State Geologist of Illinois, Drew Andrews

On October 1st, 2026, William M. Andrews, Jr., Ph.D., PG, will be the 15th Illinois State Geologist and next Director of the Illinois State Geological Survey. After joining the Kentucky Geological Survey in 1996, he became head of the KGS Geologic Mapping section in 2008, and acting state geologist in 23/24. He moved to the Nevada survey in 2025, and also worked with GSA. Drew received his BS in geology in 1993, his MS in 1997, and his PhD in 2004, all from University of Kentucky. Drew’s education in stratigraphy, tectonics, coal petrology, and structural geology. Congratulations, Drew!