What Our Majors Do After DePauw

Geoscience Career or Graduate School...Your Choice

The short answer...LOTS OF THINGS!

 Department of Geology & Environmental Geoscience’s graduates have been very successful in...

GEO-Geology; ENV-Environmental Geoscience; ES-Earth Science

NAME YEAR MAJOR POST-DEPAUW EDUCATION  POSITIONS HELD
Katelyn Adams 2024 ENV   environmental field technician, Environmental Operations Inc, St. Louis, MO
Ty Sucher 2024  ENV M.S., Saint Louis University, GIS  
Claire Wolfe 2024 GEO  M.S., South Dakota School of Mines, paleontology  
Maggie Keller 2023 ENV   intern, USACE GIS Inventory Team, 
Student Conservation Association & Americorp, northern US
Zach Kitchens 2023 ENV M.S., Michigan Tech University intern, USACE GIS Inventory Team,
Student Conservation Association & Americorp, northern US
Chris Shannon 2023 GEO   representative, Caleres, Inc., Elgin, IL
Lannea Allen 2022 GEO

 

environmental intern, Terracon Consultants, Indianapolis, IN
assistant scientist, HydroGeoLogic
Sarah Bird 2022 ENV   services project manager I, Ultimate Kronos Group, Fishers, IN
Peyton Dewaelsche 2022 GEO Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington, seismology/micro-seismicity  
Sam Gries 2022 GEO   environmental technician, TRC Companies, Golden, CO
Emily Kaiser 2022 ENV   product specialist, Qualtrics, Provo, UT
Kelby Stallings 2022 ENV M.S., North Carolina State University, landscape architecture  
Roma Sukhu 2022 ENV   regulatory affairs associate, Xttrium Laboratories, Inc., Chicago, IL
Will Webster 2022 GEO M.S., Michigan Technological University, geological engineering student trainee: civil engineering technician, US Army Crops of Engineers, Grand Haven, MI
Hannah Baker 2021 ENV M.S., O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, environmental sustainability  
Collin Davidson 2021 ENV M.S., UNLV, hydrogeology hydrogeologist, GSI Water Solutions Inc., Portland, OR
Sarah Hennessey  2021 GEO M.S., Ohio University, invertebrate paleontology collections manager of earth sciences, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland, OH
Will Roberts 2021 ENV   sustainability project manager, Cornerstone Development Partners, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 
Laura Spasske 2021 ENV   environmental scientist, Environmental Information Logistics, Highland, IN
Jarrod Stiver 2021 ENV   project manager, Heritage Interactive Services, Indianapolis, IN
environmental professional, HEPACO, LLC, Indianapolis, IN
Cathy Zesiger 2021 ENV   microbiologist, SGS Vanguard, Oklahoma City, OK 
Frankie Bell 2020 ENV   sales support specialist, Screencastify, Chicago, IL; reservations agent, Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen, CO
Bryce Brown 2020 GEO  M.S., NM State, volcanology  Indiana DNR, Division of Reclamation
Nathan Carey 2020  GEO M.S., UNLV, economic geology  
mineral resources research scientist, Arizona Geological Survey - Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Kate Flynn 2020 ENV  M.S., University of Copenhagen, climate change marketing associate, Klimate.co, København, Capital Region, Denmark
Maddi Little 2020 ENV     
Shelby Lutz 2020 GEO    environmental scientist/wetland ecologist, SJCA, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Xiaoli Magary 2020 ENV  M.S., IU, Environmental Science  
Ben Magnin 2020 GEO  M.S./Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines, economic geology & structure minerals research scientist, USGS, Denver, CO
Rachel (Moore) Adams 2020 ENV  IUPUI School of Environmental Policy program educator, Indianapolis Zoo,
Indianapolis, IN
Project Lifesaver coordinator, Wayne Township Fire Department, Indianapolis, IN
John Rawlings 2020 ES    environmental remediation field technician, Action Environmental, Nashville, TN 
Cat Saldana 2020  ES   chemist/geochemist, SET Environmental, Houston, TX
Mary Stute 2020  ENV   Geosyntec
Stantec Environmental
