Bill Haneberg to complete his time as Kentucky State Geologist

State Geologist of Kentucky Bill Haneberg will retire from that position on June 30, 2023. Bill spent over a decade with the New Mexico Geological Survey, half that time as an assistant director. He then spent 17 years as a consulting engineering geologist, working on projects around the world from deepwater seafloor geohazards to Himalayan geomorphology. He will have spent 7 years as director in Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State, as well as Masters and PhD from Cincinnati. Bill and Lisa plan to take up residence in New Mexico. Thanks for your service and good luck with the next phase of your career, Bill!

The job opening is posted here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/437082

Matt Heller has been named State Geologist of Virginia

In December 2022, Matt Heller was named State Geologist of Virginia. Matt is the 14^th Virginia State Geologist since the appointment of William Barton Rogers in 1835. Welcome Matt!

David Spears has completed his time as State Geologist of Virginia

On December 1^st, 2022, David Spears retired as State Geologist of Virginia, after 13 years in this position, and 30 years in state government. In AASG, David was elected Editor in 2012, Vice President in 2014, President Elect in 2015, President in 2016, and Past President in 2017. David did his undergrad at Lafayette College, and a Master’s degree at Virginia Tech. David is an accomplished naturalist and birder. He and Jennifer plan to stay on their little farm in central Virginia. Thank-you for your highly respected and appreciated service, David!