GIS in Action 2026: Directory

Welcome to the 2026 GIS in Action Annual Conference hosted by the Oregon & SW Washington Chapter of the Geospatial Professional Network & Cascadia ASPRS.

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Brad Balk

Company Lincoln County, Oregon
Position GIS Analyst

Aurora Bayless-Edwards is a Project Manager at The Gartrell Group, where she leads cross‑functional teams delivering GIS strategy, cloud GIS, and spatial application solutions. With a background spanning utilities, GIS, and environmental analysis, she specializes in guiding complex technical transformations through agile delivery. Her work bridges legacy GIS workflows and processes with modern solutions, with a strong emphasis on quality, documentation, and long-term maintainability.

Company The Gartrell Group
Position Project Manager

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Sarah Behrman

Company Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Position Emergency Response GIS Coordinator
Location Portland, OR

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April Brewer

Company Oregon Public Utility Commission
Position Utility Analyst 3

Theresa Burcsu

I work to create positive change in natural resources management and conservation, as well as the supporting data and applications required for change. I focus on ensuring the highest quality products through alignment, coordination, and collaboration. I have experience in applied research and technical leadership in the non-profit, academic, and government sectors, including work with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, The Freshwater Trust, Institute for Natural Resources, Oregon State and Portland State Universities, State of Oregon, and federal government. I hold a MA in Geography... Read more

Company Oregon DEQ
Position Water Quality Manager
Location Portland, OR

Erick Caceres

After years and countless miles of driving and flying around the world playing drums in a diverse set of musical acts, Erick Caceres found a proverbial fork in the road - and he took it. While a touring musician and side-gigging software tester, Erick was honing his testing skills and tasked with building up Quality Assurance from scratch into fully functional departments. The testing side gig eventually became a full-time career and he has now spent 16 years in several industries, bringing a culture of quality and testing innovation into various software and hardware companies.

Company The Gartrell Group
Position Director of QA
Location Portland, OR

Clint Chiavarini

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Ruby Clark

Company NV5 Geospatial
Position Associate Team Lead
Location Corvallis

Alex Clasen

I'm a GIS Certificate student at PCC who's passionate about Environmental Justice and graduating in June 2025. Seeking internships and entry level GIS work in the PNW and beyond!

Company Portland Community College
Location Portland, OR

Paul Cone

Analyst and mapmaker for Portland area emergency response and management. Part of the PortlandMaps.com team. BA in Geography from Portland State in 2005.

Company City of Portland
Position GIS Analyst
Location Portland, Oregon

Devin Doring

Company City of Salem
Position Technical Services Program Manager
Location Salem, OR

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Mike Engelmann

Company City of Springfield DPW/GIS
Position GIS Analyst

Katie Englund

Company City of Oregon City
Position GIS Analyst
Location Oregon City, OR

Shawn Granton

Currently a student at Portland Community College, will transfer to Portland State University in Fall of 2026. Majoring in Geography and GIS. Has led walks and bicycle rides exploring Portland's unique history and geography since 2004 via his own organization, Urban Adventure League.

Company Portland Community College
Position Student
Location Portland, Oregon USA

Jordan Hamann

Company Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council
Position Associate Planner, GIS

Anne Hillyer

ASPRS, cartography, high-resolution (1-m or better) aerial imagery, habitat monitoring, accuracy, contracts, UAS, international development, diversity & inclusion

Company Bonneville Power Administration (USDOE)
Position Cartographer
Location Portland, Oregon metro area

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Shea Lach

Erik Larsen

As the GIS Coordinator with the Fire Protection Division of the Oregon Department of Forestry, my work focuses on implementing geospatial solutions for wildfire response and detection systems while supporting the Department’s efforts to promote healthy, fire-resilient forests through strategic fuels mitigation and prevention messaging. Since 2016, I have contributed to numerous wildfire incidents across Oregon and currently serves as the GIS Specialist for Oregon Incident Management Team 2.

Company Oregon Department of Forestry
Position Protection Division GIS Coordinator
Location Salem, OR

Jeff Lesh, GISP

Company City of Gresham
Position Environmental Data Analyst
Location Gresham, OR

Nick Lindekugel

Nick is a diversified GIS professional providing geospatial solutions to local governments, planning and economic development agencies, environmental agencies, nonprofits, and private firms.

Nick’s specialization in cartography, quantitative, statistical, demographic/market analysis, spatial analytic experience, spatial database design as well working with urban data, mapping software have allowed for the development and delivery of high quality map products, analytics, and solutions.

Company City of Milwaukie
Position GIS Coordinator
Location [email protected]

Ariel Low

Ariel is a GIS and Data Visualization Analyst with the Oregon Legislative Policy and Research Office. She has a BA in Geography and a Master of Science in Public Health. Prior to her current position she worked as a Technical Consultant on the Public Safety and Health team at Esri for 6 years.

Company Oregon Legislative Policy and Research Office
Position GIS and Data Visualization Analyst

Jessica Mccall

Jessica McCall is a Senior Accessibility Project Manager at Esri, where she has works as a member of the Esri Accessibility team in Software Product Development. She collaborates with customers, partners, and internal teams to provide resources that support accessible GIS products, works closely with product teams on accessibility testing, and leads accessibility training and education initiatives across the organization. Jessica holds a degree in Business Management and Marketing from Texas A&M University.

