"CMU's Geology Department has come a long way since the early graduates of the mid 70's. I've been impressed with progress the Department has made through the geoscience downturn - since 1987. I miss the great summers in Michigan. Best wishes to all.

PS -If anyone hears from Jim Oldfield, John Fierstien, Chuck Shaefer, Barb Yantis, Bob Reynolds, or the rest of the student pioneers... tell them to write!"

received 5 February 1999

John Fierstien
517 Stonegate Lane
Dripping Springs TX 78620

e-mail: john@fierstien.net

Phone: (512) 858-2024

John is a Business Unit Manager - Surface Modeling at Landmark Graphics

CMU is clearly one of the finest universities in the country. I enjoyed the very personal attention given to all of us in the -then- very small department. In 1997 I joined Landmark in Austin, Texas. I am currently working in the Surface Modeling & Mapping group where I am using both my geological and computer skills to develop new mapping and surface modeling software for the petroleum industry. Nancy and the boys are doing great and enjoying their new home in the Texas hill country.

1976

1977

received 12 January 1999

Greg Jurkowski
10846 Anvik Circle
Eagle River, AK 99577

e-mail: jurkrite@alaska.net

phone: (907) 694-2280

Greg received his MS from Cornell and now resides in Alaska.

received 16 November 1998

David J. Matty
Department of Geology
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

e-mail: d.matty@cmich.edu

phone: (517) 774-3179

I am an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Geology at CMU. Who would've thought?

For more about me, see my web pages.

I'd like to hear from any of my contemporaries. What ever happened to Gary Colburn? Gary Boog? Steve Way? Dawn Thibodeau? Craig Roberts? and others?

Received July 17, 2007

David Sattelmeier
597 Neff Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

e-mail: sattelmeier%40yahoo.com

David is the Engineering Division Manager at ATC Associates, Inc.

received 13 April, 1999

Amy Thompson

email: thomp2ag@jmu.edu

Amy is a part-time professor in the Geology and Environmental Studies Department
at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA 22807

"Since graduating from CMU, I earned my MS at Texas Tech University and my PhD at University of New Mexico with an emphasis in structural geology and igneous and metamorphic petrology. Then I started teaching with stints at Hope College (MI), Gustavus Adolphus College (MN), and Lafayette College(PA), before ending up at James Madison University (VA). In between, I took a year of hydrogeology courses from Western Michigan University. Right now, I'm teaching part time at JMU where my husband is a full time mathematics professor. We've finally found a place we'd like to stay -- the Shenandoah Valley has great places for hiking and biking, and the geology is pretty interesting too. I now live near the areas we visited during the Spring Break1985 field trip with Dr. Steve Stahl."

1986

received 11 March 2000

Christy (Kehn) Easter
1073 Mt Carmel Rd
Newnan, GA 30263

e-mail: clkehn@hotmail.com

Phone: (404) 362-2559

Christy is a Senior Geologist for the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division

"I've been working for the State of Georgia - Environmental Protection Division since 1990 reviewing environmental monitoring plans for solid waste disposal facilities - and I'll be taking Georgia's Professional Geologist exam later this year. I have a husband and two wild children - Justin 4 and Heather 8 - who keep me busy between soccer and baseball. I can't believe how much Central has changed since I was there. I can remember spending some really long days (and nights) studying on third floor Brooks! It's ironic that I ended up working in the very area I did my paper on in our 1985 Field Methods class.I've been wondering what some of the guys I used to study with are doing now - Chris? Dan? or Alex? where did you guys end up?"

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1988

1989

received 15 November 1998

Eric E. Wallis
10957 Charring Cross
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Email=ewallis@nthconsultants.com

Eric is Manager of Hydrogeologic Services at NTH Consultants Ltd.

1990

received 25 July 1998
updated 1 February 1999

Adam W. Heft
1755 Onondaga Rd.
Holt, MI 48842

email: asheftfam@arq.net
or: hefta@fitzhenne.com

Phone: (517) 699-5869

Adam works for Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc. as a Project Geologist.

