Kris Wagner

Marketing Director
Vexcel

Chris Barlow

Director - Office of Strategic Partnerships
University of Pittsburgh

Becci Anderson

Acting Director
National Geospatial Program, USGS

Dan Roman

Senior Advisor - Geodesy
NOAA

George Gallagher

Senior Principal - Market Lead: Government & Capital Markets
Cotality

George is Senior Principal - Market Lead: Government & Capital Markets. George joined Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) in February 2012, bringing an extensive background in commercial & corporate real estate data and technology platforms, as well as commercial development & asset management experience.

George's work with the US Federal Government is anchored by Cotality solution and analytic offerings with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Cotality supports FEMA in both its hazard mitigation efforts as well as FEMA's hazard event response program, providing post-event data and analytics in support of in-field recovery efforts.

George is the Natural Hazard SME for Cotality engagements with other Federal Agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank, the US Treasury - Office of Financial Research, the Veteran's Administration, USDA, and additional Federal Agencies.

George has also taken a leading role in industry groups and initiatives, having served as Education Chair of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) ESG CoP (community of practice), as well as the Structured Finance Association (SFA) ESG Benchmarking Committee for MBS Policy. George was named a "HousingWire Insider 2023" for his industry work supporting natural hazard education.

Megan Compton

Senior NSDI Advisor | NGAC Manager
Federal Geographic Data Committee

Brigitta Urban-Mathieux

Federal Liaison - User Engagement
National Geospatial Program, U.S. Geological Survey

Frank Pichel

Partner - Global Field Operations
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

Patty Mims

Director - Global National Government
Esri

Ken Nelson

President, National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)
Associate Director for GIS & Information Technology Division, University of Kansas, Kansas Geographic Information Officer

Travis Stone

Assistant Director
Office of Tribal Relations

Ryan Bank

Member of the Board Advisors
Vexcel

Jill Saligoe-Simmel

Principal Product Manager - Geospatial Infrastructure
Esri

Jeff Lovin

Senior Vice President and Market Director
Woolpert

Jonathan Duran

Deputy Director
Arkansas GIS Office

Tim Johnson

Board Chair
National Geospatial Collaborative

Nathan Jones

Assistant Division Chief
Business Administration Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Nathan Jones is the Assistant Division Chief of Business Administration for the Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau. He leads the Geography Division's educational efforts, recruitment, contract execution and budget management, and oversight activities. More specifically, Nathan works to ensure the Geography Division has the resources it requires to maintain the MAF/TIGER System, which serves as the basis for all data collection, tabulation, and dissemination at the U.S. Census Bureau. Nathan holds a degree in Geography from The Pennsylvania State University.

Dawn Blanchard

Director - Data Management
State of Maryland

Paul Dean

Vice President
Dewberry

Jeff Hamerlinck

Director WyGISC - University of Wyoming
Past President UCGIS

Kathleen Stewart

Director - Center for Geospatial Information Science, University of Maryland
President UCGIS

Len Kne

U-Spatial Director
University of Minnesota

Peter Colohan

Director - Partnerships and Program Innovation
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Richard Smith

Executive Director - Conrad Blucher
Texas A&M University

Patrick Bresnahan

GIS Richland County, SC
National Association of Counties

Dr. Patrick Bresnahan is currently the Geographic Information Officer (GIO) for Richland County, South Carolina. Dr. Bresnahan earned a PhD in geography from the University of South Carolina and participated in the Postgraduate Research Program for the U.S. Department of Energy was awarded a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship sponsored by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Dr. Bresnahan received fellowship awards from AM/FM International (now GITA) and NASA under the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium. Dr. Bresnahan actively supports efforts of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and chairs the National Association of Counties GIS subcommittee. Dr. Bresnahan coauthored "The GIS Guide for Local Government Officials" which was published in 2005.

David Park

Director - Data & Business Analytics
National League of Cities

Becci Anderson

Acting Director
National Geospatial Program, USGS

Jonathan Duran

Deputy Director
Arkansas GIS Office

Matt Crespi

Program Director - Civic Mapping Initiative
National League of Cities (NLC)

Cy Smith

State GIO and MassGIS Director
State of Massachusetts

Alan Leidner

Board of Directors Member
New York City Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization

Cassie Lee

Chief Innovation Officer
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

Maggie Cawley

Executive Director
OpenStreetMap U.S.

