John Z. Wlascinski, PE, CFEI, CVFI, is the Board Chairman, Director of Professional Development, and Forensic Engineer with Haag Engineering Co. Mr. Wlascinski has been an integral part of the engineering team in Houston since 1993. He specializes in mechanical failures of industrial and commercial machinery, fire suppression systems and components, piping systems and components, and oil field equipment. He also specializes in HVAC system evaluation, fire/explosion origin and cause determination, and vehicle accident reconstruction. Prior to joining Haag, Mr. Wlascinski owned and operated two successful businesses: an automotive and heavy equipment repair company, and an underground utilities service company. Mr. Wlascinski is a licensed P.E. in 29 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Mr. Wlascinski is an NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, an NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, and previously a Certified Infrared Thermographer, Level I. He earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from The University of Texas at Austin.