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Alumni of the Missouri State Geology Program

Missouri State (formerly Southwest Missouri State) Geology and Earth Science Alumni: If you would like to be listed in this directory, please send your name, year of graduation, e-mail address, and any other information you would like to have posted to Tom Plymate.
 
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Thomas J. (Jeff) Adams, B.S./Geology, 1996
Assistant Project Geologist
URS Corporation
St. Louis, Missouri
(314) 754-1062
Thomas_Adams@urscorp.com
 
Wendell Barner, B.S./Geology, 1982
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1988)
Camp, Dresser, & McKee
2740 Smallman St., Ste. 100
Pittsburgh, PA  15222
412-208-2409
barnerwl@cdm.com
 
Cindy (Barnett) Clark, B.S./Geology, 1989
Engineering Technician
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake Project and Powerhouse
Stockton, Missouri
outdoor1@windstream.net

James K. Bass
, B.S./Geology, 1980
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Sheridan Production Co. LLC
9 Greenway Plz, Suite 1300
Houston, TX  77046
(713) 548-1030

D
amon Bassett, B.S./Geology, 2000
(M.S./Geology, Univ. of Missouri--Columbia, 2003)
Instructor
Department of Geography, Geology, and Planning
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO  65897
 
Angie (Bates) Lynn, B.S./Geology, 1996
Senior Geological Technician
Texas Petroleum Investment Co.
Katy, TX
angb8s@yahoo.com

Robert C. Beste
, B.S./Geology, 1975
Lafarge Corp NA
St. Charles, MO  65804
Bob.Beste@lafargecorp.com
 
John L. Bognar, B.S./Geology, 1979
Senior Associate
Leggette Brashears & Graham, Inc.
4850 Lemay Ferry Road, Ste. 205
St. Louis, MO  63129
(314) 845-0535
jbognar@lbgstlmo.com
 
Matthew L. Bognar, B.S./Geology, 1984
Vice President
CGG Veritas
3701 Kirby Dr.
Houston, TX  77098
832-351-8510
 
Susan E. Bolyard, B.S./Geology, 2004
(M.S./Hydrology, Univ. of Arkansas)
Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey-Arkansas Water Science Center
 
Nick Boss, B.S./Geology, 1993
Project Manager
Environmental Operations, Inc.
1078 Reddington Timbers Drive
St. Charles, MO  63304
314-258-2078
nick@environmentalops.com
 
Karl E. Brand, B.S./Geology, 1976
Senior Subsurface Data Analyst
BHP Billiton
1360 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 150
Houston, TX  77056
713-599-6203

Keith Branham
, B.S./Geology, 1984
(M.S./Geophysics, Univ. of Kansas, 1986)
ConocoPhillips
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Keith.L.Branham@conocophillips.com
 
Justin Brown, B.S./Geology, 2003
Geologist
GeoEngineers, Inc.
3050 S. Delaware
Springfield, MO  65804
(417) 831-9700
jbrown@geoengineers.com

Vernon Max Brown
, B.S./Geology, 1971
(Ph.D., Univ. Missouri--Rolla, 1983)
Associate Professor of Geology
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
vbrown@geology.utoledo.edu
 
Dan Buehner, B.S./Geology, 1996
Petroleum Geologist
Heights Energy Corp.
300 N. Coit Rd., Ste. 1400
Richardson, TX  75080
(972) 231-7800, ext. 108
dan@heightsenergy.com
 
Jason Callier, B.S./Geology, 1996
Oracle Database Administrator
MasterCard International
O'Fallon, MO
(636) 722-4531
Jason_Callier@mastercard.com
 
Mark A. Carl, B.S./Geology, 1971
(M.S., Geology/Hydrogeology, Kansas State, 1980)
Federal Projects Director
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
P.O. Box 53127
Oklahoma City, OK  73152-3127
(405) 525-3556, ext. 119
mark.carl@iogcc.state.ok.us
 
Masood Choudhury, B.S./Geology, 1988
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Verizon CA Inc.
West Pomona, CA
masoodchoudhury988@msn.com
 
Sunny Cleeton, B.S./Geology, 2000
Geo-Cultural Coordinator
Discovery Center of Springfield
Springfield, MO
scleeton@discoverycenter.org
 
Ryan Cordia, B.S.Ed./Secondary Education--Unified Science/Earth Science, 2003
Biology Teacher
St. Petersburg, FL
rdc062s@hotmail.com
 
