Dan is a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer. Dan has been involved in over 4,000 cases in his career. Dan graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has been active in the field of forensic engineering since 1987, forming his own consulting firm in 1999 when he founded OnSite Engineering & Forensic Services, Inc. located in Prior Lake, MN. Dan has become one of the most sought after experts in the forensic engineering field; testifying in both U.S. Federal and State courts. His diverse experience in forensic engineering includes electrical malfunction investigations, product failure analysis, interpretation of electrical code issues, product testing and analysis and expert testimony. Dan participates in fire and electrical investigations though out the United States, providing knowledgeable, thorough and ethical service to all clients.
Education
- BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. 1987
- Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN.
- Pre-Engineering Program, 1982-1985
Accreditations
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- State of Minnesota, 1997
- State of Illinois, 1998
- State of South Dakota, 2004
- State of Nebraska, 2014
Personal/Civil Memberships
- Member National Society of Professional Engineers
- Member Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
- Member International Association of Arson Investigators
- Member International Association of Arson
- Investigators – Engineering Committee 1994
- Member International Association of Arson Investigators
- - Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska & Wisconsin chapters
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- Member National Fire Protection Association
- Member American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Member Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- Member Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- – Product Safety Engineering Society
- Member National Academy of Forensic Engineers
- National Fire Academy – Contract Instructor
- Member National Association of Fire Investigators