Rocky Mountain Service Center Mike McGee, IAAI-CFI Senior Investigator/Investigative Locksmith Englewood, Colorado 303-912-0692 mmcgee@uis-usa.com EDUCATION: Lorain County Community College Fire Science Programs, 2006 Ohio Fire Academy, Columbus, OH Firefighting, Investigation, Hazmat, 1988-2008 Crafton Hills Community College, Yucaipa, CA General Interest classes, 1972-1973 EMPLOYMENT: Unified Investigations & Sciences Senior Investigator/Investigative Locksmith 2012 Present Phoenix Investigations and Laboratory Services Senior Investigator/Investigative Locksmith 2008 2012 Don s Auto and Truck Service 1996 2008 Lorain County Joint Vocational School Instructor 1995-2008 Rochester Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter/Chief 1992-2008 1988-2008 Lorain County Association of Fire Investigators 1989-2008 Updated 7/2014
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): Jack Matia Chevrolet 1985-1995 SCA/GSX Corporation 1983-1985 National Mine, Central City CO 1982-1983 AMAX Corporation 1980-1981 EXPERIENCE: Mike retired from Rochester Volunteer Fire Department as Chief. His duties included Staff Officer, Fire Safety Inspector, Hazmat Technician, and Fire/Arson Investigator. He was a member of the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department from 1988 to 2008. Mike was an active member and 8 year president of the Lorain County Fire Investigators coordinating fire investigation efforts with 28 different jurisdictions. Mike was an active member of the Lorain County Hazmat response team for 8 years. Mike has over 30 years professional experience working with mine, construction, over the road tractor, RV, and automotive equipment. Mike has certifications as ASE Master automotive technician and ASE Master medium and heavy duty truck technician. Mike has personally investigated over 600 fires. He is qualified and testified as an expert in all aspects of fire investigation in the District Courts of Colorado. Mike has qualified and testified as an expert vehicle theft investigator in Colorado. Mike has taught fire investigation and vehicle theft investigation at seminars in multiple states. SPECIALIZED TRAINING: OSHA 8 Hour Annual Refresher w/asbestos Awareness, August 4, 2014 Forensic Report Writing and Evidence Collection, ALOA Security Professionals Association Education Department, July 21, 2014, tested Forensic Case Management & Procedures, ALOA Security Professionals Association Education Department, July 22, 2014, tested Alternate Entry Techniques, ALOA Security Professionals Association Education Department, July 23, 2014, tested Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, February 4, 2014, 1 hour, tested 2
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFI Trainer.net o NFPA 921 and 1033 2014 Editions: Important Revisions May 30, 2014 3 hours tested o Electrical Safety, 2013, tested o Ethics and the Fire Investigator, 2013, tested IAAI Colorado Chapter District 3 Training Seminar, Centennial, CO, 2013 Scientific Method & Negative Corpus (1 hr., tested); Expert Witness Testimony (1 hr., tested); Small Scale Burn Model/Tests (1/2 hr., tested); Public-Private Fire Investigations Interface (1/2 hr., tested); Post-Flashover Burn Pattern Analysis (1 hr., tested); Commercial Kitchen Fires (1 hr., tested); NFPA 1033 (1 hr., tested) OSHA Hazmat with Asbestos Awareness Refresher, 2013 ALOA Basic Automotive Lock Service (T), 2012 ALOA Intermediate Automotive Lock Service (T), 2012 ALOA Advanced Automotive Lock Service (T), 2012 ALOA Motorcycle Lock Service (T), 2012 ACTAR Crash Data Retrieval (T), 2012 Certified Fire Investigation Training, Ventilation Approach to Fire Investigation (T), 2011 Post Flashover Fires (T), 2011 The Fire Investigator & the 2011 NFPA 921 Changes (T), 2011 Insurance Fraud Training Conference, Salt Lake City, 2011 CIAAI NFPA 921 7th edition, Hypotheses Matrix, 2011 Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Seminar, Ohio Highway Patrol Academy, 2011 Understanding Post Flashover Fire Behavior (T), 2011 Certified Fire Investigation Training, Arc Mapping Basics (T), 2010 IAAI Expert Courtroom Testimony Program (T), 2010 3
