Tony Bedogne, GISP (I)
GIS Developer @ City of Ann Arbor
Education: 
M.S. Land Use Planning/GIS (2003) Eastern Michigan University

Biography:
I am a working practitioner in GIS with a two decade long career spanning local government, nonprofit work, and educational practice. I am currently the Senior GIS developer for the City of Ann Arbor. I am also an elected member of the IMAGIN Board of Directors (a statewide consortium of digital mapping professionals who collaborate on research, education, and networking) My career focus is on GIS application development, project management, and spatial modeling. I have experience at every scale of a GIS implementation; from small personal systems to multi-user cloud hosted environments. My current role as a developer includes systems integrations of disparate business applications into a spatial platform. Outreach around city mapping initiatives. Service as the strategic planning lead of the City’s spatial technology plan. Mobile web application development. Map server administration. Spatial database administration including geodatabase designs, layer conversions, and hydrologic modeling. Big data visualizations through map dashboard design. Also responsible for the City parcel management strategy. I previously served as a City Planning Commissioner for the City of Ypsilanti from 2012 to 2018; focused on the fair application of policy, and improving the city’s non-motorized transportation network. As a secondary career engagement, I teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in all things spatial at both the University of Michigan program in Urban Planning and at Eastern Michigan University’s Geography and Geology program. I bring a practice approach to all coursework, I push students to be ready for the workforce building practical relevance into learning. I have been teaching formally as an adjunct lecturer since 2010.

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
I love staying connected with my GIS peers, service as a board member helps me share and learn with all of you!

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
Conference Presenter Dating back to 2005, Board member since 2019

Rawan Hinzman (I)
GIS Specialist @ CUPPAD

Education: 
An associate degree in Geographic Information System, a bachelor in Geology/Hydrogeology, and currently working on obtaining a master degree in GIS Development

Biography:
I joined CUPPAD in 2017 as a GIS Intern. During a six-month period, I learned the fundamentals of GIS applications. CUPPAD has been a great place to grow professionally. The nature and the variety of projects we work on using Esri products have provided me with a great skills set. Six years later, I am now the GIS Specialist/Coordinator at CUPPAD, leading the GIS department with the latest GIS technology, and constantly learning the best way to apply it to serve the local units of government in our area.

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
Being one of the IMAGIN board members was the best decision I have made. Working with a team like the IMAGIN board of directors is a great way to learn the latest innovations, gain professional connections, and get involved in GIS events that bring knowledge to many GIS users.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
Began attending IMAGIN Conference in 2017 and have been a board member since 2019.

April Kibby (I)
GIS Analyst @ Wightman

Education: 
Bachelors in Geography from GVSU

Biography:
My name is April Kibby. I am a GIS Analyst with Wightman & Associates, an engineering consulting firm in Southwest Michigan. Being a Northern Michigan native, I spend most of my free time up north on adventures outside exploring the shoreline. I currently live in Hastings with my boyfriend, his children, and our cats; while my office is in Kalamazoo. I graduated from Grand Valley State University’s Geography program in 2013 with certificates in GIS and Urban and Regional Planning. I have over the years coordinated events with GVSU and Western to inform students about career opportunities in the field and promote GIS Day. I believe in living your life with a purpose and passion, so I sought out a career that provided me with the ability to do just that. My work now primarily revolves around supporting clients with ArcGIS Online account administration, building GIS based Asset Management solutions, coordinating field work and training, database management, and web app creation. Prior to my current position, I was a GIS Technician for the City of Three Rivers, offering cartographic assistance to the various departments of the city. As a cyclist and GIS professional, I have assisted in the planning process of numerous trail projects in southwest Michigan. I have a plethora of other hobbies such as traveling, hiking, kayaking, gardening, drawing, photography, and baking. I'm also a bit of a food and beverage enthusiast, so I never shy from checking out a new establishment. 

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
I feel very fortunate to be involved with such a great organization at IMAGIN and eager to continue to give back to the GIS community I have grown to love.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
I have been a member of IMAGIN for many years and on the board of directors for 6 years now. I oversee the planning and execution of all conference social events, fundraising efforts for the silent auction, and have sponsored and periodically presented at our annual conference.

Chad Misiuk (I)
GIS Coordinator @ SEMCOG

Education: 
Bachelors of Science in GIS from Central Michigan University

Biography:
I live in Royal Oak, MI with my wife, Sarah, and our two children, Harrison (6) and Everett (4). I spend my free time going for runs around the neighborhood, taking my kids to local parks, and working on projects around the house. I also enjoy listening to music and playing drums and guitar. This year I started coaching my kid’s soccer team, which has been very fun and exciting. I have been in the GIS field for nearly twelve years, the last seven of which have been at SEMCOG. During that time, I have been involved with a wide array of projects, ranging from building custom spatial web applications, standing up Enterprise systems (ArcGIS and PostGIS) and designing custom data processing workflows to ensure that our staff and members can get the most out of the data they are working with. I enjoy the challenge of approaching problems through a spatial lens and using GIS to answer questions and find solutions.I would like to continue my efforts in helping and guiding other GIS Professionals through networking, and professional development.

