DAVID ZOOK, M.S.

Principal of UIC Services

dzook@stratallc.com

David has a Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Friends University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Wichita State University. Mr. Zook has more than 18 years’ experience in the environmental industry including environmental consulting, a geologist for a groundwater management district, and as an environmental scientist for the State of Kansas with the Department of Agriculture - Division of Water Resources. Associated activities with the State were assessing the Ogalala aquifer system. This included the annual Kansas water-level measurement program coordinated by the Kansas Geological Survey. While attending Wichita State University in the 1980’s David worked in the oil and gas field as a geo-technician logging drilling activities in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Mr. Zook has conducted numerous hydrologic investigations for various clients. Mr. Zook has extensive experience in permitting, completing, and testing Class I, II, and III wells. Mr. Zook has experience in groundwater modeling and GIS analysis. Mr. Zook has attained water rights for many clients over the years. He has advised numerous clients on many aspects of water rights.

Industry Experience

• Agricultural

• Underground Coal Mining

• Municipalities

• Natural Gas & Natural Gas Liquids

• Nitrogenous Fertilizer Plants & Terminals

• Oil & Gas

• Salt Solution Mining

Certifications

• HAZWOPER OSHA Health & Safety Certification (29 CFR 1910.120) (40-Hour)

• Member, Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA)

• Member, Groundwater Protection Council (GWPC)