1. AMS Alumni of the Month
Adam Deppe

2. Tell us about your job!

3. I do a lot of dispersion modeling and permitting for all kinds of different facilities including:
Food services
Power plants
Oil refineries
Other manufacturing facilities

4. What made you want to work in the private sector rather than a government job like the National Weather Service?

5. Liked the idea of regular hours rather than shift work
NWS is ultra competitive
Private sector has many more opportunities

6. How has being a member of AMS aided you on your path to becoming a meteorologist?

7. Being active in AMS was very important.  
Potential employers look highly on the activities you are involved in
AMS offers a wide variety of leadership opportunities.  
AMS is a great opportunity to get involved
Also, it was a lot of fun!!

8. Any other words of wisdom for aspiring meteorologists?

9. “There are many careers besides the national weather for meteorologists.  Many different types of meteorology related jobs exist.  However, networking is key for many of these jobs."