Our Mission, Vision, and Values
MISSION: The Utah Geological Survey provides timely scientific information about Utah’s geologic environment, resources, and hazards.
VISION: All Utahns are aware of geologic and energy information and use it to improve their lives.
VALUES: The generation and dissemination of geologic information. Excellence, integrity, and objectivity in everything we do. Responsible stewardship of Utah’s geologic and energy resources. Free exchange of ideas and information in a spirit of cooperation. The worth and dignity of individuals. Providing prompt and courteous service to our customers. We aim to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for our employees and the public we serve. Learn More
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several programs specializing in fields relating to Utah geology comprise the UGS. They are:
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several programs specializing in fields relating to Utah geology comprise the UGS. They are:
Salt Lake City Office
1594 W. North Temple
PO Box 146100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6100
Phone: (801) 537-3300
Utah Core Research Center
240 North Redwood Road
P.O. Box 146100
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100
Phone: (801) 537-3359
Full Staff Directory
Administration
- Bill Keach, UGS Director/State Geologist, 801.537.3301
- Mike Hylland, Deputy Director, 801.537.3382
- Darlene Batatian, Deputy Director, 801.537.3300
- Hollie Brown, Public Information Officer/Media Contact, 801.538.5324, c: 801.243.9466
- Russell Fillmore, Financial Manager, 801.537.3310
- Winnie Pan, Financial Analyst, 801.537.3303
- Ben Dlin, Contract/Grant Analyst, 801.537.3351
- Mark Milligan, Legislative Liaison, 801.537.3326
- Starr Soliz, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3300
- Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
Data Management Program
- Marshall Robinson, Data Management Program Manager, Senior Geologist, 801.803.3898
- Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
- Mackenzie Cope, Web Manager, Geologist 801.386.2218
- Jay Hill, Web Developer, 801.386.0837
- Clinton Lunn, Web Developer, 385.394.7651
- Abby Mangum, GIS Analyst, 385.379.7478
- Nathan Payne, Data Manager, 801.386.1589
- Lance Weaver, Geologist, Lead Developer, Southern Utah Regional Office, 435.590.0344
- Rachel Willmore, Geologist, Web Content Editor, 385.215.5919
Energy & Minerals Program
- Michael Vanden Berg, Geologic Manager, 801.538.5419
- Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
- Jake Alexander, Geologist (Minerals)
- Taylor Boden, Geologist (Minerals), 801.537.3362
- Noah Christensen, Geological Technician
- Claire Decker, GIS Analyst, 801.538.8720
- Thomas Dempster, Assistant Curator, Utah Core Research Center, 801.537.3359
- Ryan Gall, Project Geologist (Petroleum), 801.537.3312
- Max Hamilton, Geological Technician
- Christian Hardwick, Senior Geologist/Geophysicist (Geothermal), 801.538.5412
- Elliot Jagniecki, Senior Geologist (Petroluem/Great Salt Lake), 801.537.3370
- Skadi Kobe, Geological Technician
- Ammon McDonald, Curator, Utah Core Research Center, 801.537.3359
- James McVey, Project Geologist (Metals)
- Stephanie Mills, Senior Geologist (Metals), 801.537.3308
- Jeff Quick, Project Geologist (Coal), 801.537.3372
- Andrew Rupke, Senior Geologist (Industrial Minerals/Great Salt Lake), 801.537.3366
- Kayla Smith, Geologist (Geothermal), 801.538.5411
- Gabriela St. Pierre, Project Geologist (CCUS), 801.538.5410
- Eugene Szymanski, Senior Geologist (CCUS, Geothermal, Petroleum), 801.537.3364
- Tara Tankersley, Geological Technician (CCUS), 801.391.9685
Geologic Hazards Program
- Steve Bowman, Geologic Manager, 801.537.3304
- Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
- Rachel Adam, Geologist (Earthquake Hazards Mapping)
