Chantell Cornett
Expert | Principal | Managing Partner | VP/CFO, Ward Cornett & Associates
Chantell J. Cornett received her engineering training in Construction/Civil from Arizona State University where she is a current Ph.D. Candidate in Structures/Strength of Materials. A forensic engineering expert with 20+ years of experience, her practices focuses in construction disputes, job site safety, defect/building envelope claims, and forensic cost analysis. A licensed Arizona KB-2 Contractor, she consults on OSHA/ADA/Code compliance, property condition assessments, and structural investigations. In 2025, Chantell was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to advance research in concrete in Chile. Chantell serves on the Arizona Board of Technical Registration, presents at conferences, and adjunct teaches. When not consulting, she enjoys advocacy in workplace safety and ethical engineering practices.