Meet Our Team
At Rockfish Aquifer Imaging, our team of qualified scientists, professionals, and technically trained field crew creates a unique and comprehensive approach to groundwater investigations. Our experience encompasses insight from geologic, hydrogeologic, oil and gas, environment, and drilling industries to provide an in-depth analysis of geophysical results.
Alise is a hydrogeologist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in groundwater exploration and geophysical investigations using Electromagnetics (EM) and Magnetotellurics (MT). Alise brings her multi-disciplinary experience in geophysics, hydrogeology, geology, and environmental industries to provide comprehensive solutions to hydrogeologic problems. Alise holds a Master of Science in Hydrology from the Colorado School of Mines and is a Professional Geoscientist in several states, including but not limited to Texas and Utah. Alise has assisted with the design and construction, aquifer tests, and well sampling for many water wells from monitoring to municipal supply. She is passionate about providing valuable scientific tools to all people and facilitating informed decision-making around groundwater.
Principal Hydrogeologist, Owner
Alise Taylor, P.G.
Recent Publications:
Sterrett, R. J Ph.D., Taylor, A., P.G., Hannah, T., P.G., Nov. 2024, Hidden Cost of Well Efficiency: Water Well Journal, p.23, Vol 78, No.11, URL:
https://read.dmtmag.com/i/1528039-november-2024/0?
Kevin Rigsby
With 34 years of experience, Kevin is a Senior Geoscientist specializing in near-surface and deep-earth geophysics to locate fresh groundwater, oil, gas, and precious minerals. His extensive expertise supports innovative solutions in geophysical investigations and resource exploration.
Senior Geoscientist
Ryan Gary
With a marketing degree from the University of Oklahoma, Ryan leads marketing, business development, and client relations for Rockfish. Before this role, he worked as a Project Coordinator and Project Manager in the advertising industry, where he helped with campaigns for national brands such as Bowtech, Bushnell, Hodgdon, Realtruck, and Under Armour.
Marketing Development Manager
Max Gage
With 13 years of experience, Max specializes in water resource management. He is committed to assessing and preserving groundwater and surface water sources to support sustainable solutions for communities, agriculture, and infrastructure. Using geophysical surveys, hydrological modeling, and soil analysis, Max is key in locating and evaluating water resources while ensuring environmental responsibility.
Field Crew
Gary Scott
Gary Scott is a highly experienced geological surveyor with 18 years in water resource management. He holds state licenses as an Irrigator and a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. Averaging 45 jobs per year, his work spans across many midwest and western states, with additional projects in Fiji and Canada. His expertise has been instrumental in successfully locating water-bearing formations across these regions. Gary also spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Field Crew