Walt Shields

Walt Shields has extensive work experience in environmental and earth sciences. Walt started their career at Crown Zellerbach as the Manager of Environmental Services from September 1979 to August 1985. Walt then joined CH2M Hill as the Manager of Enviro Science from 1985 to 1990. In 1990, they joined Exponent as the Director of Environmental Sciences Practice and held this role until January 2015. Walt then transitioned to the role of Principal Scientist, focusing more on project work and less on management.

Walt Shields began their education at Seattle University from 1965 to 1967, although no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period. After that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Science at the University of Washington from 1972 to 1974. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended the University of Idaho, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Forest Soils and Forest Pathology from 1975 to 1976. Their education culminated with a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which they obtained between 1977 and 1979. Additionally, Walt Shields holds a certification as a Certified Professional Soil Scientist from the Soil Science Society of America, although the specific details regarding its acquisition are not provided.