Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Institute of Transportation Engineers
American Bus Association
American Society of Safety Engineers
National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstructionists
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and Investigators
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
United Motorcoach Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Over 33 years experience as follows:
The Daecher Consulting Group, Inc
September 1, 1997 - Present
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President and Owner:
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Consultation with private and public clients in all aspects of Commercial
motor carrier operations; workplace safety; claims and litigation support;
accident investigations and reconstructions involving vehicles, bicycles
and pedestrians; training programs and seminars; and research projects concerning
technologies related to driver fatigue and safe vehicle operations.
Safety, Claims & Litigation Services, Inc.
August 1995 - August 1997
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President:
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Consultation with private and public clients in all aspects of Commercial
motor carrier and workplace safety; claims and litigation support; accident
investigations and reconstructions involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians;
training programs and seminars; and research projects concerning technologies
related to driver fatigue and safe vehicle operations.
Pennoni Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers
May 1993 - July 1995
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Transportation & Safety Specialist:
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Consultation with private and public clients in all aspects of transportation
engineering; Commercial motor carrier and workplace safety; accident
investigations and reconstructions involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians;
training programs and seminars; and research projects.
Transportation Engineering, Commercial Motor Carrier and Workplace Safety
and Accident Investigation/Reconstruction,
September 1985 - May 1993
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Consultant - Self-Employed:
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Consultation with private and public clients in all aspects of transportation
engineering; commercial motor carrier and workplace safety; and accident
investigations and reconstructions involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Progressive Insurance Companies
November 1987 - August 1992
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Director of Safety Services:
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Responsible for safety and loss control consulting with transportation customers
nationwide. Responsible for creation, development, marketing and sales of
transportation safety products and services, helping customers to lower their
accident frequency and better manage their business. Managed staff of six
people.
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National Catastrophe Response Team Manager:
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Responsible for development, administration and maintenance of program and
staff to investigate roadway accidents and manage claims involving our insureds
that may have high exposure. Staff was available to respond immediately upon
confirmation of potential exposure on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week basis. Staff
was strategically located throughout the continental U.S.A. Staff was trained
in accident investigation, empathetic skills and casualty adjusting.
International Exposition Center
September 1985 - April 1987
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Facilities Manager:
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Responsible for operation and maintenance of 2.2 million square feet of building
situated on 175 acres of land. Responsible for providing all facility-related
services to public and trade shows held in the facility. Responsible for
negotiating contracts and full-time administration of maintenance staff
of 60 people.
Pennoni Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers
June 1978 - August 1985
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Director of Transportation and Planning Services:
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Responsible for all phases of transportation engineering consulting. Provided
assistance in planning and implementation of marketing strategies for services
of company. Provided assistance in financial management of company.
LaSalle College/Delaware County Community College
September 1978 - December 1984
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Instructor (Part-time):
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Staff member of Department of Management, teaching undergraduate courses
of Management Control Systems, Organizational Behavior and Small Business
Management Fundamentals.
Plan-Tech, Inc., Economic and Management Consultants
October 1974 - June 1978
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President: Responsible for consultation in fields of management,
economics, general business and urban planning.
John Comiskey & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers
November 1970 - June 1978
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Vice President:
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Responsible for all phases of transportation engineering.
Bureau of Traffic Engineering, City of Lancaster, PA.
May 1970 - October 1970
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Chief Transportation Planner:
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Responsible for administration and operations of Bureau of Traffic Engineering,
City of Lancaster, PA
Bureau of Planning and Bureau of Traffic Engineering, City of Lancaster,
PA
June 1967 - April 1970
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Various positions:
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Responsible for development and performance of various zoning, utility, parking
and loading zone studies.
PUBLICATIONS:
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A Guide for Municipalities for Bicycle Planning (Proceedings of the Fourth
National Seminar and Planning, Design and Implementation of Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities)
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The Interaction of Pedestrian Movement with Traffic Movement in Relation
to Anticipated Roadway and Sidewalk Changes (Proceedings for the International
Conference on Pedestrian Safety, Volume One - Session Reports)
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Selling Transportation Engineering Means Selling Yourself (54th Annual ITE
Conference Proceedings)
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Smart Environment Technology: The Critical Component for Driver-Vehicle
Communication Within the Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (Managing Traffic
and Transportation 1992 Conference Proceedings)
For Bus Ride Magazine:
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Various Articles - Ongoing contributing columnist
For Canadian Bus Exchange
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A Closer Look at Wheel Separations
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South of the Border - The Latest Regulatory Developments
For American Bus Exchange
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Safety Management - Managing Behavior - Not Regulatory Compliance
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The Challenge: To Develop A Motorcoach Driver Training Standard
For CVSA Guardian
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CVSA-Alliance is the Word for Success
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North American Inspector's Championship - Time To Get On Board
For VercomNet ITS Expert
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Vehicle and Driver Technologies - What Is Their Value To You?
