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Congratulations to Tim Marshall, Inducted into the Storm Chaser Hall of Fame

Tim Marshall Inducted into the National Storm Chaser Hall of Fame On February 15, 2025, Tim Marshall was honored as one of the inaugural inductees into the National Storm Chaser Hall of Fame, recognizing his lasting contributions to storm chasing and meteorology. A forensic engineer and meteorologist at Haag since 1983, Tim has made significant advancements in the field of damage assessment. He was a principal developer of the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, which the National Weather Service has used since 2007 to rate tornado severity. Tim remains an active member of the EF Scale committee and continues to advance wind and storm damage assessment through his work on a joint ASCE/SEI/AMS standard for wind speed estimation in tornadoes and severe wind events. Beyond his technical contributions, Tim is a passionate educator and speaker. Over the past three decades, he has delivered hundreds of lectures on storm damage at meteorological

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Going the Extra Mile: Haag Forensic Architect Evaluates Remote Cabin

Going the extra mile: Haag forensic architect evaluates a remote cabin in coastal Maine A client engaged Haag to assess the extent of damage to a cabin, reportedly caused by tree strikes and storm events over a two-month period during the previous winter. The reported damage also included pier destruction amounting to millions of dollars. Reported cabin damage included  A punctured roof with interior moisture intrusion Potential framing damage Shifting of its stone foundation piers Excessive floor deflection Window and door operational issues Missing roof shingles Fractured or missing cedar shake exterior cladding. The Journey: Accessing a Remote Island Property The cabin was located on a small, remote island off the coast of Maine in the “Downeast” region. The cabin and a small, detached shed were the only structures on the island, which contained no plumbing or electrical service. Inspection obstacles included water transportation logistics and timing issues, as we were

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Congratulations to Haag’s New Vice Presidents and Team Leaders

Congratulations to Haag’s new Forensic Consulting VPs and Team Leaders We are excited to announce the following promotions within Haag: Jonathan Goode has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Forensic Consulting. Anthony Bond has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Forensic Consulting. Kevin Kianka has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Operations. In addition to these advancements, several engineers and consultants have been elevated to Team Leader roles– Jason Boehm, Rob Danielson, Aaron Duba, Chris Hickman, Ben Irwin, Ronny Lindsay, Alex Sadovskiy, Brandon Alaniz, Jason Plasters and Brian Segedin. This updated leadership structure underscores our commitment to managing Haag’s dynamic growth and expansion while maintaining our standards for industry-leading expertise and excellence in our service delivery. Our VPs and Team Leaders are focused on: Enhancing training, mentorship, and career development Strengthening client relationships Delivery industry-leading service Meet Haag’s Forensic Consulting Leaders Jonathan Goode, PhD, PE, Senior VP of Forensic Consulting, Dallas,

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