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
I would like to continue my efforts in helping and guiding other GIS Professionals through networking, and professional development.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
I have been on the board for the last two years, I organize the meetups and help with professional development. I also attend the yearly conference.

Thomas Van Bruggen, GISP (I)
GIS Administrator @ Muskegon County

Education: 
B.S. in Cartography, Remote Sensing & GIS from Central Michigan Universty (1997).Triple minor in Earth Science, Social Science and Environmental Studies

Biography: 
My name is Thomas Van Bruggen, GIS Administrator for Muskegon County. I started my GIS career with Muskegon County in 1998 as the GIS Technician, then moved into a Property Information Analyst position in 2003 where I continued management of the GIS system. In October of 2012, I was promoted to GIS Administrator and moved from the Equalization Department into the Information Systems department. My responsibilities for Muskegon County include the planning, development, implantation, and maintenance of all enterprise GIS solutions for Muskegon County. I joined IMAGIN in 1999 and was appointed to the IMAGIN Board of Directors in January of 2008 to fill a vacancy. From May of 2008 until May of 2014 I served as the IMAGIN Secretary. Since May of 2014, I have been serving as your IMAGIN President. I have been privileged to serve you as President and together we have accomplished wonderful things in my three years as president, including; bylaws updates and revisions, increased membership involvement, stabilizing and improving the IMAGIN budget, growth in both membership and the conference attendance, and much more. IMAGIN is a wonderful organization that has truly benefited my professional career. From the educational tracks and user interaction at the conference, to the networking and contacts that I leverage every week for advice or tips, having a professional GIS organization that spans across the entire State gives us all a wealth of knowledge that we need to leverage more. To that end, if you choose to re-elect me to the Board of Directors, I hope to keep advancing several initiatives that I believe will strengthen IMAGIN and our GIS network across Michigan, including establishment of a comprehensive state-wide aerial imagery program, data sharing and exchange initiatives, increased connections with other professional organization, increasing membership value and interaction, and more. Please feel free to contact me to share your thoughts and ideas as we continue working together to build a stronger geospatial community in Michigan.

Why would you like to serve / continue to serve as an IMAGIN Director: 
IMAGIN is the professional organization for GIS professionals in Michigan. As such, IMAGIN provides a platform to network, learn, grow and serve the GIS industry. Over my years of membership, Board involvement and leadership, IMAGIN has truly been the avenue in which I have been able to grow and network with other professionals that have helped me grow professionally and personally. I have made so many connections that have given advice, direction and support for GIS projects, and many have even become great personal friends.

Past IMAGIN Involvement: 

IMAGIN Member since 1999. Appointed to the Board in 2007. Elected as Secretary from 2008 to 2013. IMAGIN President from 2014 to Current.

Kate Berg
GIS Lead @ Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Education: 
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI: MS in Natural Resources & Environment (Specialized in Environmental Education & Communication; Master's Thesis was "Supporting Conservation and Decision-Making in the Northwoods: Mapping Values, Services, and Threats"). University of California, Los Angeles: (BS in Ecology & Evolution and Minor in Geographic Information Systems & Technology (GIS&T))

Biography:
I discovered the awesome world of GIS a little over ten years ago in my undergrad. Since then, I’ve applied GIS to so many facets of my life. During master’s degree at the University of Michigan, I completed a GIS-based thesis and taught several GIS classes. I’ve worked across several sectors including private consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and, most recently, public service in my role as GIS Lead for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. I am currently the Outreach Chair ('21-'23) for URISA’s GIS Vanguard Cabinet, “an advisory board made up of passionate, young geospatial professionals”! I also organize and host "#GISchat”, a weekly and worldwide forum on Twitter and Mastodon for people all over the world to connect and network with other geospatial industry professionals and discuss topics of interest. This outlet averages thousands of interactions and reaches 800,000+ people per week. Because of my professional accomplishments and involvement in the GIS community, I was named one of xyHt Magazine's 22 Young Geospatial Pros To Watch In 2022.

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
I enjoy being an active member and leader of the geospatial community. In my free time, I work to contribute to the GIS profession in fundamental ways such as conference speaking, committee participation, and outreach. I also strive to make GIS more engaging, relatable, and fun through my teaching and sharing of what I find fascinating and amusing about the community. With my tenure at URISA’s GIS Vanguard Cabinet (a committee that “strives to engage young practitioners, increase their numbers in the organization, and better understand the concerns facing these future leaders of the geospatial community”) ending, I’m looking for ways to continue being an active member of the geospatial community. I am especially interested in being more involved in the local Michigan geospatial community, which is why I’m excited to apply for the IMAGIN Board of Directors. This is a great state and, from my involvement in past local conferences, there’s a great group of Michigan geospatial practitioners that I would like to support.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
I signed up for my first IMAGIN membership in 2017, when I graduated with my Master’s and entered the GIS workforce. I was finally able to attend my first IMAGIN conference in 2022 and had a well-received presentation titled, “Streamlining Project Workflows that Involve Multiple Esri Applications”. I will be presenting at the 2023 IMAGIN conference next month. I have also thoroughly enjoyed connecting with colleagues through the regular IMAGIN meetups. Tangentially related – I’ve also participated in the MiCAMP conferences for the past two years, presenting in an official capacity as representative from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Sandon Lettieri
GIS Analyst @ Livingston County

