The Team

Leadership forged through service. Veteran-Owned & Mission-Ready.

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Veteran-Owned & Mission-Ready

LaRovere Consulting, LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded by U.S. Navy Submarine Force veteran Joseph LaRovere. Our approach is shaped by the leadership, discipline, and technical focus earned through military service. Today, those same principles drive our work across complex construction cases, building system evaluations, and government consulting engagements. As a GSA Contract Holder (#47QRAA25D003H), we are fully qualified to support public-sector clients with compliant, contract-ready technical consulting -- nationwide.

Joseph LaRovere
Founder | Expert Witness | USN Veteran

Joseph LaRovere

Joseph LaRovere is a U.S. Navy submarine veteran and mechanical systems consultant with more than 35 years of industry experience specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and energy management. As a consultant, Joe is known for delivering technical clarity, expert forensic analysis, and high-value strategic guidance to owners, contractors, and legal teams.

  • Mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing system analysis
  • Construction defect evaluation & expert witness
  • Energy management, building controls & performance optimization
  • Project recovery, remediation strategies & risk assessment
Claudine LaRovere
Co-Owner | Executive Recruiter & Consultant | Licensed Contractor & Realtor

Claudine LaRovere

Claudine LaRovere is a high-energy serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of business leadership experience across construction, real estate, and professional development. As a licensed contractor and licensed Arizona realtor, Claudine leverages her industry insight to support clients with executive recruitment, hiring strategy, and career development services.

  • Executive construction industry recruitment & talent strategy
  • Career development coaching & leadership training
  • Licensed contractor and active real estate investor
  • Strategic business development and entrepreneurial growth
Lawrence (Larry) Ibsen
Consultant

Lawrence (Larry) Ibsen

With experience spanning over 350 construction projects, Larry Ibsen brings exceptional insight as a consultant, former contractor, owner/operator, estimator, and project manager. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems, with a focus on both technical performance and contractor evaluation.

  • HVAC systems -- chillers, boilers, air handlers & ventilation
  • Forensic investigation, defect analysis & remediation strategies
  • Project and program management, estimating & scheduling
  • Contractor evaluation, site inspections & standards of care reviews
Kathryn Pinkerton
Project Management Admin

Kathryn Pinkerton

As Project Manager and Administrative Lead, Kathryn Pinkerton ensures that every project phase is executed with clarity, consistency, and attention to detail. Her ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and streamline communication makes her an essential link between technical execution and operational excellence.

  • Timeline development, task tracking & milestone management
  • Resource coordination across technical, legal & construction teams
  • Internal and client-facing communication strategies
  • Process improvement and administrative systems optimization
Joshua Drake, PE, CEM, MSME
HVAC / MEP Engineer | Project Manager | Expert Witness

Joshua Drake, PE, CEM, MSME

Joshua Drake is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with over 12 years of experience in HVAC and MEP engineering, construction project management, and federal facilities support. His work spans expert witness services, forensic analysis, and engineering consulting related to HVAC systems, mechanical design, construction defects, and code compliance.

  • HVAC and MEP engineering design, analysis & system evaluation
  • Expert witness services, forensic investigation & defect analysis
  • Federal facilities support for military and infrastructure projects
  • Code compliance reviews and standards-based engineering evaluations
Erik Jackson
Crop Science Expert | Cannabis & Hemp Expert | Expert Witness

Erik Jackson

Erik Jackson is a nationally recognized crop science expert with over eight years of experience in cannabis and hemp cultivation, agronomy, and large-scale agricultural operations. He provides expert witness and consulting services on matters involving crop failure, cultivation practices, genetic selection, seed quality, and compliance within the cannabis and hemp industries.

  • Cannabis and hemp agronomy, genetics & environmental control
  • Crop failure investigations and forensic agricultural analysis
  • Cultivation facility evaluation, nutrient & irrigation assessments
  • Regulatory and compliance support for state and federal programs
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