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 to Present
Phoenix Investigations & Laboratory Services
Senior Investigator/Investigative Locksmith
2008 to 2012
Don’s Auto and Truck Service
1996 to 2008
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
Instructor
1995 to 2008
Rochester Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighter/Chief 1992 to 2008
1988 to 2008
Lorain County Association of Fire Investigators
1989 to 2008
Updated 12/2015
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.):
Jack Matia Chevrolet
1985 to 1995
SCA/GSX Corporation
1983 to 1985
National Mine, Central City CO
1982 to 1983
AMAX Corporation
1980 to 1981
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
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OSHA 8 Hour Annual Refresher w/Asbestos Awareness, November 11, 2015, 8 hours
(tested)
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Colorado Chapter – IAAI, Annual Training Conference: NFPA 1033, Financial
Aspects of Investigation, Photography, Managing Complex Scenes, East Texas
Church Arsons Case Study, Fire Dynamics, Fire Protection Systems, Wildland Fire
Investigations, October 2015, 24 hours (tested)
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Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Analysis and Applications Course, April 13-14, 2015, 16
hours
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OSHA 8 Hour Annual Refresher w/Asbestos Awareness, August 4, 2014, 8 hours
(tested)
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Forensic Report Writing and Evidence Collection, ALOA Security Professionals
Association Education Department, July 21, 2014, 8 hours
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Forensic Case Management & Procedures, ALOA Security Professionals Association
Education Department, July 22, 2014
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Alternate Entry Techniques, ALOA Security Professionals Association Education
Department, July 23, 2014, 8 hours
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Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 – Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, February 4, 2014, 1
hour (tested)
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International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFI Trainer.net
o Fire Protection Systems, June 3, 2015, 3 hours (tested)
o NFPA 921 and 1033 2014 Editions: Important Revisions, May 30, 2014, 3
hours (tested)
o Electrical Safety, 2013, 3 hours (tested)
o Ethics and the Fire Investigator, 2013, 3 hours (tested)
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.):
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IAAI Colorado Chapter District 3 Training Seminar, Centennial, CO, 2013 –
Scientific Method & Negative Corpus (1 hour, tested); Expert Witness Testimony (1
hour, tested); Small Scale Burn Model/Tests (1/2 hour, tested); Public-Private Fire
Investigations Interface (1/2 hour, tested); Post-Flashover Burn Pattern Analysis (1
hour, tested); Commercial Kitchen Fires (1 hour, tested); NFPA 1033 (1 hour,
tested), 6 hours total (tested)
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OSHA Hazmat with Asbestos Awareness Refresher, 2013, 8 hours (tested)
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ALOA Basic Automotive Lock Service , 2012, 8 hours
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ALOA Intermediate Automotive Lock Service, 2012, 8 hours
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ALOA Advanced Automotive Lock Service, 2012, 8 hours
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ALOA Motorcycle Lock Service, 2012, 8 hours
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ACTAR Crash Data Retrieval, 2012, 8 hours (tested)
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Certified Fire Investigation Training, Ventilation Approach to Fire Investigation,
2011, 4 hours (tested)
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Post Flashover Fires, 2011, 4 hours (tested)
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The Fire Investigator & the 2011 NFPA 921 Changes, 2011, 4 hours (tested)
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Insurance Fraud Training Conference, Salt Lake City, 2011, 8 hours
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CIAAI NFPA 921 7th Edition, Hypotheses Matrix, 2011, 2 hours
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Seminar, Ohio Highway Patrol Academy, 2011, 8
hours
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Understanding Post Flashover Fire Behavior, 2011, 8 hours (tested)
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Certified Fire Investigation Training, Arc Mapping Basics, 2010, 4 hours (tested)
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IAAI Expert Courtroom Testimony Program, 2010, 40 hours (tested)
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Certified Fire Investigation Training, Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, 2010, 4
hours (tested)
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Certified Fire Investigation Training, The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion
Investigation, 2010, 4 hours (tested)
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International Association of Auto Theft Investigators Seminar, 2010, 16 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Interview and Interrogation/Vehicle Fires/Legalities and
Evidence, February 2010, 16 hours
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International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, Investigative Locksmithing I,
II, III, 2009, 24 hours
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International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, Auto Theft & Fire Forensics
Examination, 2009, 8 hours
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.):
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Colorado International Association of Arson Investigators Training Conference, Vail,
2009, 16 hours (tested)
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association Motor Vehicle Theft Seminar, 2008, 17
hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Electrical Interests for Fire Investigators/Fire Scene
Documentation/Evidence Collection, February 2008, 16 hours
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Public Agency Training Council Fire Origin and Cause- National Fire Protection
Association 921, November 2008, 24 hours