”After 6 years working with consulting firms, I have finally been certified as a CPG (certified professional geologist) through the AIPG. I also hold state certifications from Kentucky and Minnesota. I have been married for almost six years, and have an 17-month old daughter, Seraphine. We just moved into a larger house, and love it.”

updated 18 January 1999

Kris Huysken
Something something Edward Drive, Apt 103
Valparaiso, IN 46350

email: khuysken@iunhaw1.iun.indiana.edu

Phone: (219) 326-8039

Kris earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State and now is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana.

"After graduating from CMU, I moved down the road to Michigan State University where I received my M.S. and Ph.D. in Igneous Petrology. Currently, I hold a temporary faculty position at Indiana University Northwest and am on the lookout for permanent work (call me if you're hiring!). Between classes, I study the petrologic evolution of silicic systems and rates of magmatic processes. My interests have recently focused on compositionally zoned plutons in southeastern Ontario. On a personal note, there is a recent addition to my family. His name is Sid. He bites a lot but he's cute so I guess I'll keep him."

1991

received 21 December 1998

Soroor AL-Zayer
P.O. Box 8161
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 31311

e-mail: alzayer@hotmail.com

Phone: 966-3-855-7100

Saroor is a Geophysicist Processor at Saudi Aramco Oil Co.

"I cherish all the memories I have of CMU - no matter how simple they are. I really miss those days when we used to spend most of our time in the Lab. God bless Brooks Hall."

1992

1993

1994

received 19 January 1999

Bryan Fowler
1499 West Jordan Road
Mt. Pleasant MI 48858

e-mail: bfowler@mi.nrcs.usda.gov

Phone: 517-772-9152 Ext. 115

Bryan works for the Isabella Conservation District as a Groundwater Technician.

received 14 January 1999

Joe Maki
Gwinn, Michigan49841

e-mail: makijr2michigan.gov

Phone: 906-346-8563

Joe is employed at Michigan DEQ as a UP District Geologist.

1995

received September 2007

David Hubble
26 Fitzroy Drive
Charleston, S. Carolina 29414
e-mail: dhubble@knology.net

David is owner of Atlantic Orthodontics.

"I'll be at the CMU vs. Clemson game in Oct. Yeah!"

received 13 April 2000

Kevin O'Brien
215 S. Maple
Apt. A106
Caledonia, Michigan 49316

e-mail: O'Brien39@atc-enviro.com

Phone: 616-891-4104

Kevin works for ATC Associates as a Project Geologist.

"We are a progressive environmental firm with 60 offices in 48 states with 2 Michigan offices in Grand Rapids and Novi. Some of our services include - but are not limited to - Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments; asbestos inspecting and abatement; geo-technical; environmetal construction; BEAs and MDEQ project management work. If you are looking for a company that offers great opportunity for the motivated individual please contact me via e-mail."

1996

received 11 September 1998

Martin Crook
1005 Fitzhugh St.
Midland, MI 48640-4929

e-mail: marty_crook@radian.com

no phone number given

Martin works for Radian International as an Associate Scientist

"After completing my Master's from BGSU, I recently began work as a Staff Geologist for the Radian International regional office in Midland, MI. My job essentially entails collecting, managing, and interpreting hydrologic and geologic data. I have already worked on several projects dealing mostly with DOW. I can't tell you more or I'd have to kill you. For aspiring students, I would recommend becoming intimately familiar with newer technology - e.g. GIS analysis, database management or remote sensing. These skills are invaluable tools to the professional geologist and will set you apart from those who are unfamiliar with these areas."

1997

received 18 February 1999

Jonathan L. Jones
405 S. Morrison
Muncie, Indiana 47304

e-mail: flyfish4trout@hotmail.com

Phone: 765-284-3643

Jon is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Ball State University

received 28 February 1999

Jason McHugh
31057 Lakeview Blvd
Apt. 6205
Wixom, MI48393

e-mail: drifty1234@aol.com

Phone: 248- 960-0461

Jason is a Technical Specialist at Integrated Environmental Inc.

received October 1998

Derek Sondergaard
514 Michigan St.
Apt. 232
Hancock, MI 49930

e-mail: dasonder@mtu.edu

Phone: 906-482-9856

Derek is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan Technological University

received 22 July 1998:

Matt Valice
38381 Chartier City
Mt. Clemens, MI 48045

e-mail: valice@netexp.com

phone: 810-463-9464

Matt works for Laidlaw Environmental as a Project Manager.

