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Claire Buxton – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: McElhanneyCurrent position: Division ManagerAge: 33 Education: BS surveying technology University of Otago Buxton is a multi-talented and well-rounded consultant who has a passion for land rights and sustainable community development. She has 12 years of experience in land development in New Zealand and Canada since graduating from the University of Otago. Buxton’s infectious enthusiasm, passion,...
Brandon Maingot – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Teledyne Geospatial Current position: Research ScientistAge: 31 Education: BS in geomatics engineering, University of the West Indies; PhD candidate in Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire Maingot, from Barbados, found his passion for marine sciences naturally shaped by his island roots. His academic journey began at the University of the West Indies, where he pursued a...
Firas Fahoum – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Galilee Surveyors LtdCurrent position: Geodetic Engineer and Land SurveyorAge: 27Education: BS geo-information and mapping engineer, Technion Institute of Technology Fahoum is a geodetic engineer and land surveyor at Galilee Surveyors, one of Israel’s top surveying companies. Based in Nof HaGalil, Fahoum ensures quality assurance on major governmental projects, maintaining high standards across national infrastructure...
Felipe Gonzalez
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Trimble IncCurrent position: Product manager, data insightsAge: 26 Education: BS in geomatics engineering, York University Gonzalez is a dynamic professional with a rich background in data analytics, product management, and geospatial engineering. At York University, he gained a strong background in geospatial theory and practice. He...
Frank Romo
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: RomoGIS EnterprisesCurrent position: CEOAge: 33Education: MS urban and regional planning; graduate certificate in real estate development from the University of Michigan. Columbia University New York/Paris Urban Design and Architecture Program participant. BS in urban studies, Loyola Marymount University. Frank Romo is a social-good focused creator, entrepreneur,...
Nolan Mark, PS
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: On the Mark Land Surveying Age: 34Education: BS in civil engineering technology, Murray State University; licensed professional surveyor in Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. Nolan R. Mark, PS has over a decade of land surveying experience within a wide range of residential, commercial, and public works projects....