Dr. Neil H. Suneson is Assistant Director of Geological Programs with the Oklahoma Geological Survey, where he has worked for more than 17 years. Previously, he served as a development geologist with Chevron, USA, and as a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Suneson's expertise is in field geology. He has authored or co-authored more than 25 geologic maps and at least 100 papers and books focusing on the Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma City metro area, and northwest Oklahoma. He has led numerous field trips throughout Oklahoma for a variety of diverse groups, from conservation-oriented organizations to the petroleum industry. Suneson possesses a broad knowledge of Oklahoma geology and exhibits an intense research and public-service interest in the geologic issues facing the state.