Fay Engineering's Professionals
Detailed information about our engineers and other professionals can be found in the links below.
Automotive Engineering
 Richard J. Fay
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Richard Fay has been the driving force behind Fay Engineering for over 40 years. In that time he has developed extensive experience in crash investigation including vehicle and site exam, vehicle dynamics, accident reconstruction, highway and transportation engineering, and highway safety. He has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Professional Engineer certified in Colorado and Nebraska. Richard is the author of many scientific papers in the field of accident reconstruction, as well as 2D and 3D computer graphics he developed to aid in the concise presentation of complex analytical results to non-technical audiences. He has also been instrumental in developing methods for incorporating exhibits into the paperless courtroom of the future. Mr. Fay was prominent in the evaluation of the application of accident reconstruction and simulation software. He has extensive trial experience over the decades, testifying in hundreds of criminal and civil crash cases for defendants as well as plaintiffs. |
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 Ric D. Robinette
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Experienced in automobile, public transportation, and mechanical engineering design. Specialties include vehicle accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, and failure analysis. ACTAR accredited accident reconstructionist. Experienced in design and construction of steam generation plants and high energy process systems |
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 John D. Scott
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John Scott is a hands-on engineer with experience in the maintenance and repair of passenger and commercial vehicles including concrete mixers and heavy equipment. He also has a background in product design and manufacturing. John has a degree in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and is a Professional Engineer licenced in Colorado and Wyoming Since 1996, he has held full accreditation as an accident reconstructionist through ACTAR. He has completed dozens of specialized training courses in investigation, reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and brake systems. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and has been published in the Accident Reconstruction Journal, through SAE, as well as ATTCE and DEKRA in Europe. Engaged in areas of forensic engineering since 1995, he has used his academic and practical knowledge to reconstruct over 700 vehicular accidents in the US and South America. He has testified numerous times in civil and criminal litigations and has provided accident reconstruction training in a variety of subject areas to attorneys, paralegals, claims associations, municipalities, motor carriers and fleet safety managers. |
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 Adam Michener
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Adam Michener has been working in automotive related fields for over a decade and has experience at a variety of levels. As a senior engineer he excels in scene surveying and investigation, including vehicle inspection and photography, testing and dynamics. He is trained and certified in electronic data download and analysis for small and large vehicles. He is also skilled in computer modeling, PC-Crash analysis, and simulation of automobile crash dynamics. Adam is qualified and has testified as an expert witness in accident reconstruction. Adam has a B.S. in Engineering with a mechanical emphasis from the Colorado School of Mines, and has earned his Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, in Goteborg, Sweden. |
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Structural Engineering
 Carl F. Mangone
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Mr. Mangone is experienced in commercial and residential structures and foundation systems. He has performed analysis and design for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction, with both static and dynamic loadings. He is experienced in structural failure analysis and repair methods, and has extensive knowledge of ANSI, UBC, IBC, AISC, ACI and NDS codes. |
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 Robert W. Hessek P.E.Civil and Structural Engineer |
Mr. Hessek has experience in the design of a variety of types of structures, utilizing a wide range of materials. He has performed forensic investigations for numerous types of structures. He has designed a wide range of repair procedures for distressed structures. His designs and repair recommendations incorporate the latest materials, products, and techniques. |
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Fire and Explosion
 Randolph J. HarrisB.S.Ch.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I.Fire and Explosion Expert |
Randolph Harris has a degree in chemical engineering and is a seasoned fire investigator with over 27 years of experience, handling over 2,500 incidents. Mr. Harris is certified as a Propane Handler, as a Fire Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I) and as a Vehicle Fire Investigator (C.V.F.I.) He has handled numerous subrogation and product liability cases. In addition to his fire experience, Mr. Harris is a specialist in carbon monoxide poisoning and gas explosions. In his career he has investigated and analyzed fires with diverse cause and origins. |
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Transportation Safety
 Norris D. HooverTransportation and Safety Specialist |
Experienced in transportation fleet & risk management, federal and state safety regulations. CDL Examiner, NATMI Certified Instructor. |
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Computer Graphics
 Patrick M. Fay
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Patrick directs Fay Engineering’s in-house computer graphics department. He and his team of specially trained professionals create visual that are accurate, easy to use, and easy to understand. These include forensic animations, event simulations, and interactive presentations. They are responsible for several innovative presentation technologies, including interactive demonstrations for courtroom and jury room use. With over 20 years of computer science experience behind him, Patrick understands the application of modern digital processes, including data acquisition, analysis, transmission and storage that are at the heart of Fay Engineering. He develops numerical methods to handle electronic files on complex projects. His methods facilitate the analysis and presentation of data making it possible to bring events to life using simple user interfaces. |
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