Summary of Qualifications
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Over thirty years of water resources engineering experience specializing in the
modeling and evaluation of surface water resource systems, forensic hydrology
and hydraulics, and alternative flood control measures.
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Has performed
hundreds of studies of watershed hydrology, floodplain and storm drain system hydraulics, dam and reservoir
operations, stormwater quality and management, and the statistical analysis of meteorologic and hydrographic data.
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Has managed flood control and water supply projects involving the hydraulic design of stormwater conveyance and detention facilities, overseeing technical staff and coordination
between project clients, consultants and regulatory agencies.
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Extensive experience testifying as an expert witness in Water Resources Engineering, having testified in over
eighty cases ranging from the evaluation of
historic flood events and drownings, to the standard of care in reservoir operations and storm water system designs.
Education
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American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) |
Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) |
2006 |
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University of California,
Los Angeles, California (UCLA)
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M.S. in Water Resources Engineering
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1981
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University of California,
Los Angeles (UCLA)
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B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering
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1980
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Experience
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Water Resources Consulting Services
Windsor and San Francisco, CA
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Principal Engineer and Partner
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1989-Present
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Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Walnut Creek, California
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Project Engineer
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1988-1989
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Harding Lawson Associates
Novato, California
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Project Engineer
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1984-1988
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US Army Corps of Engineers,
Los Angeles District
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Project Manager /
Hydraulic Engineer
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1981-1984
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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
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Lecturer
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1982
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University of California
Los Angeles, California
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Lecturer
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1981
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Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer:
Memberships
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Member since 1982 ;
- Global Climate Change
Committee (2007-2010)
- Ethics Committee (2007 - present)
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Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA);
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National Board of Directors, San Francisco Chapter President (2004-2005)
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American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC);
- California State Water Resources Committee (2005-2006)
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American Public Works Association (APWA);
- California State Storm Water Quality Task Force (1989-1997)
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Engineers Without Borders (EWB);
- El Salvador and Haiti Project Groups
(2008-2010)
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Floodplain Management Association
(FMA) - Member since 1989
Publications
"Perfect Storm: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses"
By Richard Van Bruggen, P.E., D.WRE, Water Resources Consulting Services
and Gary L. Wickert, Matthiesen,Wickert & Lehrer S.C.
References and Representative Project/Case Listings Are Available Upon Request
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