THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM BUILDING THE FUTURE AND BEYOND
Our team consists of experts from all over the world and have countles cumulative years of meteorite experience under their belts and we love helping our members!
John Higgins
Co-Founder & Leading Director
Cape Coral, Florida – USA
John Higgins lives in Northern New Jersey where he was born in 1978. He has a bachelors degree in Anthropology from Montclair State University. John Higgins is an active Meteorite Hunter, Collector & Professional Seller who steadfastly promotes the integrity and culture of meteorites and collecting. John believes it’s important that scientific study, analysis and subjective thinking are applied to all facets of meteorite collecting. He is President of Outer Space Rocks LLC where he has participated directly with the meteorite community and contributed well over 100 meteorite classifications including many new discoveries.
Takis Theodossiou
Co-Founder & Educational Director
Eretria, Evoia – Greece
Mr. Theodosiou holds undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Bonn, is a scientific associate of the University of Athens, formerly teaching at the Platon Academy of Astronomy and Meteorites, president of the LOGOS AZ scientific association in Greece. In Eretria, Evoia, where it owns a space, it regularly performs group trips with members of the association for astronomical observations.
Takis Theodosiou is the author of the book ” Meteorites, the path to knowledge ” as well as the owner of the site meteorites.gr and is a worldwide accepted member of the meteoritical community with years of experience in scientific research and abroad.
Alex Folta
Co-Founder, Technical Director
Hanover, lower Sachsony – Germany
Alex Folta is one of the co-founders, the creative head and technical director of the Meteorite Club. With over twelve years business and design experience, Alex is responsible for our widely recognized Meteorite Club design work as well as for all creative and technical processes and questions behind the scenes. His portfolio includes work for global projects, well known brands and companys of the space and astronomy business and beyond. A true northerner in every way, Alex is a lifelong resident of Laatzen near Hanover in Germany and enjoys spending his free time with his daughter in the nature, watching stars, looking for meteorites or hunting fossils.
Smith Chiu
Board of Directors
Taipeh – Taiwan
Smith Chiu is an amateur astronomer who is both member of Taipei Amateur Astronomer Association and Taiwan Family Star Gaze Association. Which promotes astronomic activities such as public telescope observation service, Meteorite exhibition in communities and schools around the country throughout the year. And also a Chinese traditional religious researcher, practices Tai Chi, Tao, spirituality and so on. Smith Chiu is one of a few Meteorite collectors in Taiwan, personally specialized in study the relation of Meteorites and the far-reaching traditional chineas science of Qigong.
Jay Buscio
Moderator
Sacramento, California – USA
Jay Buscio is a seasoned gem and meteorite dealer with over 45 years of experience, recognized for his expertise in both minerals and meteorites since his start in 1976. His passion for meteorites has made him a respected source for collectors at all levels, while his 25 years as a dealer in rare books on meteorites, minerals, and mining enhances his depth of knowledge.
With 17 years on the California Minerals Education Foundation Board, Jay has been instrumental in promoting earth science education. Based in Sacramento, California, he continues to inspire others with his lifelong dedication to meteoritic science and the natural world.
Jason Whitcomb
Moderator
Humboldt County, California – USA
Based on California’s rugged North Coast in Humboldt County, Jason Whitcomb has channeled his passion for cosmology and geology into a focused career in meteoritics. His fascination with the mysteries of space and Earth’s geological wonders has made meteorites a perfect fit for his inquisitive and meticulous mind.
Jason’s interests extend beyond science, occasionally blending with his background in glassblowing and the arts, where he brings his creative vision to life through crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces. This synthesis of science and artistry fuels his work and inspires those around him, making him a unique voice in both the scientific and artistic communities.