EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

Alan Segrave is the Division Manager for the Bureau Veritas Microscopy Laboratory. Alan has earned his B.S. in Geology from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, and is a Professional Geologist with 29 years of experience in environmental laboratory management, consulting and business development.

Alan’s specialization is in materials characterization, asbestos identification and nano materials analysis by electron microscopy. His extensive knowledge in mineral identification has allowed him to serve as an expert witness in product liability and personal injury cases in numerous states and federal jurisdictions.

Since 1992, he is an active member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and currently serves as Vice Chairman of D22.07, Sampling and Analytical Committee for Asbestos.

He is the principal author of ASTM D7521-13 “Test Method for Determination of Asbestos in Soils,” and has assisted in developing ASTM 5755/5756 methods. In addition, he is a technical member of ASTM Committee E54 on Nanotechnology and AIHA Nanotechnology Working Group; plus he is also a member of the Expert Panel for Talc for the United States Pharmacopoeia, where methods are being developed for quantifying asbestos in talc.

His expertise also pertains to nanomaterials characterization and method development by electron microscopy – examples of materials, include carbon nanotubes, graphene, titanium dioxide and other metal oxides.

Given Alan’s in-depth knowledge of asbestos mineral identification in air, dust, water and bulk matrices, he has been retained as an expert witness by both plaintiff and defense firms for matters involving asbestos-related product liability, personal injury and product identification cases. He has provided his subject matter expertise in various states, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia.

Barry Loescher holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Toronto and is a Professional Chemist with over 30 years experience in Environmental analysis. In his role as Quality Systems Specialist he provides technical oversight and support for our quality program. He also acts as our regulatory guidelines specialist, providing valuable input and comprehensive reviews to environmental platforms, and updates to Bureau Veritas staff and customers. Often times, Barry has been directly engaged by regulatory bodies in peer review procedures and to offer a critical review of proposed amendments.

In addition to his liaison role with regulatory bodies at the Provincial and Federal level, Barry was the primary author of both the CCME¹ and OMOECC² methods compendia. He is widely known and respected in the industry and as such is the Chair of the Environmental Division of CCIL (the laboratory trade association) and a member of the CALA Board of Directors.

¹ Guidance Manual for Environmental Site Characterization in Support of Environmental and Human Health Risk Assessment – Volume 4 Analytical Methods

² Protocol for Analytical Methods Used in the Assessment of Properties under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act

Terry provides strategic oversight of all our environmental R&D projects and is responsible for ensuring our efforts in this area meet the needs of our customers.  R&D initiatives focus on increasing analytical sensitivity, reducing time and costs for field work and improving overall site characterization.

Terry has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and is a Chartered Chemist under the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO). He is currently President of ACPO. Terry is also a member of the Chemical Institute of Canada, a member on the National Advisory Committee on the Profession of Chemistry in Canada (NACPCC), and a member of the SCC working group for Test Method Development, Evaluation and Non-Routine Testing. He represents Bureau Veritas Laboratories with a number of key industry associations including ONEIA.

Wayne has been the Director, Forensic and DNA Services since January 2007. His primary duties include staff and financial management.  Wayne is responsible for the leadership of the Animal and Human DNA Departments.  He is also responsible for budgeting and financial planning for the division.  Dr. Murray has made 70 expert witness appearances in court proceedings.  He has reported and/or reviewed over 9,000 paternity cases and 1,500 forensic cases.

Prior to his role as director, Wayne had a number of management roles at Bureau Veritas.  He started in 1998 as manager of the Human DNA department, in Guelph, Ontario.  In 2001, he took on the role of manager of the entire Genetic Identification Division managing the human and animal genetics departments as well as customer service.  In 2004, Wayne took on additional duties as manager of the Drugs of Abuse Testing Laboratory in Mississauga, Ontario.

Prior to Bureau Veritas, Wayne worked at The Centre of Forensic Sciences, Biology Section as a forensic biologist and the head of the DNA unit.  Wayne obtained his bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in biochemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.  Wayne is an Advisory Board Member, Master of Biotechnology Program, University of Toronto and a member of Biotechnology Program Advisory Committee, Conestoga College, Kitchener and Biotechnology Program Advisory Committee, Seneca College, King City, ON.