Maggie Cawley currently serves as the Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US. Shejoined OSM US in March 2019 after 15 years as a geospatial professional. As the largest collaborative, freely editable geospatial database of the world, OpenStreetMap sits at the intersection of open data, private industry and government services. In her role, Maggie works to engage, support and grow OSM and its community across the United States through advocacy, education, and events like the annual State of the Map US conference.

Megan Compton

Senior NSDI Advisor | NGAC Manager
Federal Geographic Data Committee

Tim Johnson

Board Chair
National Geospatial Collaborative

Hope Morgan

GIS Specialist & Project Manager
AECOM

Sanjay Kumar

Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial World

Jack Dangermond

President
Esri

Ken Shaffer

Acting Executive Director
Federal Geographic Data Committee

Ken Nelson

President, National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)
Associate Director for GIS & Information Technology Division, University of Kansas, Kansas Geographic Information Officer

Rita Reynolds

Chief Information Officer
National Association of Counties

Rory Linehan

Director - Infrastructure Policy Advancement, North America
Bentley Systems

Supriya Chinthavali

Group Lead - Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Sarah J Ryker

Acting Director
U.S. Geological Survey

Romel Nicholas

Chairman
ERA Government Affairs

Edward Cox

President
ERA Government Affairs

David Menasche

Principal Architect
Google Public Sector

Hope Morgan

GIS Specialist & Project Manager
AECOM

Amar Nayegandhi

Global Head - Technology and Innovation & Geospatial Sector Leader
Woolpert

Brad Kearse

Deputy Director
National Geodetic Survey, NOAA

Sallie Vaughn

GIS Director - Person County
North Carolina

Gary Thompson

Deputy Hazard Mitigation Chief and Chief - NC Geodetic Survey
NC Department of Public Safety

Keith J. Masback

Principal - Founding Team
Earth Fire Alliance

Michael Bennett

Head - Government Solutions, North America
ICEYE

Mike Bennett is the Head of Government Solutions, North America for ICEYE. For over 15 years, Mike has worked in the weather and natural disaster industry, from operational forecasting and hazard communication in broadcast meteorology, to peril risk assessment and post-event forensics in the InsurTech space, to strategic account management and sales leadership around emergency management in SpaceTech.

Genny Biggs

Program Director - Wildfire Resilience Initiative & Special Projects
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Kenzie Huffman

Director - Strategy and Partnerships
Carbon Mapper

Kenzie Huffman is Director of Strategy and Partnerships for Carbon Mapper, responsible for advancing opportunities that maximize impact and build meaningful partnerships.

Prior to joining Carbon Mapper she was Vice President for Sustainability at JPMorgan Chase, where she worked to develop and advance the firm's climate and sustainability strategy. There she led the firm's climate and resilience grantmaking and reporting, monitored industry and policy trends, and led stakeholder engagement on climate policy, risk and opportunities.

Kenzie also previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House Council on Environmental Quality and in several roles at the Department of Energy where she focused on policies related to climate, energy, finance, environment, and resilience.

Tracy Morgan

Vice President, Growth
Muon Space

Ronda Schrenk

Chief Executive Officer
US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)

Amy Rose

Chief Technology Officer
Overture Maps Foundation

Jerry Johnston

Geospatial Technology Leader
Deloitte

Maggie Cawley

Executive Director
OpenStreetMap U.S.

Maggie Cawley currently serves as the Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US. Shejoined OSM US in March 2019 after 15 years as a geospatial professional. As the largest collaborative, freely editable geospatial database of the world, OpenStreetMap sits at the intersection of open data, private industry and government services. In her role, Maggie works to engage, support and grow OSM and its community across the United States through advocacy, education, and events like the annual State of the Map US conference.

