Areas of Expertise:
Expert testimony provided related to administration of programs for mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental health or special education. Particular emphasis placed on propriety of policies, procedures and individual treatment in public or private residential facilities , community living settings and public school special education.

Education/Training:
Ph.D., Behavior Disorders, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
M.S.E., Special Education (M.R.), Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
B.S.E., Special Education (M.R.), Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

Professional Experience:

1995-present
CEO, Cedar Vale Human Services, Inc., Cedar Vale, KS (HCBS, Waiver Apartment Program) (Cedar Vale Nursing Center) 1994-present Assistant Professor, College of Business, Friends University, Wichita, KS

1994-present
Administrator, Cedar Vale Community Hospital, Cedar Vale, KS

1986-1994
Kansas Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services CEO, Winfield State Hospital and Training Center (MR) Winfield, KS

1986-1987
Director, Institutional Treatment Programs (MH/MR) Department of MHMR Central Office

1981-1986
Louisiana Dept. of Health and Human resources CEO-AC-MRDD Accredited Ruston State School (MR) Ruston, LA

Cases/Clients:
Personal Injury, Juvenile Treatment
Wrongful Death, Mental Retardation
Personal Injury, Nursing Center
Personal Injury, Private Psychiatric Hospital
Administration, Juvenile Treatment Center
Wrongful Death, Developmental Disability
Administration, Public Mental Health Center
Personal Injury, Mental Retardation

Fees: Per hour:
$150 Retainer: none
Contract: none
Expenses: none unless travel is required