Tom Howe
Geosciences Specialist Sr. at Western Michigan University

Tom Howe is an experienced hydrogeologist with a wide breadth of theoretical and applied knowledge in the groundwater and related industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology magna cum laude and a Master’s degree in earth sciences from Western Michigan University where he currently serves as Senior Geosciences Specialist and director of their esteemed hydrogeology field course. Tom championed the development of one of the fist accredited certificate programs in applied hydrogeology and teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses on a variety of geological topics including the principles and practices of well drilling and installation. He has safely trained hundreds of students from across the country and around the world. His courses introduce a variety of techniques and methods used in industrial drilling as well as site assessment, sample collection, description, coring, well logging, and well design, installation and development.