Michael Menkus, P.E.

Michael Menkus, P.E.

Field Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Problem Solving Engineer

  • Education

    • Colorado School of Mines

      1981 - 1984
      Bachelor's Degree Geophysical Engineering

      Additional course work beyond degree requirements in Borehole Geophysics and Mineral Economic Analysis. Graduate level Mineral Economics Class project was an economic analysis of the costs involved with the re-development of a depleted oil field in the Denver Julesburg basin using well logs, production records, and modeling of the return on investment based on variations of gas and oil pricing over time.

    • Emory University

      1994 - 1996
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business

      Additional course work beyond degree requirements in Options Valuation and Strategy

    • University of Delaware

      1979 - 1981
      Geology

      Activities and Societies: Honors Program in Physics and Mathematics

  • Experience

    • Gearhart Wireline Services

      Jun 1984 - Sept 1985
      Field Engineer

      Open and cased hole well logging. Produced geophysical well logs to determine oil and gas production zones and parameters throughout the Appalachian Basin (NY, OH, PA, TN, WV)

    • Delta Geophysical Services

      Jan 1986 - Oct 1987
      Environmental Engineer

      Used geophysical methods to detect hydrogeologic conditions, identify environmental hazards and quantify engineering properties of the sub-surface.

    • Golder Associates

      Oct 1987 - Feb 1989
      Hydrogeologic Engineer

      Planned and lead hydrogeologic investigations at landfills and hazardous waste contaminated sites. Designed, directed and inspected the construction of the base layers of several landfills.

    • Chevron

      Feb 1989 - Sept 1996
      Environmental Engineer/Project Manager

      Planned, managed, and successfully executed projects with budgets ranging from $5K to $3M, involving environmental assessment, engineering design, facility construction, and regulatory permitting.

    • GE Capital Telecommunication Services

      Sept 1996 - Apr 1997
      Network Manager

      Designed and managed voice and data network to ensure connectivity and cost effectiveness.

    • Verizon

      Apr 1997 - now
      Pricing Analyst and Contract Negotiator

      Determine product pricing based on competitive environment, market activity, product portfolio, and corporate financial goals. Define negotiation strategy based on strength of relationship with customer and competitive threats. Lead negotiations and close sales contracts.

    • GeorgiaCarry.Org

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
      Non-Profit Board Member and Treasurer

      Founding Board Member and Treasurer of GeorgiaCarry.Org, a non-profit civil rights organization, which grew from 7 to nearly 9,000 dues paying members in 7 years. In 2014, GeorgiaCarry.Org was honored with the Outstanding Grassroots Organization Award by the Second Amendment Foundation.

  • Licenses & Certifications