contactus

Bec Barnett
Office Manager
becbarnett@barnettforensic.com

Bec Hunter-Barnett has been affiliated with BFS for the past 20 years.
She shares the duties of Office Manager for the company. Previously a
Media Buyer with Caldwell-VanRiper Advertising, she has extensive
knowledge in the media & public relations field. In addition to her duties
at BFS, she is currently a Broker Associate Realtor & Media/PR Director
for RE/MAX Legends Group, and has earned her designation as CDPE
(Certified Distressed Property Expert). She is a member of the
Indianapolis AND Kokomo Board of Realtors BLC/MLS. Bec is Co-Director
of one of the largest parades in Indiana and also organizes the grand
finale military tribute of the parade. She organizes several charity fund
raisers each year on behalf of local children's hospitals, as well as
collecting toys for local TV station holiday toy drives. She also created
an email campaign entitled PET MLS to help find pets in rescue centers
loving homes.

TRACI BAKER
Office Manager/Evidence Technician
tracibaker@barnettforensic.com

Traci joined Barnett Forensic Services in 1998. She has prior experience
working for a major insurance company and holds various certifications.
Traci has expertise and numerous degrees of certifications in office and
Administrative management. Traci continues to expand her knowledge in
the management field by attending classes and attaining knowledge in
the most up to date technology.


GARY A. BARNETT Senior Forensic Crash/Fire Analyst Mobile:317-407-4305 garybarnett@barnettforensic.com Curriculum Vitae




	Gary A. Barnett is a twenty-year veteran of the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 1990. His twenty-year career included: 1970-75 Road Patrol Officer; 1975-81 Office of the Chief, Planning & Research Branch; 1981-87 Traffic Accident Investigator; 1987-90 Office of the Chief, Arson/Fire Investigation Unit. During this period, Gary received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana University in 1981. He was also responsible for the development of new programs for the police department and was certified as an instructor by the State of Indiana to teach various subjects in law enforcement schools within the state. Gary continues to lecture at the Indianapolis Police Department Training Academy and Vincennes University . Gary received his certification in Fire Origin & Cause Investigation (CFEI) and as Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII) from the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) after attending courses at Eastern Kentucky University in 1990. In 1991, he completed Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction courses and received his certification from the Institute of Police Technology Management (IPTM) at the University of North Florida. Gary continues to expand his experience through working scenes, giving testimony and taking courses within the field of crash reconstruction and fire investigation every year.


	Jason began his career as a fire investigator trainee on a part-time basis with Barnett Forensic Services in 1992. In 1994, he joined the firm as a full-time fire investigator after receiving his certification as a Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) from the National Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training School in Chicago, Illinois. Jason has also received his certification in accident reconstruction after completing his training with the Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM) at the University of North Florida in 1996. Jason obtained his Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 2002. also in 2002, Jason received his certification as a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator from the National Association of Fire Investigators. In 2003 Jason earned his certified Fire Investigator designation from the International of Arson Investigation. For several years Jason has been on the IAAI Indiana Chapter Board and has served on the Indiana Fire Investigation Conference Committee as the Conference Chairman.

JASON A. BARNETT
A.S. IAAI-CFI/CFEI/CVFI
Certified Fire/Explosion Investigator
Crash Reconstructionist
Mobile: 317-407-4297
jasonbarnett@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

ROBERT WALSON, Ph. D.
Metallurgical Engineer
r obertwalson@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Walson is a metallurgical engineer, primarily consulting in the
mechanical or structural failures of automobiles, trucks, agricultural
equipment, glass consumer products, laboratory fire analysis, medical
device failure, fire alarm failures, and engine malfunction analysis.

Dr. Walson is currently or has been employed as Adjunct Professors (part
time) both at Butler University in the Chemistry Department and with
Purdue University in the Mechanical Engineering Department at IUPUI in
Indianapolis.

Dr. Walson has experience in agricultural equipment design and materials,
industrial equipment design and materials, and consumer product design
and materials at the Corporate Staff of the John Deere Company.. He also
has experience in engine design and materials at the Research and Quality
Departments of Cummins Engine Company.

	STEVE FRAZIER Crash Reconstructionist stevefrazier@barnettforensic.com Curriculum Vitae In addition to working with Barnett Forensic Services, Steve has been with Vincennes University since 1986. In 1997, he became Chairman and Professor of the Law Enforcement Program at the university. Prior to teaching at Vincennes, Steve was a Training Director in charge of the Traffic Course Program and Emergency Vehicle Operations at the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy. Steve is also a six-year veteran of the Princeton Police Department. Steve's education consists of an AS from Vincennes University, as well as a BS and MS from the University of Evansville. In 1984 he received his certification in Accident Reconstruction from Northwestern University Traffic Institute. He has successfully completed numerous courses in Advanced Accident Reconstruction at Northwestern University and The Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM) at the University of North Florida. Steve holds several certifications and honors. In 1993, he wrote a textbook entitled Introduction to Traffic Investigation and Enforcement. Several colleges and police academies have adopted his text in their traffic related course work. Steve is also certified by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR).

KEITH HALL
MS E.E. P.E.
Electrical Engineer
Mobile: 317-691-3738
keithhall@barnettforensic.com
CurriculumVitae

Keith joined Barnett Forensic Services in 2002. He received his
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1979 and his
Master of Engineering in 1981 from the University of Louisville.

Keith is a registered Professional Engineer and is a Licensed
Master Electrician. He also has various degrees of training in
vibration analysis, distributed control system maintenance and
design.

MICHAEL SNOW
Crash Reconstructionist
m ichaelsnow@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

Police officer with over 28 years experience. Specializing in the area of
accident investigation and reconstruction. A self-motivater who is
dependable and has excellent organizational skills. Unit Commander of
the Deaf Relations Office. Senior accident Reconstructionist and senior
sign language interpreter.






	Jonathan joined Barnett Forensic Services in 2011 as an associate Crash Reconstructionist. After graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, IN John joined the Marion County Sheriff's Department.

John Benson
Crash Reconstructionist
johnbenson@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

MARK WALSH
M.S.C.E., P.E.
Civil Construction Engineer
m arkwalsh@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Walsh is a registered professional engineer in the states of
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana,
Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
He is also a registered structural engineer in Illinois and Arizona. Mr.
Walsh's forensic expertise is in the area of structural engineering.

5050 East Conner St., P.O. Box 1266, Noblesville, IN 46061
Office Ph. 317-776-8888 or 1-800-797-3352 Fax 317-776-3020
Email: bforensics@barnettforensic.com
License Numbers: IN PI20700072 OH 2004007107 KY 2393



	A.S.E. Certified Master Technicians Chuck LeMasters Ron Ewing Will Parsons

Brian N. Niec
Crash Reconstructionist
brianniec@barnettforensic.com
Curriculum Vitae

Brian joined Barnett Forensic Services in 2011 as an associate Crash
Reconstructionist. After graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement
Academy in Plainfield, IN in 2004 Brian joined the Hamilton County Sheriff's
Office where he is currently employed as a shift supervisor in the Patrol
Division. Brian is also one of the Department's Crash Investigation Team
leaders and a field training officer.

	Vince Baker Motorcycle/Evidence Technician 2005 MMI Graduate v incebaker@barnettforensic.com Vince joined Barnett Forensic Services in 2000 as an Evidence Technician. In 2005 Vince earned his certification as a Motorcycle Technician from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Vince has been a motorcycle enthusiast for over 20 years and continues to expand his expertise by attending workshops/seminars regarding the most up to date information.

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