Joevita Weah 2020  ENV Doris Duke Conservation Scholar Program at UC-Santa Cruz innovation fellow, enFocus Inc., South Bend, IN
Nelson Blake 2019 ENV Fulbright U.S. Student Grant, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany  
Matt Dauw 2019 ENV   assistant geologist, Terracon, Denver, CO; microscopist, Asbestos PLM, EMSL Analytical, South Pasadena, CA
Blake Edwards 2019 ENV   financial analyst - engineering and construction, BMO Harris Bank, Chicago area
Vy Le 2019 ENV Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison  
Mary Mincks 2019 ENV   GIS services consultant, CentralSquare Technologies, Indianapolis, IN
Rafael Robert 2019 ENV    
Abby Sheehan 2019 GEO   assistant geologist, Earth Exploration, Inc. (a Terracon Company), Indianapolis, IN
Danielle Smith 2019 ENV   geologist, Stantec, Indianapolis, IN
Maddi Stern 2019 ENV   corps member, Teach for America, Indianapolis, IN
 Ben Booher  2018 GEO    environmental specialist,
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Abandoned Mine Land Program
crew foreman, Williams Creek Management, Carmel, IN
mail sorter, Midwest Presort Service, Carmel, IN
 Samantha Carlin 2018  GEO  M.S., Western Colorado University, environmental management,   
Haley Chute 2018 ENV   consultant, HomeAdvisor, Denver, CO; geologist, IDS GeoRadar, Denver, CO
Sarah Farmer 2018 GEO   laboratory intern, Truett Hurst, Inc.
 Elise Johns  2018 ENV    Orr Fellow, KAR Auction Services, Carmel, IN
 Mackenzie Jones 2018  ENV    senior environmental specialist, City of Folsom, CA
field team, Maine Conservation Corps (through Americorps)
 Logan LaCross 2018   ENV   staff scientist, Wood Group (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler-engineering & technical services to energy & industrial markets), Traverse City, MI
Nick Meszaros 2018 GEO M.S./Ph.D., igneous petrology, University of Texas-Austin
post-doc, Purdue University
 
 Evan Miller  2018 ENV     environmental technician, August Mack Environmental, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
 Logan Miller  2018  ENV   management trainee, Waste-Away Group Ltd., Elkhart, IN
 Spencer Schillerstrom  2018 GEO    music instructor, British International School of Chicago, Chicago, IL 
 Ben Sherman  2018 ENV    sales consultant, HomeAdvisor, Chicago, IL
 Sam Short  2018 ENV     
 Kaleb VanArsdale 2018   ENV    landscaper, Rooftopia, Chicago, IL
Mitch Bolin 2017 ENV   construction materials testing technician, Thompson Engineering, AL
Genna Chiaro 2017 GEO M.S./Ph.D., igneous petrology, Vanderbilt University cave guide, El Capitan Cave, Prince of Wales Island, AK
Vanessa Gonzalez 2017 GEO   staff geologist, ETS Environmental & Associates, Indianapolis, IN
environmental scientist, Indiana DNR
Gabby Jensen 2017 ENV   au pair, Austria 
Madeline Piscetta 2017 ENV coral reef futures lab intern, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science  
Alex Ruger 2017 GEO    Americorps, Palm Beach County, FL
Fred Soster 2017 ENV M.S./Ph.D., meteorology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL  
Peter Steiner 2017 GEO Ph.D., geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA hydrogeologist, Bureau of Land Management, Farmington, NM
geologist, TetraTech, Athens, GA 
Cameron Stewart 2017 ENV   supply chain & logistics coordinator, TAC Energy, Dallas, TX
Amelia Wilson-Wright 2017 GEO   assistant trainer, Bannockburn Farm LLC, IN 
Thomas Kojo Addaquay 2016 ENV M.S., Environmental Science, University of Toronto   field scientist, EnviroForensics, Indianapolis, IN
Tyler Donaldson 2016 GEO M.S., Applied Anthropology, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN staff geoarchaeologist, Stantec, Inc.,
Louisville, KY
staff geoarchaeologist, Cardno, Louisville, KY
Kelsey Furman 2016 GEO environmental law student, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR elementary science teacher, Success Academy Charter School, Brooklyn, NY 
Alex Grissom 2016 GEO   field geologist, August Mack Environmental, Indianapolis, IN
