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1970 Adams, Daniel C. (B.S., 1978) Dan is Sr. Project Manager for PHC Reclamation, Inc., in Helena, MT. He has designed, coordinated and managed environmental and mine reclamation projects over the past 15 years. As Site Manager, Dan was responsible for all reclamation and closure planning for the $12 million Basin Creek Mine Project, which included conceptual engineering and hydrological designs, cost estimation, bid solicitation and contractual agreements, and construction oversight. Dan has experience in all phases of mining projects including exploration, sustainable development, production, reclamation and closure. He coauthored a paper entitled Restoration of Grizzly Bear and Wetland Habitats at the Abandoned Snake River Gravel Mine, John G. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Wyoming at the 10th Billings Land Symposium held in June 2006 over the past 15 years. With more than 25 years in mining, exploration, reclamation, and project management, Dan. has extensive experience and practical knowledge in geology, permitting, environmental compliance, hydrology, budgeting, planning, construction management, and revegetation. As Site Manager, Dan is responsible for all reclamation and closure planning for the $12 million Basin Creek Mine, and has experience in all phases of mining projects including exploration, sustainable development, production, reclamation and closure. Al-Shamlan, Ali Abdulla (B.S., 1970) 
Ali
graduated from Kuwait University with a PhD in
Geology (1973), and is fluent in Arabic and
English. He held the successive positions of
Demonstrator (1967), Assistant Professor (1973),
Associate Professor (1978) and Full Professor (since
1985) at Kuwait University. He was former Chairman
of Geology Department (1975-1978), Assistant Dean
(1978-1982) and Dean of the Faculty of Science since
1982 at Kuwait University, he is currently Director
General of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement
of Sciences (KFAS).He is the author of many specialized publications on microfacies analysis and petrography. Ali chairs the Science College Council of Kuwait and is a member of Kuwait University Council since 1986, a member of the Higher Committee for the Evaluation of the Educational System and the Higher committee for the Establishment of the Kuwait Military Academy. He also is a Founding Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Sciences (1986), and former Minister of Higher Education in Kuwait. Arnold, Randal I. (M.S., 1974); email, 5/06 Hi, Sandy, Donna and I are retired in Cypress TX would love to hear from some old friends. We spend our days playing by the our pool with grandkids! Have a good day Randy Arnold Berroteran, Alfred; B.S., 1973 Al is a geophyscist forWeinman GeoScience. In 2005 coauthored a paper Barnett and Bossier: 3D Seismic Techniques in Barnett Shale and Bossier Sand Prospecting at the New Technology Enabling New Plays Conference  Bersch,
Michael G.; M.S., 1977;
mbersch@geo.ua.eduMike received his PhD in 1990 from the University of New Mexico. He is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Alabama, manager of the of the Central Analytical Facility, and Manager of the Bevill Research Facility.works as the Electron Microprobe Specialist in the School of Mines and Energy Development. His research interests include planetary science, igneous petrology and economic geology. His current research involves developing models of lunar crustal formation and the petrogenetic history of the moon. This work requires the use of the electron microprobe to obtain high precision measurements of minor and trace metals in lunar materials. His other research interests include magmatic differentiation in large mafic intrusive bodies, studies of lunar breccias, meteorites, and metallic ore deposits. Dr. Bersch also collaborates with researchers from other departments whose projects require electron probe microanalytical data. Check out is personal pages Berroteran, Alfred (B.S., 1983) Alfred is a geophysicist with Weimann GeoScience, Inc. In 2005 he coauthored a paper entitled 3D Seismic Techniques in Barnett Shale and BossierSand Prospecting which was presented at the PTTC conference on New Technology Enabling New Plays. I asked Mark to bring us up-to-date. He responded with the following: "Wow, where to start! I am employed by the Ledcor Group of Companies as Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development. My business sector focus is Mining Operations and Mine