Lewis Brigham Gustafson

Background

Gustafson, Lewis Brigham was born on September 4, 1933 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Kyle and Elizabeth (Brigham) Gustafson.

Education

Biosystems Engineering, Princeton University, 1955; Master of Science, California Institute Technology, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1962.

Career

Geologist to chief geologist, Andes Copper Mining Company, El Salvador, Chile, 1962-1969; senior project geologist to chief geologist research/technical, The Anaconda Company, Tucson, 1969-1974; professor economics geology, Australian National U., Canberra, 1975-1981; research group ldr., Conoco Inc., Exploration Research division, Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1981-1982; senior staff geologist to chief research geologist, Freeport Exploration Company, Reno, Nevada, 1982-1986; partner, Annapurna Exploration, Reno, since 1987. Consultant REX Resources, Inc., Reno, since 1986, vice president, 1988-1991. Councillor Australian Mineral Foundation, 1977-1979.

Achievements

• Lewis Brigham Gustafson has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow Geological Society American, Society Economics Geologists (Lindgren award 1962, Distinguished Lecturer 1989). Member Society Mining Engineers, Geological Society Nevada.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, squash, skiing, reading, fishing.

Connections

Married Ursula Lenkert, January 21, 1961. Children: Katrin, Kirsten, Irene.

Father:

John Kyle Gustafson

Mother:

Elizabeth (Brigham) Gustafson

Spouse:

Ursula Lenkert

child:

Kirsten Gustafson

child:

Irene Gustafson

child:

Katrin Gustafson