property manager, Grissom Commercial Real Estate, Franklin, IN
Sam Lucente 2016 ENV   environmental specialist, August Mack Environmental, Inc., Hinsdale, IL
Lauren Van Fleet 2016 ENV   education & outreach intern, Lava Beds National Monument
Sarah White 2016 ENV   business coordinator, Sunlight Solar Energy
Henry Binning 2015 ENV   user experience designer, DRIVIN powered by KAR, Chicago, IL 
user experience designer, Sherpa CRM, St. Louis, MO 
Michael Britton 2015 ENV   water quality specialist, Commonwealth Biomonitoring 
Emma Cooper 2015 ES M.S., Climate Science and Policy, Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability, Annandale On Hudson, New York   
Martin DeFrance 2015 ES    co-founder, GreenScreens, Aspen, CO
Elizabeth Dilbone 2015 ENV M.S., University of Wyoming  
Stephen Dobbs 2015 GEO Ph. D. Stanford University
M.S., Northern Arizona University
instructor, Stanford University 
Makela Elvy 2015 ENV   environmental educator, NYC Parks Department, Staten Island Greenbelt
community living residential care professional, Greencastle, IN
Forrest Kunkel 2015 ENV   staff geologist, Mundell & Associates, Indianapolis, IN
Carey Kunz 2015 ENV    
Shea Mahoney-Sutherland 2015 ENV   financial aid advisor, 69色情视频, Greencastle, IN
AmeriCorps VISTA, Cloverdale, IN
Alexa Masters 2015 GEO    outdoor education coordinator/instructor, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO
Nick McCreary 2015 ES M.S., Saint Louis University, MO sustainability coordinator, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Ian Munn 2015 ES   senior business development analyst, EDF Renewables, Columbus, MD
operations coordinator, The Solar Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Matthew Owen 2015 ENV M.S., computer science, DePaul University  
Shibali Patra 2015 ENV   environmental data analyst, 
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Anna Urso 2015 ENV   HiRISE Observations intern, NASA's Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program, AZ
Erin Walsworth Kunkel 2015 ENV M.S., sustainability management, Columbia University associate director, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Lantheus
sustainability coordinator, Cook Incorporated, Bloomington, IN
Nick Williams 2015 GEO M.S., structural geology, Northern Illinois University geologist, Nexen Petroleum, Houston, TX
geologist, Geosyntec Consultants, Indianapolis, IN
environmental coordinator, The AES Corporation, Indianapolis, IN
Taylor Williams 2015 ENV   field construction coordinator, Blattner Energy, San Diego, CA (renewable energy power generation)
Ariana Borrello 2014 ENV   outdoor environmental instructor, Estes Park, CO
Mackenzie Cremeans 2014 ENV Ph.D., University of Kansas (Madison and Lila Self Fellow) hydrogeology data analyst, Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, L.L.P, Kansas City, KS area AND
assistant teaching professor, University of Kansas
senior staff geologist, Geosyntec Consultants, Boca Raton, FL
Bibek Dhakal  2014 ENV   project manager, NYX Inc., Livonia, MI
Katie Doron 2014 ENV

 

account administrator, Heritage Interactive Services, Indianapolis, IN
environmental consulting, M3V LLC, Carmel, IN 
Carly Dutkiewicz 2014 ENV   environmental health, Chicago, IL
Will Joseph 2014 GEO M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas geologist, Castle Mountain Ventures, Equinox Gold Corp, Las Vegas, NV
Lauren Krumwiede 2014 ENV   sustainable farm, southern IN
Katherine Shover 2014 GEO M.S., University of Texas, Austin software support, EPIC, Madison, WI
summer intern, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX
Matt Skura 2014 ES   Morrison Construction Company, IN
JR Strubbe 2014 GEO   mud-logger, Midland, TX
Alison Sullivan 2014 ENV   environmental education instructor, Nature's Classroom Institute, WI
Yihao Xu 2014   GEO M.S., sustainable urban planning, George Washington University, D.C.  