Development/Construction. This requires frequent travel, primarily in the western US and Canada. I reside in Boise, Idaho with my wife, Elaine, where we enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. We have two daughters, both recent graduates of the University of Idaho. Camille, the older, is with PacifiCorp in Portland, OR, and is entering law school at the University of Southern California next fall. Clara, her younger sister, is living in Taiwan where she is teaching English. I still have family in the El Paso area and visit occasionally. It appears that the university is growing and doing well. Please keep me on your mailing list, as I enjoy reading about all the activities!" Callahan, Chester ; M.S., 1973; ChstrCal@aol.com; (email to Dr. Doser; 11/2/06) Chester retired several years ago and is enjoying the 'good life". He writes: I like the web site. It is very easy to navigate and follows developments . I like the idea of the EMERITI because it taps the knowledge of the area. You do not have to reinvent the wheel. I see you are still trying to replace Dr Lovejoy and find a structural geologist. (note from Sandy: See Faculty Pages of web site -- Dr. Terry Pavlis was hired September 06) The NEIGC-2006 Field trip this year went to the Maine Basin. My focus was on Meta-Shales and Stratigraphy of the area. Many field geologists (over 300) attended. Dr Keller's past work is interesting because, for example, the provenance of the rocks in the Tertiary Deep Water play in the Gulf of Mexico may in part come from the Rio Grande-Concho river system. Deliverability of Tertiary crude in the trapping reservoirs in the Deep Water Gulf Play may tie directly to where the rocks came from. The Rio Concho drains a big area in Mexico where UTEP has done a lot of work. There is a good team in place to handle that question. I think Ken Clark might appreciate that remark. Santa Elena canyon poses lots of questions. Again Congratulations and say hello to Sandy."  Cearley
III, James B. (B.S., 1978); email
Dec 07After graduation in 1978 I went directly to work for Gulf Oil in West Texas. Since that time Gulf merged with Chevron and I have worked in several locations in Texas, California and Louisiana over the last 28 years. My more recent assignments include Gulf of Mexico Shelf Exploration Manager in New Orleans, Deepwater Product & Services Manager for Chevron Exploration Technology Company in New Orleans, Geology Lab Manager for Chevron Exploration Technology Company in La Habra, CA, and Earth Science Team Leader for Mid-continent Business Unit in Houston. In April 2006 I joined the Deepwater Business Unit as the General Manager of Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Exploration. As General Manager of Exploration, I currently manage a group of 75 Geologists and Geophysicists that identify and mature Deepwater Gulf of Mexico exploration prospects. As I look back on my time at UTEP, I truly appreciate what I learned from the outstanding Geology Profs ... Cornell, Lovejoy, Hills, Keller, LeMone, Hoffer, and McAnulty. My wife, Susan, and I have been married for 27 years and we have 2 children, daughter Erika 23, and son Nicholas 21.  Davis, Gene (M.S., 1979); gened@chienergyinc.com (personal visit; 2/04) Gene just stopped in! No, I didn't recognize him -- too many years have gone by. He is still with Chi Energy, Inc. in Midland, and on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Food Bank In fact he was attending a meeting in El Paso when he took the time to drop by. He was looking for classmates. So drop him a line, Deen, Roy D.: B.S., 1972; M.S., 1978 Roy is a geologist with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin, TX.  Dunlop, Garry; B.S., 1970Garry passed away March 2006. He worked as a mining geologist in Arizona and New Mexico and moved to Spokane in 1983. He was working as conservation water manager for the Colville Confederated Indian Tribes in the Environmental Trust Department at the time of his death. El-Foul, Djamal; M.S., 1976 Djamal works at the Seismic Hazard Evaluation and Microzoning Department for the National Center of Applied Research in Earthquake Engineering in Alger, Algeria. He recently authored a paper entitled " "The Necessary Consensus for an Effective Earthquake Risk Reduction" Ellis, Roger D.; M.S., 1970 (email; Nov 06) Roger received his MBA from Brigham Young University in 1987 and is currently employed by Campbell Scientific, Inc., located in Logan , Utah as their Director of Human Resources. He helped start a minerals and oil and