- Sofia Agopian, Project Geologist (Hazards Mapping)
- Shadrach Ashton, Geological Technician (Geologic Data Preservation)
- Jessica Castleton, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 385.266.2992
- Torri Duncan, Geological Technician (Hazards Project Support and Geologic Data Preservation), 801.537.3320
- Justin Dunfield, Geological Technician (Hazards and Geologic Data Preservation)
- Stormie Elmer, Senior Geological Technician (Hazards Mapping)
- Ben Erickson, Project Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 801.537.3379
- Jamie Haslam, Geological Technician (Geologic Data Preservation)
- Adam Hiscock, Project Geologist (Faulting/Hazards), 801.537.3388
- Michael Hohmeier, Geological Technician (Geologic Data Preservation)
- Tyler Knudsen, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), Southern Utah Regional Office, 435.865.9036
- Greg McDonald, Senior Geologist (Hazards Mapping), 801.537.3383
- Adam McKean, Senior Geologist (Urban Geologic Mapping), 801.537.3386
- Kristi Rasmussen, GIS Analyst (Hazards), 801.538.4770
Geologic Information & Outreach Program
- Mark Milligan, Geologic Manager, Legislative Liaison, 801.537.3326
- Cheryl Wing, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3360
- Hollie Brown, Public Information Officer/Media Contact, 801.538.5324, c: 801.243.9466
- Stephanie Carney, Senior Geologist, Technical Reviewer, 801.537.3374
- Jim Davis, Geologist, Public Inquiries, 801.537.3306
- Peter Nielsen, Geologist | DNR Map & Bookstore, 801.537.3320
- Michelle Ricketts, Manager | DNR Map & Bookstore, 801.537.3320
- Suzanne Sawyer, Librarian, 801.537.3333/801.538.4846
- Jackson Smith, Geologist, Public Inquiries, K-12 Education, 801.537.3325
Editorial Services
- Jennifer Miller, Publications Manager, Copyright Permissions, 801.537.3330
- Jackie DeWolfe, Graphic Arts Specialist, 801.537.3318
- Patrick Engberson, Media Production Specialist
- John Good, Graphic Arts Specialist, 801.537.3329
Geologic Mapping Program (includes Paleontology Section)
- Stefan Kirby, Geologic Manager, 801.537.3349
- Starr Soliz, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3300
- Zach Anderson, Senior Geologist, 801.538.4779
- Don Clark, Senior Scientist, 801.537.3344
- Josh Dustin, GIS Analyst
- Rosemary Fasselin, Senior GIS Analyst/Cartographer, 801.537.3302
- Keilee Higgs, Geologist
- Austin Jensen, GIS Analyst
- Emily Kleber, Project Geologist, 801.537.3380
- Basia Matyjasik, Senior GIS Analyst
- Matthew Morriss, Project Geologist, 801.537.3354
- Lauren Reeher, Project Geologist, 801.537.3355
- Subigya Shah, GIS Analyst
Paleontology Section
- James Kirkland, State Paleontologist, 801.537.3307
- Don DeBlieux, Paleontologist, 801.537.3328
- Martha Hayden, Paleontology Assistant, 801.537.3311
- Ben Sears, Paleontology Assistant
- Ethan Cowgill, Geological Technician
Groundwater and Wetlands Program
Groundwater
- Hugh Hurlow, Geologic Manager, 801.537.3385
- Starr Soliz, Executive Secretary, 801.537.3300
- Kate Baustian, Geologist, 801.538.7340
- Erin Brinkman, Geologist, 801.538.7200
- Greg Gavin, Geologist (Hydrogeology)
- Paul Inkenbrandt, Senior Geologist (Hydrogeology), 801.537.3361
- Emily Jainarain, Geologist (Hydrogeology)
- Lucy Jordan, Senior Geologist (Hydrogeology), 801.537.3347
- Kathryn Ladig, Project Geologist (Hydrogeology), 801.537.3389
- Trevor Schlossnagle, Project Geologist (Hydrogeology), 801.537-3335
- Claire Spangenberg Kellner, Geologist
- Janae Wallace, Senior Scientist (Water Quality Specialist), 801.537.3387
- Kiersten Winwood, GIS Analyst, 801.537.3391
Wetlands
- Diane Menuz, State Wetlands Coordinator, 801.538.7436
- Becka Downard, Wetland Ecologist
- Peter Goodwin, Wetland Ecologist, 801.537.3130
- Grant Mauk, Wetland Technician
- Rebecca Molinari, GIS Analyst
- Elisabeth Stimmel, Wetland Ecologist, 801.537.3345
