John GaskellJohn D. Gaskell is a retired Consulting and Forensic Engineer who wishes to share his 35 years of experience with both young engineers thinking of starting their own practice and those old hands who wish to improve their results. In essence, Jack's raders discover "step-by-step" how to start and manage an "outstanding" Forensic Engineering Practice and exactly how to gain a reputation as an expert in their specialty. He was President of Gaskell Associates Consulting Engineers; now a Division of Thielsch Engineering, Inc. Jack is a graduate of Wentworth Institute, with an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, and the University of Rhode Island, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Jack was a member of the following professional organizations: Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers, Providence Engineering Society, Electrical League of Rhode Island, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, National Electromagnetic Field Testing Association and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is a past President of the Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers and past President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society, past Director of the Electrical League of Rhode Island and past Chairman of the Electrical Code Sub-Committee of the Rhode Island Building Code Standards Committee. Jack was honored by being selected "Engineer of the Year" by the Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers; "Man of the Year" by the Electrical League of Rhode Island; and "Freeman Award" recipient by the Providence Engineering Society for the purpose of recognizing major achievements in engineering. He spends winters at his home in North Palm Beach, FL, enjoying the warm weather and loosing at the game of pool. Summers are spent at his home in Warwick, RI enjoying his children, grandchildren and many great friends. Jack has previously written three other engineering books. To learn more go to: TheEngineersResource.com/shop. Read More Read Less