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When winter storms descend, many people think first of clearing driveways, buying salt, or avoiding slippery sidewalks. Behind every well‑executed snow and ice removal plan, there is science, strategy, and expertise. Jeremy Swenson is one of the foremost experts in snow, ice, and slip‑and‑fall prevention, whose insights are sought after by agencies, property owners, attorneys, and justice systems across the region.
Background & Credentials
Jeremy Swenson has devoted his career to understanding how snow and ice behave, how materials and environmental conditions interact to create hazards, and how best practices in removal, maintenance, and design can reduce injuries. With years of hands‑on field experience, research, and consulting, Jeremy has built a strong reputation as a trusted practitioner and expert witness in injury cases involving snow, ice, and slip‑and‑fall incidents.
He partners with municipalities, public works departments, property management firms, engineering and legal professionals to analyze both the physical conditions and scientific principles that determine whether snow‑ or ice‑related hazards were known, reasonably preventable, and properly mitigated.
The 2025 Western Snow & Ice Conference & National Snow Roadeo
One of the major events where experts like Jeremy Swenson will share expertise is the 2025 Western Snow & Ice Conference & National Snow Roadeo, scheduled for September 24‑26, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado. Registration is open now and closes September 16, 2025. Squarespace
What This Conference Offers
This annual gathering, the 45th edition of the Western Snow & Ice Conference, is the premier event for snow removal, ice control, winter maintenance, fleet operations, public works leadership, safety, and professional networking. Key highlights include:
- Theme: “Ready for Winter? Brrrr‑ing it on!” which emphasizes preparing for the winter season with up‑to‑date techniques, tools, and training. Squarespace
- National Snow Roadeo: New for 2025 is a 2‑day Roadeo due to its growing popularity among snowfighting professionals. Participants compete in various events such as loader, skid steer, tandem axle snow plow, single axle plow, and grader competitions. Squarespace
- Workshops & Certification Sessions:
• Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop (Thursday & Friday) covering operations, materials, weather patterns, equipment, and management tasks. Certificate awarded for passing (≥ 80 %) tests. Squarespace
• Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate Workshop (Friday) focusing on operators: equipment, safety, techniques. Squarespace - Educational Tracks & Speakers: Sessions include best practices in winter road maintenance, fleet equipment prep, managing liquid deicers, safety, leadership, public works coordination, and cutting‑edge innovations (AI, materials, etc.). Featured speakers include Randy Gradishar (Pro Football Hall of Famer), Capt. Eric Spitzer, Dan Schacher, and others. Squarespace
Jeremy Swenson’s Role as Expert Witness for Slip‑and‑Fall Injury Cases
One of Jeremy’s core strengths is translating scientific and environmental data into clear, admissible expert testimony. In injury cases involving snow and ice, slip‑and‑fall events often hinge on questions such as:
- Was the snow or ice hazard reasonably foreseeable?
- Did the responsible party have adequate time, resources, and protocols to mitigate the hazard?
- Were the removal methods, materials (e.g., types of deicer, abrasive), and timing appropriate given weather, temperature, traffic, and surface conditions?
- Did the condition of the surface (ice, packed snow, freeze/thaw, water, slope) contribute materially to risk?
- Were warnings, drainage, design, or maintenance defective or insufficient?
As an expert witness, Jeremy Swenson is available to evaluate such factors. He applies rigorous methods: weather records, thermodynamics, material science, site inspection, and comparative standards. His reports are grounded in both scientific literature and industry practice, helping juries, judges, mediators, or arbitrators understand whether a defendant met the standard of care.
What You’ll Gain from Jeremy’s Expertise
Working with Jeremy Swenson, whether hiring him for consulting, training, speaking, or expert witness services, offers:
- Deep Technical Knowledge – Snow/ice crystallography; deicer chemistry; friction measurement; ice adhesion; impact of temperature cycles.
- Practical Operational Insights – Best practices for plowing, salting, brining, anti‐icing, drainage, signage, choice of materials.
- Legal & Risk Management Acumen – Understanding of regulatory standards, precedent case law, documentation, chain of custody of evidence, and how to present complex science to non‑technical audiences.
- Communication Skills – Clear reports, visual aids (photos, thermal imaging, material testing), credible testimony under cross‑examination.
How to Attend the 2025 Conference
If you are interested in tapping into all things snow and ice—attend sessions at the 2025 Western Snow & Ice Conference & National Snow Roadeo.
- Register for the Conference: Registration is open and must be completed by September 16, 2025. After that date, no new registrations or “day‑of” registrations will be accepted. Squarespace
- Plan for Roadeo Events: If you or your team want to participate in the competitive Roadeo events (loader, skid steer, tandem axle, etc.), ensure you register for those specific events by the same deadline. Squarespace
Expert Witness for Hire
Jeremy Swenson stands out in the snow & ice field for his rare combination of scientific rigor, operational experience, and legal readiness. Especially as winter hazards become more complex with changing weather patterns, having an authority who understands slip‑and‑fall science, snow and ice control materials, and legal responsibilities is invaluable.
Mark your calendar: the 2025 Western Snow & Ice Conference & National Snow Roadeo (September 24‑26, 2025) is a key opportunity to learn about the ins and out of snow and ice removal. Registrations close September 16, 2025—don’t miss the chance to strengthen your knowledge, prepare your operations, and ensure safety.
If your organization needs expert analysis or you’re involved in a case where snow, ice, or slip‑and‑fall are central issues, Jeremy Swenson is available and ready to bring clarity through science, field data, and trustworthy testimony.
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