Nathan C. Gould, D.Sc., P.E., S.E.

Dr. Nathan Gould contributes to the catastrophe risk management column for IRMI.com.

Dr. Gould is a technical manager in the St. Louis office of the EQE Structural Engineers Division of ABS Consulting, a global engineering and risk mitigation firm providing structural engineering services related to natural hazards mitigation. He is a practicing structural engineer with 14 years of experience in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of major structures in all regions of the United States. He is the author of several technical papers on the topic of earthquake engineering and seismic retrofit. Dr. Gould is a licensed professional engineer in Missouri, California, and Washington D.C., and licensed structural engineer in Illinois.

ABSG Consulting Inc., marketing under ABS Consulting, provides rational engineering-based solutions that blend state-of-the-art technology with practical loss-control measures and innovative risk-transfer options. Headquartered in Houston, ABS Consulting is an affiliate of ABS, one of the world's largest providers of classification services to the international marine and offshore industries. ABS Consulting, under contract with the California Seismic Safety Commission has developed a guide to implementing earthquake risk management programs intended specifically for the risk manager. More information on how to obtain this publication can be obtained from www.absconsulting.com or info@absconsulting.com.