Investigative
Our Investigative Group specializes in investigating and assessing structures in the built environment. Our in-depth consulting expertise includes specialized knowledge of the design and construction of a wide array of buildings and structures, the materials used to build them, and how and why these structures deteriorate and fail. Our staff of talented and seasoned structural engineers, civil engineers, architects, fire investigators, roofing consultants, and building enclosure specialists provide industry-leading expertise to tackle your most challenging and time-sensitive facility issues to minimize downtime and keep you moving forward.
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P 317.340.8902
E gsusemichel@structurepoint.com
Over the course of his career, Greg has performed hundreds of building envelope investigations and assessments; property loss investigations involving material failures, construction defects, and design-related issues; property condition assessments; and microbial indoor air quality investigations. He also has consulting experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, and serving as an expert witness in numerous engineering design and construction-related matters.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan LEED AP, USGBC
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
P 317.517.0565
E dbrown@structurepoint.com
Doug performs roof and building condition assessments, including expert preparation of bidding documents and providing construction administration services. He also performs structural and water infiltration investigations. He has inspected thousands of residential and commercial properties for reported hail- and wind-related damages and has provided consulting services related to arbitrations, appraisals, mediations, and court cases.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana and Ohio
- Registered Roof Consultant, IIBEC
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Valparaiso University
P 216.401.7860
E aclemens@structurepoint.com
Andy has performed numerous site investigations at industrial and commercial facilities, warehouses, schools, hospitals, power plants, wastewater and water treatment plants, and residential properties. He specializes in structural analysis, historical preservation, property condition assessments, failure investigations, and roofing and building envelope evaluations. His consulting responsibilities include property loss cause and origin investigations, building envelope evaluations, storm damage assessments, and property and facility condition assessments.
Licenses & Certifications- Structural Engineer – Illinois & Nevada
- Professional Engineer – Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and North Carolina
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
- Master of Arts, Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
P 630.297.6191
E cgasser@structurepoint.com
Charles has applied his expertise in multiple areas of structural engineering, including moveable bridge and historic building rehabilitation, new building design, construction administration, and forensic investigations. Charles' building structural experience includes commercial, industrial, educational, municipal, congregational, and residential design, as well as inspection of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures. Forensic experience includes origin and cause investigations, structural condition assessments, and storm damage inspections. With respect to investigative work, he is responsible for identifying and assessing structural component failures and strength deteriorations and determining effective remedies. Charles is also responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective structural building designs for a variety of consulting clients, both public and private.
Licenses & Certifications- Structural Engineer - Illinois
- Professional Engineer – Wisconsin and Indiana
- Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
P 615.426.4180
E jwilliams@structurepoint.com
Jason has performed thousands of property investigations for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential properties. He specializes in structural analysis, historic preservation, building envelope and moisture intrusion evaluations, storm damage assessments, and property condition, capital needs, relocation inspections, HOA facilities, FHA inspections and HUD foundation certifications, HUD 203K consultant, and foundation assessments.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Idaho, and Montana
- Certified Level I Thermographer
- CSI Construction Documents Technologist – Missouri
- Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Missouri State University
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering – Structural Emphasis, Kansas State University
P 317.797.5491
E danger@structurepoint.com
Derek has served as architectural and structural engineering design lead on various projects in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. He has performed numerous building code and life safety reviews, designed building and equipment layouts for new facilities and existing building renovations, and led the development of detailed construction packages. As project lead, Derek manages the design process from start to finish, managing team personnel to keep projects on schedule; coordinating the project with other disciplines; managing the budget through design, project specification writing and coordination, and construction administration; and ensuring the project scope remains on track. His investigative skills include consulting with various insurance-related projects, including but not limited to: roof inspections, tornado damage assessments, and precast concrete structure assessments. His investigative responsibilities include storm damage investigations, property condition assessments, structural evaluation of existing buildings, structural repair and rehabilitation design, and construction observation and administration.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Indiana
- Registered Architect - Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Structural), Purdue University
- Master of Architecture, Architecture, Ball State University
P 615.664.8717
E scotton@structurepoint.com
A senior structural engineer with two decades of experience, Stephen is well-versed in the often-complex design of steel, concrete, and masonry structures along with foundations that involve caissons, mats, spread footings, and retaining walls associated with facilities. Stephen has specialized experience in both new construction and renovation projects servicing a multitude of industries including, medical, hospitality, commercial, automotive, light and heavy industrial, and institutional, Stephen’s responsibilities include providing technical guidance and direction to team and group leaders within the Investigative Group. Stephen’s technical capabilities include a strong background in structural code understanding; fluency in structural design software packages such as RAM Structural System, and RISA Suite; and proficient use of Revit and AutoCAD.
