MONTANA
TECH ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF THE MBMG
Butte, MT--Montana Tech announced today the hiring of
Dr. John J. Metesh as the Director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
(MBMG) and State Geologist. Dr. Metesh will replace retiring Director Ed Deal,
who has overseen the MBMG since 1998.
Dr. Metesh is currently Assistant Director of the MBMG at
Montana Tech. He holds an earned doctorate and has more than 20 years of
progressive experience in project and program development, management, and
publication that required supervision and collaboration with the public and
scientific community. He has constructed and managed large, complex, single and
multi-year budgets under state and Federal guidelines. He has participated in
numerous public-policy issues related to metal mining, groundwater, coal, and
other natural resources in Montana. He holds a Professional Geologist
Certificate with the State of Wisconsin and has published nearly 50 reports,
articles, and abstracts related to hydrogeology and geochemistry and wrote many
unpublished reports that were relied upon for critical decisions related to
mine permitting and mine reclamation.
“John brings a wealth of experience and an intimate knowledge
of Montana geology to the position of Director,” explained Dr. Doug Coe, chair
of the search committee and dean of the College of Letters, Sciences, and
Professional Studies at Montana Tech. “We believe he will continue the history
of providing strong leadership for MBMG in their role in providing
scientifically sound answers to geologic questions important to Montana.”
Dr. Metesh obtained his Ph.D. in
Geology from the University of Montana in 2004. He also holds a master’s degree
in Geological Engineering from Montana Tech (1990) and a bachelor’s degree in
Earth Science-Geology from Montana State University (1986).
“The Montana Bureau of Mines and
Geology represents a unique relationship between service to Montana, research,
and academia,” added Dr. Metesh. “As a member of the Bureau and a student of
the Montana University System, I have enjoyed the benefits of that relationship
and look forward to keeping the tradition strong.”
Dr. Metesh has worked for the
MBMG for most of his career. He has held the following positions:
Hydrogeologist (1989-1990), Assistant Research Hydrogeologist (1990-1995),
Associate Research Hydrogeologist (1995-2003), Senior Research Hydrogeologist
(2003-2005), Research Division Chief (2005-2011), and currently Assistant Director
(2011-present).
“I deeply appreciate the excellent leadership Dr. Ed Deal
has provided the Bureau over the past 14 years,” said Montana Tech Chancellor
Don Blackketter. “Tech is very fortunate to have Dr. Metesh assuming the
Director position. I am confident in John’s leadership and look forward to
working with him.”
Dr. Metesh will begin his new
position at the end of September.
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