Curriculum Vitae – Charlie Rick Engineering Firm
Summary
Charlie Rick Engineering is a full-service engineering firm here in Abita Springs and Mandeville La. that is engaged in all aspects of commercial and residential construction, design, and planning. One of the key benefits of working with Charlie Rick Engineering is that we are part of a family of Charlie Rick companies that works as one to fill all needs in the construction world- from design, to building materials and equipment, to complete construction and project management.

In addition, key personnel within the organization serve as consultants and expert witnesses to assist clients and courts in understanding complex engineering and construction.

Key Personnel
Charlie Rick (Individual CV attached)
Charlie Rick is the founder of the Charlie Rick companies and is a partner/founder of Charlie Rick Engineering. He has decades of construction experience and is primary to the operations of Charlie Rick Engineering. Charlie also provides consultative expertise in technical and legal disputes.

Edward Carrick (Individual CV attached)
Edward Carrick is a licensed engineer, founder of Performance Analysis Engineering and partner/founder of Charlie Rick Engineering. He has over 30 years of engineering, construction, manufacturing, and consulting expertise. Edward services as an expert witness in a variety of engineering and technical subjects.

Licensures and Capabilities
The family of Charlie Rick companies is licensed in commercial and residential construction and engineering. Because of our diversity in design and construction, we offer unique approaches through design/build construction. Our multi-faceted background and skillsets provide perspectives not always possible from other singularly- focused firms. The following is a list of current licenses attained within the Charlie Rick family of companies:

Louisiana Licensed Engineering Firm (Lic. # 6703)
Principal Engineer is Licensed in Louisiana and Alabama (Lic. # 32487, and 54012)
General Contractor
Commercial Contractor: 77070
Residential Contractor: 884139
HVAC License
Plumbing License
Electrical License
Designer License

Serving here in Abita Springs and Mandeville La.

Curriculum Vitae – Charlie Rick, Professional Contractor
Charlie Rick is a seasoned CEO and Owner with extensive experience in the construction and engineering industries. With over 75,000 hands-on hours and thousands of hours in the office, Charlie has successfully managed over $50 million in projects, specializing in aging in place, ADA-compliant, and disabled veteran homes.

His expertise as an expert witness in trials and his comprehensive skills in project management, structural evaluations, and various systems make him a valuable asset to any construction or engineering endeavor. Charlie’s commitment to high-quality standards, client satisfaction, and innovative solutions is evident through his numerous affiliations and certifications.

Education:
Southeastern Louisiana University Delgado Community College

Licensure:
Commercial Builder
Residential Builder
Our companies also carry electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, and designer licenses

Testimony:
Designated, Admitted, and Testified as Expert Witness
(See Testimony History)

Professional Experience:
1995 to Present: CEO & Owner of the Charlie Rick Family of companies, including Charlie Rick Homes, Charlie Rick Enterprises, Charlie Rick Cabinets and Flooring, Charlie Rick Engineering, and Charlie Rick Investments.

Professional Affiliations:
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), member
National Home Builders Association (NHBA), member
Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses, alum and active member
West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, member
St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, member
Apartment Association of Louisiana, member
Old Mandeville Association, member
Northshore Business Exchange, member
Business Networking International, member
Rising Phoenix, member

Curriculum Vitae – Edward K. Carrick, Professional Engineer
Professional Engineering, License #32487;

Engineering Firm, License #6307, (Charlie Rick Engineering);

Engineering Firm, License #496, (Performance Analysis)

Edward Carrick, a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Orleans, is a registered professional engineer, principal engineer of Performance Analysis, LLC and partner/principal engineer of Charlie Rick Engineering, both located in Covington, Louisiana.

He is responsible for ongoing design, engineering, development, quality management, and planning on various projects in the industrial, commercial building, transportation, and construction fields.

Mr. Carrick routinely investigates various allegations, complaints or disputes pertaining to engineering matters. Examples include accidents or injuries (vehicle, equipment, industrial, products, mechanical systems, etc.), fires (vehicle, electrical, equipment, petrochemical plants, etc.), construction defects (HVAC, installation issues, equipment failures, general construction, etc.).

Mr. Carrick testifies in trial and deposition for these matters, with the objective of assisting the triers of fact to better understand the technical topics involved.

Education: 
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, 1997

Licensure/Registration:
Professional Engineer, Louisiana – #32487  Engineering Firm, Louisiana Licensure – # 6703; #4916

Testimony:
Designated, Admitted, and Testified as Expert Witness, numerous cases including local, city, parish, county, state, and federal courts (See Testimony History)

Professional Experience:
2010 to Present: Principal Engineer serving mechanical engineering, HVAC, forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, industrial, quality management system, and construction fields. (Performance Analysis and Charlie Rick Engineering).

2008 to 2011: Forensic engineering consultant investigating numerous types of failures, accidents, disputes, fires, etc. to assist both the insurance and legal fields to better understand causes of incidents.

