Associates

Midland GIS Solutions prides itself on maintaining a high standard when seeking knowledgeable GIS staff. All Company personnel have achieved or are pursuing 4-year college degrees in Geography or GIS-related fields, and many have post graduate education. In addition, some employees are currently pursuing GIS Certificates and/or their Masters Degree in GIS.

Leadership

Troy Hayes

John Teale, P.L.S., President

jteale@midlandgis.com

Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwest Missouri State University
Surveying, Mapping & GIS Experience Since 1973

As President of Midland GIS Solutions, Mr. Teale oversees all aspects of corporate management, including business development, client negotiations, project planning and management, public hearings, coordination with governmental agencies, and project design oversight. He holds the definitive project and resource management role for all projects taken on by the firm.

A Professional Land Surveyor in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, Mr. Teale’s career has encompassed a variety of land survey disciplines including boundary, construction, ALTA, topographic and GPS control. Mr. Teale’s tenured experience and commitment to professionalism has positioned him as one of the most respected land surveying authorities in the Midwest. In 2006, Mr. Teale was appointed to the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Surveyors and Landscape Architects. Mr. Teale is also a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors.

Troy Hayes

Troy Hayes, P.L.S., Partner

tryhayes@midlandsurvey.com

Bachelor of Science Degree
Brinker School of Surveying & Mapping – Denver, CO
Surveying, Mapping & GIS Experience Since 1981

As Partner of Midland GIS Solutions, Mr. Hayes brings over 25 years of surveying and mapping experience to the firm. To ensure that all base map development is accurate and completed to high standards, Mr. Hayes manages survey techniques and protocols for base mapping. He administers GPS field surveys for GIS applications, administers survey research protocols for GIS base mapping standards, and coordinates infrastructure locations with municipalities and utility companies.

Mr. Hayes is currently President of affiliate company, Midland Surveying, Inc., and is the County Surveyor for Nodaway and Buchanan counties in Missouri. He is a Professional Land Surveyor in Missouri, Iowa and Kansas, and is a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Mr. Hayes provides Midland GIS Solutions with an exceptional and unique knowledge in surveying disciplines to create more accurate and functional GIS mapping programs for our clients.

Matt Sorensen

Matt Sorensen, Vice President

sorensen@midlandgis.com

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 1994

Matt Sorensen is Vice President of Midland GIS Solutions. Matt has been the project manager for numerous county, municipal, and utility GIS mapping programs. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of Midland GIS Solutions, Matt provides GIS project requirements analysis, contract administration, client development, and quality control. He also provides presentations to prospective clients and attends county and state conferences throughout the Midwest.

Kirk Larson

Kirk Larson, Operations Manager

klarson@midlandgis.com

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 1995

As Operations Manager of Midland GIS Solutions, Kirk brings a distinctive blend of municipal, county, and consulting experience that is unique to the GIS industry. In addition to overseeing daily operations and production, Kirk is involved with client development, project management, enterprise GIS development and implementation, and workflow studies.

With several years of surveying and GPS experience, Kirk has also contributed to the development of custom GPS applications. Kirk developed a nationally recognized Enterprise Wide GIS program for the growing county of Sarpy County, Nebraska where he served as GIS Coordinator from 2002 to 2005.

Katie Shepherd, Marketing Director

Katie Shepherd, Marketing Director

shepherd@midlandgis.com

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography
Minor in General Business
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2005

As Marketing Director of Midland GIS Solutions, Katie’s responsibilities include overseeing all company advertising and marketing, designing promotional material, and organizing and attending conferences and exhibiting activities. Katie also assists with the company’s web site design, prepares special mailings and news releases, and organizes special company events.

Ryan Schieber

Ryan Schieber, Senior GIS Specialist

ryan.schieber@midlandgis.com

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography &
Geographical Information Systems
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2001

Ryan Schieber is a Senior GIS Specialist at Midland GIS Solutions. As a member of the Midland team since 2001, Ryan brings experience and proficiency to the technological aspects of GIS. He manages the geodatabase design and development process, assists with quality control procedures, and provides technical support for clients. Ryan’s responsibilities also include creating customized GIS applications and providing GIS training to clients during final GIS installation to ensure the GIS will be a successful tool for the client well into the future.

