Mr. Miner is passionate about resolving water resource and geological engineering problems for clients and communities.  Throughout his career he has served key technical roles in watershed planning, geological and hazard engineering, geophysical, and groundwater projects for NGO’s, governments, private-sector, bi-laterals, and international financial institutions.

Javan was a resident engineer in Haiti for over 2 years and worked in a handful of other countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.  Through his time managing a field office in Haiti, Javan became fluent in Haitian Kreyol. He has co-authored a peer reviewed book chapter on the groundwater of Haiti and presented lake management and groundwater recharge research at regional and national conferences.

Javan is a graduate of Wheaton College and Colorado School of Mines, at the latter, he was recognized with the Brunton Award in Geology in recognition of the highest scholastic achievement and interest in and enthusiasm for the science of geology.  He currently lives in Michigan, is happily married and enjoys time with his young son when he is not roaming the world.