Brian Gootee, State Geologist of Arizona

On July 6, 2026, Brian Gootee will be State Geologist and Director of the Arizona Geological Survey, as successor to Phil Pearthree who has held the post since 2016. Brian has been with the AZGS for 19 years, after working as a consulting geologist in Arizona for 5 years. Brian has contributed extensively regarding geologic mapping, sedimentology, stratigraphy, water resources, landslide, floodings, fault hazards, and in recent years, geothermal, hydrogen gas storage, and carbon sequestration. Originally from Texas, he received his BS and MS degree at Arizona State University. Best of luck, Brian!