Preceding his time with USACE, he worked as an exploration and production geologist driving growth and development of underground/surface gold deposits on the Carlin Trend in northeastern Nevada. He is an experienced geoscientist with a demonstrated history in the mining and metals, exploration, and civil works industries with strong technical focus in structural geology, engineering geology, and 3D-geologic modeling. He has contributed significantly to his field providing planning and oversight of high-risk drilling operations, demonstrating strong leadership skills, driving economic growth, and providing expertise on complex geotechnical issues around our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Mr. Kolb holds a B.S in Geology and a M.S. in Geology from the University of Mississippi and is a licensed professional geologist (PG) in the state of Alabama.