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​
Brian Anderson, Vice-Chair
2019-2023​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
2022-2026
Landscape Architect
​Marc L​os Huertos
​2021-2025
​Groundwater hydrology, water quality, or rock chemistry
Zia Zafir
​2021-2025
​Registered Geologist, Geophysicist, or Civil Engineer with background and experience in seismology​
​Vacant
​2019-2023​
​Representative of local government with background and experience in urban planning
​Vacant
​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
Brian Anderson
George Kenline
Marc Los Huertos
Zia Zafir
​Geohazards and Mineral Conservation
​Zia Zafir, Chair
Brian Anderson, Vice-Chair
George Kenline
Janet Kappmeyer
Stephanie Landregan
Marc Los Huertos
SMARA Compliance
Brian Anderson, Chair
George Kenline, Vice-Chair
Janet Kappmeyer
Stephanie Landregan
Marc Los Huertos​
Zia Zafir

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