CURRICULUM VITAE MOSES GOMEZ Areas of Specialization: Fire Investigation and Litigation Consulting Motion Picture/TV and Theatrical/Stage Pyrotechnic Special Effects Pre-Planning Safety Inspections, Training, Accident Investigations and Litigation Consulting Insurance Fraud Investigation, SIU Management Support, SIU Audit Support, Anti- Fraud Training, and Litigation Consulting Corporate and Employee Integrity Investigations Career Background: Moses Gomez is a Senior Investigator with Fire Cause Analysis located in Southern California. Prior to joining FCA Mr. Gomez retired in July 2005 from public service after completing 31 years in both city and state governments. He started his career in 1974 with the Dinuba City Fire Department and continued with the Visalia Fire Department, both in California. He served in various positions such as Firefighter, Shift Commander, Fire Inspector and Fire/Arson Investigator. In 1982, during his tenure with the Visalia Fire Department he created the foundation for and implemented the first Fire/Arson Investigation Unit. He also served as the first full time Investigator for the unit. In 1984, Mr. Gomez joined the California State Fire Marshal s Office Arson/Bomb Unit where he served for eight years. During his tenure with the Arson/Bomb Unit he held the positions of Arson/Bomb Investigator, Arson K-9 Handler and Supervising Arson/Bomb Investigator. During his tenure with the State Arson/Bomb Unit he had many interesting career cases, including testifying against Glendale Fire Captain/Investigator John Orr, who was subsequently found guilty of many arson fires and the deaths of innocent people, lead investigator of the Admiral Nimitz priceless library arson fire at University of Berkeley, California and the state s first lead investigator for the bombing at the UC Berkeley lab in 1985, which was later revealed to be part of the Uni-Bomber string of bombings. In 1987, Mr. Gomez was appointed to serve as the first Film Industry Unit Coordinator for over two years. He was instrumental in providing direction to California Fire Departments statewide as they dealt with the Motion Picture /Television Industry on fire/life safety requirements, including information and guidance to the Pyrotechnic Special Effects industry. Mr. Gomez was also instrumental with the nation s first publication of a Film Industry Fire/Life Safety Handbook by the California State Fire Marshal s Office. Mr. Gomez is also a court qualified expert in Fire/Arson, Explosives and Illegal Fireworks investigations. Offices: San Francisco Bay Area Sacramento Valley Southern California Phoenix, Arizona 935 PARDEE STREET BERKELEY, CA. 94710-2623 USA 510.649.1300 800.726.5939 Fax: 510.649.3099
In 1992, Mr. Gomez continued with his state career by joining the California Department of Insurance, Fraud Division. He served in various positions such as Criminal Investigator, Supervising Criminal Investigator, Chief Investigator of four regional operations/offices and Bureau Chief for the Central Region and Auto Fraud Program Coordinator. Mr. Gomez is a court qualified expert in fraud investigations, specializing in staged auto collisions crimes and organized criminal rings. Mr. Gomez has been an instructor and speaker related to topics involving fire/arson investigations, pyrotechnic special effects, fireworks, insurance fraud investigations and SIU regulatory matters. Mr. Gomez is an active member of the California Peace Officer Association, International Association of Chief of Police, National Fire Protection Association, Southern California Fraud Investigators Association and California Conference of Arson Investigators. He has had past memberships with the California Narcotic Officers Association and California District Attorney Investigators Association. Professional Experience: 2007 American International Group, Auto Insurance SIU Investigations Conduct interviews, investigations and write reports related to suspicious claim activity by insured or third parties Provide assistance to claims personnel related to evaluating suspicious claims activity and reporting the same to SIU. Conduct required anti-fraud training to integral insurance personnel. Liaison and outreach networking with DOI and other insurance anti-fraud law enforcement agencies related to suspicious claim activity. 1988-2006 Private Consulting Contracts Research and interpretation of the Insurance, Business & Professions Code and the California Code regulations related to auto body repairs and insurance industry claims settlement. Conduct consultation services to attorneys related to illegal fireworks/dangerous fireworks possession and use. Conduct consultation services to attorneys, insurance companies and private parties related to my areas of expertise. Conduct consultation services and training seminars to government agencies and Film Commissioners related to Motion Picture/TV Industry filming with or without pyrotechnic special effects. 1992-2005 California Department of Insurance-Fraud Division 2003-2005 Bureau Chief, Central Region and Auto Fraud Program Coordinator 1997-2003 Chief Investigator Fresno, Valencia, Commerce Regional Offices and Los Angeles County Auto Insurance Fraud Task Force 1993-1997 Page 2
