Professional Board of Geologists, Hydrologists, & Soil Scientists
View details about the GHSS board members, governing rules, and focus on protecting the environmental state resources. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statute for full board requirements.
Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. s. 15.405 (2m)
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. 470
Related Professions: Geologists, Hydrologists, Soil Scientist
Officers & Members
The members of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms.
The Board consists of 12 members: 3 professional geologists, 3 professional hydrologists, 3 professional soil scientists and 3 public members.
Member Name | Officer | Member Type | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
Trevor W. Nobile | Chairperson | Geologist Member | 7/1/2028 |
Ann D. Hirekatur | Vice Chairperson | Hydrologist Member | 7/1/2028 |
Stephanie Williams | Secretary | Geologist Public Member | 7/1/2017* |
Prosper Gbolo | Geologist Member | 7/1/2029 | |
Randall J. Hunt | Hydrologist Member | 7/1/2012* | |
Dennis Myers | Soil Scientist Public Member | 7/1/2027 | |
John Small | Hydrologist Public Member | 7/1/2030 | |
Hydrologist Member | |||
Geologist Member | |||
Soil Scientist Member |
*Board members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.
Meetings & Statutes
Meeting Schedule
Click the link below to view the Wisconsin Geologists, Hydrologists, & Soil Scientists Board's meetings schedule and options to join sessions.
Board Statutes
Click the link below to access the statutes and regulations governing the Wisconsin Geologists, Hydrologists, & Soil Scientists Board.
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Position Statements
Are There Regulations Concerning Firms, Partnerships, or Corporations that Practice Professional Geology, Hydrology, or Soil Science?
Yes, Wisconsin Statute 470.045 outlines the regulations regarding firms, partnerships and corporations. All employees of the firm, partnership or corporation that are offering services in professional geology, hydrology and soil science must be licensed by the Wisconsin Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists, and Soil Scientists.
Also, the firm, partnership, or corporation must have been issued a certificate of authorization. Applicants for certification of authorization must fill out Form 2404 and submit to the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935.
Can a Firm, Partnership, or Corporation be Reprimanded for the Actions of its Employees?
Yes. Per Wisconsin Statute 470.045 (4), the firm, partnership, or corporation is responsible for the conduct of its employees. Disciplinary actions that can be taken against the firm are outlined in Wisconsin Statute 470.08 (3).
GHSS Board Sections
Geologist Section
Click the link below to view GHSS Geologist Section's regulatory details, board members, & meetings.
Hydrologist Section
Click the link below to view the GHSS Hydrologist Section's regulatory details, members, & meetings schedule.
Soil Scientist Section
Click the link below to view the GHSS Soil Scientist Section's regulatory details, members, & meetings.
Contact Us
Call:
(608) 266-2112
Email:
dsps@wi.gov
Mailing Address:
GHSS Examining Board
DSPS
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
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