Offshore Analysis & Research Solutions was established in 2006 to combine efforts of exceptionally qualified peers motivated towards providing a multi-disciplinary range of services to the geoscience industry.
OARS is headquartered in Austin, Texas (USA), with a satellite marketing office located in Houston, Texas (USA).
The OARS team has over 30 years of combined worldwide experience amongst key personnel, as well as unparalleled practical knowledge provided by consulting associates. Key personnel include:
Matthew Meyer
General Manager – Geoscientist
Mr. Meyer has 10 years of diversified professional and consulting experience in the geoscience industry. He has a strong background in project management, hydrographic survey, marine geophysical interpretation, geotechnical sampling and analysis, and GIS/CAD mapping and design. He has the technical experience to provide interpretation and mapping support toprojects including engineering and construction design, geological/geophysical site surveys, sediment dredging, slope stability assessments, and contaminated sediment management. Prior to OARS, Matthew was employed by Williamson & Associates as a senior geophysicist, and by The RETEC Group as an environmental geologist. Since 1999, he has also contracted as an independent geophysical and GIS consultant for a variety of clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, and a Master of Science degree in Geological Oceanography.
Ryan Thomas
Project Manager – Geoscientist
Mr. Thomas has 9 years of diversified professional and consulting experience in the geoscience industry. He has a strong background in offshore and land based project development, operations monitoring, hydrographic survey, geophysical interpretation, and seismic QA/QC. He has the technical experience to provide support to projects including engineering and construction design, geological/geophysical site surveys, land based geophysical surveys, and archaeological searches. Prior to OARS, Ryan was employed by Williamson & Associates as a senior geophysicist for three years. Since 2000, he has also contracted as an independent geophysical consultant for a variety of clients. He holds Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts degree in German, and a Master of Science degree in Geological Oceanography.
Erick Huchzermeyer
Project Manager – Geophysicist
Mr. Huchzermeyer has 9 years of diversified professional and consulting experience in the geoscience industry. He has a strong background in coastal oceanography, geotechnical analysis, hydrographic survey, and marine geophysical interpretation. He has the technical experience to provide support to projects including littoral and coastal zone surveys, geological/geophysical site surveys, and 3-D seismic QA/QC. Prior to OARS, Erick was employed by Williamson & Associates as a marine geophysicist, by NAVO as an oceanographer, and by Western Geophysical as a field geophysicist. Since 2000, he has also contracted as an independent geophysical consultant for a variety of clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Sciences, and a Master of Science degree in Geological Oceanography.
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