James Emery is an exploration hydrogeologist, groundwater development, and well field design specialist. He has participated in or supervised over 1,600 groundwater development and protection programs for major municipal and private water development projects throughout the eastern United States. In addition, he has been involved in several international projects including water supply development programs in the countries of Somalia, the Dominican Republic, and South Africa. Emery & Garrett Groundwater Investigations, LLC (EGGI), for which he founded in 1989, has become well known for their expertise in groundwater exploration, development, monitoring, management, permitting, and protection.