C. Chris Rutter, P.E.

Background

A 2004 graduate of Mississippi State University, Mr. Charles Rutter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Mr. Rutter has in-depth knowledge and experience spanning multiple industries, including roadway/bridge construction, oil and gas drilling operations, bridge evaluations, construction, and forensics. In a career spanning over 20 years, Mr. Rutter has managed, inspected, investigated, and analyzed multiple simultaneous damage claims, engineering failures, and consulting projects for the legal industry, insurance carriers and independent adjusters, contractors, large-scale civil municipal projects, government organizations, and other private parties and institutions. With his skills in conducting detailed structural assessments and forensic investigations, he has a proven record of success in effectively evaluating storm-damaged structures, including those affected by flood, wind, and hail damage. His expertise extends to in-service annual bridge evaluations, construction defects, and code compliance surveys. Mr. Rutter’s structural forensic engineering assessments include single- and multi-family dwellings, warehouses, office buildings, shopping centers, large residential housing complexes, hotels, museums, churches, swimming pools, hospitals, schools, and government facilities.

During his tenure as an NFIP review engineer assisting with appeals and litigation for flood claims, Mr. Rutter collaborated with flood professionals and FEMA personnel, providing critical insights into forensic engineering reports. This experience enriched his forensic damage expertise and demonstrated his ability to manage complex forensic investigations, technical writing, peer reviews, and client interactions with exceptional proficiency.