Forensic Personnel

Henry R. Hermis, Jr., AIA

Henry R. Hermis, Jr., AIA, is President of ACI and Principal-in-Charge of design and technical consulting services. He has over 20 years experience in architectural practice, including public, institutional, commercial and industrial projects of significant scope and complexity. He has over ten years experience in the specialized field of forensic investigations and research of building codes and technology. Mr. Hermis serves on the AIA's Code Review Committee for the City of Houston and is a certified Plan Examiner and Building Inspector for both ICBO and SBCCI. He is certified as a Registered Accessibility Specialist with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and has presented seminars on accessibility compliance at universities, professional meetings and in many of the leading architectural firms in Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and a Past President of the U of H Architectural Alumni Association.

Dan E. Medley, AIA

Dan E. Medley, AIA is a senior associate with ACI. He provides project management and review of contractual relations and forensic investigations . Mr. Medley has 25 years experience in the building industry and his work includes institutional, civic, historic and residential buildings, with particular emphasis on historic restoration. He has worked for over 15 years researching historic buildings accomplishing forensic analysis to provide viable future alternatives. He has provided forensic analysis on some of the oldest buildings in Texas including the Alamo and many notable projects, including the Texas State Capitol Restoration, the La Mansion Del Rio Hotel and the Guenther Museum. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and has passed the examination for Building Plan Examiner by SBCCI.

Bill F. Ross, P.E.

Bill F. Ross, P.E. a member of ACI’s Consultant Network, provides key leadership in the firm’s construction industry services. His professional skills include scheduling, cost-estimating, personnel management and project delivery. A graduate of Texas A&M, Mr. Ross has served in virtually every capacity from field superintendent to CEO with major Houston contractors, including his own company.