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	*GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION* *SERVICES*


COMPANY PROFILE Mission Statement Products and Services Biography EARTH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES GRANITE PAGE LANDERS EARTHQUAKE USEFUL GEOLOGY WEBSITES PRODUCT DESIGN Sample Interpretive Pamphlets RATE SHEET CONTACT AND ORDER INFORMATION President R. Forrest Hopson at the summit of Mt. Tallac near Lake TahoeAugust 2003.	COMPANY PROFILE Geological Information Services is a small company based in Reno, Nevada that provides interpretive geologic information for the public. Information in the form of interpretive pamphlets and booklets, plaques, displays, and websites are provided to parks (e.g. National Parks, State Parks) where geology is an important part of the theme. Our experience and commitment bring innovation, expertise, service and value to our client's projects. Geological Information Services delivers interpretive geologic information with unsurpassed quality and integrity. We are dedicated to our clients and believe in building solid relationships based on a clear understanding of their needs. Geological Information Services strives to incorporate leading-edge technical and scientific knowledge in our consulting practice. Geological Information Services is ready to respond to our client's needs across the United States. Mission Statement The mission of Geological Information Services is to become the premier provider of interpretive geological information for the public. Geological Information Services is dedicated to building long-term relationships with customers through customer support, and wants to be recognized as the interpretive geological information company in California and Nevada. Products and Services Geological Information Services provides the following products and services: Interpretive geological information posted on internet websites for the public. Such information will include geological vignettes, virtual geologic field trips, and links to other informative websites. Interpretive geological literature, displays, and websites for public parks and monuments. Interpretive lectures and field trips for local groups and recreation departments. Research resulting in the publication of articles for scientific journals. Biography President R. Forrest Hopson is the founder and owner of Geological Information Services. Mr. Hopson has nearly 20 years of academic and professional experience in geology. He has a Master of Science Degree in Geology and has held adjunct geology and geography instructor positions at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno and Western Nevada Community College, in Carson City, Nevada. He has conducted geological research and has several publications to his credit with one other in progress. In addition, Mr. Hopson has participated in on-line geology discussions, delivered talks at professional geology meetings, posted photographs of prominent western volcanoes on the website, Volcano World , held a geology workshop for staff and volunteers at Joshua Tree National Park , and lead a field trip for the Susanville [California] Parks and Recreation Department. He is currently coauthoring a book on the geology of the Lassen Peak [California] region. He is a member of the Geological Society of America, American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of Nevada, National Association of Geology Teachers, and National Association for Interpretation .