Background
Steinmetz, Richard was born on August 3, 1932 in Cuxhave, Germany. Son of Carl Steinmetz and Florence (Beaver) Faust.
geologist petroleum company executive
Steinmetz, Richard was born on August 3, 1932 in Cuxhave, Germany. Son of Carl Steinmetz and Florence (Beaver) Faust.
Bachelor with honors, Princeton University, 1954. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1962.
Assistant professor geology Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1967—1971. Staff research scientist Amoco Research Center, Tulsa, 1971—1977. Senior staff geologist Amoco Production Company, Denver, 1977—1980, regional consultant geologist New Orleans, 1980—1983, regional geologist, 1983—1984, assistant manager geology, 1984—1987, senior consultant gealogist Chicago, since 1987.
Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Petroleum Engineers, American Association Petroleum Geologists (editor 1983-1985), Princeton (Chicago) (Tulsa) (president 1975-1976).
Married Janet Elaine Berkshire, August 21, 1954. Children: Charles, Carolyn, Christopher.