Scott Schoefernacker, PhD, PG, is a hydrogeologist and state licensed professional geologist. He spent 11 years with the University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) investigating, protecting, and sustaining groundwater resources with federal, state, and local entities in Shelby County and west Tennessee. Prior to CAESER, Schoefernacker worked as a geologist for the Memphis-based environmental consulting firm EnSafe conducting various environmental investigations and site assessments across the United States. He holds a M.S. in Geoscience from Western Kentucky University and a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Memphis.