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.

  1. 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.
  2. A resume listing names of employers, specific duties performed, dates of employment, and degrees obtained.
  3. Three professional references with telephone numbers and addresses.
  4. A completed Adobe PDF iconSupplemental Questionnaire.
  5. A completed Adobe PDF iconAuthorization 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.