Matthew R. Cowan, P.G. Biography

District IV Representative

Matthew R. Cowan, P.G.
Houston, Texas
Project Geologist, Terrain Solutions Inc.
Email: wrcowan1@hal-pc.org

Matthew R. Cowan serves as Project Geologist for Terrain Solutions Inc., Houston, Texas. Mr. Cowan holds a BS degree in Geology with a minor in Mathematics (1993) from Texas A&I University, and a MS degree in Geology from Texas A&M – Kingsville (2000). He is a licensed Professional Geologist in Texas (2003) and Louisiana (2015) and is a CAPM (TCEQ). Mr. Cowan also holds a Texas Certification in Education, Earth Science, and Secondary Education (1974). He is a member of the Houston Geological Society and Chair of Environmental and Engineering Group since 2006. He also serves as President of the Texas Association of Professional Geologists. He is a Professional Member of the AIPG.

He has been a practicing geologist for 20 years in the environmental field. As a member of the HGS, he has served on various committees from Continuing Education Committee to the Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as having served on the HGS Board of Directors as Secretary. As Chair of the Environmental Engineering Group in the HGS, he facilitates monthly meetings by arraigning speakers and venue. Some of his activities with TAPG has been representing the professional community before the Texas Board of Professional Geologists and lobbying members of the State legislature on various matters related to Professional Licensure. As President, he has organized conferences for the geological community. Mr. Cowan is active in the Texas A&I Alumni Association and serves on the scholarship committee.