Co-Authored for US Department of Transportation
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with Arrowhead Space & Telecommunications, Inc.
Bus Driver Fatigue and Stress Issues Study, DTGH61-99-Z-00027, December 1999, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Motor Carriers, Washington, DC
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with Michael R. Crum and Paula C. Morrow, Iowa State University
Motor Carrier Scheduling Practices and Their Influence on Driver Fatigue, July 2001, The Trucking Research Institute of The American Trucking Association Foundation; The Private Fleet Management Institute of the National Private Truck Council; and The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Studies of Traffic Operations to Improve Capacity and Safety
Comprehensive Transportation Planning Studies
Parking Studies in High-density Residential Areas, Central Business Districts,
and Shopping Centers
Design and Layout of Parking Areas
Review of Proposed Subdivisions and Parcel Developments with Emphasis on
Roadway Layout and Design
Design of Traffic Signal Installations and Roadway Improvements
Studies of Traffic Impact of All Types and Sizes of Proposed Developments
Roadway and Intersection Analysis of Capacity and Safety
Accident Analysis and Development of Safety Improvement Programs
Development & Implementation of Traffic Management Strategies
Development of Financing Strategies for Implementation of Transportation
Projects
Liaison with and Presentations to State and Local Officials Regarding
Transportation projects and Related Approvals
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND RECONSTRUCTIONS
Investigations of Accident Scenes, Property Damage, and Bodily Injuries for
Collection of Evidence
Application of Laws of Physics to Estimate Speeds, Times, and Kinetic Energy
associated with accidents
Use of Human Factor Knowledge associated with driving and pedestrian movement
for Accident Reconstruction
COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Development of Loss Prevention and Risk Management Programs with concentration
in the auto liability and workplace injury areas.
Development and Implementation of Motor Carrier Management Safety Seminars.
Preparation of Safety Policies and Procedures for use in Commercial Motor
Vehicle Operations, Municipalities, Industrial Operations
Preparation and Production of various safety and training literature and
products (newsletters, technical papers, process manuals, posters and videos).
Preparation and Implementation of numerous training programs related to various
topics including accident investigation, workplace safety programs, and empathic
skills.
Design and monitoring of safety processes and procedures for work site
operations.
Management of numerous research and demonstration projects (anti-lock brakes,
performance on motorcoaches, measurements of driver impairment, school bus
conspicuity, school bus safety program).
Participation in numerous FHWA funded research projects concerning commercial
Vehicle Operations and/or Intelligent Transportation Systems Technology.
Interpretation of Federal Regulations regarding safety activities and operations
and assistance in their implementation (DOT, OSHA, EPA).
TRAINING & PRESENTATIONS
Certified Instructor for the North American Transportation Management Institute
(NATMI)
Associate Instructor for the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
Staff consultant to the Bus and Motorcoach Research and Education Institute
(BMREI)
Technical consultant for Model Motorcoach Driver Training Curriculum for
FHWA
Project manager for Motorcoach Mechanic Training Curriculum for FHWA
Technical consultant for Level I Bus Inspector Training Curriculum
Producer of multiple training videos for commercial vehicle industry.
Courses developed & presented
Accident Investigation
Accident Scene Investigation
Accident Management - Minimize Your Exposure
Advanced Accident Investigation
The Accident Reconstructionist - Who and Why
How to Discredit an Accident Reconstruction Expert
ADA Driver Training
ADA Hiring Issues
Bloodborne Pathogens
Bus Fires and Emergency Evacuations
Driver Shortage
Driver Hiring
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Empathic Skills for Managing Conflict
Effective Claims Management
Evidentiary Review of Accidents
Investigating Regulatory Compliance as Part of Claim Management
Managing Fatigue
Managing Stress
Return To Work Programs - Reduce Your Workers Compensation Costs
Risk Management - A Safety Director & Shop Manager Perspective
Developing and Managing A Safety Program
Safety Audits & Ratings
Slips & Falls
Violence in Your Workplace
What Do Accidents Truly Cost?
Accident Scene Diagrams
Accident Prevention
Business Basics for Bus Operators
Effective Accident Analysis
The Commercial Driver
Safety Meetings
Curbing Commercial Vehicle Accident Costs
CVSA Bus Inspection Program
Improving Safety Performances
A Team Approach to School Bus Safety
Containing Workers' Compensation Costs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and You
OSHA Safety Regulations and You
Workplace Safety
Motor Fleet Safety for Supervisors
Motor Fleet Safety Supervision - Principals and Practices
Catastrophic Response
Defensive Driver Training for Commercial Vehicle Operator - numerous tapes
Operation Secure Transport - Security training for motorcoach operators, funded by the Transportation Security Administration
