© 2008 Arizona Board of Regents.
Northern Arizona University, South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
Andreas Mayr
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| After some time I feel the need for an update. I graduated at NAU in 1994. My advisor was Dr.Holm. Because of the general downswing of earth sciences in Europe I decided to apply for a PhD program in the University of Munich to stay off the streets. After I was accepted I did what I had to do and graduated in 1999. However, the situation in Germany had not improved and I was left there, jobless. I spent my time with job applications, translation jobs and short term contracts in the environmental industry. Having two kids this was a hard time. Then, in 2001 luck came back. I was hired by W.L. GORE & Associates Germany. Yes, it is the same company that has a big plant close to Dry Lake in Flagstaff. Its a good company. They needed a Geologist for their GORETM Surveys business out of Munich, Germany. This technology is a surface based geochemical exploration tool we offer to oil companies worldwide. I soon took over the CIS countries as my territory and seem to be somewhat successful. My position includes the whole range from market education, technical presentation, planning of field work in remote regions and presenting the results to the customer. There is a lot of travel involved, mostly to places no tourist will ever go. Corporate headquarters are located in Elkton, Maryland. This is why I travel to the US frequently. I was in Flagstaff during the last homecoming but could not manage to meet anybody of the Geology department, except Susan. It was really a pleasure to talk to her. Maybe there are more people to meet next time. Please see my contacts below.
Cheers Andreas GORE TM Surveys for Exploration Dr. Andreas Mayr W.L. Gore & Associates, GmbH, Wernher-Von-Braun-Str. 18, 85640 Putzbrunn, Germany Tel: +49-89-46122198 / Fax: +49-89-46122790 / mobile: +49 1728148701 / email: amayr@wlgore.com find out more at: http://www.gore.com/surveys |
© 2008 Arizona Board of Regents.
Northern Arizona University, South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011