Mr. Watson has more than 30 years experience in the field of geology and ground water, including 16 years with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR). He is a licensed professional geologist in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. He obtained a bachelor of science in geology from Ohio State University in 1965, and a master of science in geophysical sciences from Georgia Tech in 1987, specializing in groundwater hydrology.

While working for the state of Georgia he completed regional groundwater studies, publishing results for public use on resource availability and quality. He also was involved in monitoring hazardous waste landfills and reviewing Part B permit applications under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). During his career in the private sector he has consulted on a variety of projects in municipal solid waste, real estate assessments, hazardous materials spill sites, water resources, etc.