gas company, Minex Resources, Inc. in Riverton, Wyoming. He has been a Director of the Company since its inception in June, 1980 and was a Director of MPC, a partnering company in methanol production. Roger served as Vice President of Minex until his resignation to pursue other interests in June, 1985. Before joining Minex, Roger was with Federal-American Partners as a senior mining engineer from 1975 to 1977, responsible for mine planning, pit design and equipment evaluations , and later as Asst. Mine Superintendent. He was directly responsible for drilling and blasting operations at the company's open pit operations in the Gas Hills of Wyoming. From 1973 to 1975, he was employed by Carlin Gold Mining Company of Carlin, Nevada as mine geologist and assistant to the Chief Mine Engineer. His responsibilities included supervising all geologic activities at the main and satellite mine sites as well as exploration activities on several sections of mining claims surrounding current operations. From September 1971 to June 1973, he was employed by Duval Corporation in Kingman , Arizona , as a mine geologist and later as a mining engineer responsible for pit geology, mine scheduling, and production accounting. Roger married a "wonderful gal," Rosario Rios, he met in El Paso during his sojourn there. They have 5 children, the youngest has gone away to school, and they are now part-time empty nesters. Whooooah! Grummon, James: B.S., 1979 (email from Jim 1/11/08) Jim lives in Irvine, CA, and is a Senior Engineer for the Southern California Gas Company in Los Angeles. To date, he's had a 33 years in navigation, mapping, GIS, GPS, & systems integration. He has created and implemented data management programs for pipeline, environmental, defense, and transportation. Haight, William H. (B.S. '1971) Bill was a senior systems engineer on the Joint Stand-off Weapon for the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He also is a member of the Interagency Lithium Battery Safety Working Group for the Department of Defense.  Hall, Blaine R.
(B.A., 1974); personal
visit, Aug 06Blaine just popped in for a surprise visit. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 1976 with an M.S. in Oceanography and has been around the world and back again. He promises to send a short note on his activities, but he's been in Argentina several years -- twice. He lives in Ft. Davis and teaches Math and Geology for the Academic Center for Excellence at Sul Ross University. He also is actively involved with Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and is pursuing the design and installation of a geological pavilion on the highest point of the Institute’s site is in Alpine.
Huskinson Jr., Edward J. (M.S. 1975) Ed lives in Kingman, Arizona, and is a consultant to the mining industry. He annually serves as a judge at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. In 2002, Ed exhibited in the "African Minerals" event which was inspired exhibits from all of the great museums. Klement, Grace M.; B.S., 1970 Grace is a County Health Commission for the State of New Mexico; she currently resides in Las Cruces, NM  Kramer, Walter V.; M.S., 1970
(email July 2009)W. Vernon Kramer Commander and Chief Geologist for the FMARS XII Crew. The crew, chosen from volunteers from around the world, will serve a one-month rotation in the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station on Devon Island beginning in early July of 2009. During this time they will employ the Mars-like polar desert of Canada's Devon Island to experiment with techniques for the human exploration of Mars. In order to help develop key knowledge needed to prepare for human Mars exploration, and to inspire the public by making real the vision of human exploration of Mars, the Mars Society maintains multiple habitats around the world, where simulation missions can take place in conditions as similar as possible to actual Mars missions. The Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station, brought online in 2000, was the first station created in support of this goal. W. Vernon Kramer received his B.S. in 1966 in Mining Engineering from Texas Western College and his M.S. in 1970 in Geology from the UTEP, and held a post-MS studies at New Mexico School of Mines. His work in mining and exploration spans 30 years and his work experience extends from being an underground miner to managing international exploration offices. He has conducted multi-national exploration in Asia, including Afghanistan, Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia, as