NSGIC Elects New Board

The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) proudly introduces its newly-elected President and Board of Directors for 2009-2010.

Front Row (l to r): Barney Krucoff (DC), Jon Gottsegen (CO), Mike Van Hook (AL), Learon Dalby (AR), Will Craig (MN). Back Row (l to r): Ivan Weichert (KS), Tim De Troye (SC), Mike Byrne (CA), Bert Granberg (UT), Chris Diller (WI). Not pictured: Danielle Ayan (GA)

Will Craig, of the University of Minnesota, will lead NSGIC as President. Craig’s term as President comes on the heels of a successful Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio with nearly 300 participants. Despite challenging economic conditions, state representative attendance increased from last year.

Supporting Craig is a strong cabinet of officers including Immediate Past President Learon Dalby (AR), President-Elect Jon Gottsegen (CO), Treasurer Ivan Weichert (KS), and Secretary, Barney Krucoff (DC).

Tim De Troye (SC), Chris Diller (WI), Bert Granberg (UT), and Mike Vanhook (AL) were elected to the Board as Directors, joining Michael Byrne (CA), and Danielle Ayan (GA), who will continue their terms on the Board.

During his acceptance speech, Will Craig noted that he plans to continue and build on the progress made over the last year under the leadership of Learon Dalby.

"Now we need to walk through the doors that Learon has opened," he said.