Certified Fire Investigation Training, Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires (T), 2010 Certified Fire Investigation Training, The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (T), 2010 International Association of Auto Theft Investigators Seminar, 2010 Arson Investigators, Interview and Interrogation/Vehicle Fires/Legalities and Evidence, 2/2010 International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, Investigative Locksmithing I, II, III, 2009 International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, Auto Theft & Fire Forensics Examination, 2009 Colorado International Association of Arson Investigators Training Conference, Vail (T), 2009 Auto Theft & Fire Forensic Examination, Associated Locksmiths of America, International Association of Investigative Locksmiths 8/2009 Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association Motor Vehicle Theft Seminar, 2008 Arson Investigators, Electrical Interests for Fire Investigators/Fire Scene Documentation/Evidence Collection, 2/2008 Public Agency Training Council Fire Origin and Cause- National Fire Protection Association 921 11/2008 Hazmat Technician/Specialist Refresher (T), 2007 Fire Fighter II, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 2007 National Incident Management System G-400 Certification (T), 2007 Arson Investigators, Wood Burning Heaters/ Digital Photography, 2/2007 Ohio Auto Theft Investigators, Auto Theft Seminar, 2006 Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher (T), 2006 4
International Association of Arson Investigators, Appliance Fire Investigation, 2006 Fire Fighter I Certification, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 2006 Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Fatalities/ Crime Concealment/ Hypnotic Interviewing/Meth Lab Fire Investigation, 2/2006 Hazardous Materials Team Conference, 2005 Hazmat Technician Refresher, Cleveland State University (T), 2005 Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Documentation/ Fire Investigation Interviews/ Basic Electric for Fire Investigators/ Mobile Home fire investigation, 2/2005 Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association, Motor Vehicle Theft Seminar, 2004 National Association of Fire Investigators, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator Certification (T), 2004 Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and cause/ Juvenile Fire Scenes/ Natural Gas and Propane Explosion Investigations/ Fire death Scene Investigation, 2/2004 Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association, one day seminar, 2004 Advanced Fire investigation, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 2003 Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and Cause/ Vehicle Fire Basics/ Accelerant Detection K-9, 2/2003 Arson Investigators, Fire fatality Investigations/ Gas-Electric Hybrid vehicle Fires/ High efficiency furnace fires/ Electrical Fire Investigation, 2/2002 Ohio Arson School, Hocking College, International Association of Arson Investigators (T), Vehicle Fires/ Thermal Injury Deaths/ Big Vehicle Fires/ Arson Prosecuting to Judging/ Health Hazard Evaluations for Fire Investigators, 2001 International Association of Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and Cause (T), 2001 5
Arson Investigators, Basic cause and Origin/ Basic Report Writing/ Gas Appliance Fires/ Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Fire Investigation, 2/2001 Mobile Home Fire Origin and Cause (T), 2000 Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Investigation and Interviewing/ Criminal Court Cases, 2/2000 Hazardous Materials Incident Management (T), 1999 Vehicle Fire Investigation (T), 1999 Arson Investigators, Explosives/ Origin and cause/ Digital Photography/ Automotive Fire Investigation/ Interview techniques, 2/1999 Ohio Arson School, Ohio University (T), 1999 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 1998 Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, IAAI, 2/1998 Arson Detection for First Responders, Ohio Fire Academy, 1997 Arson Investigators, 2/1997 Arson Investigators, 2/1996 Commercial Air Brake Systems, 1996 Fire Crime Scene Investigation, 1995 Arson Investigators, 2/1995 Arson Investigators, 2/1994 Arson Investigators, 2/1993 6