Matthew M. Council, B.S./Geology, 2001
Project Manager
Environmental Department
Terracon
764 N. Miller, Ste. 100
Springfield, MO  65802
(417) 864-5100, Ext. 304

Melissa R. Cox, B.S./Geology, 2002
(M.S./Geospatial Sciences, MSU)
Sustainable Design Consultant
EMSI
401 W. Walnut
Springfield, MO 65806
mcox@emsi-green.com

Jessica D. Cundiff
, B.S./Geology, 1998
(M.S./Geology, Univ. of Kansas, 2000)
Curatorial Associate
Department of Invertebrate Paleontology
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
jcundiff@oeb.harvard.edu
 
Dariush Dastmalchi, B.S./Geology, 1984
National Assessment Corporation
Alameda, CA
dariushd@yahoo.com
 
Dayla Dintelmann, B.S./Geology, 1997
Great River Engineering
Springfield, MO
daylad@hotmail.com
 
Gregory Easson, B.S./Geology, 1981
Associate Professor and Chairman
Director, The University of Mississippi Geoinformatics Center
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
The University of Mississippi
University, MS
geasson@olemiss.edu

William Eilers, B.S./Geology, 1993
Field Supervisor
GeoTest, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
excalibr67@charter.net
 
Vincent Epps, B.S./Geology, 2005
Staff Geologist/Environmental Specialist
GeoTest, Inc.
8614 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO  63144
314-968-1642
vince@geoteststl.com or vjepps1964@hotmail.com
 
Sheryl D. Ervin, B.S./Geology, 1994
(M.S., New Mexico State, 1998)
Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment
Topeka, KS
 
Kevin R. Evans, B.S./Geology, 1986
(Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1997)
Associate Professor of Geology/Earth Science
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
 
Danja L. Feeback, B.S./Geology, 1980
Springfield, MO
dfeeback@mchsi.com
 
 
Terry G. Fletcher, B.S./Geology, 1985
Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service
Springfield, MO
gofletch@sbcglobal.net
 
Leslie Forbes, B.S./Geology, 1997
Cartographer/Spatial Products
Financial Times Energy
Boulder, CO
ldforbes@yahoo.com
 
Jourdan (Fuhrmann) Anoka, B.S./Geology, 2006
Seismic Data Processor
Excel Geophysical Services
Littleton, CO
jourdan@excelgeo.com
 
Chris J. Gilbert, AICP, B.S./Geology, 1990
Associate Planner
City of West Jordan
8000 S. Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT  84088
801-569-5063
chrisg@wjordan.com
 
Joseph A. Gillman, B.S./Geology, 1992
Division Director and State Geologist
Division of Geology and Land Survey
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO  65402
joe.gillman@dnr.mo.gov
 
Michael H. Haseltine, B.S./Geology, 1982
(M.S./Env. Sci. & Engineering, Virginia Tech., 1992)
Project Geologist
Delta Environmental Consultants
North Carolina
mikeandtoni@ec.rr.com
 
Pamela J. Hill, B.S./Geology, 1999
Engineer
CDM
St. Louis, MO
HillPJ@cdm.com
 
Steven S. Hill, B.S./Geology, 1993
(M.S./Geology, Univ. of Arkansas, 1997)
GIS Database Analyst
Arkansas Dept. of Health
sshill@healthyarkansas.com
 
Darryl Holman, B.S./Geology, 1985
Cartographer/GIS Specialist
Science Applications International Corporation
St. Louis, Missouri
dholman01@earthlink.net
 
Randy Homburg, B.S./Geology, 1999
Graduate Student
Texas A & M University
rlh5745@geo.tamu.edu
 
Lisa Hosey, B.S./Geology, 1981
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1987)
Environmental Geologist
Member, Missouri Board of Geologist Registration
Treasurer, National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)
Owner, DtRT Environmental LLC
House Springs, Missouri
dtrtenv@sbcglobal.net
 
Stan Huck, B.S./Geology, 1983
3787 Hummingbird Rd.
Ozark, MO  65721
ochms@atlascom.net or
ochms@earthlink.net
 
Steve Huddleson, P.G., C.P.G., 1975
Sr. Environmental Project Manager
Chevron Environmental Management Company
Houston, TX
281-561-4995
SHuddleson@chevron.com
 
Aaron Johnson, B.S./Geology, 1997
(Ph.D./Geology, Univ. of Missouri--Columbia, 2003)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Geology and Geography
Northeast Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
 