Madison Gallegos 2013 ES   senior naturalist, Dunes Learning Center, Chesterton, IN 
Conor Heneghan 2013 ENV   legal product integrity intern, The Toro Company
field energy specialist, Solar City
field marketing associate, REC Solar
Bryant Kosanovich 2013 ES   geological technician, ChemEOR, Denver, CO
technician, Indiana Geological Survey, Bloomington, IN 
Martha Parsons 2013 ES M.S., Boston College  real estate staff scientist, EBI Consulting, Burlington, MA
Greg Screws 2013 ENV  
environmental scientist, Tetra Tech,
Cincinnati, OH
laboratory technician, 
Prestige Technical Services, Inc.,
Cincinnati, OH 
area representative, 
International Student Exchange
environmental education agent, Peace Corps, Cameroon
Brittany Slate 2013 GEO   technician, Indiana State Geological Survey, Bloomington, IN
special events and marketing coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana, Bloomington, IN
 Chris Taljan  2013  GEO   assistant manager, building services, Nordstrom, Westlake, OH
research intern, PPG Industries
 Reilly Taylor  2013 ENV   GIS analyst/technician, Quantum Spatial, Corvallis, OR
GIS analyst/technician, Yates Engineering
staff geologist, VET Environmental Engineering, LLC, Bloomington, IN
Jordan Thomas 2013 ES   environmental consulting,
Environmental Analysis, Inc, Chicago, IL
field geologist, Pinnacle Environmental & Geotechnical, Indianapolis, IN
Katie Aldrich 2012 ENV M.S.E.S, School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, IN graduate fellow, The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, Greencastle, IN 
Jason Blasdel  2012 ENV   field geologist, EnviroForensics, Indianapolis, IN
Chloe Lawson  2012 ENV   project geologist, Prism Science & Technology, St. Joseph, MI
staff geologist, Soil & Materials Engineers, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI
Alex Lopatka 2012 ENV M.S., University of Maryland  associate editor, Physics Today
Sarah Myers 2012 GEO   camp counselor, NJ 
Melissa Penfold 2012 GEO M.S., University of Nevada, Reno geologist, Odessa/Midland, TX, Apache Corporation
Susan Taylor  2012 ENV M.S., Capella University administrative support, Bella Food Sales, LLC, IN
Kate Welch 2012 ENV   lab analyst, ACZ Laboratories, Steamboat Springs, CO
Jake Willingham  2012 GEO M.S., Indiana State University  
Rochelle Coffman 2012 GEO   field geologist,
Arcadis U.S., Indianapolis, IN office/human resources manager, Rural King, Inc.
