George F. Berryhill, Jr., E.I., ACTAR

Associate Consultant

Forensic Services

Memphis

Background

Mr. George Berryhill holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, an M.S. in Biology, and a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. He is also a certified Engineer Intern with the State of Tennessee.

Mr. Berryhill has a broad range of mechanical engineering experience including, designing machines, tooling, gauges, and fixturing in the manufacturing industry. He also has over 7 years of experience as a fisheries biologist working in pond management.

Working as a forensic engineer, Mr. Berryhill performs mechanical evaluations and failure analysis on a wide range of systems, including consumer products, appliances, hydraulic equipment, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Mr. Berryhill is an accredited vehicle accident reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR). He has experience inspecting and documenting collision sites and vehicles. Mr. Berryhill reconstructs collisions involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Mr. Berryhill is trained in downloading event data recorder (EDR) data from passenger vehicles. In addition, Mr. Berryhill evaluates mechanical failures of vehicle systems including brakes, steering, suspension, engines, fuel systems, wheels, transmissions, etc.

Education and Certifications

• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.: University of Alabama (2020)

• Biology, M.S.: University of Science Malaysia (2003)

• Wildlife and Fisheries Science, B.S.: Mississippi State University (2001)

• Certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist: The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR #4718)

• Engineer Intern: Tennessee (#34712)

• Remote Pilot Airman Certificate: USA (#4673272)

• Certified Fork Lift Operator

• Memberships: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)