Scott Tinker has announced his pending retirement as Director
of the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, a position he has held since 2000. Before
joining UT, he spent 17 years in the oil and gas industry, and he has been a
very prominent commentator as the Chairman of the Switch Energy Alliance during
his time in Austin. He earned his B.S. in geology and business administration
from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, his M.S. in geological sciences
from the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. in geological sciences from the
University of Colorado. He has served as president of AGI, AAPG, and the Gulf
Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS). Dr. Tinker is an AGI
Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, and a Fellow of
GSA. For AASG, Scott served as 2004-2005 VP, 2005-2006 President Elect, 2006-2007
President, and 2007-2008 Past President. Thanks for your tremendous service, Scott,
and best wishes for much more to come!
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