receptionist, Decatur County YMCA
Christopher Alonzi  2011 ES M.S. in teaching, Dominican University School of Education, IL  
Maggie Baber 2011 ENV M.S., Dartmouth College, NH geoscientist, NEOS GeoSolutions, San Francisco, CA 
Bridget Coleman 2011 ENV Masters in Secondary Education, University of Massachusetts-Boston  volunteer work
Jessica Fenn 2011 GEO   shift manager, climbing wall instructor, team coach, Vertical Endeavors
outdoor recreation educator, Three Rivers Park District, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
junior coach, College Possible, MN
naturalist intern, Dunes Learning Center, IN
Cameron Huffman 2011 GEO Indiana University School of Education Secondary Transition to Teaching Program, IN earth & environmental science high school teacher, Bishop Chatard HS, Indianapolis, IN
Andrew Krein 2011 ENV   Conestoga Rovers and Associates environmental firm, Chicago, IL
Natalie (Mathews) Wood 2011 ENV   field geologist, Cardno ATC, Indianapolis, IN
Andrew Newberry 2011 GEO   project geologist, Eagle Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Julia (Shaw) Sessions 2011 GEO M.S., University of Tulsa geosteer supervisor, ExxonMobile, Houston, TX
geosteer operator, Pioneer Natural Resources, Dallas, TX
geosteer operator, Horizon Drilling, Tulsa, OK
Horizon Drilling, Rocky Mt region
ITAP Program at 69色情视频
Burris Smith 2011 GEO   production enhancement engineer, Halliburton, Pampa, TX
Robbie DeLost  2010 GEO   Horizon Drilling, PA & NJ
Tommy Good 2010 ENV M.S., University of Utah, UT  
Peter Haller 2010 ENV   Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago, IL
Miles Reed 2010 ENV   staff scientist,
Troy Risk Environmental Consulting, Indianapolis, IN
outdoor education, WA
Jay Wellik 2010 GEO M.S./Peace Corps program, Michigan Tech, MI field and lab coordinator,
Earth Observatory of Singapore 
Lauren Werckenthien 2010 GEO M.S., Colorado School of Mines, CO field geologist, Arcadis U.S., Indianapolis, IN
Ali Barnes  2009 GEO M.S., California State University, Sacramento  park ranger (Astronomy) at Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO
interpretative ranger at Great Basin NP
Craters of the Moon NM
Jared Kemper  2009 GEO   Environmental Operations, St. Louis, MO
Americorps, Las Vegas,NV 
Lauren Schaefer 2009 ENV Ph.D.,  University of Milan, Italy
M.S., Michigan Tech, MI
Mendenhall Fellow, Research Engineer, USGS, Golden, CO
Northern Arizona Conservation Corps, Flagstaff, AZ 
Mt. Rainier NP intern 
Andrea (Huska) Mason 2009 GEO M.S., Brooklyn College, NY
(NSF GK-12 fellow)
 
Tad Alford 2009 ENV law school, University of Oklahoma, OK Office of Counsel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, OK
environmental attorney, Water Quality Division and the Environmental Complaints & Local Services Division, Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality, OK 
Bill Alward  2008   GEO M.S., University of Missouri, MO  Weatherly Operating, Fort Worth, TX
XTO Energy (ExxonMobil), Fort Worth, TX
Gulf of Mexico regional integration team, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX 
Charlotte Buehler 2008  ENV M.S./Ph.D., Mississippi State University, MI  
Jennifer Davis 2008  GEO Dual Masters in Outdoor Education & Social Work, University of New Hampshire, NH outdoor education instructor, NY 
David Della Chiesa 2008  GEO   VP-Sales & Marketing, Stryker Drilling, Pittsburgh, PA
NE business development manager (Appalachia Marcellus/Utica), Directional Drilling Contractors, LLC., Pittsburgh, PA
field engineer for Directional Drilling Contractors, LLC., Pittsburgh, PA
Beth Drewes 2008  ENV M.S., University of California Santa Cruz, CA  geology instructor, Swiss Semester, Zermatt, Switzerland
Mac Fuller 2008  ENV   environmental geoscientist at ENSR
Ben Gibson 2008  GEO   National Park Service, CA
museum volunteer, TN 
Cambia Green 2008  GEO University of California-Berkley, CA, preparing for medical school  
Deanna (Shaw) Wolfe 2008  GEO   senior geologist, Weir International (mining, geology, & engineering consultants), Downers Grove, IL
resource geologist, Rio Tinto Coal, Australia
geologist/coal modeler, Peabody Coal, MO