As a native Tennessean who lives just 1,000 feet from where he grew up, community involvement and outreach are especially important to Stephen. He maintains an ongoing relationship with his alma mater, Tennessee Tech University, where he serves as a mentor and advisor for the school’s Civil Engineering Senior Design Program. Tennessee Tech was instrumental in defining Stephen’s professional path. To pay it forward, he supports students similarly by providing them opportunities to learn outside of the academic set courses so they can enter the workplace with real-world experience in their tool belt.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Idaho, Tennesse, Texas, North Carolina, Washington, Montana
- Structural Engineer – Illinois
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering w/ Concentration in Structural Engineering, Tennessee Technological University
- Master of Science, Structural Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
P 804.201.0902
E dfoster@structurepoint.com
Dustin has specialized experience in site design, urban redevelopment, and stormwater modeling, and is a skilled expert in all aspects of civil site design, ranging from the field survey to final construction plans. His consulting responsibilities include property loss cause and origin investigations, building envelope evaluations, storm damage assessments, property and facility condition assessments, and moisture-related damage investigations.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana and Virginia
- LEED AP, USGBC
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University
P 708.553.9044
E bhinman@structurepoint.com
Ben is responsible for many different types of forensic engineering investigations involving building systems for residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. Ben has provided expert consultation on a range of projects, including the design and construction of structural steel for hospitals, industrial plants, and high rises. His experience with forensic investigation includes cause and origin for structural steel collapse, concrete deterioration, storm damage, intentional damage/vandalism, fire damage, water infiltration and mold, earth movement, contractor errors, and material quality issues spanning all material and construction types.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
P 815.312.7068
E tjendra@structurepoint.com
Tyler’s structural and restoration experience includes the field assessment, design, and implementation of repairs to parking garages, plazas, historical city buildings, facades, and other existing structures. His expertise includes cast-in-place, precast, and post-tensioned concrete, masonry and steel construction materials, as well as waterproofing deteriorated concrete structures. Tyler’s contribution towards restoration projects involves surveying site conditions, determining the necessary repair procedure, estimating construction costs for a single or multiple year repair program, creating drawings and specifications suitable for obtaining competitive bids, and overseeing the construction administration to ensure the client is satisfied. His clients span municipal, retail, commercial and education sectors nationwide.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, focus on Structures, Mechanics, and Materials, University of Iowa
P 815.315.2329
E bkraft@structurepoint.com
Brian has 16 years of experience in architectural and structural physical building assessments, evaluations, and code assessments. He has evaluated and studied many different building and construction types throughout his career, including prisons, historic buildings, hospital and long-term care facilities, judicial centers, and commercial office buildings. Brian conducts property and facility condition assessments, failure investigations, roofing and building envelope evaluations, property loss cause and origin investigations, and storm damage assessments.
Licenses & Certifications- Registered Architect – Illinois
- Master of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, Southern Illinois University
P 629.286.0111
E skozak@structurepoint.com
Scott has over three decades of experience in the AEC industry, leading architecture, engineering, site development, and construction teams across retail, automotive sales and service, industrial, commercial, and residential projects. He brings expertise in building code compliance, zoning analysis, accessibility compliance, site layout and development, building enclosure design, permitting, and construction management. Proficient in AutoCAD, ARCHICAD, Revit, and excels in reviewing construction drawings, inspecting building and site projects, identifying issues, and delivering solutions. His extensive knowledge of construction methods, building systems, materials, and technology supports his work as a forensic architect, conducting storm damage investigations, property and facility condition assessments, roofing and building envelope evaluations, and construction observation and administration.
Licenses & Certifications- Registered Architect – Tennessee, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Bachelor of Science, Architecture, University of Illinois
P 317.775.3543
E tleahy@structurepoint.com
Tom's experience includes projects covering many areas of structural engineering, ranging from bridge design, inspection, and structural evaluation, to design, investigation, and structural evaluation of buildings and other structures. Additional consulting responsibilities in the area of building investigation include property loss cause and origin investigations, storm damage inspections, facility condition assessments, structural repair and rehabilitation design, construction observation, and structural evaluation of existing buildings.
Licenses & Certifications- Structural Engineer - Illinois
- Professional Engineer - Kentucky, Indiana , Illinois, and Ohio
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)
P 260.410.1506
E gmang@structurepoint.com
Since 1968, Gerry has worked in the reconstruction of fire scenes, developing extensive experience in managing investigations of major losses caused by fire and/or explosion. His expert knowledge of how fires and explosions may be caused in vehicles, buildings, and equipment enables him to recognize the necessary testing and engineering disciplines required to determine an incident’s cause from the remaining evidence.
