December 2023/January 2024 Archives
Rachel Rodriguez Marquez, GISP, PMP
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: County of Los Angeles – Internal Services Department – Enterprise GIS Program Current position: Principal GIS analystAge: 37Education: MS University of Southern California, geographic information science and technology. Certificate courses in emergency management, Western Washington University Marquez has an illustrious geospatial career spanning 14 years in […]
Ethan McGhee
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: City of San Luis ObispoCurrent position: Systems application specialist – GISAge: 25Education: BS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo McGhee is a geospatial advocate leading the growth of the GIS Industry by creating innovative solutions at the local government level and engaging young professionals across […]
Jake McCay
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: LIDARUSACurrent position: Sales managerAge: 34Education: BS business management McCay worked in sales at a several companies prior to joining LIDARUSA. For more than four years he has been head of sales at LIDARUSA. Starting with no knowledge of the industry, he was quick to pick up […]
Kieran Muir
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Vexcel ImagingCurrent position: Support engineerAge: 31Education: Some college for electrical engineering Muir’s journey to Vexcel Imaging was marked by a remarkable blend of determination, hands-on experience, and a deep passion for technology. Starting his professional life earlier than most, Muir ventured into maintenance roles at grain […]
Kendal Price
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Truckee Meadows Water AuthorityCurrent position: GIS analystAge: 29Education: BS environmental management and protection, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graduate certificate in analytics and data science, Georgia Tech. Price is a GIS analyst at the Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno, Nevada, where she supports […]
Frank Romo
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: RomoGIS EnterprisesCurrent position: CEOAge: 33Education: MS urban and regional planning; graduate certificate in real estate development from the University of Michigan. Columbia University New York/Paris Urban Design and Architecture Program participant. BS in urban studies, Loyola Marymount University. Frank Romo is a social-good focused creator, entrepreneur, […]