I have a BA in Earth Sciences (CSUN), an MS in Geological Oceanography (URI-GSO). I worked 27 years on international exploration projects throughout the world with Gulf/Chevron before retiring and moving to the Columbia Gorge with my wife in 2007.
I joined IAFI in 2008 to learn more about this wonderful place and volunteered to co-lead field trips with Terry Hurd, Columbia River Gorge Chapter president, until Terry’s death in 2015. I then took on the chapter presidency and have since advocated strongly for technology solutions to improve board communications and recordkeeping. I have redesigned the IAFI website including development of a unique interactive flood features map, revamped the IAFI newsletter, developed a new series of IAFI chapter brochures, organized the IAFI YouTube channel, developed the first IAFI exhibit booth for the 2021 Geological Society of America Convention, and am developing a series of IAFI field guides highlighting Floods and Ice Age features throughout the Pacific NW.
I am similarly active in our local community as co-founder of Community Partners Bingen-White Salmon and Columbia Gorge Arts and Culture Alliance, and I’m deeply involved in the planning for a new community pool. I also co-lead field trips for OSU’s Gorge Master Naturalist Program and maintain several websites including the Oregon Nordic Club website (ONC.org).
I would love to have help with developing, expanding, improving and promoting Gorge Chapter activities. If you have any suggestions or interest you can contact me at IAFI.CGC@gmail.com