Licenses & Certifications- Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
P 412.445.6467
E bmccreedy@structurepoint.com
Brent has extensive experience with the analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, wood and cold-formed metal framing structures and components. As an Investigative Project Manager, he applies this knowledge in residential/commercial building inspections and evaluations, storm damage investigations, and building repair and rehabilitation design. Brent’s technical skills include RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Connections, and Enercalc.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Ohio
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
P 440.554.7828
E tmcparland@structurepoint.com
Tim is a licensed professional engineer and certified commercial drone pilot who excels at solving immediate property-related claims and recommending plans to extend the life of a building’s components. He specializes in property and facility condition assessments, storm damage assessments, building envelope consulting for higher education and institutional clients, structural analysis, and restoration design and construction.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Dayton
P 317.526.9360
E jmickey@structurepoint.com
Jacob performs structural and building enclosure failure/deficiency investigations, property condition assessments, and construction administration. He has specialized experience in building rehabilitation/repair design, existing structure retrofits/modifications, historic preservation, asset management, and roofing evaluations. Jacob is skilled in uncovering the root causes of building deficiencies and failures, providing innovative and actionable recommendations, and supporting rehabilitation projects through completion. His technical capabilities include steel design, concrete design, wood design, light-gauge and cold-formed steel design, truss repair design, retaining wall design, and building enclosure design and specification.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana
- HAAG Certified Residential Roof Inspector
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
P 224.242.4835
E rotsuka@structurepoint.com
Reece is a project manager in the Investigative Group, responsible for many different types of forensic engineering investigations involving building systems for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. His responsibilities include on-site investigation and evaluation of structures and their components and preparation of technical reports. Reece has specialized experience in assessing hail and wind damage to roofing components.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
P 615.906.0748
E spabian@structurepoint.com
Scott is experienced in structural design of both new construction and renovation projects for a wide variety of building types along with investigation of distress and assessment of such buildings. Scott has designed reinforced concrete, steel facilities, and fiber polymer composite assemblies. He has also managed construction of industrial and commercial facilities such as offices, manufacturing facilities, and entertainment venues. He has performed assessments of facilities in numerous sectors including parking garages, warehouses, schools, hospitals, and residential properties. He specializes in structural analysis, property condition assessments, failure investigations, property loss cause and origin investigations, and storm damage assessments.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering (Structural Design Focus), University of Kentucky, Lexington
- Master of Business Administration, University of Kentucky, Lexington
P 260.410.1506
E jpounds@structurepoint.com
Jess has specialized expertise in the design and investigation of steel, concrete, and wood structures in the grain processing, manufacturing/industrial, residential, commercial, and healthcare industries. In addition to performing site investigations, his consulting responsibilities include performing structural analysis of existing structures and preparing engineering assessment reports. Jess is experienced and trained in the use of BIM technology including Revit. He also is experienced in the use of RAM finite element analysis software.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Indiana
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
P 317.766.4062
E cprigge@structurepoint.com
Charlie is experienced in residential wood frame, steel frame, precast, and cast-in-place concrete construction. His consulting responsibilities include investigating building failures, evaluations of building components, and designing the repair of structures. Responsibilities in the area of building investigation include storm damage investigations, property condition assessments, structural evaluation of existing buildings, structural repair and rehabilitation design, and construction observation and administration.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Indiana
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
P 317.220.0264
E pray@structurepoint.com
Preston's main area of focus is conducting property condition assessments. He has performed hundreds of property condition assessments for real estate brokers, property owners, investors, and financial institutions throughout the country. He specializes in property condition assessments of retail centers, multi-unit residential housing, warehouses, and industrial office and municipal buildings. Preston is also a certified energy auditor who can assess the energy performance of any building and identify areas for improved energy efficiency. His consulting expertise will provide clients with critical information about any structure, its systems, and its components to help them understand how these conditions will impact their bottom line.