Company Esri
Position Sr Accessibility Project Manager

Gavin McRobbie, GISP

I have been working in the GIS and Asset Management fields since 2012 focusing mostly on public utility GIS and asset management. Prior to working at the City of Hillsboro, I worked for G2-Integrated Solutions (now Entrust Solutions) and the City of San Jose, California. I have a bachelor's degree in Geography and GIS certificate from San Jose State University.

Company City of Hillsboro Public Works Department
Position GIS & Asset Manager

Aaron Menconi

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Chance Morrison

Chance Morrison is a current student of Geomatics at Portland Community College. After years of gaining experience in operations and project management roles, he returned to school to find a career utilizing GIS analysis to drive change. Having a do-it-yourself attitude, he enjoys exploring open-source resources and learning new technologies and techniques to aid in project development. As a Portland Metro native, he focuses on exploring urban analysis of the region and aims to develop projects that deliver meaningful products and results for those who also call the region their home.

Company Portland Community College
Position Student of Geomatics
Location Portland, Oregon

Andrew Neuman

Company Clean Water Services
Position GIS Manager
Location Hillsboro, Oregon

Cindy Pederson

Company Metro
Position DRC Analytics and Applications Manager
Location Portland, Oregon

Mona Rentz

Company Portland State University
Position Graduate Student - MURP program

Kate Rosson

I have been a GIS & Asset Management Analyst with the City of Hillsboro's Public Works Department since August 2017, and have worked in local government GIS roles for over 15 years. I grew up in Corvallis, OR, have a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College, and a GIS Certificate from UMass Boston. I currently live in Portland, OR.

Company City of Hillsboro
Position Management Analyst

Deb Rozeboom, ENP, PMP, GISP

Deb Rozeboom is a public safety GIS expert with over 21 years of experience managing solutions and services for 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1 systems. She has a proven track record in project management, product management, solutions engineering, and strategic planning. Her project experience covers numerous cities, counties, and government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to develop and implement projects that meet system requirements and industry standards. As a thought leader in the field, she actively contributes to shaping industry standards through her workgroup leadership and participation... Read more

Company DATAMARK Technologies
Position Client Success Manager

Samuel Schwarz

I am GIS Specialist for the City of West Linn Public Works Department. I process data updates and contribute to maintaining the City's GIS databases, web apps, and asset management systems. I enjoy connecting with other GIS folks to discuss GIS practices and technology, or just geek out on map stuff.

Company City of West Linn
Position GIS Specialist
Location West Linn, Oregon

Brian Shepard

With over a decade of experience in GIS and business systems development, Brian is currently the GIS Administrator for the City of Astoria. There, he's building integrated systems to support Public Works and expand GIS capabilities citywide. Leading a digital migration, Brian is largely focused on custom web app development and asset management/GIS integration.

Company City of Astoria
Position GIS Administrator

Rhea Smith

Company T&B Planning, Inc.
Position GIS Technician
Location Irvine, CA (Remote - Portland, OR)

Kate Thornhill

Oregon State University graduate student interested in public engagement, digital storytelling, environmental justice, and remote sensing analysis.

Company Oregon State University
Position Graduate Student
Location Eugene, Oregon

Alexa Todd

Company Oregon Metro
Position Systems Analyst
Location Portland, OR

Guillaume Turcotte

Guillaume Turcotte is a GIS professional whose 18-year career has spanned multiple industries including academia, consulting, utilities, and natural resources. He joined the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) in 2023 to lead its GIS team. The 5-person team is tasked with maintaining the GIS architecture and managing its spatial data, assuring timely and accurate delivery of information to our customers.

Company Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB)
Position GIS Manager
Location Tukwila, WA

Guillaume Turcotte

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Tiffany A. Turo

Company Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Position GIS Analyst
Location Redmond, OR

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Adam Vogt

Company Wahkiakum County
Position GIS Technician and Cartographer
Location Cathlamet, Washington

Joshua Weill

Joshua is a second-year student about to finish his GIS Certificate at Portland Community College. He specializes in interactive GIS experiences,
cartography, and content development.

By craft a content strategist and digital storyteller, Joshua is adding GIS to his content toolkit. Career goals include transportation and transit network GIS work, infrastructure development, and public-facing GIS marketing. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family.

Daniel Welch

Daniel Welch is underway on a second career in GIS after a successful career as a product owner of electronic group-polling systems for opinion and media-evaluation research with Dialsmith, Inc. Upon completing the PCC GIS certificate program this June, Dan looks forward to bringing his technical, client, and project management experience to bear in GIS-adjacent endeavors, with interest in analysis, programming, remote sensing, and data inquiry applied to municipal geospatial questions.

Company Portland Community College Geospatial Program
Position GIS Certificate Program
Location Portland, Ore

Max Woodbury

Company Oregon Metro
Position GIS Specialist
Location Max Woodbury

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Christine Woodward

Ayshe Yeager

Hello! After graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2015 with a double degree in Geography: Landscape Analysis & Climate Change Studies and Japanese Studies with a Minor in GIS, I moved to Japan for 4 years. While over in that lovely nation of rising suns, many earthquakes, and burping volcanoes, I worked as a Assistant Language Teacher through the JET Programme, then a staffmember at the Furano Tourism Association, and then finally as an Assistant Manager and translator at a local hotel. In late 2019, I returned to the United States with the intentions of revitalizing my withered... Read more

Company Clackamas River Racquet Club
Position Assistant General Manager
Location Portland, OR

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