Fire Safety Inspector Certification, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 1992 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 1992 Arson Investigators, 2/1991 Ohio Fire Academy, Arson Level II Certification (T), 1991 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification, Ohio Fire Academy (T), 1991 Ohio Fire Academy, Arson Level I Certification (T), 1990 Northwestern Business College- Computerized Engine Controls, 1986 MSHA 1st Class Underground Mechanic, 1980 Denver Institute of Technology- General Auto Mechanics Program, 1979 USAF Command and Control Specialist, 1973-1980 CERTIFICATIONS: Recertification ASE Master Automotive Technician, 8/2012 Recertification ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician, 8/2012 CFI Certification/IAAI, 2/2012 NAFI/CFEI Recertification, 5/2011 Certified Auto Theft Investigator/ Ohio, 5/2011 Level II Vehicle Theft Investigator Certification, IAATI, 5/2010 NAFI/CFEI Recertification, 1/2008 ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician, recertification, 11/2007 ASE Master Automotive Technician, recertification, 11/2007 Fire Fighter II Certification, 5/2007 NAFI/CFEI Certification, 5/2004 Hazmat Technician Certification, 1/1998 Fire Safety Inspector Certification, 3/1992 ASE Master Automotive Technician Certification, 6/1992 ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification, 6/1991 7
EXPERT TESTIMONY: Norine M. Green v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Defendant Attorney Thomas J. Seaman. Testified as Expert Vehicle Theft Investigator, Expert Vehicle Lock Investigator, and Expert Vehicle Security Systems Investigator for defendant State of Colorado Supreme Court, State of Colorado vs. Alvertis Simmons, Fact Witness Case #11SA0361, July 2, 2012. Deposition, State Farm Insurance vs. Toyota. March 21, 2012 State of Colorado vs. Terrence Ballowe. Case #09CR00050 Division G. Testified as Expert Arson Investigator on behalf of the State of Colorado. October 20, 2011. Shawna Lawley vs. ESURANCE Case number: 2009CV7254. Attorneys for defendant, Gregory Giometti and Mark Honhart. Testified as expert vehicle theft investigator for defendant. 12-02-2010 State of Colorado vs. Gregory Leslie Turman, Arson I. Case number D0212009CR001944. Martha McKinney prosecutor. Testified on behalf of the State of Colorado as evidence fact witness. 09-02-2010 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: International Association of Arson Investigators Colorado Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators National Association of Fire Investigators Lorain County Association of Fire Investigators International Association of Investigative Locksmiths INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE: Arson Investigations: Structures & Vehicles, Arvada, CO, April 2014 Round Up Your Knowledge Seminar, Cheyenne WY, 2/4/14 IAATI 60th International Seminar, Kansas City, MO, Instructor Auto Theft, Fire, Lock Forensics 8/2012 NASP, Vehicle Fire Investigation, West Metro Fire Training Center 7/2012 Fire Investigators Strike Force, Chicago IL. Recreational Vehicle Fire Investigation 4/2012 Utah SIU/ Vehicle Theft, Mechanical failure analysis 3/2012 Utah Claims Adjusters Association/ Vehicle Fires and Vehicle Theft 3/2012 Round Up Your Knowledge Conference/ISPI/Vehicle Fire Investigation 921, Cheyenne, WY 2/2012 8
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.): Colorado Auto Theft Investigator/Theft Prevention Seminar, Lock Forensics 9/2011 Northern Colorado Fire Prevention Conference, Vehicle Fire Investigation 2/2011 New Mexico SIU meeting, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics 11/2010 State Farm Insurance, western division SIU, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics 3/2010 Rocky Mountain SIU meeting, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics 1/2010 Colorado chapter of IAAI, Annual Training Conference, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics 10/2009 ESURANCE CO, NV, WA teleconference, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics 10/2009 Mobile Home Origin and Cause Seminar, LCAFI, Lorain County, OH. 6/2000 Instructor, Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Lorain County Community College, Lorain County Joint Vocational School 1995-2005 9