Licenses & Certifications- Project Management Professional PMP
- Certified Energy Auditor
- Registered Roof Observer (RRO), IIBEC
- Bachelor of Science, Leadership & Supervision, Purdue University (Indianapolis)
- Master of Science, Technology Engineering Technology, Purdue University (Indianapolis)
P 859.880.3063
E bscott@structurepoint.com
As a forensic engineer, Bryan has responded to, performed, and managed various damage assessments following numerous catastrophic events including tropical storm systems, floods, tornadoes, and structure fires. He has performed commercial, institutional, office, and residential structural, foundation, and framing distress analysis, roof damage evaluations, water intrusion investigations, vehicle and tree impact damage investigations, fire-related damage evaluations, construction defect/building envelope investigations, vibration-related investigations, swimming pool evaluations, concrete driveway evaluations, and retaining wall damage evaluations. He has a variety of experience in construction material types, systems, and components, with a comprehensive understanding of construction plan implementation and industry standards.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
P 937.510.1836
E nschacherer@structurepoint.com
Nolan specializes in heavy industrial structures, pre-engineered metal buildings, commercial and residential renovations, and critical infrastructure design. He performs structural and enclosure investigations, property condition assessments, and construction administration with a focus on identifying deficiencies and delivering practical solutions. Nolan provides high-level, permit-ready construction drawings to support projects from evaluation through completion. His expertise includes steel, concrete, wood, and light-gauge/cold-formed steel design, pre-engineered building modifications, and building enclosure detailing, supported by proficiency in Tekla, RAM, and RISA.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Ohio
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Dayton
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Dayton
P 440.525.3459
E tsprague@structurepoint.com
Tim has investigated structures ranging from single family homes to massive industrial facilities. His desire to deliver answers and solutions for his clients drives him to discover root causes of issues and provide efficient designs. Tim has experience designing new structures, as well as repairs and modifications for existing structures. He also has experience evaluating steel, masonry, wood, and concrete structures of all ages. Relying on this experience, Tim performs structural investigations, structural design, storm damage assessments, and moisture intrusion investigations.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer - Ohio
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- MSHA Part 48
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
P 317.460.6146
E mstocking@structurepoint.com
Matthew is a project manager in the Investigative Group. He has experience in the design and investigation of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures in the residential, commercial, and educational industries. Matthew's investigative responsibilities include the structural evaluation of existing buildings and failure investigations, cause and origin investigations, and evaluations of storm-damaged structures.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona
P 630.360.4524
E btober@structurepoint.com
Bob is an experienced construction, structural and restoration engineer who has managed over 1,000 structural repair projects. Bob specializes in developing cost-effective approaches to extend the service life and preserve concrete structures. His 45+ years of experience have included contracting, consulting, and Owner’s representative roles on commercial, transportation, industrial, fossil and nuclear fuel power generating projects. His communication abilities permit coordinating an extensive variety of contractors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Arizona, Nebraska
- Bachelor of Science, Civil/Structural Engineering, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
P 312.881.0764
E rwagner@structurepoint.com
Ryan has structural and forensic experience with the design, investigation, and restoration of buildings and similar structures. His structural expertise spans all major construction materials, including steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, and masonry. His consulting projects have served clients in the municipal, residential, retail, commercial, religious, higher education, industrial, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Ryan has developed expert structural plans and specifications, and performed construction observation for new structures, renovations, and adaptive re-use projects; written property condition assessments; created repair documents; and made demolition recommendations for clients nationwide. He also has specialized experience in strengthening weak-story wood structures located in high seismic zones, as well as strengthening and waterproofing deteriorated concrete structures.
Licenses & Certifications- Structural Engineer – Illinois
- Professional Engineer – Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin
- Bachelor of Science, General Engineering – Structural, University of Illinois
P 614.671.2806
E bwiley@structurepoint.com
Ben has strong design, client management, and detailing skills and is experienced in the structural design of new construction and renovation projects of varying sizes and building types, including industrial, commercial, residential, and educational facilities. He has experience performing building assessments, as well as working as a team member in completing new building designs. Ben has specialized knowledge in the design of structural steel, reinforced concrete and masonry, wood, and cold-formed metal framing. His technical knowledge includes thorough knowledge of structural code requirements and proficiency in the use of structural design software such as RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, and Enercalc. Ben also supports the profession by mentoring younger engineers.
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Ohio
- OSHA 10 Hour Training – Construction
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University
P 615.761.8243
E bwilliams@structurepoint.com
Bailey performs structural investigations for residential, commercial, and hotel/resort structures. He has completed condition assessments, storm damage assessments, and forensic building investigations for a wide range of issues, ranging from existing structural deficiencies to moisture intrusion. His work often includes recommending repair designs. Bailey’s technical capabilities include AutoCAD and TurboCAD, as well as experience with various design software (TEDDs, EnerCalc, RAM/Bentley, WoodWorks).
Licenses & Certifications- Professional Engineer – Tennessee
- FAA Part 107 Licensed – Commercial Drone Pilot
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
