I'm a seasoned professional with a 20+ year career in underground storage, cavern leaching, and technical leadership. One of my key strengths is transforming challenges into opportunities while pushing the envelope in brine mining and cavern engineering.Some of my career impacts and expertise include:Underground Storage Expertise▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ Recognized as the External SME for upstream and midstream operators including Exxon, Shell, Boardwalk, Hartree, and Caliche.➤ Steered the engineering, construction, and completion of North America's first helium cavern.Technical Leadership▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ Actively mentor numerous young engineers, from CSI employees to PhD students and regulators, nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.➤ Pioneered the use of Nitrogen as a pad material as a global expert in leaching storage caverns.➤ Licensed Professional Engineer in six states: Montana, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and IllinoisBrine Mining & Cavern Leaching▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➤ As the Manager of Wells for TBC, I oversaw the leaching of over 60 caverns concurrently.➤ Globally acknowledged expert in employing Nitrogen as a pad material for leaching storage caverns.Aside from my academic and professional impacts, I pride myself on my down-to-earth approach, stemming from my roots in Montana. I believe in letting one's work do the talking, stepping in with credentials only when necessary. Beyond technical expertise, my role as a mentor is close to my heart, signifying my commitment to the growth of the industry. At CSI, our ethos is clear - we're prepared to take on any challenge and deliver training of unparalleled quality.Reach out to learn how I can bring my vast expertise to your next big project. Your success is my mission.