Southeast Service Center

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1 Southeast Service Center Gerard J. Boyce, P.E. Forensic Mechanical/Structural Engineer EDUCATION: Southern Polytechnic State University, 1984 Marietta, Georgia Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology- Machine Design, with High Honor Additional undergraduate studies in: Electrical & Computer Technology Structural Analysis 1995 EMPLOYMENT: Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. August 2013 to present Forensic Mechanical/Structural Engineer Responsibilities include failure analysis of automotive components, mechanical equipment, appliances, and plumbing components. Mr. Boyce is able to provide assessment of origin and cause of water intrusion, structural damage as a result of wind, storms, fire, water, vehicle/tree impact, settlement, or other damage/distress to retaining walls, residential, and commercial buildings. Experience includes evaluation of construction-related defects and structural repair recommendations. Updated 12/2014

2 EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): S&ME Duluth, Georgia August 2007 to July 2013 Project Engineer (Part-Time/Contract) Responsibilities included facilities-related evaluations such as distress in steel, concrete, and wood structures, water intrusion evaluations, indoor air quality (mold) evaluations, construction-related vibration monitoring, property condition assessments for due diligence, and structural special inspections. GEORGIA ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. Alpharetta, Georgia March 2005 to July 2013 Principle Engineer Responsible for engineering consulting services including evaluation of structural damage due to fire, wind, and vehicle/tree impact to residential and low-rise commercial structures. Services include causation/repair of structural distress and design of structural modifications. CERNY & IVEY ENGINEERS, INC. January 2003 to February 2005 & September 1995 to January 2001 Staff Engineer Responsibilities included engineering consulting/forensic investigations specializing in mechanical, civil, and structural fields. Areas of experience include mechanical and structural failure investigations, building product and material testing, cold-formed steel design, structural analysis and design, storm drainage studies, on-site waste management system evaluation, building settlement, and foundation evaluations. STEEL SPAN, INC. January 2001 to January 2003 Senior Staff Engineer Responsibilities included structural design of low-rise steel buildings used for industrial, commercial, retail, aviation, and religious uses. Duties included structural design, support of sales force, supervision of drafting staff, and troubleshooting field problems. 2

3 EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): BASE MANUFACTURING, INC. Tucker, Georgia April 1990 to August 1995 Chief Engineer Responsibilities included product design, development, and testing of standard and custom steel warehouse storage products including pallet racking, mezzanines, shelving, design of pneumatic control systems and production equipment. CERNY & IVEY ENGINEERS, INC. December March 1990 Senior Technician/Staff Engineer Technical experience in fields of vehicle accident reconstruction, cold-formed steel analysis, material and component testing, vibration monitoring, vehicle component failure analysis, engineering graphics, fire origin and cause investigations, structural failure analysis, photogrammetric accident reconstruction, welding and other fabrication methods, research of government and industry codes and standards, hydrology, and building renovation. SKYLAND CHEVRON SERVICE STATION Automotive Mechanic Responsibilities included diagnosis and repair of automotive/light truck vehicle systems including engine, transmission, emission/engine management, suspension, braking, and electrical components. SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Certified Roof Inspector Training-Commercial, Haag Education, LLC, 2014, 20 hours (Tested) Certified Roof Inspector Training-Residential, Haag Education, LLC, 2014, 20 hours (Tested) Asbestos Operations and Maintenance, Triangle Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2014, 16 hours (Tested) Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, 2014, 1 hour, (Tested) 3

4 SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) CFITrainer.net - Fire Investigator Scene Safety, 2013, 3 hours (tested) 40 - hour OSHA HAZWOPER, hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health, 2010 Aerial Manlift Operator Certificate, 2009 Forklift Operator Certificate, 2009 Mold Assessment and Remediation, The Environmental Institute, Marietta, Georgia, 2007 Structure Dynamics Seminar, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Technical Group,, 2005 Metal Building Engineering Seminar, Butler/MBMA, Birmingham, Alabama, Engineering for Extreme Winds: 2000, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2000 Stormwater Management Solutions and Regulations,, 1999 PCI Design Handbook Seminar, PCI/Structures and Codes Institute,, 1999 Evaluation of Masonry Structures, International Concrete Repair Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998 Concrete Repair Basics, American Concrete Institute,, 1998 Field Evaluation of Concrete, International Concrete Repair Institute,, 1997 Wetlands and Your Civil Engineering Projects, American Society of Civil Engineers,, 1997 The Science and Art of Practical Stress/Strain Measurement, Measurements Group/Vishay,, 1996 Advanced Heavy Duty Air Components and Brake Systems, Allied Signal/Bendix,, 1996 Simplified Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, Portland Cement Association,, 1996 Statistical Quality Control, American Society of Mechanical Engineers,, nd Stapp Car Crash Conference, Society of Automotive Engineers,, 1988 Concrete Slabs-On-Grade, Portland Cement Association,, 1987 Arson and Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, Dalton, Georgia,

5 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS: Registered Professional Engineer: Georgia, Registration No. PE Registered Professional Engineer: Alabama, Registration No Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member of Rack Manufacturers Institute Engineering Committee Member of Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society Member of American Society of Civil Engineers Member of Structural Engineers Association of Georgia Member of American Concrete Institute Haag Certified Roof Inspector Residential, ID# Haag Certified Roof Inspector Commercial ID# PRESENTATIONS: Building Products Design & Certification Testing Co-Presenter at ACEC/GSPE/GEA Continuing Education Seminar Mercer University, Macon, GA 2004 DEPOSITION / TRIAL TESTIMONY: During his career, Mr. Boyce has provided deposition/trial testimony on numerous occasions including civil cases involving vehicle braking systems, slip and fall, storm drainage, and water damage to industrial equipment. 5