Our Team
Our forensic engineers are experts in accident reconstruction, failure analysis and cause & origin.
Our forensic engineers work directly with our in-house animation department to create state-of-the-art forensic animations for use in court, arbitration, mediation or settlement negotiations.
Engineers
Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E., DFE
Dr. Ziernicki has evaluated several thousand industrial and vehicular accidents. He has presented papers and lectured at a…
Stanley C. Stoll, M.Eng., P.E., DFE, CFEI, CVFI
Mr. Stoll runs the Western Colorado office and performs structural, building envelope, and fire investigations. During his…
William H. Pierce, P.E.
Mr. Pierce joined Knott Laboratory, LLC with experience in premise liability, environmental, vehicle accident…
Steve D. Knapp, P.E., CFEI, CVFI
Mr. Knapp has been working as a forensic engineer since 1999. During this time, the emphasis of his career has been focused…
Cade R. Caldwell, P.E.
Mr. Caldwell has investigated cases involving property damaged by fire, flood, moisture intrusion, inadequate drainage, pipe…
Kyle T. Wieghaus, Ph.D., P.E.
At Knott Laboratory, Dr. Wieghaus has investigated cases involving residential and large commercial properties damaged by…
Tim R. Phelan, M.S., P.E., S.E, M.L.S.E.
Mr. Phelan has investigated cases involving property damaged by fire, flood, moisture intrusion, inadequate drainage, pipe…
Ricky L. Nguyen, M.S., P.E.
Mr. Nguyen received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering with a Mechanical Specialty at the Colorado School of Mines in…
Henry “Hank” V. Mowry, P.E., CFEI
Mr. Mowry has worked in the nuclear power industry, chemical production industry in mid-stream oil and gas. As a forensic…
Eric A. Black, P.E., CFEI, CVFI
Mr. Black has investigated the cause of damage to properties damaged by fire, flood, moisture intrusion, inadequate…
Jason M.K. Cochran, M.S., P.E.
Mr. Cochran has investigated hundreds of cases involving property damage, foundation failure, structural member failure,…
Karl P. Mertens, M.S., P.E.
Mr. Mertens has performed structural assessments helping owners understand the existing condition of their building as well…
Peter W. Korff, B.Sc.
Mr. Korff earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University.
Sam R. Henning, B.Sc.
Mr. Henning received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO.…
David C. Neidig, B.Sc.
Mr. Neidig has worked in laboratory and engineering environments within polyurethane, electronics, and aviation industries.…
Cameron R. Stoesser
Mr. Stoesser is currently a student at the Colorado School of Mines majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in…
Justin Dollar
Mr. Dollar assists the Structural Team in Grand Junction, CO
Mark Kinghorn, B.Arch, AIA
Mr. Kinghorn has broad experience in all aspects of Architecture and General Construction with extensive experience with…
Michael J. Foley, B.S., E.E.
Mr. Foley specializes in the investigation of electrical failures and product liability issues with particular emphasis on…
Gary W. Markham, P.E.
Mr. Markham specializes in consulting on and leading teams of consultants on very large engineering & construction claims,…
Wojciech Wach, Ph.D.
W. Wach conducts and directs investigations of vehicular accidents, which include automobiles, tractortrailers, buses,…
Animators
Angelos G. Leiloglou, M. Arch.
Mr. Leiloglou is a native of Texas. He grew up in San Antonio and attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor…
Taylor D. Spiegelberg, B.F.A.
Mr. Spiegelberg is one of our experts in 3D Modeling, Forensic Animation, Interactive Animations, Photo Matching,…
Business Development
Mike Lowe
Mr. Lowe joins Knott Laboratory as Vice President of Business Development. He comes to Knott Laboratory with a strong…
Mallory L. Firmery
Ms. Firmery has earned her BA in English Literature with a minor in Spanish from University of North Texas. She worked as a…
Administration
Michael Zwarg, B.A.
Mr. Zwarg joined Knott Laboratory in 2006 as IT Manager. He oversees all aspects of technology for the engineering and…
