The Future of Our Industry

The ASPRS Plenary Session was held this morning, with many in attendance. Dr. George Hepner, incoming ASPRS president and professor at the Department of Geography at the University of Utah, gave some opening remarks concerning his upcoming term and his passion for the industry. Hepner then encouraged the attendees to devote at least one hour per week to ASPRS efforts for both personal and professional reasons. Hepner indicated a need for labor force development and the need for more young people of diverse backgrounds to the industry. He suggested contacting local schools for prospects and encouraged networking.

Following Hepner's industry "pep talk," Lawrie Jordan, president of ERDAS Corp., took the position at the podium as the featured speaker.