well as in both North and South America, for metallic and non-metallic commodities such as limestone, gold, oil and gas, copper, and uranium. Vernon has a passion for teaching and has taught 3rd and 4th grade science. He is now an instructor of Geology at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas where he is actively recruiting future geologists. Vernon joined the Mars Society because he has an intense interest in the future of Mars mineral exploration and eventual settlement. He has conducted mineral and mining studies for the 4Frontiers Corp., given seminars on this subject and even had a short stint for mining iron on Mars for the History Channel's Modern Marvels. Laitinen, Jussie; B.S., 1978 -- letter to dept; 12/2005 I had the pleasure of studying at UTEP from 1974 to 1978 and graduated with a B.S. in geology. Studying there was not wasted time and money. When I graduated, Dowell Schlumberger (Paris, France) sent a recruiter to the campus and hired me. So, I got the most important job -- the first one. After a few years on the rigs, I left and started prospecting for metallic minerals in Canada. Because of my home (Klondike) has cool winters, I spent them in the tropics -- mainly by the Andaman Sea (great fishing!). Four years ago I noticed it was time to retire. I bought a small piece of land and had a nice house built for us in Phuket, Thailand. Exactly a year ago I noticed how lucky I was that I studied geology at UTEP. It had (I'm sure, still has) some great professors., e.g., Lovejoy, McAnulty, LeMone, Hills, Keller, Hoffer, Pingitore, Schmidt, and several others, but I can't remember them all. They were able to teach even me some basic geology, like: seawater level varies, sometimes a lot. So, I selected the piece of land for our home about 1 km from the sea, and the only times I saw a tsunami was on the TV news. So, my girlfriend and I are still here. Unfortunately, many of those professors, for various reasons, are not with us any more. Lattu, Andrew C. (B.S., 1976) Last we heard, Andrew was in Spring, Texas. However, in 2003, he wrote a rather amusing(?) commentary to the AAPG Collaborator regarding his experiences with obtaining a California professional license. In 1991 he received the Houston Geological Society's President Award which is awarded each year to individuals who stand out for their efforts and/or their unique contributions to HGS. In 1990, Andrew Lattu created the Permian Basin and Mid-Continent Group of the Houston Geological Society, which would became the North American Explorationists Group of today.  Massingill, Gary
(PhD, 1979);
gmassing1@aol.com; (email to Dr. Goodell;
November 2004)Dr Gary Massingill is Operations Director for Cambridge Mineral Resources. In March 2005, Gary started a pre-feasibility study on the Lomero-Poyatos project in Spain. It was anticipated that the study, being carried out by Wardell Armstrong International, would be completed by the end of May 2005.  Mandock,
Randal L. (B.S., 1979);
rmandock@cau.eduRandy received his PhD from Georgia Tech. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. He is also Director of the Earth Science Systems Program, which include experimental atmospheric science, atmospheric turbulence structure in the surface boundary layer, and atmospheric modeling. . He received a NOAA grant entitled "Program Development and Enhancement in Atmospheric and Environmental Science at Clark Atlanta University". Under this program the CAU students will visit several research facilities, be offered internships, and have scientists come to their school to present lectures.  Mraz, Joseph R.
(M.S., 1977);
jmraz@slo.state.nm.usJoe works for the Oil, Gas, and Mining Division of the New Mexico State Land Office in Santa Fe. In addition he teaches an on-line Physical Geology class for the College for Working Adults in Santa Fe.
Morris, Richard W. (B.S., 1974) Richard writes that he is still logging core at Barrick Goldstrikes Marble Mine in northeast Nevada. He ought to be back in Spokane, WA, by late next summer (2001). Newman, Harold R. (B.S., 1970) Harold worked for the Minerals Division of the USGS. He wrote several articles on the mineral industry in Norway, France, Italy, and other European countries. Ortiz-Smith, Terri (M.S., 1979)
Terri passed away
from cancer on September 27, 2006. Upon graduating
she was hired by Sandia National Laboratories, where
she worked on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Waste
Isolation Pilot Plant, and Yucca Mountain projects.
