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Indiana Geological and Water Survey
Indiana University
About

Advisory Council

Members

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey advisory council was established under IC 21-47-2-4. The council meets quarterly where the state geologist provides reports on the following:

  • Staffing
  • Finances
  • Outreach programs
  • Current research projects
  • Any other report requested by the council
  • Chair – Term 2022–2026
    CTI

    Robert Duncan​

    Principal Geologist​

  • Co-chair – Term 2022–2026
    ERM International

    William Karban

    Senior Geologist​

  • Term 2024–2028​
    Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research​

    Dr. David Konisky

    Indiana University - School of Public and Environmental Affairs​

  • Term 2022–2026
    Professor and Department Chair​

    Dr. P. David Polly

    Indiana University - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences​

  • Assistant Vice President for Centers and Core Facilities​

    Dr. Scott Michaels

    Indiana University Research

  • District 4

    Representative Ed Soliday

    Chair - House Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunication Committee​

  • District 44

    Senator Eric Koch

    Chair - Senate Utilities Committee​

  • Deputy Director of Regulatory Services​

    Ryan Mueller

    Indiana Department of Natural Resources

  • Indiana Department of Environmental Management

    Andrew Pappas​

    Deputy Assistant Commissioner | Office of Land Quality​

  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation

    Eli Eckhart​

    Sr. Manager, Federal Engagement & Energy Partnerships​

  • Indiana Finance Authority

    Jim McGoff​

    COO and Director of Environmental Programs