Members: Geologist Licensing Board
Current board members
Jeffery Randall, Ph.D./Hydrogeologist, Chair
CH2M Hill
PO Box 91500
Bellevue, WA 98009-2050
Phone: (425) 453-5000
Fax: (425) 468-3100
Email: jrandall@ch2m.com
Dave Norman, State Geologist, Engineering Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Member
Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 47007
Olympia, WA 98504-7007
Phone: (360) 902-1439
Fax: (360) 902-1785
Email: dave.norman@dnr.wa.gov
Richard Galster, Engineering Geologist, Secretary
546 Alder St #206
Edmonds, WA 98020-3441
Phone: (425) 774-3803
Email: rwgmjg@verizon.net
Gene St. Godard, Hydrogeologist, Member
Water & Natural Resources Group
PO Box 28755
Spokane WA 99228
Phone: (509) 468-4876
Email: stgod@comcast.net
William T. Laprade, Engineering Geologist, Member
Senior Vice President, Shannon and Wilson
300 N 34th St #100
Seattle WA 98103
Phone: (206) 695-6891
Fax: (206) 695-6777
Email: wtl@shanwil.com
William D. Ernst, Member
The Boeing Company
PO Box 39184
Lakewood, WA 98496-3184
Phone: (206) 250-4586
Email: william.ernst@att.net
Dawne Gardiska-Shepard, Public Member
Department of Ecology
300 Desmond Dr
Lacey, WA 98504
Phone: (360) 407-7233
Email: dach461@ecy.wa.gov
Are you interested in serving on the Geology Licensing Board?
The board will have 2 vacant positions available in May 2009: a geologist position and the public member.
- To qualify for the geologist position, you must hold valid registration as a geologist in Washington State.
- To qualify for the public member, you must not have family or business connections with the practice of geology.
How to apply
Please send the all of the following to the Geologist Licensing Board by January 31, 2009.
- A letter of interest, addressing the following topics:
- Why you are interested in participating on this board.
- Why you have chosen geology as a profession.
- An example of your contribution to a team project.
- What you think the Board’s role is.
- A description of your previous public service experience.
- A resume listing names of employers, specific duties performed, dates of employment, and degrees obtained.
- Three professional references with telephone numbers and addresses.
- A completed
Supplemental Questionnaire. - A completed Authorization to Release Information form.
Submit your application materials by:
- Email to geologist@dol.wa.gov with “Geologist Board vacancy” in the subject line.
- Fax to (360) 664-1495.
- Mail to:
Geologist Licensing Board
PO Box 9045
Olympia WA 98507-9045.
About the board
What does the board do?
The Geologist Licensing Board provides consumer protection to the public through the licensing of geologists.
Who is on the board?
- Five licensed geologists, 2 of whom musts be licensed in a specialty of geology (Engineering Geologist, Hydrogeologist).
- One member of the general public with no family or business connection with the practice of geology.
- The Supervisor of Geology of the Department of Natural Resources (ex-officio member).
How are board members appointed?
Board members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Licensing. Members serve 4-year terms, which are staggered so no more than 2 appointments are made in any calendar year.
For complete information, please see RCW 18.220.030: Geologist Licensing Board.
What are the responsibilities of board members?
- Provide professional knowledge to improve the services provided to geologists and the public.
- Attend all board meetings. The board usually meets 4 times a year, and meeting dates, times, and locations are decided by the board and administrative staff.
- Spend approximately 8 hours a month on board business.
Are board members paid?
Members are paid $50 per day for the time spent at meetings and for work done outside of meetings on board business, and are reimbursed for certain expenses related to traveling to and from board meetings.