Education: 

Eastern Michigan University – B.S. (Double Major - Social Science & Urban Planning), 2008

Eastern Michigan University – M.S. (Geographic Information Systems), 2011

Biography:
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, as a child I was always fascinated with old roadmaps, atlases, and those state shaped magnets. My unintentional journey towards GIS began when I started college at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan as an art major in 2001. After switching majors and settling on a double major in social science and urban planning, I stumbled onto my first GIS class in 2006. While the subject did challenge me, it was a challenge that I needed. After graduating in 2008 with my bachelor’s in social science and urban planning from Eastern Michigan University, I took on an internship with Washtenaw County in Ann Arbor, Michigan within their Planning Department. During that internship I became much more familiar with GIS and grew to really enjoy the challenge that it offered. In 2010 I started working on a master’s degree at Eastern Michigan University with a focus on GIS, graduating in 2011. While in graduate school, I started working for ASTI Environmental in Brighton, Michigan as a GIS Technician where I gained a lot of experience as a one person GIS operation. Following graduation, I took on a position with Sanborn Map Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a GIS Analyst, working primarily with land cover data and broadband mapping projects. 

In 2013, I started my current position at Livingston County in Howell, Michigan where I am mostly a one person GIS operation. Since joining Livingston County, I have overseen a tremendous change with our GIS infrastructure. In 2014, I launched our ArcGIS Online environment which hosts all our public facing GIS applications including our Parcel Viewer (launched 2017), Crime Mapping (launched 2018), COVID Dashboard (2020) and various Election Results applications to name a few. I also built our internal ArcGIS Enterprise environment which provides detailed up-to-date parcel, road centerline and address information to our permitting departments and fiber infrastructure routing to our information technology department. To support these applications, have prepared a variety of python scripts that provide nightly updates across both internal and external platforms. Along with my more complex tasks, regular data maintenance is a very significant part of my role where I am always editing and cleaning up our parcel fabric as well as keeping our road centerline and address data up to date for Central Dispatch. On top of all that I am responsible for, I still find time to make colorful maps for projects ranging from property sales to broadband internet. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to learn a new technology. 

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?

While I had heard of IMAGIN as early as my undergrad education, I didn't become a member until around 2014 after joining Livingston County. As I have become steadily more involved over the years through meetups and conferences, I have found that the networking and knowledge within IMAGIN to be incredibly valuable and would love to serve in a greater capacity. 

Past IMAGIN Involvement:

Attended 2018 IMAGIN Conference (Accepted the GIS for Everyone Award on behalf of Livingston County GIS).  Presenter at the 2019 IMAGIN Conference.  Regular attendee at the Southeast Michigan Meetups.

Keith Rikli
Reality Capture Specialist @ Giffels Webster

Education: 
B.Sc. Geography (Concentration in GIS and Remote Sensing), Western Michigan University 2012

Biography:
Keith has been involved in the Geospatial industry for almost a Decade, working on projects within GIS, UAV, Terrestrial Scanning and Surveying paradigms. Graduating from WMU in 2012 with a Degree in Geography (GIS), Keith was instantly enraptured by the blending of map-making with cutting-edge technology.   While all manner of GIS is exciting and awesome, the shadows of Future GIS work showed its face in his first real geospatial job, maintaining GIS utility records and assets for the City of Toledo with Surveyors and Engineers.  Fast forward to 2023, and Keith oversees all UAV and Photogrammetric projects at Giffels Webster and is the GIS custodian of survey-related matters and data.

In the office, Keith is all about transforming all kinds of data into cool and useful information. Outside the office, he still geeks out about maps, and works in the realm of community theatre onstage and off (and serves as board secretary for the Community Theater Association of Michigan).

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
I have a strong desire to help our communities and industries bridge the gaps between our respective knowledge bases to create and foster a strong and shared Geospatial Identity that helps everyone.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
Member since 2016, Board Member 2018-2020. Also served on the Map Gallery Team

Neal Sabin
GIS Application Developer @ Avineon

Education: 
B.S. Geomatics, Northern Michigan University

Biography:
From a young age I developed an interest in maps. Years later when I learned that I could make maps for a living, my professional career was decided. Through attending Northern Michigan University, I was able to start building a strong GIS skillset and meet a lot of great people along the way. After graduation and entering the real-world, I was able to officially start my GIS career and get paid to make maps?? In the last couple years, I’ve pivoted to the development side of GIS, which led me to my current role as a GIS Application Developer at Avineon. Away from work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and learning new hobbies. With mixed results so far, I’m currently learning to fly fish.

Why Would You Like to Serve (Continue) on the Board of IMAGIN?
Through attending the annual conference and meetups, I have gained an appreciation for all IMAGIN has to offer. From developing professional connections to learning valuable insights on GIS topics, my experience has been tremendous. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors to help others gain a great experience like I have had.

Past IMAGIN Involvement:
Started attending the IMAGIN conference and meetups in 2017.