Karl Tonander P.g., P.e.

Senior VP For Operations at Souder, Miller & Associates

Karl Tonander, P.G., P.E., has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Karl is currently a Board Member at Inberg-Miller Engineers and the CEO/Founder of Hard Corps Business, LLC. Prior to this, they held the position of CEO at Souder, Miller & Associates and served as the President of SMA Operations, LLC. Additionally, they have been a Board Member at the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors since 2014, where they have held various leadership positions and actively contributed to the engineering community. Karl also gained valuable experience as a Graduate Assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where they supported geophysical evaluation projects. Overall, Karl Tonander's work experience reflects their expertise in engineering, leadership, and contributions to professional boards and organizations.

Karl Tonander, P.G., P.E., completed their education in a chronological order. Karl first attended Diablo Valley College in 1986-1987, where they pursued studies in Geology and Music. Following this, they enrolled in the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, earning a B.S. degree in Geological Engineering for the period of 1987-1991. Karl continued their education at the same institution, completing their M.S. in Mineral Engineering from 1991 to 1993.

Aside from their formal education, Karl Tonander also obtained several certifications related to their field. Karl became a Professional Geologist (PG) through the Wyoming Board of Professional Geologists in September 1997. Karl then acquired the PG certification from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development in June 1998. Subsequently, they obtained the PG credentials from the Washington State Department of Licensing in June 2002, followed by the Utah Department of Commerce in July 2003. Karl Tonander received the PG certification from the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists in August 2003.

In terms of engineering certifications, Karl Tonander acquired the Professional Engineer (PE) designation from the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors in July 2008. Karl then obtained the PE certification from the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration in November 2008. In January 2014, they became a PE through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Additionally, Karl Tonander acquired the PE credentials from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in March 2009. Karl earned the PE certification from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses in January 2017. In February 2018, they obtained the PE designation from the Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Karl also acquired the PE certification from the Utah Department of Commerce in March 2020, and from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors in May 2020. Most recently, in April 2022, Karl Tonander obtained their PE - Civil certification from the Nevada Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

In summary, Karl Tonander holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, a Master of Science in Mineral Engineering from the same institution, and possesses multiple certifications as a Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist from the boards and agencies listed above.

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