Jenni Jones, B.S./Geology, 2000
(M.S./Urban & Regional Planning, Univ. of Iowa, 2003)
Senior Transportation Planner
Missouri Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO  65102
Jennifer.J.Jones@modot.mo.gov
 
Jim Kendall, B.S./Geology, 1994
(M.S., Univ. of Arkansas, 1997)
Vice President--Geoscience
Compass Resources Corporation
1717 St. James Place, Ste. 220
Houston, TX  77056
jkendall@crc-home.com
 
Carol A. (Kmiecik) Finn, B.S./Geology, 1982
(M.S., St. Louis Univ., 1986)
Geologic Hazards Team
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden, CO
cafinn@usgs.gov
 
Gary Krizanich, B.S./Geology, 1983
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1986)
(Ph.D./Geology, Univ. of Missouri--Rolla, 2007)
U. S. Geological Survey (Retired)
Instructor of Earth Science
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
 
Kathryn Rene (Lakey) Ellis, B.S./Geology, 1999
geokatgrl@yahoo.com
 
Chandra (Lawler) Liebhaber, B.S./Geology, 2002
chandralawler@hotmail.com
Bruce Lewis, B.S./Geology, 1981
ERM-West, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
bruce.lewis@erm.com
 
Dottie Lofstrom, B.S./Geology, 1981
Senior Engineering Geologist
Dept. of Toxic Substance Control
California Environmental Protection Agency
Sacramento, CA
DLofstro@dtsc.ca.gov
 
Chuck Lunnemann, B.S./Geology, 1996
Senior Geophysicist, Multi-Component Operations
Schlumberger -- WesternGeco
10001 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX  77042
 
John J. Lyons, B.S./Geology, 2002
(M.S., Univ. of Idaho, 2004)
Ph.D. Candidate and
Rercruitment Coordinator, MTU Peace Corps Master's International Program
Michigan Tech. University
Houghton, MI
jlyons@mtu.edu
www.geo.mtu.edu/~jlyons
 
Mike Mahaffie, B.S./Geology, 1982
Global Discipline Manager--Exploration Geology
Shell International Exploration and Production
The Hague, The Netherlands
MMahaffie@aol.com
 
Kyle Martinez, B.S./Geology, 1998
Intelligence Image Analyst
Global Geospatial Intelligence Program
The Boeing Company
St. Louis, MO

Cheryl Mathenia, B.S./Geology, 2002
Registered Geologist
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co.
425 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 300
Cherterfield, MO  63017
314-682-1653
cmathenia@burnsmcd.com

James R. Meier
, B.S./Geology, 2000
Associate Scientist
WRIME
Sacramento, CA
sacjrm@gmail.com

Doug Melton
, B.S./Geology, 1975
Arkoma Geological Operations Manager
SEECO, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
Doug_Melton@SWN.COM

Marc Miller, B.S./Geology, 1998
(MBA, Univ. of Texas, 2003)
Petroleum Geologist
Lewis Energy
San Antonio, TX
210-384-5037
Marcus@LewisEnergy.com
 
Kent Morris, B.S./Geology, 1974
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1981)
Director, Greene County Planning Department
940 Boonville Ave.
Springfield, MO  65802
kmorris@greenecountymo.org
 
Kirk Morris, B.S./Geology, 1971
Geologist
EXCO Resources
Tulsa, OK
kamco@cox.net

Tanya (Muckey) Turner
, B.S./Geology, 2002
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Southwest Regional Office
2040 W. Woodland
Springfield, Missouri  65807
417-891-4300
 
Jerry R. Neill, B.S./Geology, 1983
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1987)
Geologist
No Discharge Permits Branch
Water Division
Hazardous Waste Division
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
5301 North Shore Drive
North Little Rock, AR  72118
501-682-0642
neill@adeq.state.ar.us
 
Donnie Nowack, B.S./Geology, 1997
Geologist/Drilling Services Manager
Sunbelt Environmental Services
Springfield, Missouri
dnowack@mchsi.com
 
David L. Overhoff, B.S./Geology, 1993
Earthquake Hazards Geologist
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Geology Section
Rolla, MO
573-368-2148
david.overhoff@dnr.mo.gov
 
Michael Penick, B.S./Geology, 1976
Geological Services Superintendent
Bingham Canyon Mine
Kennecott Utah Copper
Magna, UT  84044
penickm@kennecott.com
 
Rebecca (Peterson) Dodd, B.S./Geology, 2005
(M.S./Geospatial Sciences, Missouri State, 2007)
Schlumberger
Vernal, UT
 