Mike Tischler

Acting Associate Director - Core Science Systems Mission Area
U.S. Geological Survey

Patty Mims

Director - Global National Government
Esri

Ron Jarmin

Acting Census Bureau Director
U.S. Census Bureau

Sid Pandey

Board of Directors
Geospatial Professional Network

Elvis Martinez

Geographer
U.S. Census Bureau

Elizabeth O'Keefe Markham

Deputy Director GIS & Technology
Straughan Environmental

Cassie Trucchio

Career Services Coordinator
Zip Code Wilmington

Supriya Krishnan

Associate Partner - Consulting
Geospatial World

Dana J. Caccamise II

Pacific Southwest Regional Advisor
National Geodetic Survey (NOAA)

John Copple

Chief Executive Officer
Sanborn

Derald Dudley

NSDI Transportation Theme Lead
U.S. Department of Transportation

Chris Surbey

Consultant
Geospatial World

Giri Iyer

Senior Program Leader
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Jennifer Bauer

Geo-data Scientist
National Energy Technology Laboratory

Pete Gomez

Principal Consultant - Advanced Grid, Geospatial, and Data System Integration Professional
we-do-IT

Vince Maiden

Managing Director of the State Energy Office
Virginia Energy

Jonathan Duran

Deputy Director
Arkansas GIS Office

Carrie Speranza

President
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Matt McLamb

NC Geographic Information Officer Executive Director - Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA)
N.C. Department of Information Technology

Matt Sokol

Chief Data Officer - The Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Government of the District of Columbia

Michael Bennett

Head - Government Solutions, North America
ICEYE

Mike Bennett is the Head of Government Solutions, North America for ICEYE. For over 15 years, Mike has worked in the weather and natural disaster industry, from operational forecasting and hazard communication in broadcast meteorology, to peril risk assessment and post-event forensics in the InsurTech space, to strategic account management and sales leadership around emergency management in SpaceTech.

Jeffrey Lenard

Firefighter/EMT, District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS)
Special Operations Division - Fireboat Company Master Public Safety Diver

Jeffrey Lenard has dedicated over two decades to the fire service, starting his career in Corolla, North Carolina, in 1995. He joined the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS) in 2004 and is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division's Fireboat Company as a Rescue Swimmer and Master Public Safety Diver. His extensive experience also includes volunteer service with fire departments in New Hanover County, NC; Kentland in Prince George's County, MD; and the City of Manassas, VA.

In addition to his operational responsibilities, Jeffrey serves as the Maritime Communications Unit Leader for the District of Columbia. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and enhancing interoperable communications among local, state, and federal responders within the National Capital Region's (NCR) maritime domain.

Jeffrey collaborates closely with the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer to develop situational awareness and operational dashboards for DCFEMS using the ArcGIS platform. His expertise in GIS technology helps bridge the gap between technology and first responder operations, ensuring effective communication and data-driven decision-making in complex emergencies.

Ananya Narain

Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World

Jeffrey A. Carney, AIA, AICP

Professor & Director - School of Architecture
Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER) College of Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida

Changjie Chen

Assistant Scientist
Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER) College of Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida

Christy Monaco

Chief Operating Officer
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

Ms. Christy Monaco is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).

Previous to joining OGC, Christy was the Vice President of Programs at the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), a role she held since December of 2020. She previously served for over 30 years in the U.S. Intelligence Community, during which she held a number of positions including with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). A government executive for over half of her federal career, in 2022 she was recognized by President Biden as a Meritorious Executive in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service for her contributions at NGA. Christy currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia.

Ms. Monaco was born in Nashville, Tennessee, grew up in Ormond Beach, Florida, and currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian and English. Ms. Monaco has also earned a Master of International Management degree with a concentration in International Commerce from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University's Industrial College of the Armed Forces, from which she graduated with highest distinction. She is also a Pilates enthusiast and instructor, enjoys fly fishing, painting, and tries really hard to actually read the book club books.

Ian Warner

Director - Industry Workforce Development & Innovation
Trimble

Trent Tinker

Director Federal Business Development Cesium
Bentley Systems

Trent Tinker is Director, Federal Business Development at Cesium, now part of Bentley Systems, where he leads efforts to bring 3D geospatial technology to scale across the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. He works directly with federal agencies and system integrators to drive adoption of open standards and deliver mission-critical capabilities using Cesium's open-source and commercial software-now downloaded more than 12 million times globally. Prior to Cesium, Trent led the Collaborative Solutions and Innovation (COSI) Program for North America at the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). The OGC COSI program brings together broad stakeholders, including individuals, small and large businesses, government agencies, and research institutions, to address critical issues such as climate change and disaster resilience while advancing open standards.

