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Employment Capability and Earnings Capacity | Life Care Planning

Dan Wolstein, Ph.D.,
CRC, CLCP, IPEC, ABVE/D, LRC, FVE, CVE

Principal and President

LRC: 37RT00580100

In addition to rendering quality vocational and life care plan reports and services, Dr. Wolstein actively contributes to the advancement of science and professionalism in the vocational field. His research has been published in the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis. In 2018 he and Jeff Truthan presented their research (regarding the 137 sedentary unskilled occupations in the DOT) at the 2018 National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) Disability Law Conference, and also again in 2019 at the IARP. Dr. Wolstein is currently serving as President of the American Board of Vocational Experts, and on the same board, he previously served as Conference Chair (2022 and 2023).

He completed his doctoral studies in rehabilitation counseling and administration at East Carolina University and his master of science degree in rehabilitation counseling from Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Wolstein holds the following licenses and certifications:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/D)
• Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC)
• Forensic Vocational Expert (FVE)
• Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)

Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D., LPC, LRC, CRC, CLCP, IPEC, CVE

Clinical Director/Forensic Rehabilitation Expert

LPC: 37PC00955300; LRC: 37RT00888699

Dr. Putts is an experienced rehabilitation counseling practitioner, community rehabilitation program administrator, and disability policy expert. He has held multiple roles as a nonprofit executive including as Chief Executive Officer of a nonprofit community rehabilitation program and Vice President of Government Affairs for a state provider organization. He is experienced in disability advocacy, policy, legislation, and funding and has testified before legislative bodies on both the state and federal levels. His work has been recognized by Rutgers University where he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the School of Health Professions and by the Morris County Chamber of Commerce where he received the Exemplary Nonprofit Leader award (agency with revenue over $1 million).

In addition to providing vocational evaluation reports and life care plans, Dr. Putts directs clinical services for Kincaid Wolstein including individual and family rehabilitation counseling. Dr. Putts is a member of the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Development Board where he chairs the Disability Committee and the Rutgers University Rehabilitation Council Advisory Committee. He has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration from East Carolina University and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Putts has the following licenses and certifications:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC)
• Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE)

Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed,
CRC, CVE, CLCP, IPEC, ABVE/F, MSCC, REAS, CEAS I

Associate Vocational Counselor and Consultant Evaluator

Chris Skerritt is a vocational rehabilitation expert based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With a background in rehabilitation needs, vocational evaluation, labor market analysis, employability assessments, and Social Security vocational expertise, Christopher provides a wide range of services to his clients.

Christopher has worked in both the private and public sector areas of vocational rehabilitation with experience in life care planning, assistive technologies, career counseling, test administration and analysis, and medical cost projections. He is also well-versed in ADA compliance consulting, case management, job analysis and modification, transition and education evaluation, and return-to-work planning.

Christopher earned his Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling after completing his Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences, both from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He holds the following licenses and certifications:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC)
• Fellow of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/F)
• Medicare Set Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC)
• Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (REAS)
• Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS I)

Charles A. Kincaid, Ph.D., CRC, ATP, CVE, CLCP, ABVE/F

Founding Principal and Director Emeritus

Dr. Kincaid holds a doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in rehabilitation counseling and a master of science (M.S.) degree in criminal justice. He is licensed by state and national boards as a:

• Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP)
• Certified Vocational Expert (CVE)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• Fellow of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/F)

Lizette Mendoza

Lizette Mendoza has been lending her expertise as Life Care Plan Administrator since 2016. Combining a degree in business administration with a meticulous attention to detail, she acts as our ambassador, translating between medicolegal "dialects" in dozens of distinct matters each day. Her work ensures that every life care plan is a cohesive document by synthesizing the appropriate medical and allied health recommendations. She brings more than twenty-five years of administrative experience to our organization.

Cara Creighton

As our Director of Medical Records, Cara Creighton is our go-to person when it comes to physician narratives, surgical procedures, prognoses, causation, permanency and independent medical evaluations. Her critical eye and transcription skills are crucial to our detailed medical summaries. Cara holds a degree in rehabilitation studies and comes from a background as a radiologic technologist in an orthopedic practice.

Annie Cerone

Annie Cerone is the Administrative Assistant at KWVRS. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, majoring in biology and journalism. She spent her early career working for daily newspapers as an investigative reporter and for magazines as a freelance feature writer. She most recently worked for the Orange County New York Early Intervention Program, coordinating in-home services for children with special needs. Her organizational skills ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly, and she is the central point of contact for incoming cases. Annie is responsible for legal documentation, proofreading, schedule management, and delegating work to staff. Annie has been a valued member of our team since January 2021.