GEORGE W. HICKS, PE "CURRICULUM VITAE"

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1 Ingenium Engineering Services Engineering & Science Consultants Phone: 734/ Teal Road Petersburg, Michigan Fax: 734/ GEORGE W. HICKS, PE "CURRICULUM VITAE" QUALIFICATIONS Registered Professional Engineer (Michigan, Ohio & Pennsylvania) with a degree in mechanical engineering. Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering & Technology. ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. Listed in Who's Who in Science & Engineering ( & ). Past accredited as an instructor of an OSHA safety course. Experience has been in the automotive and mechanical engineering fields since Involved in project management, analyzing solutions to technical problems, component and vehicle testing, product development, manufacturing process analysis and special equipment design. Emphasis has been on safety, product liability, accident investigation, product defect analysis. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering) JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Pre-Engineering) MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Civil Engineering Curriculum) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT & OWNER conducting engineering and technical investigations of failures and analysis of mechanical functions. Evaluations conducted on vehicles, machinery & equipment. Accident reconstruction conducted, computer analysis (EDCRASH, EDSMAC & EDSVS) utilized as needed. Safety & OSHA inspections of equipment & tool accidents conducted. Reviewing, compiling & editing of patents, standards & technical information are services provided. Fire investigations have been conducted on vehicles, equipment & heating appliances. Engineering after checks or analysis of problems with handicapped vehicle modifications (MI, OH, IN & PA) have been conducted. Testing and demonstrations of motor vehicles, components and devices are conducted and evaluated. Ingenium Engineering Services, Petersburg & Rochester Hills ( ), MI Present PROJECT MANAGER responsible for engineering and analysis of automotive sunroof systems. Direct design, testing & validation, interact with manufacturing, quality control and suppliers to produce a product for the original vehicle manufacturers. Webasto Sunroofs, Rochester Hills, MI STAFF CONSULTANT responsible for the implementation and management of engineering projects. These Professional Engineers Members in ACFE, ASME, ADED, MATAI, NFPA, NMEDA, SAE Michigan Society of Professional Engineers & National Society of Professional Engineers

2 Page 2 projects range from automotive crash tests & vehicle handling analysis to failure analysis of mechanical devices. Specialized tests have included trailer towing analysis, seat strength, headlight intensity, acoustic analysis, temperature evaluations, impact sled tests, and instrumented vehicle testing. Mechanical projects have included evaluation of power tool & lawn mower accidents and plumbing systems failures. Vehicle, equipment and site inspections have been conducted for accident reconstruction purposes. After-checks conducted on adaptive devices for modified rehabilitation vehicles. Packer Engineering-Troy, Troy, MI FORENSIC ENGINEER advising staff attorneys on technical matters involving vehicle dynamics and accident reconstruction analysis. Performed research and testing in areas of vehicle dynamics & handling, trailer towing, mechanics of tires, and vehicle impact dynamics. Managed logistics of moving vehicles, equipment, and people to remote test sites for demonstrations & testing. Joscelyn & Treat, Ann Arbor, MI CONSULTANT TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES: Backplane Technology - designed and fabricated an automatic gantry hoist for an acid dipped circuit board process line. Shackson Associates - conducted an engineering economics analysis on the manufacture of an instantaneous hot water heater. M. L. Stump Construction - designed heating & air conditioning system for a small office building. S.B.I.R. Proposal - submitted a cooling system hose quick disconnect coupler research proposal to D.O.D. MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES implementing, managing and monitoring budget on engineering projects and research of product litigation matters. Designed and supervised fabrication of test equipment and test fixtures. Instrumented and conducted vehicle and component test programs to evaluate products regarding safety and defect analysis. Testing programs included vehicle rollover, measurement of vehicle characteristics (static & dynamic), impact testing, vehicle handling & component evaluations (laboratory & vehicle). Submitted research proposal (NSF) to continue investigating vehicle reactions during furrow trip on road side shoulder material. Shackson Associates, Ann Arbor, MI MECHANICAL ENGINEER consulting on projects involving safety, product liability, accident investigation, product defect analysis and test evaluation for transportation vehicles & mobile equipment. Polytechnic, Lincolnwood, IL SENIOR ENGINEER consulting to management in manufacturing process areas. Analyze plastic manufacturing (pellet & powder) and material handling process. Recommended automated plastic powder material handling system to improve productivity. Alexander Proudfoot Company, Chicago, IL 1981

