Our team

Gord Jenish is a professional engineer and is president of Jenish Forensic Engineering. Gord graduated from Carleton University in 1988, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  While previously working for engineering firms in the Ottawa area, he gained a wide range of experience in vehicle safety research and testing, mechanical design, collision reconstruction, vehicle defect investigations, fire investigations and analysis of personal injury accidents. Gord has worked in the forensic engineering field since 1990 and has testified as an expert witness on many occasions, and at various levels of court. In addition, he has lectured at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa and for the Durham Police Services during their accident reconstruction courses.

Vice-President

Bill Jennings is a professional engineer and a partner at Jenish Forensic Engineering. Bill graduated from Kettering University in Flint, MI in 1994, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. While previously working for General Motors of Canada Ltd., he gained a wide range of experience in manufacturing, product engineering, vehicle design, systems integration and testing. Bill has worked in the forensic engineering field since 2009 and has specialized in the areas of collision reconstruction, event data recorder download and analysis, vehicle restraint system investigations, and crash simulations. He has also been qualified to testify as an expert witness in both arbitrations and in court.

Associate

Kristian graduated from Ontario Tech University in 2017 with a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering. Kristian has published studies related to truck tire and soft soil interactions, and occupant safety and airbag deployment time. Prior to joining the firm in 2019, she was employed as a Process Control Engineer at General Motors of Canada Ltd., where she worked in support of the chassis and wheel room processes at the car and truck plants. Kristian has specialized in the areas of collision reconstruction, crash simulations, event data recorder downloads, and vehicle fire investigation. Kristian is NAFI certified as a Fire & Explosion Investigator and as a Vehicle Fire Investigator. 

Associate

Fraser graduated from Ontario Tech University in 2024 with a degree in Automotive Engineering. Prior to joining the firm, he completed an internship with Toyota Canada Inc. in the Product Quality Service and Support department where he investigated vehicle component failures and winter related vehicle issues. He has specialized in the areas of collision reconstruction, event data recorder downloads, vehicle info-tainment system data acquisition and analysis, and 3D scanning and modelling. Fraser has keen interest in automotive mechanical systems, having designed and manufactured his own car parts and accessories.

office manager

Prior to joining the firm in 2002, Christine developed a wealth of experience as a law clerk and a freelance bookkeeper. In addition to keeping the office running smoothly, she provides support in a wide range of areas including accounting, payroll, client communications, and marketing functions. With her excellent communication skills, Christine is happy to field inquiries from clients and assist them in getting the answers they require.

administrative assistant

Clare recently joined our firm after having been employed as a law clerk in a busy real estate law office. She completed the Advanced Law Clerk program at Durham College, and brings to the firm her enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail. Clare approaches all aspects of her role with a positive mindset and is always helpful in finding solutions to our needs, and those of our clients.