project geologist at Marston & Marston, Inc. (mining/engineering), St. Louis, MO
Nick Vetz 2008  GEO M.S., Boise State University, ID geologist, Rio Tinto Corporation,
Bingham Canyon mine, Salt Lake City, UT
ore control geologist, Barrick Gold Corporation, Elko, NV
Lauren (Weir) Aiken 2008  ENV M.S.E.S, School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, IN water quality analyst, Cadmus Group, Arlington, VA
Allison Baccich 2007  ES    project manager, Executive Search at The LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL 
Ben Clement  2007  GEO   staff geologist, Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Environmental Group, MO 
Dan Krouse  2007  GEO  MBA, Indiana University, IN Strauss Veal Feeds 
Pason Systems, CO 
Phil Mooney  2007  ENV  M.S., University of California-Davis, CA  professional bicyclist 
John Pogue  2007  ENV    staff geologist, Professional Service Industries, Portland, OR 
Keith Schonberger  2007  GEO    Chevron-Marcellus Team, PA 
Pason Systems, CO
middle school teacher,IL 
Kyle Smitley  2007 ENV  law school, San Francisco, CA Barley & Birch organic clothing () 
Heather (Byars) Willem  2006  GEO  M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN  senior geologist, RAAM Global Energy Company
Southwestern Energy Co., Houston, TX 
Audrey Gehlhausen  2006  GEO    rafting guide at several locales 
Dustin Hertel  2006  ES    commercial service/sales representative for Overhead Door Co., Ft. Wayne, IN 
Mark Loomis  2006  ENV  M.S.E.S, School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, IN environmental scientist at EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office 
John Musselman  2006  GEO    content specialist, National Geographic 
Chris Myrvold  2006  GEO     hydrogeologist, Andrews Engineering, Inc., Springfield, IL
Eric Rausch  2006  ES     running backs coach, 69色情视频, IN
Sara Smaltz  2006  GEO  M.S., Colorado State University, CO  geologist, FourPoint Energy, Denver, CO
senior geologist, EnCana Petroleum, Denver, CO 
Katy (Adank) Ward  2005  GEO  M.S. University of Kentucky, KY  engineering specialist II,
Railroad Commission of Texas San Angelo, TX
chemistry instructor at Angelo State University, TX 
Kentucky Division of Water
Sara (Baughman) Colvard  2005  GEO  Indiana University, IN   
Dannena Bowman  2005  GEO  M.S., Auburn University, AL EPA, Kingston, TN 
Keith Herrmann  2005  ENV  M.S., Duke University, NC  real estate,
Logistics Management Institute, VA 
ENVIRON International Corp, VA 
Troy Wyss  2005  ENV    ENVIRON International Corp, Chicago, IL 
Erica Amt 2004 ENV M.S.E.S, School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, IN EnviroCorps, IN
Matt Stahley 2003 GEO   environmental consulting
Chris Amidon 2002 GEO   interpretive ranger, volunteer program coordinator, & web coordinator, Voyageurs National Park, MN
Supervisory Park Ranger, Voyageurs NP, MN
Supervisory Park Ranger, Carlsbad Caverns NP, NM
Wind Cave NP ranger, SD
Grace Castellini 2002 GEO M.S., Rice University, TX British Petroleum, London
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas, TX
Aaron Hackman 2002 GEO   URS Corporation, KS
Kansas Dept of Health and Environment, KS
Hank Ricketts 2002 GEO   environmental consulting
Jesse Roehrich 2002 GEO   science teacher, New York City, NY
Michelle (Ziegler) Quagliaroli 2002 GEO   Keystone Mortgage, IN
Patriot Engineering & Environmental
Matt Baird 2001 ES Dartmouth Medical School, NH  
Jennifer (Berry) Phillippe 2001 GEO M.S., University of California-Davis, CA physical scientist, US Army Corps of Engineers; Seattle, WA
instructor of geology/physical science,
Concord University, WV
Wilcox Environmental Engineering, IN
Astbury Environmental Engineering, IN
Katie Glover 2001 GEO M.S., University of Cincinnati, OH associate director for environmental education, Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford University, CA
research associate, Climate Change Institute, Univ of Maine and instructor, Univ of Maine & Lehigh University
earth science high school teacher, NC
Sean Hall 2001 GEO   EnviroSolution, Inc
Phil Rykwalder 2001 GEO M.S., University of San Antonio, TX caving consultant & small business owner
