Our Team

Founder, President and Lead Consultant

Barbara serves in the leadership role regarding the ADA self-evaluation of programs, services, activities and events along with the review of policies and procedures. Barbara brings 19 years of experience in public entity administration prior to founding DAC in 1998. With an additional 28 years of experience with DAC working with school districts, city, town and county governments nationally, Barbara provides unparalleled understanding of the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related legislation for accessibility compliance.

In addition to assisting public entities with compliance with the ADA, Barbara has conducted compliance reviews for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Department of the Interior to audit for compliance with the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related civil rights laws and regulations. Barbara has served as an expert witness for the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, Barbara is a licensed occupational therapist. Barbara served on the Division of State Architect Advisory Board and served as the vice-chair for the DSA Access Compliance Committee. Barbara has successfully spearheaded and completed over 500 public entity self-evaluation and transition plan projects.

Managing Member and General Manager

Tim brings twenty-eight years of executive and project management experience in the consulting, IT, manufacturing and construction industries. Additionally, Tim has provided program development and management for professional associations and risk management pools for the past twenty years. Tim has also assisted in the design and construction of hundreds of ADA, CPSC and ASTM compliant outdoor recreation areas. As General Manager of DAC, Tim conducts quality assurance and project management reviews to ensure contract and compliance fulfillment. Tim also provides ADA and Section 504 compliance consultation services for public entities, and staff training and development activities for public entities, businesses, and associations.

Senior Director of Accessibility Services and Quality Control

As manager of the production and the field survey teams, Michael brings a unique blend of experience in the building industry along with his understanding of individuals with disabilities to the accessibility team. Michael is a certified accessibility specialist through the International Conference of Building Officials (ICC), certified in Accessibility, Usability and Plans examination and is a California Certified CASp inspector (#152). Michael has completed the updated DSA courses regarding the California Building Code. Michael has provided numerous staff development sessions to public entities regarding accessibility requirements for facilities, parks and public rights-of-way. Michael provides training, assists with plan reviews and review of new construction and renovations completed for compliance. Michael has worked on over 500 public entity ADA self-evaluation and transition plan projects.

Director of Accessibility Services

Candice’s 21 years of experience with DAC includes accessibility surveys of thousands of public facilities while employed by DAC as an accessibility specialist. Her educational background includes a degree in Building Inspection Technology from Butte College and coursework in Architectural Project Management at California State University with emphasis on construction plans and specifications, construction materials and systems, building codes, construction graphics and architectural design. Candice has completed the updated DSA courses regarding the California Building Code that include CBC Amendments, Plan Review, Accessible Public Housing Regulations, Transient Lodging, Housing and Social Service Enter Establishments. Candice is a certified accessibility specialist through the International Conference of Building Officials (ICC), certified in Accessibility, Usability and Plans examination and is a California Certified CASp inspector (#1140). Candice is also a Certified Combination Building Inspector. As a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Candice volunteers to help build residential homes. Candice provides oversight of accessibility specialists and performs quality control checks.

Director of Administrative Services

Jennie has worked in administration for DAC for the past 18 years. Jennie draws on her experience in technical writing to provide leadership and management of the production and technical writing team, organizing the completion of technical reports, as well as managing production schedules, staff and timelines. Jennie also organizes the process and procedure for providing opportunities for public input, as well as collecting and compiling the information received into the self-evaluation and transition plan. Jennie also provides training and help desk support for DACTrak users.

Chief Technology Officer

Srikant has spearheaded DAC’s IT Department for the past 18 years and has a total of 26 years in the field of Information Technology, holding a master’s degree in computer science. Srikant is very proficient in numerous software technologies, including but not limited to all modules of .Net, Java, SQL Server and Oracle. Srikant is also a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Srikant oversees DAC’s entire IT department, including infrastructure and applications, as well as managing and overseeing all stages of the development lifecycle for new software. Srikant is the lead developer for the DACTrak Accessibility Management Software and the DAC-A11y Digital Accessibility Suite of Services. In addition to maintaining existing software, Srikant also ensures that all necessary software updates and version enhancements are completed. Srikant also oversees the maintenance of all hardware and verifies that all reported IT related issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.

Management and Communications Analyst

Shea Ras serves as the Management and Communications Analyst at DAC. She brings a strong background in communications, business strategy, and project coordination. She earned both her Master of Science in Sport and Business Management and her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Advertising from The University of Alabama.

Passionate about effective communication and organizational excellence, Shea works across teams to manage and support initiatives that help advance DAC's innovative accessibility solutions.

Administrative Analyst

Caitlin Cole is an Administrative Analyst at Disability Access Consultants (DAC), where she provides administrative, analytical, and project support for ADA compliance and accessibility consulting services. She collaborates with consultants and clients to coordinate projects, conduct research, prepare technical documentation, and support organizations in meeting federal and state accessibility requirements.

Caitlin earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology from The University of Alabama. Her academic background, combined with her strong analytical and organizational skills, allows her to effectively manage project details, streamline processes, and contribute to successful client outcomes.

Known for her attention to detail, adaptability, and collaborative approach, Caitlin is committed to advancing DAC's mission of promoting accessibility and inclusion. She enjoys helping clients by supporting projects that create more equitable and accessible communities.