2005 through 2008: Mechanical engineering and industrial consultant supporting manufacturing firms with product design and development, project management, quality management, and process improvement activities. (Various organizations).

2000 through 2005: Engineering manager and development engineer specializing in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, electronics, DDC controls and pneumatic control systems for construction- industrial, commercial and government facilities. (Nailor Industries).

1995 through 2000: Engineer-in-Training in mechanical, industrial and construction fields. (Various organizations).

1994 to Present: Design and/or maintain mechanical systems and related control systems in areas such as petro-chemical plants, commercial HVAC systems, oil & gas equipment and facilities. (Various organizations).

1989 through 1997: Served in the Cavalry of the U.S. Army and the Louisiana Army National Guard. Training and duties included reconnaissance, vehicle distance and speed estimating, vehicle track analysis; operations and maintenance of heavy equipment, including the
Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle, before, during and after combat operations in the Persian Gulf and Iraq.

Example Training and/or Certifications:

Accident Reconstruction
Bosch Certified Crash Data Retrieval Technician
Northwestern University Accident Investigation
Northwestern University Traffic Accident Reconstruction 2
Passenger Vehicle CDR Imaging and interpretation
Achieved ACTAR registration

Construction
HVAC / DDC Control Systems – Alerton Control Systems
HVAC system design fundamentals – ASHRAE
API, OSHA safety training

Engineering / Manufacturing
Product Design and Development
Root Cause Analysis and Investigation

Curriculum Vitae – Wayne Erdman, Co Owner Charlie Rick Enterprise LLC | President – Qualifier

Wayne Erdman over the last 27 years has achieved beyond 30 certification and licenses in 4 States.  Each year secures over 200hrs of continuing education and code update classes.  He is back and supported by is wife Nadear and daughter Tyyah together has run the business RiverView Construction for the last 20 years and exceeded multiple million revenues each year.   Carlie Rick Enterprise business partner and venture as qualifying party, expert code compliance verification, plan review and commercial project management / bidding.

Energy Efficient field – From 2010 to present Reset certified, Building Performance Institute, Energy Star, LEED and certified HERO program.  Part of the largest Louisiana program in Louisiana as a rater and tester.  Lead inspector for the largest low income energy efficient program in Mississippi 2015 to 2020 with recorded saving over 35% and 4,320,777KwH saved.  Building Science Principles, Building Analysts Technician, Building Analysts Professional, Building Energy Model Rater. Program expert and certified energy model software – RemRate, DoE,  // Certifications upcoming Qualified Energy Rater Trainer.

Electrical – 1997 to present Master licensed design, installation. Code compliant inspection and correction measures.  Residential, commercial and industrial high voltage 5000 amp. 3ph load design and balance.  Over the past 22 years wired, designed for construction projects historical and for State representatives of Louisiana.  Current skills are dedicated for the back up electrical power in generators. Advancement to industrial and critical load application.  Future for governmental projects and data centers.

Plumbing & Gas – Master licensed supply, waste residential and commercial design and installation, gas very high pressure design, installation, plan review.   Adding license for sewerage treatment and local disposal on site.  Grease trap inspection, design and installation.

Building – Master commercial and residential construction. New and renovation with specialty in Historical Preservation. Building construction with longevity and energy efficient scope of work.  Hurricane Katrina post New Orleans Make it Right project home construction and Solar projects.  Hundreds of homes renovated under Government grant projects.  Water reclamation training and future proofing. From 1810 warehouse in the French Quarter condo renovation to simple bath projects a master craftsman.

Heating and Air Conditioning – Master license install, design, J, S, D, C load calculation and design, commercial and residential.  Leading company in the south east for Geo Thermal projects and design.  Comprehensive diagnostics support for multiple manufactures and warranty assistance.  High efficient heat recovery and specialized air scrubbing equipment with specialty in air quality reporting and correction.

Solar and renewable – installation, design, solar shade analysis, savings computation data analysts, in commercial and residential.  Designed and work with private, public and utility funded projects for schools and municipalities.  Education instructor for the trades in renewable energy modeling and software.

Inspector – Certified Nation Wide International Code Counsel Residential Combined Inspector for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, and HVAC.  Louisiana Construction Code Counsel.   Achieved certification in 2001 and has inspected thousands of project over the span of his carrier.

Other certifications – Fortified Roof and structural inspector // Generac certified technician to 250Kw (4 years), KOHLER certified technician to 300Kw (3 years), Briggs & Stratton certified technician to 150Kw (2 years), Cummins certified technician to 500Kw (1 year). // Geo thermal certified and well design // Bosch, Water Furnace, Upunor, Trac Pipe, Dakin equipment certification // Master grower horticulturist, grow light design. // Universal EPA Refrigerant, Mobile Refrigerant certification // Diesel mechanic // Led lighting design and installation // FAA Part 107 Drone license and certification // Infrared Thermograph Certification //