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Hazmat Technician/Specialist Refresher, 2007, 8 hours (tested)
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Fire Fighter II, Ohio Fire Academy, 2007, 120 hours (tested)
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National Incident Management System G-400 Certification, 2007, 13.5 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Wood Burning Heaters/Digital Photography, February 2007, 16
hours
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators, Auto Theft Seminar, 2006, 7 hours
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Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher, 2006, 8 hours (tested)
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International Association of Arson Investigators, Appliance Fire Investigation, 2006,
20 hours
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Fire Fighter I Certification, Ohio Fire Academy, 2006, 120 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Fatalities/Crime Concealment/ Hypnotic
Interviewing/Meth Lab Fire Investigation, February 2006, 16 hours
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Hazardous Materials Team Conference, 2005, 8 hours
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Hazmat Technician Refresher, Cleveland State University, 2005, 8 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Documentation/Fire Investigation Interviews/Basic
Electric for Fire Investigators/Mobile Home fire investigation, February 2005, 16
hours
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association, Motor Vehicle Theft Seminar, 2004, 17.5
hours
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National Association of Fire Investigators, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
Certification, 2004, 8 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and cause/Juvenile Fire Scenes/Natural Gas and
Propane Explosion Investigations/ Fire death Scene Investigation, February 2004, 16
hours
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.):
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association, one day seminar, 2004, 8 hours
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Advanced Fire investigation, Ohio Fire Academy, 2003, 16 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and Cause/ Vehicle Fire Basics/Accelerant
Detection K-9, February 2003, 16 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Fire fatality Investigations/ Gas-Electric Hybrid vehicle
Fires/High efficiency furnace fires/ Electrical Fire Investigation, February 2002, 16
hours
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Ohio Arson School, Hocking College, International Association of Arson
Investigators, Vehicle Fires/Thermal Injury Deaths/ Big Vehicle Fires/Arson
Prosecuting to Judging/ Health Hazard Evaluations for Fire Investigators, 2001, 20
hours (tested)
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International Association of Arson Investigators, Basic Origin and Cause, 2001, 8
hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Basic cause and Origin/ Basic Report Writing/ Gas Appliance
Fires/ Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Fire Investigation, February 2001, 16 hours
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Mobile Home Fire Origin and Cause, 2000, 16 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Fire Scene Investigation and Interviewing/Criminal Court Cases,
February 2000, 16 hours
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Hazardous Materials Incident Management, 1999, 8 hours (tested)
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Vehicle Fire Investigation, 1999, 8 hours (tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, Explosives/ Origin and cause/ Digital Photography/ Automotive
Fire Investigation/ Interview techniques, February 1999, 16 hours
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Ohio Arson School, Ohio University, 1999, 20 hours (tested)
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Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, Ohio Fire Academy, 1998, 120 hours
(tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, IAAI, February 1998, 16 hours
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Arson Detection for First Responders, Ohio Fire Academy, 1997, 8 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1997, 16 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1996, 16 hours
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.):
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Commercial Air Brake Systems, 1996, 8 hours
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Fire Crime Scene Investigation, 1995, 8 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1995, 16 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1994, 16 hours
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1993, 16 hours
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Fire Safety Inspector Certification, Ohio Fire Academy, 1992, 120 hours (tested)
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Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, Ohio Fire Academy, 1992, 8 hours
(tested)
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Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland University, International Association of
Arson Investigators, February 1991, 16 hours
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Ohio Fire Academy, Arson Level II Certification, 1991, 16 hours (tested)
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Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification, Ohio Fire Academy, 1991, 8 hours
(tested)
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Ohio Fire Academy, Arson Level I Certification, 1990, 16 hours (tested)
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Northwestern Business College- Computerized Engine Controls, 1986, 8 hours
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MSHA 1st Class Underground Mechanic, 1980, 32 hours
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Denver Institute of Technology- General Auto Mechanics Program, 1979, 1 year
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USAF Command and Control Specialist, 1973-1980
EXPERIENCE:
Mr. McGee 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. He was an active member and 8 year president of the Lorain County Fire
Investigators coordinating fire investigation efforts with 28 different jurisdictions. He
was also an active member of the Lorain County Hazmat response team for 8 years.