3 Page 3 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER developed advanced cooling systems through computer simulation and wind tunnel tests. Conducted cooling tests on component heat exchanger's. Chrysler Corporation, Highland Park, MI 1981 BODY DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER in Truck Department. Investigated problems, conducted tests and followed components in; weather-seals, glass, body sealing, body trim, seats, seat belts, interior noise, sun roofs and body hardware mechanisms. Developed a weatherseal that corrected a leak & installation problem, resulted in a major cost savings on parts and labor. Had design criteria input responsibilities for body components. Chrysler Corporation, Chelsea, MI TEST AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER accomplished build up of truck emission fleet with test and production components to satisfactorily pass government specifications. Follow vehicle performance on durability and certification testing cycles. Chrysler Corporation, Chelsea, MI RELATED EXPERIENCE Proving Ground Test Driver & Mechanic (8 years) Assistant to Proving Ground Surveyor Draftsman, Electrical Substations Machine Operator (Chucker & automatic screw machine) AFFILIATIONS (date joined) American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE), 1998 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 1978 Association of Driver Educators for the Disabled (ADED), 1993 Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators (MATAI), 1993 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1995 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), 1992 National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), 1990 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 1977 RELATED STUDIES Accident Reconstruction, 3 Vehicle Crash Test (MATAI)- September 2012 Accident Reconstruction, Sled Simulated Crash Tests (MATAI)- May 2012 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Phoenix, AZ) 2012 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI)- October 2011 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics & Federal Regulation (SAE Seminar) - September 2011 Side Impact Occupant Safety & CAE (SAE Seminar) - August 2011 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL) 2011 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks (SAE Seminar) - December 2010 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI)- October 2010

4 Page 4 Accident Reconstruction, Simulated Accident Crash Test (MATAI)- May 2010 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Reno, NV) 2010 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI)- October 2009 Accident Reconstruction, High Speed Crash Test (MATAI)- May 2009 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL) 2009 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI)- October 2008 Accident Reconstruction Spring Training Conference (MATAI)- May 2008 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Phoenix, AZ) 2008 Tire & Wheel Safety Issues (SAE Program) - December 2007 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI)- September 2007 Accident Reconstruction, Heavy Truck & Driver Investigation (MATAI) - May 2007 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL) 2007 Accident Reconstruction, Crash Data Recorders (MATAI) - May 2006 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Long Beach, CA) 2006 Accident Reconstruction, Work Zone Safety (MATAI) - September 2005 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL) 2005 Accident Reconstruction, Defensive Driving Program (MATAI) - October 2004 Accident Reconstruction Spring Training Conference (MATAI)- April 2004 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Dallas, TX) 2004 Accident Reconstruction Fall Training Conference (MATAI), 2003 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL), 2003 Accident Reconstruction-School Bus-Related Accident and School Bus Safety (MATAI), 2003 Accident Reconstruction-Fall Training Conference (MATAI), 2002 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Albuquerque, NM), 2002 Accident Reconstruction - Evidence, Biomechanics & Lamp Examination (MATAI), 2001 Accident Reconstruction - Rollover Accidents (MATAI), 2001 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Daytona Beach, FL), 2001 World Reconstruction Exposition 2000 (TAARS), 2000 Motorcycle Accident Investigation (MATAI), 2000 National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Conference (Reno, NV), 2000 Accident Reconstruction - Pedestrian Impacts (MATAI), 1999 Accident Reconstruction Topics (MATAI), 1998 Accident Reconstruction, State of the Art (IAARS), 1998, Boston, MA Investigation of Gas & Electric Appliance Fires (Fire Findings), 1998 Low Speed Accidents & Air Bags (MATAI), 1997 Heavy Truck Safety (MATAI), November 1996 Investigation of Vehicle Fires (Lee Cole Associates), 1996, Washington D.C. Train Accident Reconstruction, (MATAI), 1995 Motorcycle Accident Investigation (MATAI), 1995 Failure Prevention & Repair of Pressure Vessels (ASME), 1995 Heavy Vehicle Braking, Rollover & Safety (MATAI), 1994 Staged Accidents & Fraud (MATAI), 1994 Vehicle Rollovers TOPTEC (SAE), 1993 Accident Reconstruction II (NW Traffic Institute), 1993 Arson Investigation (NW Traffic Institute), 1992 REC Transportation I Conference (U of Virginia), 1991 Road Racing Tech Seminar (Preston Consulting), 1991 Team Oriented Problem Solving (Ford Motor Co.), 1990

5 Page 5 Running a Small Business (Wayne State U), 1990 Voluntary Compliance in Safety & Health (OSHA Inst.), 1989 Mechanics of Heavy Duty Trucks (UMTRI), 1988 How to Supervise People (National Seminars), 1985 Effective Speaking & Human Relations (Dale Carnegie), 1984 Competition Race Driving School (Skip Barber), 1983 Accident Reconstruction & Cause Analysis (U of WI), 1982 Robots in Machine Tending (SME), 1981 Solar Energy (Jackson Community College), 1981 Automotive Acoustics (Globe Industries), 1980 ARTICLES / SPEAKING TOPICS Modified Vehicle Crash Performance, MATAI Conference, East Lansing, MI, October 2006 Michigan Helmet Law, Reference Points, Journal of MATAI, July 2005 What to Look For - Vehicle Modification for Handicapped Occupants MATAI Conference, East Lansing, MI, April 2004 Modified Vehicle Inspections, Topic at NMEDA Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, February 2001 "Anatomy of an Instrumented Generic Quadriplegic Evaluation Van", SAE , October "Quality, Why Have It, What Is It, & How To Achieve It", Topic at ADED Midwest Conference, Cleveland, OH, May Edited, "Safety Belt Components Manual", 7 volumes, (internal distribution), "Safety Standards & The Rehabilitation Vehicle", Detroit Legal News, June 19, Edited, "Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) Manual", (internal distribution), LITIGATION EXPERIENCE Litigation experience since 1981; 85% defense, 15% plaintiff. Qualified as expert witness in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. Testified at 18 trials in Michigan, Ohio, New Hampshire, California and Turks & Caicos Islands (BWI).