“What I basically do is manage industrial waste for General Motors Corporation. Right now I manage about 33 plants in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. I am also the quality control manager for GM's non-hazardous bulk waste. This is a program set up by GM to ensure the integrity of their non-hazardous waste as what they call “Non-Haz”. Let me tell you - they try to get large amounts of waste landfilled as non-haz. You ask why? Well, it's cheaper and requires less reporting to the govt. My next move within Laidlay will be an In-Site Environmental Engineer working within one plant handling all their regulatory compliance issues - including all EPA reporting - disposal, and recycling and waste minimization issues. This is basically what I do now but minus 32 plants. That is, if I don't get snatched up by another company for more money. My best advice is to get an internship. For instance, I performed mine at Total Petroleum. Another good tip is to get a minor or just come classes in environmental health and safety. This is a very big industry and one I'm trying to gain some knowledge in.”

1998

added 30 July 2002

HOME:

Brian Earl
21320 Collingham Ave
Farmington Hills, MI 48336

e-mail: bnaearl@earthlink.net

WORK:

Earth Tech
36133 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 779-2800
(734) 779-2860 Fax

e-mail: brian_earl@earthtech.com

Brian works for Earth Tech in Livonia as a Hydrogeologist.

updated 20 July 2002

Matt Hein
7328 Ethel Avenue - Apt. B-3
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

e-mail: mcgeohein@yahoo.com

phone: (314) 644-1021

After graduating with a Master's from Binghamton University, Matt taught at CMU from fall 2000 through spring 2002. Matt now resides in Missouri.

updated 3 August 2000

HOME:

Amanda Kesl
450 Old Orchard Dr.
Apt. 12
Essexville, MI 48732

WORK:

Amanda J. Kesl, Geologist
MDEQ - Env. Response Division
Saginaw Bay District Office
(517) 686-8025 ext. 8309
fax (517) 684-9799

e-mail: kesla@state.mi.us

phone: (517) 893-7302

Amanda is a Geologist with the Environmental Response Division of the MDEQ.

After working for NTH Consultants, Ltd. in Farmington Hills, MI as a Staff Geologist for almost 2 years I now work or the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division. I work out of the Saginaw Bay District office in Bay City, MI. My job involves technical review and oversight of several sites of environmental contamination. I thought those of you in the Geology Department who still remembered us might be interested to know that Jim and I are engaged! We haven't set a permanent date yet but it will probably be next fall (September).

I'd love to hear updates on anyone from the old group.

updated 24 April 2007

HOME:

Mantez McDonald
680 W. Sam Houston Pky Apt 2317
Houston Texas 77042
Phone 832-472-9313

WORK:

Mantez A. McDonald
Geologist
Shell Exploration & Production Company
Pennzoil North Tower
Houston, TX
Tel:+1.713.546.6920

e-mail: Mantez.Mcdonald@shell.com

1999

2000

Pam Howson

Home: 679 South Eight Mile Road, Midland, MI 48640

E-mail: phowson@wilcoxassociates.com

Phone: 989-839-7881

Employer: Wilcox Professional Services Company

Position: Geotechnical Engineer

2001

GREG GILLESPIE

Home: Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Phone: 989-772-8888

E-Mail: gregg@bglas.com

Employer: BGL Asset Services LLC

Position: Owner

2002

2003

updated October 2007

Denise F. Ritter
2210 W. Dallas St. #1734
Houston, Texas 77019

Tel:+1.313.529.6893

Employer: Weston Solutions

Position: Assistant Geoscientist

e-mail: ritter@westonsolutions.com

I feel Central's geology program presented field techniques and subsurface knowledge that "Wows" employers/clients/co-workers everywhere I go. I am very grateful I attended the "Big C" in the middle of the state. I presently work as an environmental geologist (and have for the past 3 years).

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2006

2007

314 Brooks Hall, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-3179