Richard A. Schultz

Dr. Richard A. Schultz is a geologist specializing in the geomechanics of faulted overburden and underground energy storage. He is owner of Orion Geomechanics LLC of Cypress, Texas. Previously he was Senior Research Scientist at The University of Texas at Austin, Principal Geomechanicist with ConocoPhillips, and Foundation Professor of Geological Engineering and Geomechanics (now Emeritus) with the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his B.A. degree in Geology from Rutgers University, M.S. degree in Geology from Arizona State University, and Ph.D. degree in Geology from Purdue University. Dr. Schultz is a member of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, a licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Texas, and was an instructor of State oil and gas regulators with TopCorp. He is also an avid trombonist and sci-fi fan.