois, 1975
Indiana, 1975
Nevada (Civil), 1987
Florida, 1984 (Inactive)
Pennsylvania, 1986 (Inactive)PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Academy of Forensic Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials
(F-13 Committee Member - "Safety and Traction for Footwear")
International Conference of Building Officials (Professional Member)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The Skid to Stop Formula-Its Use and Misuse, The Advocate (Journal of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association), February 1995. PUBLICATIONS:
Slips, Trips and Falls: A Primer, Nevada Lawyer, April 1995.
Myths of Low Speed Rear End Impacts Revealed, An article, in-process, soon to be offered for publication in technical and legal journals.
1991-Present Gary A. Presswood & Associates, Las Vegas, Nevada PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
President, licensed, professional engineer serving as forensic consultant/expert witness to attorneys, insurance companies, land developers, etc. Provide technical analysis and evaluation of vehicle accidents, slip/trip & fall, construction accidents & construction related issues. Extensive experience in issues of code compliance/interpretation, including UBC, ADA, FHA/HUD, OSHA, etc. Accessibility Consultant to Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas.1987-1992 City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
City Engineer and Deputy Director of Public Works, directly responsible for all engineering design and construction of public facilities including streets, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer collection/distribution, and traffic control. Also responsible for code compliance and plan review/approval of all private "on-site" construction projects in accordance with state and local laws. Served as City Project Officer in charge of coordination, development and approval of major projects including Summerlin (30,000 acre master plan community), Del Webb Sun City, and CitiBank expansion.1984-1987 Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Jacksonville, Florida
Site Development Department Head. Directed engineering and surveying for public and private clients including NASA, Depts. of Army, Navy, & Air Force. Performed complex engineering functions for international clients on various projects located in the Bahamas, China, Saudi Arabia, & Spain. Managed design of major highways and streets, airfields, boat harbors, shopping centers, industrial complexes, and land development projects generally from 100 to over 10,000 acres in size. Served as firm's expert in matters concerning site development, construction failures, and environmental permitting.1975-1984 City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
City Engineer in charge of all public works design and construction for the City. Duties included plan review and approval of all residential subdivisions and commercial construction, infrastructure design and approval for roadways, street lighting, traffic control, water supply system, wastewater treatment & disposal, landfill, storm-water drainage plus supervision of road construction & maintenance. Assisted Police Dept. in vehicle accident reconstructions.1963-1975 Pre-Licensure Technical Experience
Quality Control Supervisor (manufacturing), Designer (steel playground equipment), Draftsman.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Forensic Investigations
Slip/Trip Fall Analysis
Accessibility Design (ADA, FHA/HUD)
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Construction Code Compliance (UBC & OSHA)
Roadway Design/Construction
Gary A. Presswood & Associates is a professional engineering firm specializing in the forensic sciences and accessibility compliance. They may be reached at:Gary A. Presswood & Associates, Ltd.
777 N. Rainbow, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Office: (702) 256-7859 ~ FAX: (702) 214-2209