Supervising Criminal Investigator, Los Angeles Regional Office Task Force Supervisor-FBI, Postal Inspection Service, Los Angeles District Attorney and Fraud Division Task Force 1992-1993 Criminal Investigator, Los Angeles Regional Office Supervisory and Management Experience Responsible for organizing, managing, and directing all investigative and administrative activity within a regional area that encompassed three regional offices (Fresno, Valencia and Los Angeles) and the Los Angeles County Auto Fraud Task Force. Management oversight of the California District Attorney s Automobile Insurance Fraud Grant Program. This included review and award recommendations of anti-fraud grants to the Insurance Commissioner. Fraud Division subject matter expert on qui tams (whistle blower) civil actions. Also was the case management liaison to DOI s legal counsel and the insured s legal counsel. Supervised, organized and directed all investigative activities of a team of Criminal Investigators. The teams consisted of five to nine investigators and were assigned to one or more program investigative initiatives. Task force supervisor for FBI, Postal Inspection Service, Los Angeles District Attorney and Fraud Division organized crime insurance fraud task force. Task force team consisted of six members plus many undercover operatives. Criminal Investigative Experience Conducted investigations of insurance fraud and related crimes. Prepared investigative, arrest and search warrant reports. Participated in local, state and federal insurance fraud task forces. Testified as an expert witness in state court. Networked and interfaced with Special Investigation Unit (SIU) management, supervisors and investigators related to suspect fraud referrals, assisted with training assessments, provided general investigative advice, case development, packaging and presentation of those cases for investigative consideration to the California Department of Insurance-Fraud Division. Provided expertise, consultation and investigative assistance to other local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies outside of California. Created and maintained positive working relationships with allied local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors. 1984-1992 California State Fire Marshal s Office-Arson & Bomb Unit 1990-1992 Supervising Arson & Bomb Investigator Los Angeles Field Office 1987 1990 Film Industry Unit Coordinator Los Angeles Field Office Page 3
1984-1987 Arson & Bomb Investigator Monterey Field Office Criminal Investigative and Supervisory Experience Responsible for managing, supervising, organizing and directing all investigative and administrative activity within a regional area encompassing eighteen Central, Central Coast and Southern California counties. Conducted fire/arson investigations, explosion/bomb investigations and dangerous fireworks and explosive investigations on all state-owned and occupied properties. Executed search warrants, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and suspects. Prepared investigative reports and testified as an expert witness in state court. Member of the Governor s Special Arson Task Force (1985-1992) Film Industry Unit Coordinator Mitigated, negotiated and brokered fire/life safety agreements between the Film Industry and Fire Departments related to all types of filming issues statewide. Main contributor to the first publication of the California State fire Marshal s Office Fire/Life Safety Filming Handbook. Handbook was distributed to all Fire Departments statewide to assist in understanding routine filming issues with or without pyrotechnic special effects. Mitigated, negotiated and brokered fire/life safety agreements between musical and theatrical venues related to indoor and outdoor stages with pyrotechnic special effects. Provided consultation, advice and recommendations to the California Film Commission related to fire/life safety filming issues statewide. Provided consultation, advice and recommendations to pyrotechnic operators as to the safety concerns related to their activity. Conducted pyrotechnic special effects accident investigations on location and studio property. Provided training to fire departments statewide related to the California State Fire Marshal s Office Fire/Life Safety Filming Handbook. National lecturer for fire/life safety issues related to Motion Picture/Television filming with or without pyrotechnic special effects. 1974-1984 Visalia and Dinuba Fire Departments 1977-1984 Firefighter, Inspector and Fire/Arson Investigator Visalia Fire Department of Public Safety and Fire Department 1974-1977 Firefighter and Shift Commander Dinuba Fire Department Criminal Investigator and Firefighter/Inspector Created the Fire/Arson Investigation Unit and protocols. In charge of all fire/arson investigations in the City of Visalia. Conducted fire, arson and dangerous fireworks investigations. Page 4