Tylor Hardy

Tylor Hardy, GIS Specialist /
Web Administrator

tylor.hardy@midlandgis.com
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interactive Digital Media - Computer Science, Certificate in GIS
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2002

As a GIS Specialist and the Web Administrator for Midland GIS Solutions, Tylor brings a multi-dimensional aspect of many different programs and applications to the firm including GIS, programming, web site design, and customizing applications.

Tylor hosts the Midland GIS Solutions web site, and also designs and implements Web GIS sites for county and municipal GIS projects. Tylor utilizes his computer science and interactive digital media background to implement new and innovative ideas for current and future clients.

Ethan Herbek

Ethan Herbek, Project Supervisor /
GPS & GIS Technician II

ethan.herbek@midlandgis.com
Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography
Minor in Geographical Information Systems
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2004

A member of the Midland team since 2004, Ethan brings a variety of GPS field technician skills and GIS experience to the firm. Ethan is a GPS field technician for municipal GIS mapping programs and assists with the development of customized GPS applications. As Project Supervisor, Ethan manages all municipal GIS projects and oversees the daily work of GIS technicians.

Ethan’s responsibilities also include creating and updating geodatabases, implementing feature class data layers into a geodatabase, assisting with quality control procedures, and GIS data conversion.

Jill Kloppenberg

Jill Kloppenberg, Project Supervisor /
GIS Technician II

jillk@midlandgis.com
Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography
Minor in Geographical Information Systems
Northwest Missouri State University
Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2003

Jill Kloppenberg is a Project Supervisor and GIS technician for Midland GIS Solutions. As a Project Supervisor, Jill manages all county GIS projects and oversees the daily work of GIS technicians. Jill’s GIS responsibilities include conventional cadastral mapping, GIS development and technical implementation for county and municipal projects, GIS data conversion, and research and interpretation of recorded plats and utility maps.

Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor, Business Development Associate

taylor@midlandgis.com
Cell Phone: 660.853.9573

Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2007

As part of the Midland GIS Business Development Team, Tim Taylor is active in the Municipal and Utility Sector of our GPS and GIS services. Prior to his position at Midland, Tim worked for the City of Rock Port Municipal Utility in Rock Port, Missouri for 32 years, and served as General Manager of the Municipal Utility from 1997 to 2007.

Tim’s experience is encompassing of every aspect of managing and supervising a Municipal Utility. This experience has included the daily operations management and supervision of electric, water and wastewater distribution networks, designing and implementing new utility projects, and assisting with all areas of maintenance on electric, water and wastewater distribution systems as well as maintenance and utilization of all equipment.

Tim’s current projects include the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) GIS Mutual Aid Project, or G-MAP. Click here to learn more about the G-MAP project.

Contact Tim today to discuss Midland’s GPS and GIS services and our efficient and cost effective utility asset management programs.

Don Cleveland

Don Cleveland, CP, Business Development Associate

dcleveland@midlandgis.com
Cell Phone: 660.853.9867

Mapping & GIS Experience Since 1967

Don Cleveland joined the Midland GIS Business Development Team in 2009 and is active in expanding Midland’s professional services throughout the Midwest. Don is a Certified Photogrammetrist as recognized by the American Society of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS).

Don worked for M.J. Harden Associates for 39 years before coming to work for Midland GIS Solutions in 2009. Don has been a dynamic member of the photogrammetry, mapping and GIS industry for years and is excited to bring Midland’s mapping and management solutions to you.

Contact Don today to learn more about the County and Municipal GIS mapping services that Midland GIS Solutions offers.

Jason Williamson

Jason Williamson,
Integrity™ Specialist

jasonw@midlandgis.com
Phone: 660.562.0050

Mapping & GIS Experience Since 2006

Jason Williamson is Midland’s Integrity™ Specialist and Salesman. Midland’s Integrity™ Web GIS product is a robust and interactive ArcServer-based Web GIS solution to efficiently share GIS data and search information. Prior to his sales position, Jason performed digitizing and map maintenance for numerous County GIS projects at Midland. His practical knowledge of GIS and experience as a GIS technician for over two years, along with his expertise and understanding of Midland’s InfoTrac product, make him a perfect fit to be your Web GIS Specialist and Salesperson.

Click here to visit Midland’s live InfoTrac sites and learn more about InfoTrac suite of Web GIS services.

Contact Jason today for more information or to get a price quote.

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