John A. Williams, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow
South Bend, IN 46635
Fax: 574-277-3775
JOHN A. WILLIAMS, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow
Dr. Williams is an International Engineering and Energy Technology Expert in the engineering analysis and financial appraisals of energy, power, and manufacturing technologies, related intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, trademarks), licensing, royalty structures, market analysis, infringement, contract breach, fraud, compensatory, taxation, and lost profit damages. Dr. Williams provides engineering analysis, forensics, financial appraisals, and quantification of economic damages for oil & gas production, solar, wind, manufacturing, oil refining, chemicals, power generation, electrical distribution, steam, RNG biogas, biomass, ethanol, biodiesel, bioprocessing, food ingredients, geothermal, coal, nuclear, steelmaking, glassmaking, storage, pipelines, water treatment, and waste-to-energy technologies, equipment, construction, and facilities.
With over 40 years of industry experience in operations, R&D, cost estimating, finance, and construction (EPC, EPCM), Dr. Williams offers a unique synergy of engineering expertise and business acumen. His exceptional ability to analyze complex technical and financial matters and express them in understandable terms has made him a sought-after expert witness in litigation risk and exposure, dispute resolution and high-stakes litigation.
Dr. Williams has led EPS, a full-service engineering firm, since 1995. Since 1996, he has been recognized by AIChE, ASME, and ASA for developing and instructing courses in technology development, project management, cost engineering, financial evaluation methods, and financial appraisals of technologies and intellectual property. His credentials include:
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) by the American Society of Appraisers in Machinery & Technical Specialties: Energy, Environmental, and Manufacturing Technologies.
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Association of Fire Investigators.
- Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
- PhD in Chemical and Fuels Engineering from the University of Utah
- MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago
- BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware
- Licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states
- Business Interruption
- Chemical Engineering
- Intangible Assets Appraisal
- Intellectual Property
- Licensing
- Lost Profits
- Mechanical Engineering
- Oil & Gas Appraisal
- Patents
- Trade Secrets
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in Machinery and Technical Specialties (MTS) by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Fellow
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
Licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states
Masters in Finance awarded by University of Chicago
PhD in Fuels Engineering awarded by University of Utah
Masters in Fuel Engineering awarded by University of Utah
Bachelors in Chemistry awarded by University of Delaware - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
AACE International (formerly the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Agricultural &Biological Engineers (ASABE) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Dr. Williams has developed and instructed two courses for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers since the mid-1990s.
Conceptual Development and Cost Estimating of Engineering Projects.
Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimation and Financial Analysis.
Both courses consistently draw engineering professionals from Fortune 100 companies who lead in innovation, engineering, design, and technology development. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 15+
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Expert Technical Analysis
IP Appraisal and Valuation
Valuation of Early-Stage through Mature Technologies
Identification & Quantification of Obsolescences
Markets Intelligence & Analysis
Risk Analysis
Risk-Adjusted Income
Financial Reporting
Expert Witness Testimony
Patent Analysis
Trade Secret Analysis
Licensing & Royalties
Trademarks
Forensic Investigations
Origin & Cause Determination
Root Cause Analysis
Expert Witness Reports and Testimony
Litigation Support
Product Recall Consultation
Scientific & Engineering Analyses
Identification & Quantification of Obsolescences
Valuation of early-stage through mature technologies
Market Intelligence & Analysis
Quantum Damages for Litigation
Steven B. Garner, Partner
STRONG GARNER & BAUER, P.C.
415 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
417-855-2022
sgarner@stronglaw.com
Gordon Rudd, Partner
ZIMMERMAN REED LLP
1100 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612.341.0400
Gordon.Rudd@zimmreed.com