Deano Traywick
Chair
Arkansas GIS Users Forum
https://www.argisusers.org/
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Chair
Arkansas GIS Users Forum
Chad Hicks
Treasurer
Arkansas GIS Users Forum
https://www.argisusers.org/
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Treasurer
Arkansas GIS Users Forum
Matt Charton
Chair
Arkansas GIS Board
https://www.transform.ar.gov/gis-office/gis-board/gis-board-members/
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Chair
Arkansas GIS Board
Shelby Johnson
State Geographic Information Officer
Arkansas GIS Office
https://gis.arkansas.gov/staff/shelby-johnson/
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State Geographic Information Officer
Arkansas GIS Office
Dr. Rauf Hussein
GIS/Geotechnical Engineer
Nelson Intelligence Solutions
Rauf Hussein (GIS/Geotechnical Engineer, NiS) received the
B.Sc. degree in geology from the College of Science,
University of Mosul, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq, the M.Sc., and the
Ph.D. degrees in near-surface geophysics from the Applied
Science Program, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little
Rock, Arkansas, USA, in 2016 and 2020, respectively.
From 2009 to 2014, he was with the Directorate of Geological
Survey and Mineral Investigation of Duhok, Iraq. He is now
with the Nelson Intelligence Solutions, LLC. His research
interests include developing geospatial web apps, creating GIS
tools and real-time feeds and integrating GPR with GIS.
https://www.nelsonintelligencesolutions.com/
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GIS/Geotechnical Engineer
Nelson Intelligence Solutions
Devon Ramey
GIS Analyst/Lead Drone Pilot
Nelson Intelligence Solutions
Devon is Nelson Intelligence Solutions lead Drone Pilot, specializing in Surveillance, Flight Planning, Photogrammetry, Infrared Thermography, and LiDAR. Devon is Part 107 Certified as a Commercial Drone Pilot with 4 years of flight experience including creation and development of a Law enforcement Drone Program for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. In addition to his Pilot duties, Devon serves as a Team lead at our Arkansas Office, supporting NGA Land Cover production efforts. Before becoming a GIS Professional, Devon spent over 12 years in Law Enforcement roles in the State of Arkansas. He began his GIS career while majoring in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence at Delta State University. Devon possesses a wealth of experience using a variety of GIS Software to include, ENVI, R Studio, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ERDAS IMAGINE.
https://www.nelsonintelligencesolutions.com/
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GIS Analyst/Lead Drone Pilot
Nelson Intelligence Solutions
Edgar Mersiovsky
State Soil Scientist
NRCS
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
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State Soil Scientist
NRCS
Nathan Foster
State GIS Specialist
NRCS
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
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State GIS Specialist
NRCS
Ryan Poe
Mapping & GIS Sales Consultant
NEI
Ryan is NEI’s Mapping and GIS Sales Consultant for Mississippi. He earned a master’s degree from Delta State University in GIS and Remote Sensing and has worked in the industry for over 10 years. Ryan provides training and support of geospatial and mapping needs to all existing and new customers in Mississippi, as well as educating customers with new strategies and techniques of Trimble hardware and software. One of Ryan’s favorite things about this industry is interacting and meeting new people every day to help them in the best way possible. When he’s free, Ryan enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, baseball, football, and cooking. Ryan loves selling the best GIS equipment, but he feels what makes NEI different is the customer service! Customers have the local state representative support any time they need and have in house support at NEI and Trimble. If there is a problem, Ryan knows the team will help in a quick and timely manner.
https://www.neigps.com/
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NEI
Katy Hattenhauer
Senior GIS Analyst
Arkansas GIS Office
https://gis.arkansas.gov/
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Senior GIS Analyst
Arkansas GIS Office
Marcus Kitchens
Local Government Account Manager
Esri
Marcus works at Esri as an AM for Local Government out of the St Louis Regional Office.
https://www.esri.com/
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Local Government Account Manager
Esri
Segun Adedapo
Research Assistant
University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Arkansas Forest Resources Center...
Segun is a research assistant under the supervision of Dr. Zurqani, working on the characterization of FOAgREC soils and the development of fine-scale soil properties maps project. Segun has used his expertise and skills to develop potential solutions to forestry problems especially in Nigeria; he has also contributed to the advancement of forest growth and yield studies. His interest lies in applying GIS and remote sensing technology in solving complex forest problems.
https://uamont.edu/
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Research Assistant
University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Arkansas Forest Resources Center...
Dr. Hamdi Zurqani
Assistant Professor
UA Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Dr. Zurqani is a recognized expert as a result of his internationally acclaimed work in the areas of environmental information science, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, land evaluation, sustainability, pedology, and soil science education. He has conducted cutting-edge research across the world, including the United States of America, and Africa, and has served as PI, co-PI, or co-investigator on several grants-funded research projects. Dr. Zurqani is highly collaborative as evidenced by his publications. He is the author and co-author of many peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and technical publications (including teaching laboratory manuals).
https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/zurqani.html
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Assistant Professor
UA Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sharon Hawkins
GIS and Mapping Administrator
ArDOT
Sharon Hawkins is the Section Head of the GIS and Mapping Section at the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Sharon grew up in Greenbrier, Arkansas and currently resides in Saline County with her husband, Joe. Her career with the ARDOT began in 1999 as a Cartographer I. Her Section is responsible for maintaining and publishing the Arkansas State Highway (Tourist) Map, producing county and city maps, performing GIS functions for the Transportation Planning and Policy Division as well as other offices at the ARDOT. Sharon is an active member of the GIS community not only in Arkansas but also with the nationwide transportation GIS community as a member of the GIS-T committee. Sharon graduated in the spring of 1999 from the University of Central Arkansas with a B.A. in Geography.
https://www.ardot.gov/divisions/transportation-planning-policy/gis-mapping/
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GIS and Mapping Administrator
ArDOT
Sam Treece
Associate VP of Special Projects
Palmetto Engineering & Consulting
https://palmettoeng.com/
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Associate VP of Special Projects
Palmetto Engineering & Consulting
Rachel Anderson
Digital Media Officer/Video Analyst
Jonesboro Police Department
Reserve Officer Anderson graduated from Arkansas State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, and graduated from the JPD Police Academy in 2020. Rachel currently serves the department as the Digital Media Officer and Video Analyst. She oversees the department’s Real-Time Crime Center and manages all social media outlets for the department as well as web design and maintenance, photography, videography, graphic design, and oversees intersection cameras, traffic cameras, security footage, and SkyCop video management and analysis.
https://jonesboropolice.com/
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Jonesboro Police Department