While balancing the job of raising her two sons, she
was hired by Sandia to serve as a science advisor to
the Los Lunas schools in New Mexico. In 1997 she
received a degree in education and taught the sixth
grade and was an active participant in the local
National Education Association.Petty Jr., Andrew J.; (M.S., 1975); (e-mail to Dr. Cornell; June 07 ) 
Andy has
been with Minerals Management Service since 1979.
The company is a bureau within the Department of the
Interior, and whose mission is to manage the mineral
resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in an
environmentally sound and safe manner and to timely
collect, verify, and distribute mineral revenues
from federal and Indian lands.He checked out our web page and sent the following email to Dr. Cornell: Hello Doc, Hope you and your family are well. Don't want to make you feel old but I am about to become grandpa for the second time. Life here in New Orleans has not returned to normal and never will until we get normal people back. I've been here with the MMS now for almost 28 years. Its hard to believe its been 32 years since I've set foot in El Paso. Judging from the faculty list looks like you are the last one there since 75. All my children are married and are well. I married a nice lady (Inga) and joined the Catholic church. I did not think both events would ever happen but am very glad and blessed they did. Just wanted to say "hi" and hope Terri and your children are well. Andy Petty Possidente, William ; B.S., 1978 Bill is the Emergency Response Superintendent for Bechtel Nevada in Las Vegas and oversees the radiation and nuclear operations. Bechtel is an engineering construction and project management company. He teaches safety courses to firefighters and police officers from all over the country. When the World Trade Center events took place, everyone suddenly took the class more seriously. The approached the training as more than a free jaunt to Las Vegas. The training has become more real for the teachers. What they do with the students has become more important. What was once training is now reality. For the professors and the students, there's a new mind-set. He does not know if any of the New York firefighters or police offices who took the training were killed at the World Trade Center. Since 9-11, over 1,200 people from cities all over the country went through the training in Area 26 of the 1,375-square-mile test site. The program has a waiting list of people eager to experience what might happen if a terrorist took over an industrial lab or an office complex Poyer, Cina (Thomas); B.S., 1974 Cina is the Unit Chief of the Underground Storage Unit Division of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in Topeka, KS Pruszka, Richard L. (B.S., 1977) Richard worked for the USGS in Nevada. In 1999, he coauthored a paper Use of Historic Flood Data for Flood Insurance Studies, which was presented at the 8th Biennial Arid Regions Floodplain Management Conference in Las Vegas. Quilici II, Leo J.; B.S., 1974 Captain Leo J. Quilici II received a Master's Degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University, National War College and a Master of Science Degree in Engineering from the Catholic University of America. He was commissioned in 1975 through the Officer Candidate School at the Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, Rhode Island and entered the nuclear power program training at Mare Island, California. Upon completion of training in 1976 at the Nuclear Power Training Unit Idaho Falls, Idaho, he served as Electrical Officer and later as Main Propulsion Assistant in USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40). Leo's subsequent sea assignments include duty as Weapon's Officer in USS SEMMES (DDG 18), Damage Control Assistant in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), Executive Officer in USS LUCE (DDG 38), Commanding Officer of USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF1074), and most recently as Reactor Officer in USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Assignments ashore for Leo included serving as Supervisor, Staff Training Group in the A1W Nuclear Prototype at Idaho Falls, Idaho, staff instructor at the Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness Course in Newport, Rhode Island, and most recently as Chief, International Logistics and Engineering Division in the Logistics Directorate, J-4, the Joint Staff. In 2006 he became a member of the Project Management Institute. Reynolds, Steve (B.S., 1974); sreynolds@asu.edu; 10/04 
