• Environmental
• Geology
• Hazardous Waste
• Hydrology & Groundwater
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
• Pollution
• Soil

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: DEGREES:
B.S. University of South Alabama, Geology
M.S. University of Alabama, Geology
Ph.D. University of South Alabama, Marine Sciences, Doctoral research: Groundwater contaminant transport/discharge to coastal ocean

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Professional Hydrologist, American Institute of Hydrology, No. 23H05014
Professional Geologist, State of Alabama, No. 1468
Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, No. 40130
Professional Geoscientist, State of Louisiana, No. 80
Registered Professional Geologist, State of Mississippi, No. 941
Professional Geologist, State of New York, No. 311
Professional Geoscientist, State of Texas, No. 4065

OTHER CERTIFICATION:
University of New Hampshire/UNH Stormwater Center Stormwater Management Certificate
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency course/certification: Construction General (stormwater) Permit Site Inspector

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: AWARDS & HONORS:
2024 - Elected Treasurer and Board of Directors member, American Institute of Hydrology
2013 - Named one of the "50 Outstanding Faculty Members" in the history of the University of South Alabama
2013 - Presented the "Chang Endowed Humanitarian Service Award" by the University of South Alabama Faculty Senate and National Alumni Association
2013 - Named "Principal Emeritus" by the partners of Eco-Systems, Inc.
2011, 2012 - Received three "Top Prof" awards from the University of South Alabama Chapter of Mortar Board
2011 - Elected President of the University of South Alabama Chapter of the Sigma Xi scientific research honor society
2011 - Presented the University of South Alabama College of Arts and Sciences "Outstanding Service Award"
2010 - Named "Faculty Member of the Year" by the University of South Alabama Student Government Association
2010 - Elected President of the University of South Alabama Faculty Senate
2009 - Named "Faculty Member of the Year" by the University of South Alabama Student Government Association
2009 - Inducted into the Sigma Xi scientific research honor society
2007 - Elected President of the Southwest Alabama Geological Society
2007 - Presented the University of South Alabama College of Arts and Sciences "Teaching Excellence Award"
1992 - Presented the "Eugene B. Waggoner Most Outstanding Young Professional Award" by Woodward-Clyde Consultants
1983 - Inducted into Sigma Gamma Epsilon national honor society for the Earth sciences

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Member - American Institute of Hydrology - Treasurer/Member of the Board of Directors
Life Member - Geological Society of America - Professional Development Committee (Past Chair), Membership and Fellowship Committee
Life Member - Sigma Gamma Epsilon national honor society for the Earth sciences
Member - Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES/SEMINARS TAUGHT:
Hydrology, graduate and undergraduate levels
Contaminant Hydrology/Hydrogeology, graduate and undergraduate levels
Geophysics (surface and environmental), undergraduate level
Geology Field School, undergraduate level
Physical Geology & Lab, undergraduate level
Earth History & Lab, undergraduate level
Various graduate and undergraduate seminars and directed studies courses (water-supply hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, mathematics in hydrogeology, professional ethics and practice for geologists, interdisciplinary research, Thesis research

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: No.

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: More than 90 times. Testified 37 times.

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Environmental contamination (PFASs, PCBs, metals, solvents, nutrients, others) - groundwater, surface water, stormwater, sediment, soil
Stormwater-related runoff, erosion, sedimentation, flooding
Surface-water flow dynamics
Hydrological terminology
Offshore erosion and sedimentation
Wetlands hydrology
Environmental contracting

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: About 60%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: About 40%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: 26

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: November 11, 2024

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: 11

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: 11

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 40

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: File reviews
Expert reports and opinions
Peer review of opposing experts
Depositions
Consulting, technical advice
Site inspections, sampling
Assistance with Daubert
Computer modeling and demonstrative evidence
Trial/hearing/arbitration testimony

George Finkbohner III
gwf@cunninghambounds.com
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(251) 299-0101

Charles Miller
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(251) 463-5421

Jene Owens
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(251) 378-8601

Gregory Vaughan
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https://www.holstonvaughan.com/gregory-e-vaughan.html
(251) 432-8883