Experience

Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. (MGP Inc.)

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and General Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Present

  Des Plaines, Illinois, United States I founded MGP Inc. in 1998 to provide affordable data management and visualization GIS services and consulting to the most important governments in our lives -- local government. Cities and Villages touch our lives every day. From the time we wake up and turn on the water, to getting our kids and ourselves to school and work safely, to the special events, clubs, and communities we participate in, to the time when we shut off the lights and feel secure. Local government is the chessboard on… Show more I founded MGP Inc. in 1998 to provide affordable data management and visualization GIS services and consulting to the most important governments in our lives -- local government. Cities and Villages touch our lives every day. From the time we wake up and turn on the water, to getting our kids and ourselves to school and work safely, to the special events, clubs, and communities we participate in, to the time when we shut off the lights and feel secure. Local government is the chessboard on which our lives are built. Once I realized this, I found my calling. Show less



City of Highland Park

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• GIS Manager

  • Apr 1994 - Sep 1997

  Implemented the City's first GIS program. I was responsible for all aspects of he program including specifications, bidding, project management, programming, training, and process management.



Geonex Corporation

• United Kingdom

• General Manager

  • Apr 1986 - Apr 1994

  I started my career at Geonex as an entry level programmer. By my third year I was the lead programmer for a multi-million dollar software engineering project for U.S. Army Europe (USAUER). After this engagement I moved into project management. Notable projects include MCI Fiber, Boston Edison, Jacksonville Electric, and Edmonton Telephone. I was promoted to General Manager of the Sacramento operation in 1992 and concluded my career at Geonex reorganizing the UK operation.