Mr. McGee has over 30 years of professional experience working with mine,
construction, over the road tractor, RV, and automotive equipment. He has certifications
as ASE Master Automotive Technician and ASE Master Medium and Heavy Duty Truck
Technician.
Mr. McGee has personally investigated over 1000 cases related to fire, vehicle theft, lock
forensics, and mechanical failure analysis. He is qualified and testified as an expert in all
aspects of fire investigation in the District Courts of Colorado. He has qualified and
testified as an expert vehicle theft investigator in Colorado. He has taught fire
investigation and vehicle theft investigation at seminars in multiple states.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Recertification ASE Master Automotive Technician, August 2012
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Recertification ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician, August 2012
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CFI Certification/IAAI, February 2012
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NAFI/CFEI Recertification, May 2011
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Certified Auto Theft Investigator/ Ohio, May 2011
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Level II Vehicle Theft Investigator Certification, IAATI, May 2010
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NAFI/CFEI Recertification, January 2008
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ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician, recertification, November 2007
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ASE Master Automotive Technician, recertification, November 2007
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Fire Fighter II Certification, May 2007
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NAFI/CFEI Certification, May 2004
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Hazmat Technician Certification, January 1998
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Fire Safety Inspector Certification, March 1992
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ASE Master Automotive Technician Certification, June 1992
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ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification, June 1991
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, December 2, 2010.
State of Colorado vs. Gregory Leslie Turman, Arson I, Case #D0212009CR001944,
Martha McKinney, prosecutor. Testified on behalf of the State of Colorado as Evidence
Fact Witness, September 2, 2010
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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
ALOA Security Professionals Association
International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Colorado Chapter of International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Erie Insurance SIU Conference, Vehicle Theft and Fire, Wisconsin, September 18,
2015
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Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Seminar, Investigating Vehicle Fires, April 28, 2015
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Arson Investigations: Structures & Vehicles, Arvada, CO, April 2014
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Round Up Your Knowledge Seminar, Cheyenne, WY, February 4, 2014
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IAATI 60th International Seminar, Kansas City, MO, Instructor Auto Theft, Fire,
Lock Forensics, August 2012
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NASP, Vehicle Fire Investigation, West Metro Fire Training Center, July 2012
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Fire Investigators Strike Force, Chicago, IL, Recreational Vehicle Fire Investigation,
April 2012
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Utah SIU/Vehicle Theft, Mechanical Failure Analysis, March 2012
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Utah Claims Adjusters Association/Vehicle Fires and Vehicle Theft, March 2012
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Round Up Your Knowledge Conference/ISPI/Vehicle Fire Investigation 921,
Cheyenne, WY, February 2012
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Colorado Auto Theft Investigator/Theft Prevention Seminar, Lock Forensics,
September 2011
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Northern Colorado Fire Prevention Conference, Vehicle Fire Investigation, February
2011
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New Mexico SIU meeting, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics, November 2010
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State Farm Insurance, Western Division SIU, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics, March
2010
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Rocky Mountain SIU meeting, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics, January 2010
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Colorado chapter of IAAI, Annual Training Conference, Vehicle Theft, Lock
Forensics, October 2009
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INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.):
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ESURANCE CO, NV, WA teleconference, Vehicle Theft, Lock Forensics, October
2009
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Mobile Home Origin and Cause Seminar, LCAFI, Lorain County, OH, June 2000
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Instructor, Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, Industrial Hydraulics and
Pneumatics, Lorain County Community College, Lorain County Joint Vocational
School, 1995-2005
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