Avelaino McGibbon
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Member of CLM Since: 2017
CLM Committees
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CLM Contributions
- Speaker - 2017 CLM and Business Insurance Workers Compensation Conference
Articles
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Practice Areas
- Medicare
- Workers' Compensation
Biography
Mr. McGibbon is a graduate of Kettering University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive industry experience in engine technology engineering, vehicle suspension design, marine powerplant, ship repair of cruise ships, cargo ships and tanker vessels. He has extensive experience in dry docking and dock inspections and crane failures. Principal Engineer for the complete body system for the Chevrolet SSR limited production vehicle from concept to production release; he designed and managed the complete body and exterior components of the SSR vehicle. Team member for US government PNGV program, Advanced Vehicle Propulsion system project to support the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) fuel economy mandates and Hybrid vehicle early technology; GM development engineer at Michigan and Arizona proving grounds for on road suspension & powertrain fuel economy evaluations. Senior engineer, manager on the design of composite and steel body systems for US government special applications vehicles. He has a 1988 US patent for a vehicle suspension device & authored a 1983 book related to vehicle front suspension steering influence by drive torque.
Mr. McGibbon has evaluated mechanical failures involving vehicle systems and components including engines, steering, brakes, fuel, suspension, tires, and seatbelts; experienced with failures involving commercial vehicles, forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, and farm tractors; investigated and assessed a variety of product failure cases, including pumps, seals, lathes, hydraulic systems, trailer hitches, nail guns, table saws, plumbing components, fire suppression systems, water heaters, water filtering systems, toilets, washers, dryers, ladders, and ovens. He is a UAS (Drone) pilot for commercial use according to FAA standards.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering – General Motors Institute (Kettering University), Flint, MI
Professional Engineer (PE) - Licensed in Bahamas (10140), MI (6201036818), TX (119483)
Engineering Society of Detroit
Society of Automotive Engineers
Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society
UAS (Unmanned aerial system Drone) pilot, FAA approved since 2015
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