Nic Brissette  2000 GEO M.S., Ball State University, IN exploration geologist, Oakspring Energy, Edmond, OK
exploration manager/geologist, Delta Oil & Gas, TX & Gunn Oil Co, TX
Heidi Douglass 2000 GEOG   alumni director, Minnehaha Academy, MN
Sarah Dundas 2000 GEO   hotel management & safari organizer/leader, Kenya, Africa
Nicole (Neal) Hardesty 2000 GEO   administrative assistant, Bridgetown Church of Christ, OH
Karine Huys 2000 GEO M.P.A. & MA, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, IN scholarship administrator for Independent Colleges of Indiana & EMT
Ben Olszewski 2000 GEO   director of environmental, health and safety, SemGroup, Tulsa, OK
environmental services manager, Rose Rock Midstream, Oklahoma City, OK
environmental dept manager, Terracon, Oklahoma City, OK
Dave Attebery 1999 GEO   environmental geologist, HDR, FL
Suzanna (Carrithers) Soileau 1999 ES   information & education specialist, USGS, Bozeman, MT
Connie Dicken 1999 GEO M.S., George Mason University, VA  geologist & GIS specialist, Mineral Resources Program, USGS, Reston, VA
Tony Gibson 1999 GEO M.S., University of Illinois, IL Murvin Oil & Anthony Gibson Fine Art Photography, IL
Mark Huss 1999 GEO   surgical equipment marketing, IL
Melissa Iwamoto 1999 GEO University of Hawaii, HI outreach & program coordinator, Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
Peace Corp
Julie (Kasl) Wood 1999 GEO M.S., University of Kentucky, KY 11th-12th grade earth/space science teacher, GA
9th grade earth/space science teacher, KY
Rick Wachtman 1999 GEO M.S., University of Illinois, IL ExxonMobil Exploration Co., TX
Brad Woodard 1999 ES M.S., Indiana State University, IN  
Pete Franke 1998  GEO    attorney, Shutts & Bowen LLP, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL 
Lisa (Holderbach) Strobridge 1998 GEO   project manager, Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., PA
Chris Hunter  1998  GEO    Thermo Fluids, OR 
Jennifer (Schwartz) Schmidt  1998  GEO    geologic consultant, CO 
Tara Benda  1997  GEO  M.S., University of Wyoming, WY  senior district geologist, Samson Energy, Tulsa, OK
petroleum geologist, ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX 
Natalie Williams  1997  GEO  M.S., Western Michigan University, MI   
Sarah Beesley   1996  GEO    teacher, Aspen School District, CO 
Derek Dice  1996  GEO  M.B.A, Env
Florida Atlantic University
M.S., Miami University, OH
president, Submar, Houma, LA
technical director, Leggett & Platt
regional manager, Contech
Gabbie (Giuliano) Drafall  1996  GEO  M.S., Bowling Green University, OH   
Steve Huss  1996  GEO    earth science/physics high school instructor, OR 
Corey Perdiew  1996  GEOG     
Jennifer (Steadman) Ryan 1996 GEO M.S.E.S, School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Indiana University, IN;
M.S., Indiana University, IN
env science instructor,
IUPU-Columbus, IN
manager, Sarasota County Natural Resources, FL
Sarah Wagoner 1996 ES   associate director for clubs, alumni relations, Northwestern University, IL
science librarian, Washington University, MO
Rich Sucher  1995 GEO M.S., Penn State University, PA science faculty, Boston Trinity Academy, MA
science teacher, OH
Chris Bonniwell 1994 GEO   senior project manager/geologist, 
Wilcox Environmental Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 
Rosario (Vasquez) Scheerhorn 1992 GEO Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin reservoir quality analyst, Chevron Energy Technology Company, TX
ConocoPhillips
Tim Davis 1984 GEO Ph.D., University of TN, Knoxville geological consultant
Marathon Oil, TX
senior geological advisor,
Apache Corporation, TX
senior geological advisor,
Occidental Oil & Gas
J. Chris Herin 1984 ES M.S., Wright State University, OH principal hydrogeologist, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Jane (Tribble) Schoonmaker 1976     undergraduate chair, Dept of Oceanography, Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa
Charles C. Bates
(alumni highlight)
1939 GEO Ph.D., Texas A&M University, TX science advisor to the commandant, U.S. Coast Guard; technical director, U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office
Student Outcomes