Collier Consulting & Collier Geophysics are writing to provide each of you with two important pieces of information relative to our companies’ response to the on-going COVID-19 situation.
We are doing our part: As public risk and concern over the COVID-19 virus continues to escalate, we at Collier are providing our employees an opportunity to work from home. While we have no known or reported cases from our staff, we want to be proactive in mitigating this pandemic. We make this decision not only in the interests of our staff, but also in the interests of others.
We continue to deliver our work: Our staff is equipped to work remotely, collaborate in virtual teams, and easily share work from office to office. Our staff has full access to all the necessary tools and resources to be fully functioning in a remote work environment. As always, we remain available on our cell phones. Given these facts and capabilities, we will continue delivering successful service and projects for you.
We are here to support you however we can. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to any one of our team members.
Thank you,
Collier Consulting, Inc.
Collier Geophysics, LLC
254.968.8721
Phil Sirles, Sr. Geophysicist
[Geophysics 2021 – Session]
“A 20/20 Perspective: The Past, Present, and
Future of Near Surface Geophysics in Transportation”
Tues. March 16th: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Trever Ensele, Geophysicist
[Correlating Geophysical & Geotechnical Parameters II – Session]
“Magnetic & Electromagnetic Survey to Identify Historic Structures at the River Mile Redevelopment” – Co-written & Co-presented by:
Melinda, Truskowski (Ramboll)
Wed. March 17th: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM EDT
Nicole Pendrigh Sr. Geophysicist
[Seismic Body Waves Methods I – Session]
“A Seismic Tale of Two Rivers”
Thurs March 18th: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
Juan Ortega, Geophysicist
[Seismic Body Waves Methods I – Session]
“Application of Broadband 2D and 3D
Seismic Reflection Surveys for Improved
Delineation of the Lake Okeechobee Area
Floridan Aquifer System Hydrostratigraphy”
– Co-written by Finn Michelsen, (Collier Geophysics)
Thurs March 18th: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
Miriam Moller, Geophysicist
[Body Waves II – Session]
“Seismic Refraction Tomography for
New Penstock Design in Remote Alaska –
A Case Study”
Thurs March 18th: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM EDT
And Several Opportunities to Hear from Two of Our Associates!
Bill Doll, Ph.D., Sr. Geophysicist
[Dams and Levees – Safety Investigation & Monitoring I – Session]
“Geophysical Investigations in Support of Grout and Fill Assessments at the Low Sill Control Structure..LA” – Co-written by Benjamin Breland (USACE-ERDC), Janet Simms (ERDC) and William Doll (Oak Ridge Inst. for Science and Education)
Mon. March 15th: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
[Archaeological Geophysics – Session]
“Geophysical Characterization of the Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro, TN” –Co-written by M. Iftekhar Alam, William E. Doll, and William Piwonka (University of Tennessee – Knoxville) and Laura Bartel (Rutherford County Archaeological Society)
Mon. March 15th: 4:10 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
[UAS and Airborne Geophysics I – Session]
“Design Constraints for Low-Altitude Drone Magnetometer Surveys” – Co-written by Jeffrey Gamey (Tetratech) and William Doll (East Tennessee Geophysical Services)
Wed. March 17th: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
Ron Bell, Sr. Geophysicist
[UAS and Airborne Geophysics II – Session]
“Locating Four Abandoned O&G Wells: An Effective Application of the UAV Magnetic Survey Method”
Wed. March 17th: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM EDT
[The Enigmatic Crestone Crater 2.0 – Session]
“UAS Magnetic Surveys Over Crestone Crater”
Thur. March 18th: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM EDT
[Applications for UAVs & Optical Sensors in Munitions Projects – Munitions Response Meeting]
“UAS Magarrow Surveys Over Surrogate UXO”
Thur. March 18th: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM EDT
Our Colorado office continues to grow with the addition of Jim Pfeiffer to our geophysicists’ team. Jim has over 23 years of experience in project management, planning, implementation, and interpretation of geophysical surveys
Throughout his career, Mr. Pfeiffer has successfully performed hundreds of geophysical surveys for clients in the government and private sectors. Jim has designed and presented geophysical training workshops for state DOTs and FHWA. He is an active member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, the Denver Geophysical Society , and the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS). Mr. Pfeiffer is a registered professional geophysicist in the state of California and a registered geoscientist in the state of Louisiana. He can be reached at (303) 818-4091 or jpfeiffer@colliergeophysics.com.
We are excited to have you with us, Jim!
Collier Geophysics is excited to announce our expansion into Tennessee. Senior Geophysicist, William E. Doll (Bill) has joined the Collier team to develop and offer technical support to government clients across the US. Bill has over 30 years of experience supporting environmental programs using seismic, airborne gravity, GPR, electrical and electromagnetic methods.
His background includes operating airborne magnetic and electromagnetic systems for mapping and detection of unexploded ordinance for DoD and other clients. He also serves as a Research Fellow through ORISE (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education). Bill can be reached at (865) 599-6165 or william@collierconsulting.com.
Welcome to the team, Bill!
