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Title
Principal Geologist

Expertise
Environmental site assessment and remediation
Brownfields redevelopment
Sustainable development
Ground source heat pumps (GSHP)

Location
Seattle, WA

Hired
1991

Dave puts his science, community-building and sustainability passions to work at GeoEngineers as a principal geologist. His technical practice involves site assessment and remediation for urban or waterfront properties that are ripe for redevelopment. Integrating his knowledge of geology and dedication to sustainability, Dave has developed a ground source heat pump practice for the firm and encourages staff to focus on low-impact development, stormwater infiltration and brownfields (industrial or commercial sites that are underused because of environmental pollution) projects.

Dave likes the freedom he has at GeoEngineers to think and do things creatively, and says he is inspired by his colleagues every day. “Add in the fact that what we do changes every day, and it makes me feel like there are no boundaries to what we can accomplish in the earth-science world,” he reflects. Dave is a leader both within the company and in the community, where he is a board member for Seattle’s Great City and Seattle’s 2030 District and is actively involved in Engineers Without Borders.

A few years ago, Dave reenergized his career by completing the Executive Management Program at the University of Washington School of Business. He explains, “The program instilled in me the need for geologists, scientists and engineers to stand up and be heard; for us to act with integrity to help others understand how important our profession is to the world.”

Dave says he tries to get out into the wilderness frequently. This could be a quick trip to Discovery Park, a backpack trip to the Cascades or a few weeks in Bolivia, where he mentors the University of Washington Engineers Without Borders chapter. As a former collegiate soccer player, he is also an avid fan of Sounders FC, Seattle’s Major League Soccer team.

Community

  • Member, EWB-USA committee exploring establishment of EWB-USA Advisory Corps, 2011
  • Member, EWB-Puget Sound Professionals Executive Committee, 2006-present
  • GeoEngineers’ pro-bono services lead, Bertschi School science classroom project, the first Living Building constructed in WA State
  • Board member representing GeoEngineers (a founding member), Seattle 2030 District, a non-profit developing the first urban core and eco energy district in the U.S. in downtown Seattle

Presentations & Articles

  • “Green Power for Your Project,” Ground Source Heat Pump Panelist, Eastside LEED Users Group, WA, September 2010

  • “Ground Source Heat Pumps and Sustainable Design,” presented at the AIA Seattle Educational Seminar, Seattle, WA, May 2010

  • “Ground Source Heat Pumps and Sustainable Design,” presented at the AIA Spokane Educational Seminar, Spokane, WA, April 2010

  • Green Business Summit Panelist, Puget Sound Business Journal Annual Seminar, WA, 2009

Recent Field Notes

Net Zero: If the Army Can Do It, Why Can't the Rest of Us?
By Dave Cook, Apr 18, 2012
I’m excited that the U.S. Army has announced a commitment to doing...
TIF is in the News Again
By Dave Cook, Apr 9, 2012
I’m a big fan of TIF, Tax-Increment Financing. I have been since...
USGBC to Revamp the LEED Program
By Dave Cook, Apr 5, 2012
Revised program will add Lifecycle Cost analysis... Finally. The...
 
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