Lara Jaeckel

Lara Jaeckel, MS, is an experienced GIS Technician currently employed at CPS Energy since October 2021, previously serving as a Geologist at Chesapeake Energy from 2016 to February 2021. Expertise includes creating maps and cross sections utilizing ArcGIS, Geographix, and Kingdom, while training and mentoring over 40 professionals in operations geology and related fields. Jaeckel's career also encompasses roles such as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oklahoma State University, geoscience intern at Chesapeake Energy, and various positions at Nomac Services, Horizon Well Logging, and GeoConcepts Engineering, showcasing a strong foundation in geology, geosteering, and training development. Academically, Jaeckel holds a Master's degree in Geology/Earth Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science with a concentration in Geology from George Mason University.