Meet Our Team

Benjamin Black has more than 25 years of experience in geological, hydrogeological, and geotechnical analysis and design. Ben works with stakeholders and other experts to ensure that projects are completed to the highest standard in a safe, effective, and cost-efficient manner. He also provides independent geological technical and mineral evaluation reviews of third-party reports for compliance with Internal Revenue Service and Security and Exchange Commission Guidelines. Ben is a chairman of the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG), Rock Mechanics Technical Working Group, and is part of Committee 1 (Roadway & Ballast) of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association. Ben has a B.S. in Geology with a concentration in Hydrogeology from Eastern Michigan University. He also earned an M.S. in Geological Engineering and a Certificate in Applied Geotechnics from the University of Idaho. Ben is a Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. He is a Registered Professional Geologist in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia. Although he rarely takes a break from work, Ben occasionally enjoys CrossFit workouts, trips to Hilton Head Island, the solitude of the woods, watching college football, and spending time with his family.

Kori joined the GeoLogic Team as a Senior Engineer with 11 years of engineering experience and a diverse background in the mining industry working with coal, aggregates, and metals. Her experience includes mine design and planning, project design and management, business development, permitting, and equipment planning. Kori received her B.S. in Mining Engineering and Management from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and earned her M.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus on environmental design and planning from the University of Texas at Tyler. Kori has also completed multiple classes in advanced geostatistical analysis, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. When she’s not working, Kori enjoys staying active, planning family vacations, and taking her daughter to ballet class.

Randy serves as the Director of Operations for GeoLogic, ensuring the goals and strategies developed by the leadership team are effectively executed.  He has 20 years of experience in civil consulting and previously served the company as Technology Manager.  As one of GeoLogic’s first employees, Randy helped develop many of the standards being used to provide consistent and highly efficient design deliverables to GeoLogic clients. Randy has an A.S. in Computer Drafting and Design from Florida Technical College, is an Autodesk C3D certified professional, and holds a current Part 107 drone license from the FAA. With his vast array of project experience, resource management, and passion for efficiency, Randy constantly strives to provide the best operational experience to both our clients and employees.  He also invests time in researching industry trends, attending conferences, developing leads, and working with our business partners to achieve company goals.  When he’s not at work, Randy spends his time camping, hiking, biking and just enjoying the outdoors with his family.

Chandler is a Geologist and an original member of the Team; he started as an intern and GeoLogic’s third employee. He quickly became an asset, acquiring an impressive depth of experience and skill early in his career, and contributing significantly to GeoLogic’s growth and success. He brings steadfast dedication and an exemplary work ethic to his areas of proficiency, which include project management, geological exploration, quarry and mineral evaluations, geological mapping, and rock core/soil sample logging. Chandler spends much of his time coordinating and overseeing subsurface exploration on jobsites, as well as working in the office preparing and reviewing Geological Exploration and Resource Evaluation reports. Chandler has a B.S. in Geology from the University of West Georgia, and he is a licensed Professional Geologist (PG) in the State of Georgia. He is a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration and the Atlanta Geological Society. When he’s not at work, Chandler enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and going on hiking and backpacking trips.

Sam joined GeoLogic in 2022 after graduating from The University of Alabama with his M.S. degree in Geological Sciences, and working in the environmental consulting industry performing groundwater sampling, installation of groundwater wells, and environmental remediation. Sam’s thesis, which focused on geochemical and structural analyses of igneous intrusions in central Arkansas, provided a unique perspective on the tectonic evolution of the Mississippi Embayment. As a Staff Geologist with GeoLogic, Sam supervises and directs drilling operations throughout the southeastern United States, samples and describes rock core, writes summary reports of geological exploration, and performs Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and other environmental work. Sam is a licensed Professional Geologist (PG) in Georgia. Outside of work, Sam enjoys reading science fiction and history novels, spending time outdoors, playing pickleball, going on runs, and spending time with his cattle dog, Levi.

Stephanie brought more than ten years of experience in the accounting field when she came on board to spearhead GeoLogic’s Accounting Department, utilizing her sought-after Deltek Ajera skills to uplevel our project management capabilities. In addition to regularly teaching and training our staff, Stephanie can also be found teaching beginner and advanced level classes at the annual Ajera User Association conference. She also handles GeoLogic’s new hire onboarding and office management, and is our HR liaison—we don’t hold that against her though! In her free time, Stephanie enjoys riding her motorcycle (Yamaha VStar 650) and crocheting all kinds of amazing things, some of which you may have seen around the office or been gifted. Stephanie is also a professional photographer! (Headshots anyone?!)

With a talent for organization and a passion for keeping things running smoothly, Aubry is the friendly face behind the scenes who helps keep our Team on track. As our Administrative Assistant, she handles communications and supports day-to-day operations with efficiency and attention to detail. Whether preparing documents or lending a hand wherever it’s needed, Aubry ensures that everything flows seamlessly. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and taking her handsome Bernese Mountain dog on long walks.