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Exciting news! Rimkus Electrical Engineer Sam Sharpless was recently awarded U.S. Patent 10,340,060 for his circuit that prevents fires by disconnecting cable television and data circuits during dangerous conditions. We believe in the importance of innovation and are proud to provide our employees with opportunities to pitch new ideas. As part of our Intrapreneurial Innovation Program, Rimkus has supported this product from its inception. Sam’s teammate on this project, George Smith of our Charlotte office, passed away earlier this year, and it is our hope that this patent achievement honors George’s memory and his contributions to our company. Are you supported in your current role? Consider applying to one of our job opportunities.
Our forensic expertise continues to grow! We’re pleased to recognize two Rimkus employees for professional achievements. Adam Hall, Senior Consultant in Tulsa, passed #CXLT training. Adam is now a Certified XL Tribometrist, which means he is better equipped to evaluate claims involving slips, trips, and falls. Greg Hora, Senior Consultant in our Los Angeles – Irvine office, passed the ACTAR exam. ACTAR is a professional assessment and certification from The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. We encourage our employees to continue their professional development and are proud of these accomplishments! Congratulations, Adam and Greg!
Members of our Tampa office team had a ball at a Top Golf team building event last week! The group also celebrated the 10-year work anniversaries of two team members, Chad Finch and Marc Leonard. We believe in a collaborative team culture at Rimkus. Do you think it’s important to enjoy the people you work with? We do! Consider joining us; view our open roles here on Glassdoor.
Dr. Torrence D.J. Welch, a Rimkus Principal Consultant and ACTAR-Accredited Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist, is presenting today at the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting. Dr. Welch brings more than 20 years of biomechanics research experience to his role in the Rimkus Biomechanics Division and will be speaking on the role of #biomechanics in workers’ compensation investigations. Pictured here at the Rimkus booth is Business Development Manager Stephanie Fuller.
We offer our insurance and legal clients the opportunity to earn free continuing education credits. Our forensic engineers and consultants get to share their expertise via CE seminars and webinars. Register now for our July 31 webinar with Baltimore District Manager Emily Wohlfarth or view it on demand in August after the event. Ms. Wohlfarth, a licensed Professional Engineer in 14 states, will speak on the investigation of moisture intrusion claims. Click the link below for more information, or to view webinars currently available on demand.
London-based Business Development Manager Daniel Brown volunteers his time with the North Nibley Music Festival. This year, he served on the teams that coordinated communications, bands, and business in the year leading up to the event, as well as helped to run the festival over the weekend. The entirely volunteer-run, not-for-profit festival raises money for local charities. This year’s charity partner is the Julian Trust, an emergency night shelter for the homeless. Daniel’s commitment to serve and help his community is reflective of Rimkus values. We believe in positively impacting the environments in which we live and work. Well-done, Daniel!
Rimkus Toxicologist and Epidemiologist Dr. Allison Stock co-wrote a recent article, “Avoiding a Foodborne Fiasco,” for Hospitality Lawyer. Dr. Stock has more than 25 years of toxicological, epidemiological, regulatory, and environmental experience. She is a Principal Consultant based in our Houston office. Read the article below.
A heartfelt congratulations to Patricia Gonzales and Adriana Saldana, two members of our Human Resources team who recently earned promotions. Patty now serves as our Benefits Administrator and Adriana is a Senior Human Resources Associate. We are also excited to welcome Michael Martinez, Human Resources Coordinator, to the team. Congratulations to all!
Today’s case study involves the Rimkus Construction Claims and Disputes division. When a crane boom section was dropped by assisting cranes during assembly, Rimkus experts were tasked with investigating the cause of the accident and providing repair cost estimates. Click below to learn about the factors we considered when evaluating this accident.
Dr. James (Jay) Todd, a Senior Consultant in our Human Factors Division, offers Rimkus clients extensive knowledge related to human visual perception. His expertise is often applied in the courtroom, where it can accurately depict to a jury the lighting conditions present at an accident scene, as well as the capabilities of drivers and pedestrians in traffic accidents. Dr. Todd’s research involving driver and pedestrian visibility includes the study of sources of nighttime ambient illumination and the human perception of hazards in dark environments. He performs forensic investigations involving decision-making processes, eye gaze behavior, eyewitness memory, and other human factors in accidents and incidents. Learn more about his unique skill set by clicking below.
