State Mining and Geology Board Roster

​​​​​​​(​Corre​spondence addressed to specific Members should be sent directly to the Board Office.)

Member NameCurrent Term
Specialty
Larry Sheingold, Chair
​2022-2026
​​Non-specialized public member​
​Vacant
2023-2027​​Mineral resource conservation, development or utilization
Janet Kappmeyer
​2021-2025
​Registered Geologist with background and experience in mining geology
George Kenline
2021-2025​​Mining Engineer with background and experience in mining in California
Stephanie Landregan, Vice-Chair
2022-2026
Landscape Architect
​Marc L​os Huertos
​2024-2028​
​Groundwater hydrology, water quality, or rock chemistry
Zia Zafir
​2024-2028
​Registered Geologist, Geophysicist, or Civil Engineer with background and experience in seismology​
Fred Jung
​2023-2027​
​Representative of local government with background and experience in urban planning
Eric Holst
​2021-2025
​Environmental protection or the study of ecosystems

*Board member terms effectively terminate January 15 of the term-ending yea​r.

Committee Structure

CommitteeMembers
​Policy and Administration
​Stephanie Landregan, Chair
Janet Kappmeyer, Vice Chair
George Kenline
​Geohazards
​Zia Zafir, Chair
Marc Los Huertos, Vice Chair
Stephanie Landregan
Mineral Conservation
Vacant, Chair
Zia Zafir, Vice Chair
Marc Los Huertos​
​​SMARA​ Compliance
George Kenline, Chair
Vacant, Vice Chair
Janet Kappmeyer

​*The Board Chair shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
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