Geospatial Holdings, Inc. announced the hiring
of Richard (Dick) McDonald as Executive Vice President of GIS Operations. Mr. McDonald brings many years of experience
in the photogrammetric mapping, surveying and GIS professions.
PITTSBURGH, PA) - Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: GSPH) announced the hiring
of Richard (Dick) McDonald as Executive Vice President of GIS Operations. Mr. McDonald brings many years of experience
in the photogrammetric mapping, surveying and GIS professions. Prior to joining Geospatial, Mr. McDonald was
employed with Michael Baker Jr., Inc. where he served as an Assistant Vice
President in charge of their survey, mapping and GIS services in the Beaver and
Moon Township, Pennsylvania offices.
Mr. McDonald is a
Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Pennsylvania and an American Society for
Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Certified Photogrammetrist. He serves on the Board of Directors of the
Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS), a
national organization with over 150 private sector firms engaged in the
geospatial profession.
Recently Mr. McDonald
attended the MAPPS Fall Policy Conference in Washington, DC
where Federal Agencies addressed members on a variety of topics. During the conference Mr. McDonald co-chaired
a Liaison Committee meeting with the Department of Defense, the Department of
Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mr. McDonald stated,
"I am really impressed with the unmatched value offered by Geospatial's
technology and the growth potential it presents. I look forward to being instrumental in the
growth of Geospatial. The oil and gas,
electric, telecommunications, municipal utilities and others are ready for, and
in need of, this technology and Geospatial stands ready to provide it."
Mark Smith, Geospatial's
CEO added, "I am pleased that Dick has joined Geospatial. His credentials,
experience and professional associations in the GIS marketplace are superior
and will be a tremendous asset to the company."
Additional info on Geospatial can be found on our website atwww.geospatialcorporation.com.
Geospatial Holdings Announce McDonald as Executive Vice President
November 18, 2008
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