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State Mining & Geology Board - Board Roster 

BOARD ROSTER

Recognition for INCOMING and OUTGOING Board Members.

In Memoriam--Seena Hoose

(Correspondence addressed to specific Board Members should be sent directly to the Board Office.)

MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM SPECIALTY
ERIN GARNER 2008-2012 Groundwater hydrology, water quality, or rock chemistry
KATHY LUND 2007-2011 Representative of local government with background experience in urban planning
VACANT 2005-2009 Registered Geologist with background and experience in mining geology
JULIAN C. ISHAM 2005-2009 Mining Engineer with background and experience in mining in California
ALLEN M. JONES, CHAIRMAN 2007-2011 Mineral resource conservation, development or utilization
ROBERT TEPEL 2008-2012 Registered Geologist, Geophysicist, or Civil Engineer with background and experience in seismology
CHERYL BLY-CHESTER, VICE CHAIR 2006-2010 Non-specialized public member
VACANT 2008-2012 Environmental protection or the study of ecosystems
VACANT 2006-2010 Landscape Architect

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Geohazards


Robert Tepel – Chairman
Erin Garner
Seena Hoose
J.C. Isham
 

Minerals & Geologic Resources


Erin Garner – Chairman
Cheryl Bly-Chester 
Seena Hoose
Kathy Lund
 

Policy & Legislation


Allen M. Jones -- Chairman
Erin Garner
Seena Hoose
Robert Tepel
 

Surface Mining Standards


J.C. Isham – Chairman
Cheryl Bly-Chester
Kathy Lund