6 Ingenium Engineering Services Engineering & Science Consultants Phone: 734/ Teal Road Petersburg, Michigan Fax: 734/ GEORGE W. HICKS, PE TRIAL TESTIMONY 1. Mansfield v GM, 1987, Manchester, New Hampshire, Fact Witness for crash testing in accident reconstruction. 2. Sylvester v Hill-Rom, 1990, US District Court-Eastern MI (88-CV DT) Detroit, MI, Expert witness in mechanical engineering. 3. St. Dennis v Rockwell, 1990, Saginaw, Michigan, Expert witness in mechanical engineering. 4. People v Loomis, 1990, Livingston Co. Circuit Court ( FH) Howell, MI, Expert witness in accident reconstruction. 5. Loyer v Shugarman Surgical Supply, 1993, Toledo, Ohio, Video testimony used at trial, Expert witness in automotive engineering. 6. Transcontinental v TPI, 1993, Ingham Co. Circuit Court ( NP) Lansing, MI, Expert witness in mechanical engineering. 7. Marion Ball v Jennifer Henry, 1995, Lucas Co. Court of Common Pleas (CI ) Toledo, OH, Expert witness in accident reconstruction. 8. People v Chad Gray, 1996, Macomb Co. Circuit Court ( FH) Mt. Clemens, MI, Expert witness in automotive engineering & accident reconstruction. 9. Bill Karl v Flink Manufacturing, 1997, Oakland Co. Circuit Court, Pontiac, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 10. Carol Picchi v Ricon Corporation, 1997, Santa Clara Co. Superior Court (CV ), San Jose, CA, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 11. Club Mediterranee Ltd v Executive Tours Ltd, 1997, Supreme Court Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI (CL8/92), Expert witness in automotive engineering & accident reconstruction. 12. Gerald Owiesny v Power Supply Rental, 1999, Macomb Co. Circuit Court ( NI) Mt. Clemens, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering.

7 13. Nancy Petty v William & Christine Swider, 1999, Macomb Co. Circuit Court ( NO), Mt. Clemens, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 14. Waller v Rockwell International, 2003, Cook Co. (IL)Circuit Court (98-L ) Chicago, IL, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 15. Nada & Dziubyna v Greyberry Apartments, 2003, Wayne Co. Circuit Court ( NO), Detroit, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 16. Connors v Santeiu & Sons, Inc., 2003, Wayne Co Circuit Court( NO), Detroit, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 17. Rodriguez v ASE Industries, 2004, Wayne Co Circuit Court ( CZ), Detroit, MI, Expert witness in Mechanical Engineering. 18. Talisa Evans vs Frances Schuetz & Sam Dolson, 2005, Saginaw Co. Circuit Court ( NI-3), Saginaw, MI, Expert in Accident Reconstruction

8 Ingenium Engineering Services Engineering & Science Consultants Phone: 734/ Teal Road Petersburg, Michigan Fax: 734/ COMPENSATION: FEE & CHARGE SCHEDULE Fees are billed to the Client by the tenth of an hour with a minimum charge of 0.25 hour as follows: Forensic Engineering Services Associate, Fire Science Technician Travel Time $225/hour $125/hour $85/hour ½ Hourly Rate EXPENSES: BILLINGS: When in the local area (Southeastern Michigan) away from the Consultant's office, time is billed from the time of departure until the time of return to the Consultant's office. When away from the local area, if more than eight hours of work or travel is performed in one day, the actual time is billed. Day of departure and day of return are prorated. Expenses include but are not limited to; Photographs & Film, Mileage, Transportation, Parking Fees, Lodging & Meals, Rental Equipment, Test Parts. Expenses are charged at Cost. Travel by automobile is billed at the rate of $0.58/mile. Travel outside the local area will be performed by the most economical means compatible with the Clients time and schedule constraints. Invoices will be tendered after the end of each month that time is recorded for the project. A detailed breakdown is furnished itemizing each charge listed on the invoice. Billing from previous invoices not paid will be noted as "Previous Balance". The payment of all fees and expenses is the responsibility of the Client notwithstanding Clients relationship with third parties, contingency arrangements, subrogation, etc. As a convenience, Ingenium Engineering Services may agree to prepare a separate billing for an attorney taking a Consultants discovery deposition, but the responsibility for payment remains that of the Client. Failure to include a chargeable item in one billing shall not constitute a wavier of the right to assess the charges in a subsequent billing. Fees and rates, once established for a job or case, will not be increased for that job or case even though fees may increase for new jobs. January 2012 Professional Engineers Members in ACFE, ASME, ADED, MATAI, NFPA, NMEDA, SAE Michigan Society of Professional Engineers & National Society of Professional Engineers