We are thankful to announce that we have been able to hire a new GIS Analyst. With the rise in workload for our NG911 clients this fall, Sam is jumping right in to assist them with GIS Data Services.

Sam’s educational background includes:

Undergraduate in Biology with a Co-Major in Environmental Science
Graduate in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Planning and Conservation
Certificate in Geographic Information Science

(All from Miami Univerisity.)

How he became interested in GIS:

“I have loved maps ever since I was a little kid looking at road maps during long car rides. My favorite type of map is a contour map. Originally, I went to college for Biology and Environmental Science, but I took a GIS course in my Sophomore Year and fell in love with the technology. This led me to pursue a Certification in Geographic Information Science. I think it is awesome how one can create a map and spatially visualize data. All of the analyses that are possible once you spatially visualize data are astounding. I realized the endless possibilities and applications of GIS and have been interested in it ever since.”

About Sam:

Sam has lived in many different states in his life. He is originally from Southern Maryland, moved to Ohio when he was young, and spent 4 summers in Northern Pennsylvania. He also spent his college years in Oxford, OH, and now has joined us in Central Illinois.
His family is also scattered across the US.
He has a twin sister.
His family has a 1 yr old Lab puppy named Stanley and an 8 yr old cat named Dwight.
(Yes, they are both named after The Office.)

Hobbies & Interests:

Sam enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and skateboarding.
He also likes watching football (especially the Baltimore Ravens) and playing video games with friends.