Steve Reynolds (B.S. 1974) is a Professor of Geology
at Arizona State University, where he teaches
classes in field geology, tectonics, and geoeducation. He received the 1998 Distinguished
Alumni Award from the Department of Geosciences,
University of Arizona, along with numerous teaching
awards at ASU. He is active in presenting geology to
the public, writing books on interpreting landscapes
and being featured in geologic videos at the
American Museum of Natural History and at the
Arizona Science Center. He lives on among the
mountains of Phoenix during the school year and in
Durango, Colorado during the summer.Due to Steve's generosity, he donated funds to create the Dr. Earl Lovejoy Excellence Endowment. The endowment was created in honor of Dr. Lovejoy, an educator who inspired generations of students to pursue the field of geology. The funds will support student programs and activities such as the Geology Summer Field Camp Program, student research projects, tuition remission for program costs, equipment, books, and any use that the department deems necessary in support of students. Seipel, Robert R.; B.S., 1971 Robert is President and Owner of Robert Seipel and Associates, which has been in practice in El Paso since 1972. He was elected to the board of directors of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors at the group's recent annual convention. Semands, Robert W.; B.S., 1972 (email; April 08) Robert returns to the oil and gas business as a geophysicist for Chaparral Energy in Oklahoma City. $100+ oil is producing some amazing opportunities that he never thought would happen when he lost my job with Exxon back in 1992. He would like to hear from classmates so drop him a line.  Stege,
Bruce R. (M.S., 1979)Bruce Stege is Project Manager for Turn-Key Environmental Consultants in Ohio. Prior to that, he worked for major oil companies (Exxon, BP) for twelve years as a geologist. He also has twelve years of experience in the environmental industry conducting Phase I's, Phase II's, remedial investigations, asbestos inspections, and microbial investigations and projects. As a Project Manager at TKEC he provides technical expertise for underground storage tank closures, subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater remediation projects, environmental site assessments, asbestos projects, and indoor air quality investigations. He is a Certified Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist (CAHES) in Ohio and Kentucky and a CMRS. Swift, Douglas B.; M.S., 1973 Doug is co-owner of Swift-Arrow Geology Consulting in Midland, TX. In 2005 he was co-author of a paper entitled "A New Member for the Hydrocarbon/ Energy Industry" at the 12th Annual International Petroleum environmental Conference in Houston. Teal, Lewis W. (M.S., 1979) Lewis works for Newmont Mining Corporation in Nevada. He's been in Suriname, South America, and in 2002 was coeditor of Gold Deposits of The Carlin Trend, published by the Nevada Bureau of Mines. Uphoff, Thomas L.; (B.S., 1972; M.S., 1978) Thomas L. Uphoff is currently chief geologist of Mohave Oil and Gas Corporation in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining Mohave in 1997, he worked for 14 years for Sohio/BP Exploration and 6 years for BHP Petroleum on a variety of exploration assignments, both domestic and international. He had an article published entitled Subsalt (pre-Jurassic) Exploration Play in the Northern Lusitanian Basin of Portugal in the June 2005 AAPG Bulletin Verrillo, Dan E.; M.S., 1979 Dan received another M.S. in 1996 at Syracuse University, NY. The title was Trace Element and Isotopic Investigation of Diagenetic Minerals in the Lockport Dolomite, New York  Voorhees, Donald F.; BS, 1971 Donald is an 6th grade social studies teacher at William D. Slider Middle School in Socorro, TX. He writes that he worked pretty steadily up until the economic hiccup in 1986. He pumped gas for a year and then got into the alternative certification program at UTEP and has been a teacher ever since. Wacker, Herbert 'Herb" J.; M.S., 1972 Herb is the Geological Advisor for OXY USA, Inc./Occidental Permian Ltd. in Midland, TX  Wagner III, Harry (M.S., 1975); Harry is a Geology and Math instructor at Victoria College in Victoria, TX  Wallace,