Executed search warrants, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and suspects. Conducted a full range of activities related to fire suppression, rescue and prevention training. Supervised 24 hour shifts for fire suppression and rescue operations. Testified as an expert witness in state court. Education (education ongoing): Fresno City College, Fresno, CA College of Sequoias, Visalia, CA. California State University, Long Beach. CA Significant Professional Certificates: California Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management POST (Peace Officer Standard Training) Certificates California Firefighter I certificate California State Fire Marshal s Office, Fire investigation I, II, III and IV certificates National Fire Academy, Fire Investigation and Fire Prevention certificates California State Fire Marshal s Office, Explosives Recognition and Reconnaissance FBI, Explosion Investigations ATF, Basic Explosion Scene Investigations California Conference of Arson Investigators Seminars, Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation Clark County Seminars, Advanced Arson Investigations Southern California Fraud Investigators Association Seminars, Insurance Fraud and General Fraud Investigations Northern California Fraud Investigators Association Seminars, Insurance Fraud and General Fraud Investigations California District Attorney s Association, Insurance Fraud Investigations National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, Healthcare Fraud Investigations Awards: 1995 - California Insurance Commissioner Award of Excellence, Supervisor 2002 - California Insurance Commissioner Award of Excellence, Training Committee member Instructor Experience: Instructor for California State Fire Marshal s Office, State Fire Training Academy o Fire Investigation I and II Instructor for California State Parks Peace Officer Academy in fire investigation and fire behavior. Instructed informational classes in fireworks, explosive devices and pyrotechnic special effects enforcement to law enforcement and fire departments statewide. Page 5
Conducted training burns on approximately (50) structures and (30) vehicles for fire behavior and investigations. Re-constructed and detonated approximately (20) improvised explosives devices for training and court preparation. Instructor for California Department of Insurance-Fraud Division o Basic Investigator Course o New Supervisor Course. Main instructor for California State Fire Marshal s Office Fire/Life Safety Filming Handbook. o Pyrotechnic special effects demonstrations and safety considerations. o Fire departments role in granting permits for special effects. o Fire departments role in fire suppression and rescue operations involving pyrotechnic effects and stunts. Expert Witness Qualified Criminal Courts: Court qualified expert in fire investigations in Tulare, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Court qualified expert in explosives devices in Los Angeles County. Court qualified expert in automobile insurance fraud schemes and organized activity in Los Angeles County. Civil Court Court qualified expert in fire investigations in Los Angeles County. Fires Investigated: Investigated and assisted in the investigation of approximately (530) fires. These investigations involved vehicles, boats, wild land and structures (residential and commercial). Explosives, Fireworks and Explosion Investigated: Investigated and assisted in the investigation of approximately (95) incidents involving illegal fireworks, pyrotechnic special effects and explosives. Conference Presentations: National Insurance Crime Bureau Western Region Conference California District Attorney s Association and California Department of Insurance Annual Insurance Fraud Conference. California District Attorneys Association, One Day Insurance Industry Conference Southern California Fraud Investigators Association Annual Conference Northern California Fraud Investigators Association Annual Conference Arizona Department of Insurance Fraud Seminar FBI Training Seminar on Organized Insurance Fraud Schemes Page 6
Association Memberships: Southern California Fraud Investigators Association, Vice-President-Board Member International Association Chief of Police California Peace Officer Association National Fire Protection Association California Conference of Arson Investigators m Gomez cv 0907 Page 7