Houston Failure Analysis Consultants at Bison Engineering

DAVID W. HELDENBRAND, P.E.
Consulting Engineer, Civil and Environmental, Houston, Texas

With a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a B.A. in Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado, Mr. Heldenbrand has more than 20 years experience in the engineering and construction field. He has extensive experience in the engineering and operation of gas facilities and a strong background in failure analysis.

A Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas with 25 years’ diverse experience in engineering and construction, David Heldenbrand brings strength and foresight to every client relationship.

JEFFREY W. HAUTANEN, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
Electrical, Biomechanical, Accident Reconstruction, Houston, Texas

A Licensed Professional Engineer (by examination) in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Hautanen is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Bio-Medical Engineering. Jeff’s primary area of consultation involves the investigation of electrical and electronic failures, electrical contacts, and fire scene investigations. Additionally, his academic background and experience in biomechanics has provided an expertise in the area of impact biomechanics and accident reconstruction.

Jeff has also provided lead engineering support in the investigation of many major industrial catastrophic events which include: petrochemical plant explosions and fires, gas compressor station fires, pipeline ruptures, coal drying process facility fires, and warehouse fires. He has provided investigative services with expertise in process/ instrumentation, power distribution, and electrical machinery.

Mr. Hautanen has over 12 years of professional experience as a consulting engineer and has provided expert testimony (deposition and trial) on numerous occasions.

RANDALL K. KING, PhD.
Mechanical Design, Operation, and Failures
Accident Investigation and Reconstruction, Houston, Texas

An experienced professional with over 25 years in the oilfield, automotive, and fluid power industries, Dr. Randall King draws on a comprehensive background of diverse engineering experience to provide sound answers for both legal and insurance clients. He is a veteran of both the demanding rigors of academic research and the practical realities of the commercial world. After earning a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Dr. King has led an accomplished engineering career in the oilfield and automotive industries, designing and developing innovative mechanical components and high-pressure equipment, and conducting failure analyses over a broad variety of situations. He holds eleven patents with an additional seven patents pending.

JEFFREY S. WINSHIP
Computer Graphics Consultant, Houston, Texas

For over 12 years, Jeff has developed computer graphics and animation for presentations, courtroom exhibits and demonstrative evidence. As a specialist in scientific and engineering related graphics, he draws upon his experience in mechanical design assistance as well as his fieldwork in refinery/plant incidents, auto accidents and other mechanical failures to create accurate and effective forensic graphics. He provides outstanding technical assistance in the acquisition, translation and graphical representation of field and test data.

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