About
It’s time for that to change.
Our Story
Leeman Geophysical was started in 2015 by Dr. John Leeman to provide equipment and services for the geophysical and measurement market. John has a long history of finding unique ways to solve scientific measurement and computing challenges by combining an understanding of the fundamental physics of the problem, a scientist’s view of the setting, and a practical sensing background. In addition to solving problems, John is passionate about effective communication through the use of well-designed data graphics and clearly communicated methodology. We can provide a unique solution to any problem.
Why Orange?
One question we hear all the time is “why are your products orange?” When John was a little scientist, his grandfather loved the color orange and painted all of his tools with orange marks. This not only marked them as his (and kept his kids from permanently borrowing them), but the color made him happy. It’s for this reason we make our products stand out with orange casings, accents, or trim. We’re proud of our products, seeing orange makes us happy, and it means that quality is present. Any company can put electronics in a can, but our sensors are so much more than another silver metal cylinder in every way, including their orange color.
Our Team
Dr. John R. Leeman
Owner, Consultant
John founded Leeman Geophysical in 2015 and brings years of scientific and industrial instrumentation and design experience. John oversees projects, helps with overall project design, and performs most of the programming for our custom software and firmware. He holds a B.S. in geophysics and a B.S. in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and a PhD in geoscience from Penn State.
John Blackman
Project Lead
John joined Leeman Geophysical in 2020 with a BS in Geology from the University of Arkansas. John does most of the mechanical design, machining, and fabrication of our projects. John’s geology background helps him work with geoscientists to build equipment that meets their unique needs.
Jonah Bailey
Technician
Jonah joined Leeman Geophysical in 2019 while still a high school student as an intern just learning to solder. Jonah now designs our circuit boards and handles most of our electronics. He also maintains and operates our laser cutting machines, pick and place line, and outgoing component testing.
Jackson Copeland
Intern
Jackson joined Leeman Geophysical in 2023 while in his senior year at the University of Arkansas. He will graduate with a B.S. in geosciences with a minor in chemistry. He assists with electronics and programming, as well as miscellaneous tasks around the shop.
Carla
Head of Security
Carla has been with the team since 2020 and is the head of shop security. She watches every move from her various posts in the facility and is always happy to grant visitor passes to those touring the property.
Mitzy
Production Manager
Mitzy joined Leeman Geophysical in 2017 and has been overseeing production and scheduling. Mitzy is a partial remote worker and enjoys helping customers feel at home when meeting with the rest of the team.
