New Employees
Christopher Beddoe, Research Engineer in the Applied Geology Laboratory, works on the derivation of mechanical and chemical properties of rocks and engineered materials of importance to the oil and gas and emerging CO2 storage industries. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and is pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. Prior to his position at the EERC, he served as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Chad Crotty, Research Specialist, supports geology-based geographic information system data development, spatial analysis, and cartographic output. He holds a B.S. degree in Geosciences from North Dakota State University (NDSU). Prior to his position at the EERC, he served as a Geology Intern at Murex Petroleum Corporation in Houston, Texas, and a Teaching Assistant at NDSU.
Justin Kovacevich, Programmer/Analyst for the Research Information Systems Group, is involved in developing databases, software applications, and database-driven Web applications for EERC projects and systems and for external clients. He is currently working on a laboratory information management system for the EERC's Applied Geology Laboratory. He holds a B.S. degree in Computer Technology Management from Dickinson State University.
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Lisa Botnen, Research Manager, is responsible for assessing and analyzing regulatory and policy issues as they relate to the geologic storage of CO2 and the various aspects of oil and gas exploration, development, and production. She currently leads the permitting and NEPA compliance task and is responsible for the risk management activities for the EERC's Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership. She holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Geology and Technology from UND. Prior to her current position, Ms. Botnen served as a Research Scientist at the EERC.
Douglas Hajicek, Senior Research Manager, leads work in the area of design, construction, and operation of pilot plant research facilities associated with both fluidized-bed and pulverized coal combustion. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from UND. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hajicek served as Senior Design Engineer at the EERC.
John Hamling, Research Manager, works with the EERC's Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership to evaluate the potential for carbon dioxide storage in geologic formations and the Oil and Gas Group, which focuses on the design and implementation of new approaches that benefit the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from UND. Prior to his current position, he was a Research Scientist at the EERC.
Melanie Jensen, Research Manager, leads the CO2 capture-compression-pipeline transportation and demonstration project infrastructure tasks for the EERC's Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership. She holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and a B.A. degree in Anthropology, both from UND. Prior to her current position, she served as a Research Engineer at the EERC.
John Kay, Senior Research Manager, manages CO2 separation research related to bench-, pilot-, and demonstration-scale equipment for the advancement of the technology. He holds a B.S. degree in Geological Engineering from UND and an Associate degree in Engineering Studies from Minot State University. Prior to his current position, he served as a Research Manager at the EERC.
Wesley Peck, Research Manager, oversees a staff of geologists and geographic information system specialists involved in oil and gas research in the Williston Basin and the geologic characterization of central North America with respect to carbon dioxide sequestration. He holds an M.S. degree in Geology from UND and a B.S. degree in Earth Science from NDSU. Prior to his current position, Mr. Peck served as a Research Scientist at the EERC.