Title: “Advancements for Geotechnical Subsurface Characterization in Transportation using Geophysics; including Ground Penetrating Radar, Seismic and Resistivity Methods”
Date: Friday, April 19, 2019
Speaker: Phil Sirles, Senior Geophysicst
On Friday, April 19th from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) along with the Colorado Groundwater Association (CGWA) will be holding their annual symposium at the Mount Vernon Canyon Club in Golden, Colorado.
This year the conference will cover a range of topics from technical and policy perspectives, including a deep-drill into ASR, geophysical applications, and how Coloradans are re-imagining the river.
John Jansen, Sr. Geophysicist and Hydrogeologist with Collier Geophysics, will be presenting, “Siting ASR Recharge Basin and Recovery Wells using Geophysics” during the Stories Geophysics Can Tell afternoon session from 1:35 PM – 3:20 PM.
View Agenda.
Ron Bell, Sr. Geophysicist and geoDRONEologist with Collier Geophysics, will be presenting, “Use of Drones to Characterize Groundwater Through Geophysics” during the Stories Geophysics Can Tell afternoon session from 1:35 PM – 3:20 PM.
View Agenda.
“Colorado Water Stories – Learning From our Past, Re-imagining our Future”
Friday, April 19, 2019
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Mount Vernon Canyon Club
24933 Club House Circle
Golden, CO 80401
Collier Consulting’s Senior Vice President, Hughbert Collier, Ph.D., P.G. will be presenting, “Guidelines for Assessing the Feasibility of Aquifer Storage and Recovery” at this year’s Texas Water Event in Houston, Texas.
Biography
Dr. Collier is a hydrogeologist and Senior Vice President of Collier Consulting, a geoscience, environmental, and engineering firm. Hughbert has over thirty years of experience in consulting, research, technical support for litigation, and lecturing. He has taught short courses for the National Ground Water Association and undergraduate and graduate hydrogeology courses at Tarleton State University.
Hughbert, along with his staff at Collier Consulting, has conducted hydrogeological investigations throughout the United States. Recent projects have included Aquifer Storage and Recovery feasibility, groundwater contamination investigations, hydrogeologic and engineering services for fresh and brackish groundwater development, groundwater modeling, and Hydros software development.
Dr. Collier will be speaking on Friday morning April 5, 2019 during the Water Resources Technical Session from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Texas Water 2019
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX
April 2-5, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:20 AM – 12:00 PM (Geohazards Track)
Doug Laymon, Senior Geophysicist presents: “Pre and Post Construction Characterization of Earthen Dams in Central Texas Using Various Geophysical Methods” — Written by Douglas E. Laymon, PG., and Finn B. Michelsen, P.G.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM (SAGEEP 2 Track)
Jacob Sheehan, Senior Geophysicist presents: “How MASW Banished Shear-wave Refraction and ‘Should We Care’?”
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM (Featured Talk)
Phil Sirles, Senior Geophysicist presents: “Geophysical Opportunities in the Transportation Sector: Federal and State Initiatives”
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM (Panel Discussion)
“Changes in the Geophysical Industry? It’s What the Geotechnical and Transportation Engineers Want!”
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Poster Sessions)
John Jansen, Senior Geophysicist presents: “The Race to the Bottom: Using ERT to Maximize Horizontal Well Yield and Extend Production in Depleting Aquifers” – Written by John Jansen, P.G., and Ted Powell, P.G.
Also, 3 Opportunities to Hear from One of our Colorado Associates!
Monday, March 18, 2019
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM (Crestone Crater SAGEEP 1 Track)
Ronald Bell, Senior Geophysicist presents: “Airborne and Ground Geophysical Studies in the Great Sand Dunes National Park – San Luis Valley, CO”.
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
“Drone Enabled Magnetic Survey over the Crestone Crater”.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
10:20 AM – 10:40 PM
“Integrating Photogrammetry. Lidar, and Magnetic Data Acquire Using a SUAS to Characterize and Monitor a Closed Landfill”.
The AGWA-AGWT Annual Groundwater Conference will be taking place in Ontario, California on February 11th-12th, 2019. Brandon Gartrell, Saas Team Lead & GIS Administrator, will be presenting, “Helping GSAS Achieve Sustainability Using Focused Groundwater Management Software” during the Cloud & Water Resources Management Session on February 11th. John Jansen, Senior Geophysicist & Hydrogeologist, will deliver, “Groundwater Discharge and Salt Water Intrusion Along the Southern California Coast” during the Geophysics at the Fresh Water/Salt Water Interface of Southern California’s Coastal Aquifers Session on February 12th. View Program Agenda.
Brandon Gartrell
SaaS Team Lead/GIS Administrator
John Jansen
Sr. Geophysicist/Hydrogeologist
AGWA/AGWT Annual Conference
February 11th-12th, 2019
Gateway Hotel
2200 East Holt Blvd.
Ontario, CA 91761
Guests from across the state of Texas and from out of state gathered together for an evening of entertainment and celebration. From attending a show at Granbury Live, dinner at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, and enjoying the cake, Frosted Art, provided for the event, everyone had a great time celebrating the company’s success over the past 20 years.
“We appreciate the opportunity over the last 20 years to work with all of the very talented people that we have had in our lives and all of the great clients who have put their faith in us to meet their various needs”.
– Aaron Collier, Vice- President.
Cheers! Here’s to 20 more years!
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