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Today is National Biomechanics Day, a worldwide recognition of the contributions of the field of biomechanics to our daily lives. The Rimkus Biomechanical and Injury Causation team offers years of expertise related to physics, accident reconstruction dynamics, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and human kinematics. Our experts apply this knowledge to analyze the effects of forces upon the body and determine the cause of personal injuries related to vehicle accidents, premises liability issues, sports and recreation injuries, and product injuries. Visit our website to learn about our dynamic team and the ways in which they apply their skills. Interested in joining the team? View our open roles now.
We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Robert Anderson, who retired last month after more than 20 years of service with our company. Rob began his Rimkus career as a District Manager of our San Antonio office and grew professionally into roles that included South Texas Regional Manager and Vice President, South Central Region. He retires as Sr. Vice President, Great Lakes Region, where he has been integral in many areas of Rimkus’ business including team management, recruitment, customer service, business development, and key account management on regional and national levels. As a retirement gesture for Rob, a valued member of the Rimkus family, many of our co-workers started a donation page for TEAM Marissa, a 501C3 charity founded by Rob and his wife, Karen, to honor their daughter. We are grateful for the dedication he showed his many responsibilities during his tenure with our company, and we wish him a happy retirement!
Concrete slabs-on-ground are a part of nearly every built environment, yet they’re often overlooked during a building’s design phase, which may create problems for construction teams. Recently, Rimkus Director, Construction and Industrial Practice, TJ Cate shared his expertise and on these essential building components for Structure magazine. Check out the full article below!
Meet Michelle Price, a Rimkus Consultant based in our Baltimore and Philadelphia offices. Michelle is a transportation consultant and ACTAR-accredited Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist. As a forensic consultant, she provides Rimkus clients in the northeast United States with vehicle crash analyses to determine cause and critical factors of collisions. She also performs inspections of the components of motor vehicles, motorcycles, seat belts, and child safety seats. We’re hiring vehicle accident reconstructionists for positions in multiple Rimkus offices. If you’re interested in using your expertise to help our clients answer complex questions, consider applying to one of our open roles today.
In recognition of their outstanding performances, leadership skills, and key contributions made to our company, we are proud to announce the recent promotions of Peter Quinn, Randy Lasure, and Christopher Grubbs. Visit our website to learn more about their professional backgrounds and the expertise they bring to the Rimkus team. At Rimkus, we value professional growth and promotion from within. If you’d like to join a team that shares these values, consider applying to one of our open roles.
Today Rimkus recognizes San Antonio-based professional civil engineer Erik Valle, who earned the title of Senior Consultant earlier this year. Erik’s recent accomplishments also include becoming a Certified English Excel Tribometrist and drone pilot. He’s a professional engineer registered in four states, and he performs forensic investigations related to construction and premises liability.
Rimkus is seeking mechanical engineers with experience in vehicle accident reconstruction (VAR) to fill roles in several of our US offices. Ideal candidates have their PE license and ACTAR certification as well as broad experience with mechanical systems and product/equipment design. Responsibilities may include: • Assessing origin and cause of complex problems • Investigating and analyzing product or system failures • Evaluating and reconstructing vehicle accidents We have urgent needs in Bakersfield, California; Denver, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon. Interested in joining our growing teams? We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), a flexible work schedule, professional training, and opportunities for advancement. Visit the careers page on our website to learn more and apply for our open roles.
This Rimkus case study involves a damaged metal roof and an alleged lightning strike. Our forensic engineers were tasked with investigating the damage to determine the cause. Was lightning really to blame? Read the full case study at the link below. Interested in the work we do? Rimkus forensic consultants use a wide range of technical expertise to help our clients solve complex problems. Visit our website to learn more about roles for which we’re hiring and how your skills may fit in.
Youth sports can result in concussions and other head injuries. How do head injury risks of football, non-tackle football, basketball, and soccer compare? Data from emergency rooms and youth sports participation surveys provide insights. Recently for the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Rimkus Director, Human Factors, Steve Hall and Human Factors Consultant Jared Frantz co-authored a paper that looks at data regarding 2014-2018 emergency department visits for head injuries. The paper applies human factors principles to the comparison of youth non-tackle football with other sports. Click below to view the full paper.
Meet Gloria Koehlinger, the new Director of the Rimkus Contractor Default Practice. Recently serving as the District Manager of our Pittsburgh, PA, office, Gloria’s promotion is due to her extensive industry experience managing specialty construction practices. In her new role, she will work closely with other construction practice leaders to expand Rimkus specialty capabilities related to contractor default, forensic delay analysis, and construction services. Taking Gloria’s place as the District Manager in Pittsburgh is Lauren Carpenter, who currently oversees Rimkus office operations in our Chicago offices. Congratulations on these well-deserved promotions, Gloria and Lauren! We encourage employee professional growth and like to promote from within our company. If you’re interested in growing in your role, consider applying to one of our open jobs here or on our website.