Earlier in his career, he provided technical leadership and business development for Luciad, later acquired by Hexagon, supporting defense, aviation, and maritime customers. As Luciad Director at Hexagon US Federal, he helped expand the use of real-time geospatial software across mission environments.

Trent started his career as a geospatial software developer working for Esri business partner, ROK Technologies, and then directly for Esri's Professional Services team in Washington, D.C as a Defense Application Developer. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the College of Charleston, with a minor in Geology focused on GIS.

Mike Tischler

Acting Associate Director - Core Science Systems Mission Area
U.S. Geological Survey

Narendra Babu Vattem

Chief Executive Officer
iSpatial Techno Solutions (IST) Inc

Jerry Johnston

Geospatial Technology Leader
Deloitte

Joe Burgess

Geographer
U.S. Census Bureau

Siva Ravada

Vice President - Development
Oracle

Todd Johanesen

Director - Foundation GEOINT Group
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Joy Pochatila

National Spatial Data Infrastructure Coordinator
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)

Nathan Jones

Assistant Division Chief
Business Administration Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Nathan Jones is the Assistant Division Chief of Business Administration for the Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau. He leads the Geography Division's educational efforts, recruitment, contract execution and budget management, and oversight activities. More specifically, Nathan works to ensure the Geography Division has the resources it requires to maintain the MAF/TIGER System, which serves as the basis for all data collection, tabulation, and dissemination at the U.S. Census Bureau. Nathan holds a degree in Geography from The Pennsylvania State University.

Jill Saligoe-Simmel

Principal Product Manager - Geospatial Infrastructure
Esri

Tim Johnson

Board Chair
National Geospatial Collaborative

Brian Hadley

Government Solutions Program Director
Woolpert

Julia Fischer

Deputy State Chief Data Officer and State Geographic Information Officer
Maryland

Vaishali Dixit

Vice President - Americas
Geospatial World

Marc Prioleau

Executive Director
Overture Maps Foundation

Pat Cummens

Director - Government Strategy and Policy Solutions
Esri

Ajay K. Gupta

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
HSR.health

George Gallagher

Senior Principal - Market Lead: Government & Capital Markets
Cotality

George is Senior Principal - Market Lead: Government & Capital Markets. George joined Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) in February 2012, bringing an extensive background in commercial & corporate real estate data and technology platforms, as well as commercial development & asset management experience.

George's work with the US Federal Government is anchored by Cotality solution and analytic offerings with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Cotality supports FEMA in both its hazard mitigation efforts as well as FEMA's hazard event response program, providing post-event data and analytics in support of in-field recovery efforts.

George is the Natural Hazard SME for Cotality engagements with other Federal Agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank, the US Treasury - Office of Financial Research, the Veteran's Administration, USDA, and additional Federal Agencies.

George has also taken a leading role in industry groups and initiatives, having served as Education Chair of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) ESG CoP (community of practice), as well as the Structured Finance Association (SFA) ESG Benchmarking Committee for MBS Policy. George was named a "HousingWire Insider 2023" for his industry work supporting natural hazard education.

Ananya Narain

Vice President - Consulting
Geospatial World

Brian Sowa

Vice President - Business Development & Sales (Government - North America)
Vexcel Data Program, Vexcel Group

Theresa (Tari) Martin

Chief Geospatial Information Officer
National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation

Natalie C. Walton-Corbett

GIS Coordinator
City of Greenville, North Carolina

Dawn Blanchard

Director - Data Management
State of Maryland

Peter Griffin

Project Manager
Dewberry

Ian Warner

Director - Industry Workforce Development & Innovation
Trimble

Hannah Boggs

Deputy Director
National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Richard Smith

Executive Director - Conrad Blucher
Texas A&M University

Len Kne

U-Spatial Director
University of Minnesota

Brittany Donald

Director - Program Management
Geospatial World

Ken Shaffer

Acting Executive Director
Federal Geographic Data Committee

Siva Ravada

Vice President - Development
Oracle

Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop

Chief, Geography Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Edward Cox

President
ERA Government Affairs