R. Jeffrey Davis Achieves Certified Groundwater Professional Designation

R. Jeffrey Davis, P.E., with LBG-Guyton Associates in Houston, achieved the National Ground Water Assn.’s (NGWA) Certified Groundwater Professional designation (CGWP).

With more than 23 years of experience in groundwater consulting, including at the international level, Davis is distinguished for his work in groundwater modeling. He also is a skilled training provider on a variety of groundwater topics, translating his knowledge to both the new and the experienced professional. As a professional engineer, Davis is licensed to practice in multiple states. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil and environmental engineering from Brigham Young University.

An active NGWA member, Davis co-leads its Groundwater Modeling Advisory Panel’s Model Applications Working Group, participates on the Subcommittee on Groundwater for the Advisory Committee on Water Information, and represents the Association on the Subcommittee on Spatial Water Data.

Davis also belongs to:

• The Utah Ground Water Assn., where he serves as technical representative of the board;
• The Utah Mining Assn. as an environmental committee member; and
• The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

NGWA’s CGWP designation was started in 1986 for scientists and engineers, and is designed to represent those individuals who are at the top of their fields and strive for the highest level of professionalism. Candidates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a groundwater-related, applied-science field, have professional experience related to groundwater equal to a minimum of one year of full-time employment, commit to abide by NGWA’s seven canons of professional practice, and maintain certification via required continuing education.

Source: National Ground Water Assn.