Jay Charles Close

Background

Close, Jay Charles was born on June 4, 1961 in St. Louis. Son of John Charles and Jean Reynolds (Gowran) Close.

Education

AB, Wittenberg U., 1983; Master of Science, Miami University, Ohio, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois U., 1988.

Career

Supervisor, Geology Resource Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, since 1988.

Achievements

• Jay Charles Close has been listed as a noteworthy Oil and gas geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer various amateur radio associations, Salt Lake City, since 1992. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, American Institute Professional Geologists (associate, certified), Geological Society of America, Rocky Mountain Association Geologists, Society.Economic Paleontologists and Mineralologists, Society Petroleum Engineers, Society for Organic Petrology, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: water and snow skiing, 4-wheel drives, hiking, guitar, athletics.

Connections

Father:

John Charles Close

Mother:

Jean Reynolds (Gowran) Close