Mr. Ackerman is a retired VP of a large water utility and is experienced in all aspects of water utility operations, construction, safety, and maintenance. Additionally he has handled other commercial construction for past 10 years. Background includes treatment plant design, construction, maintenance, and operations; distribution system (tanks, pipeline, and pump stations) design, construction, maintenance, and operations. Chairman of company safety committee for 10 years.
Miscellaneous areas of expertise include surge control (water hammer), pipeline and storage tank corrosion control, and chemical handling.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BS Mechanical Engineering, Univ of Missouri
MBA from Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Professional Engineer
Real Estate Broker
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: National Society of Professional Engineers
National Association of Water Companies
American Water Works Association
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Have been doing this type of work for past 5 years. Have been retained on about 15 cases.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Water Utility construction, design, and operations. This includes treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipelines, surge control, corrosion.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 60%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 40%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: About 7 or 8
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Last year
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: One as an expert witness. Several times related to rate hearings while working for St. Louis County Water Company. Most cases settle after deposition and/or report.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: About 10 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Investigation, consultation, site inspections, reports
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $195
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $195
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $195 with 4 hour minimum
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $195 with 4 hour minimum
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel fee is $95/hr. Expenses plus 20%