Andy B.; B.S., 1972Andy is exploration manager for Cordex Exploration Co. (a private contractor providing services to the many, large open pit gold mines in the Nevada area) and vice president of Rayrock Mines, Inc. He is responsible for all phases of explora-tion and development at Rayrock and since 1985 has overseen the discovery of more than 2,500,000 ounces of gold reserves. Andy and John Livermore are credited with discovering several of Nevada’s major mines, including opening up the Carlin trend, the play that made Nevada a major modern gold producer. Andy iscredited with a major role in the discoveries of the Marigold and Stonehouse/Lone Tree gold deposits as well as the Daisy (Secret Pass) mine. He received his PHD from the MacKay School of Mines at the University of Nevada, Reno. Andy is the fourth Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Lecturer in Economic Geology Wimberly, Bryan (B.S., 1974); email to Sandy,8/14/06 Bryan sent the following: It’s really good to hear from you. I haven’t been back to UTEP since my mom retired from the publications office there. Here’s a little summary of my last 30 years or so. When I graduated from UTEP in December, 1974, I went to work for Texasgulf, Inc. in North Carolina. I got married in 1975 and was transferred to Midland, where we’ve lived since (I’ll probably stay here ‘till the very end, too). I worked at Texasgulf for 19 years, up to 1993. When the sulfur market went kaput, I chose to become a high school teacher. I became ‘certified’ and worked two years in a freshman school (interesting but very rowdy), then three years as a Catholic youth director (great job, but low paying), and finally for the past seven years as a middle school/high school teacher at Trinity School of Midland. Trinity is a real nice prep school with about 160 kids in the high school—a dream job for a teacher. I teach chemistry, AP chemistry, earth science, physical science, and conceptual physics. It’s really a continuing education process—my own! I still miss the mining industry, but I’m not real interested in working in Latin America or Russia, so that’s that. Being “in town” most of the time is one excellent benefit that goes with teaching. I’ve been married for 31 years to Cindy Carpenter (El Paso, Loretto Academy) and we have a 26-year-old daughter, a 14-year-old son, and a four-year-old granddaughter. Overall, I’m real happy here. While at Texasgulf, I worked with several other UTEP graduates, among them Dean DeTar, Jim Gillespie, John Brady, and Andy Kwarteng. We also employed a field hand named Guy Walkemeyer for a little while; I don’t know what became of him. That’s it for the last 30 years! Wise, Henry M. (M.S., 1977) 
Henry works with Eagle Construction and
Environmental Services in La Porte, TX. He is a
committee member of the Uranium Committee of the
AAPG Energy Minerals Division. He also writes
"Government Updates" for the Houston Geological
Society Newsletter. In April, 2005, the Houston
Geological Society awarded
Henry Co-Volunteer of the
Month
Wollschlager, Larry (M.S., 1975); (personal visit; 2/04) 
In October 2009, Larry was named the College of
Sciences' recipient of the Gold Nugget Award.
He
is owner of
Wolf Energy,
Inc, in Midland, TX The core
focus has been and remains Exploration and
Production of Natural Gas Reservoirs, located in the
Deep Delaware Basin of West Texas. Wolf also owns
and operates a gas gathering system, a gas
compression system, and several water disposal
systems. Substantial savings are achieved by owning
produced water disposal systems close to producing
wells. Wolf's current production is derived from
such zones as the Devonian at 19,000', the Atoka at
17,000', the Wolfcamp at 11,000', and the Cherry
Canyon at 5,000'. Wolf's project and prospect
inventory with land position is extremely strong and
represents assets in the multi-million dollar range.
He began his career in the Oil &Gas industry with Getty Oil Company. He became an independent in the late 1970's. He is a member of the Society of Independent Earth Scientists, the Natural Gas Producers Association, the West Texas Geological Society, The Paso del Norte Group of El Paso, and The Petroleum Club of Midland. His main focus has been the exploration of the Delaware Basin. He has also worked in Northern Mexico and Southern New Mexico. Larry popped in today (Nov 24, 2008). He's moving back to El Paso to be near his children and -- hold your breath -- grandchildren. Surely we're not that old! I remember his daughter when she was diapers! Tick, tock. Wimberly, Bryan H (B.S., 1974) Bryan is Science Department Chair at Trinity School in Midland Texas where he teaches Conceptual Physics/US Chemistry. This page is maintained by S. Ladewig |
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