David Provance, B.S./Geology, 1984
(M.S./Hydrogeology, Univ. of Missouri--Columbia)
Senior Hydrologist
The Source Group
Pleasant Hills, CA  94518
dprovance@thesourcegoup.net
 
Philip Pumphrey, B.S./Geology, 1984
(M.S./Resource Planning, Missouri State, 1988)
Instructor of Geology & Physical Science
Crowder College
Neosho, MO
rockdoc115@hotmail.com

Tony Randall, B.S.Ed./Earth Science, 1988, M.S. Ed, 1990
(Ph.D., Oklahoma State, 1993)
Environmental Program Manager
Kansas Army National Guard
Topeka, KS
tony.randall@ks.ngb.army.mil
 
Peter C. Rauch, B.S./Geology 1972,
(M.S./Geology & Geophysics, UMR, 1975)
General Manager - Utilities
City of Monett
Monett, Missouri
pete@cityofmonett.com
 
Rusty Riis, B.S. Geology, 2005
Geospatial-Intelligence Analyst
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
St. Louis, MO
 
Glynn C. Roberts, B.S./Geology, 2002
Staff Geologist
CH2M HILL
727 North First Street
St. Louis, MO  63102
314-421-9000, ext. 230
grobert2@ch2m.com
 
Michael T. Rodgers, B.S./Geology, 1996
Hydraulic Engineer
Applied River Engineering Center
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis, MO
Michael.T.Rodgers@mvs02.usace.army.mil
 
Marty Rutledge, B.S./Geology, 1981
Ultimate Ventures
Dallas, TX
Marty@ultimateventures.com
 
Kevin Sagez, B.S./Geology, 1986
Geologist
Washington Group International
2237 Trinity Drive
Los Alamos, NM  87544
(505) 662-7800
Kevin.Sagez@wgint.com
 
Randy Sartorius, B.S./Geology, 1972
Retired
Rogersville, MO
rsartor@sbcglobal.net
 
Joseph P. Schleeper, B.S./Geology, 1977
Project Resident Engineer, RG
St. Louis County Dept. of Highways and Traffic
Clayton, MO  63105
jschleep@aol.com
 
Hayley Shaffer, B.S./Geology, 1999
Environmental Specialist
Howard R. Green Company
Des Moines, IA
hshaffer@hrgreen.com
 
Stephen Shobe, B.S./Geology, 1986
Special Education Collaborative Teacher
Powhatan Junior High School
4135 Old Buckingham Rd.
Powhatan, VA  23139
(804) 598-5782
Stephen.Shobe@powhatan.k12.va.us
Spedley@verizon.net
 
Becky (Sidwell) Buehner, B.S./Geology, 1996
Processing Geophysicist
Geotrace Technologies
Dallas, Texas
bbuehner@geotrace.com
 
Dan Slais, B.S./Geology, 1972
National Park Service
dslais@zigs.net
 
Daniel D. Snow, B.S./Geology, 1982
(Ph.D., Univ. Nebraska--Lincoln, 1996)
Associate Research Professor and
Director of the Water Sciences Laboratory
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
dsnow1@unl.edu
 
Murray W. Stepro, B.S./Geology, 1993
(M.S./Geology, New Mexico State, 1997)
President
Basin-Wide Petroleum Land Services
4601 Nogal Canyon
Las Cruces, NM  88011
basin.wide@gmail.com

Dan Stout
, B.S./Geology, 1991
Graduate Student in Geological Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
Herbert L. Turner, B.S./Geology, 1985
22665 Oak St.
Jerome, MO  65529
(573) 762-3147
 
James F. (Jeff) Ward, B.S./Geology, 1980
(M.S./Hydrogeology, Oklahoma State Univ., 1992)
EH&S Manager
Sheridan Production Company, LLC
9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300
Houston, TX  77046
713-548-1027
jward@sheridanproduction.com
 
David M. White, R.G., B.S./Geology, 2001
(M.S./Geospatial Sciences, Missouri State Univ., 2006)
Environmental Geologist
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Springfield, MO
 
T. Stewart Williford, B.S./Geology, 1985
(M.S.Ed./Earth Science, Missouri State, 1989)
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
Lincoln, Nebraska
tswh@msn.com
 
Suzanne (Yerina) Chase, B.S./Geology, 1992
Project Geologist
Summit Environmental Consultants
Lewiston, Maine
schase@summitenv.com