James Olsen Senior Hydrogeologist Tighe & Bond, Inc.

Name: James Olsen, LSP Title: Senior hydrogeologist Company: Tighe & Bond, Inc. Location: Middletown, Conn. Place of Birth: Windham, Conn. College: University of Conn., bachelor of science, geology; University of New Haven, master of science, environmental engineering First job unrelated to your current field: Firewood sales First job in current field: Field geologist for a Conn. firm What your firm does now and its plans for the future? I provide environmental assessment and remediation services. We are expanding our service offerings in our Middletown office. Hobbies: Kayaking, fishing, hiking and mountain biking Favorite novel: "Grapes of Wrath" Favorite Film: Apocalypse Now Keys to success: Motivation; positive attitude; communications with others If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? U.S. Coast Guard