Jeff Birkby has over 40 years of experience in geothermal energy development and hot springs resort industries. His specialties include geothermal energy assessments for tribal, state, and federal clients, consulting with nonprofit organizations and private landowners on hot springs resort trends, assisting hot springs resort owners in assessing commercial project feasibility, and conducting resource exploration. He is also a well-known interview resource for local and national audiences. His recent insights on hot springs resort trends and the historical context of frontier resorts of the west have appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic Magazine, and the National Endowment of Humanities Magazine.