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	RICHARD J. VAN BRUGGEN, P.E., D.WRE Water Resources Engineer rvb@hydrologyexpert.com www.hydrologyexpert.com 866.601.4889

Summary of Qualifications

• Over thirty years of water resources engineering experience specializing in the modeling and evaluation of surface water resource systems, forensic hydrology and hydraulics, and alternative flood control measures.

• Has performed hundreds of studies of watershed hydrology, floodplain and storm drain system hydraulics, dam and reservoir operations, stormwater quality and management, and the statistical analysis of meteorologic and hydrographic data.

• Has managed flood control and water supply projects involving the hydraulic design of stormwater conveyance and detention facilities, overseeing technical staff and coordination between project clients, consultants and regulatory agencies.

• Experienced in alternative plan development and benefit/cost analysis as well as coordinating public involvement in the project decision process and conducting public meetings and workshops.

• Considerable experience testifying as an expert witness in Water Resources Engineering, having testified in over fifty cases ranging from the evaluation of historic flood events and drownings, to the standard of care in reservoir operations and storm water system designs.

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) -  Member since 1982 ;
        - Global Climate Change Committee (2007-present)
        - Ethics Committee (2007 - present)

• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC);
        - California State Water Resources Committee (2005-2006)

• Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA);
        - National Board of Directors, San Francisco Chapter President (2004-2005)

• American Public Works Association (APWA);
        - California State Storm Water Quality Task Force (1989-1997)

• Floodplain Management Association (FMA) - Member since 1994

Publcations

"Perfect Storm: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses"

By Richard Van Bruggen, P.E., D.WRE, Water Resources Consulting Services
and Gary L. Wickert, Matthiesen,Wickert & Lehrer  S.C.