Curriculum
Vitae: Ronald E. Creak
Dallas Corporate Office:
2201 Long Prairie Road,
Suite 107-771
Flower Mound (Dallas), Texas 75022
Office: 972-956-0959 • Fax: 972-906-7239
rcreak@creak-moskal.com
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Current
Elevator & Escalator Consultant
Creak, Moskal & Associates, LLC, 1991 to Present
Dallas, Texas
Specialize in litigation support services, including accident investigation
and expert witness testimony, in personal injury and property damage cases
related to elevators, escalators and other types of vertical transportation
equipment. Provide consulting services to architects, general contractors,
developers, and building owners for preparation of specifications, maintenance
and equipment condition audits, construction management, final inspection,
and traffic analysis.
CMH & Associates, LLC, 1998 to Present
Dallas, Texas
Provide consulting services to architects, general contractors, developers,
and building owners for preparation of specifications, maintenance and equipment
condition audits, construction management, final inspection, and traffic
analysis
Education
University College Northampton, Northampton, England
Master of Science Lift Engineering Program
Module C1 – Lift Applications Engineering
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts, summa
cum laude
Apprenticeship, Electric Motor and Armature Winding
Professional Organizations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Member Mechanical Design Committee
Member, Escalator and Moving Walk Committee
Past Member, Hydraulic Committee
International Code Council
National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International
National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals
Licenses & Certifications
NAESA Certified ASME QEI Elevator Safety Inspector, # C-1015 - 1994 - 2006
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations – Certified Inspector
- 1998
OSHA Certified in Construction Supervision – 1973
Trial Certified Expert Witness
Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, Tennessee,
Washington
and U.S. Federal Court System
Previous Experience
Elevator & Escalator Consultant
Lerch Bates North America, Inc., 1994 to 1997
Louisville, Kentucky
Provided consulting services to architects, general contractors, developers,
and building owners for preparation of specifications, maintenance and equipment
condition audits, construction management, final inspection, and traffic
analysis.
Corporate Risk Manager
Armor Elevator Company, 1983 to 1994
Louisville, Kentucky
Conducted technical analysis and investigation of vertical transportation
equipment involved in accidents to the public at all branch office locations
nationally. Approximately 2000 personal injury accidents involving all types
and manufacturers of vertical transportation equipment were technically analyzed
during this time frame. Additional duties included responsibility for review,
negotiation and acceptance of all contracts and their terms for provision
of new equipment, modernization, maintenance and repair projects at all branch
office locations nationally.
Property Manager
Phoenix Management Company, 1981 to 1983
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided management of commercial and residential real estate holdings for
absentee landlords.
Director of Operations
Gust Lagerquist & Sons, Inc., 1979 to 1981
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided general management, supervision and technical assistance for all
field operations involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of all
vertical transportation equipment, as well as application engineering, contract
administration, estimating, purchasing, and scheduling.
Regional and Branch Manager
Montgomery Elevator Company, 1970 to 1979
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Engaged in various levels of management in both the United States and Canada.
Responsible for all phases of branch office operations, including technical
assistance and supervision of all field employees and activities.
Field Technician
Montgomery Elevator Company, 1963 - 1970
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gained field experience during this period from positions held as service
troubleshooter, service mechanic, repair mechanic, adjuster, construction
mechanic and mechanic’s helper.
Our services are available nationwide, and on a local basis in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle.
