Kansas Association of Mappers

2023 Conference Exhibitors

Gold Exhibitors

360 Document Solutions, LLC

https://www.360DocumentSolutions.com

Kansas Leader in Office Document Technology Solutions

Kyocera Multi-Function Color Copiers & Printers
FP-USA Postage and Mailroom Solutions
KIP America Wide Format Systems
Canon ImagePrograf InkJet Plotters & Scanners
VOIP (Voice Over IP Phone Systems)

Sales – Leasing – Service – Supplies – IT Support

Call or email now for a FREE 360 Analysis of your office! Update to the latest technology without increasing costs!

360 DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
8201 E. 34th St. N. #901
Wichita, KS. 67226
(316) 630-8334
sales@360DocumentSolutions.com

Aerial Services, Inc.

https://aerialservicesinc.com/

Aerial Services, Inc. is a Veteran-owned small business specializing in providing accurate, high-quality aerial surveys for a multitude of applications. Aerial Services offers a full range of geospatial services including LiDAR, Orthoimagery, Obliques, Photogrammetric Mapping, and web hosting services to planning and engineering firms, city, state, and federal governments.

BAAM.Tech

https://baam.tech/

BAAM.Tech assists clients in discovering, defining, and designing geospatial solutions. Our customer-centric approach aims to support clients throughout their journey with us. We understand that each client has different levels of familiarity and expertise with our technologies and services. That is why we provide flexible and tailored assistance to ensure that clients can progress at their own pace. By doing so, we maximize the results they can achieve.

Our cutting-edge solutions and services empower businesses to define their objectives, design impactful strategies, and make remarkable discoveries to fuel growth and success. With our diverse team of experts, we combine technical expertise, creative thinking, and data-driven insights to deliver customized solutions for clients across various industries.

Kansas Data Access and Support Center (DASC)

https://kansasgis.org

The Data Access & Support Center (DASC) is the State of Kansas Geographic Information System (GIS) data clearinghouse. DASC is responsible for archiving and distributing geospatial data and supporting Kansas geospatial collaborative, technical, and policy-related efforts.

EagleView

https://www.eagleview.com/

EagleView is a leader in geospatial technology, providing solutions that transform how our customers work. EagleView has the most significant geospatial data and imagery library ever assembled, encompassing 94 percent of the North American population. EagleView’s unique technology portfolio comprises more than 300 patents, enabling it to offer highly differentiated software, imagery, and analytics products for multiple industries.

Esri

https://esri.com/government

Esri is the global market leader in geographic information systems (GIS) and since 1969 has supported organizations everywhere with the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics technology available, ArcGIS. Governments at all levels have trusted ArcGIS to make their communities smarter, safer, healthier, sustainable, livable and more prosperous. By using this powerful platform to reveal deeper insight into data, Esri customers are creating maps that run their organizations and the world.

PEC

https://www.pec1.com/

You Dream It, We’ll Design It

Established as a professional association in 1965 after the merger of three engineering design firms, Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) has been delivering comprehensive engineering solutions for more than 57 years.

Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with additional locations in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado, our staff of more than 350 hold professional engineering licenses in all 50 states. Our work takes us across the nation and around the world to design an increasing variety of projects from highways to hospitals — water towers to wind turbines — stadiums to sidewalks — and everything in between.

What We Do

PEC applies scientific principles to make things work. We communicate those principles in a way that promotes understanding and consensus to maximize opportunities.

That’s what good engineering is all about — that is what PEC is all about — creating opportunity. We understand the market, the technology, the regulations, and the communities we serve. It’s having the foresight to re-imagine the everyday into the extraordinary with practical, proactive, innovative solutions that save money and create value.

How We Do It

What we do is important but more important is how we do it for you. We know each client is different and each project is unique. We are flexible in our approach, innovative in our thinking and relentless on your behalf. We appreciate your partnership, honor your input and will work to create value for you at every point in the project.

State of Kansas Agencies
Kansas Water Office: https://kwo.ks.gov/
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: https://kdhe.ks.gov/
Kansas Department of Agriculture: https://agriculture.ks.gov/

Kansas Water Office: The Kansas Water Office (KWO) was established in 1981 as the water planning, policy, coordination and marketing agency for the state. The primary statutory function of the agency is the development and implementation of the Kansas Water Plan. State law requires the Kansas Water Office to "Formulate on a continuing basis a comprehensive State Water Plan for the management, conservation and development of the water resources of the state". KWO in coordination with the KWA, also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation to ensure water policies and programs address the needs of all Kansans.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Watershed Management: The Watershed Management Section implements Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, coordinating programs designed to eliminate or minimize pollution that does not come from the end of a pipe. The section develops and reviews strategies, management plans, local environmental protection plans, and county environmental codes intended to control nonpoint source pollution.

Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Water Resources: The Division of Water Resources administers 30 laws and responsibilities including the Kansas Water Appropriation Act which governs how water is allocated and used; statutes regulating the construction of dams, levees and other changes to streams; the state's four interstate river compacts; as well as coordinating the national flood insurance program in Kansas.

Surdex Corporation

https://www.surdex.com/

Surdex Corporation is Your Strategic Geospatial Resource. We are a photogrammetric mapping firm that has been supplying accurate and precise geospatial information to a diverse client base for over 65 years. Surdex provides our clients with various mapping services, including aerial image acquisition, lidar acquisition and processing, digital orthoimagery, and planimetric and topographic mapping. We have been fortunate to work closely with the State of Kansas as well as many counties and municipalities in the past, and we look forward to continuing to build partnerships in Kansas moving forward.

Contact: Jack King | jack.king@surdex.com

Teach Me GIS

https://teachmegis.com/

As an Esri® business partner, the TeachMeGIS team has been teaching GIS around the world for over 20 years. We have a training center in Houston, Texas and we also provide on-site, instructor led courses. Some of the applications that we teach include ArcGIS Pro®, VertiGIS Studio®, ArcMap®, FME®, GISP Test Prep, ArcGIS Online®, Python, HTML and CSS, JavaScript, Collector® and Survey 123® for ArcGIS and more. We have special courses for certain industries, such as oil and gas, 911 (Addressing), transportation, public health, environmental, and global security. We can customize our courses for your industry by request.

Call us. Our trainers don’t just show up to deliver a class. We show up to teach.

Silver Exhibitors

Argis Solutions

https://www.argis.com/

Based in Denver, Colorado, Argis Solutions offers GIS professional services, along with software and AR/MR development. State and local government, federal, nonprofit, and private industry depend on Argis' deep understanding of innovative technology and extensive familiarity with geospatial analysis to deliver high-quality solutions. Founded in 2016, we are a rapidly growing company that received our first patent in August 2018 for integrating GIS data with augmented reality.

Whether helping a client implement GIS for the first time or architecting a complex, custom solution, Argis is uniquely positioned to help organizations reach their goals.

We are an award-winning Esri Silver Partner with ArcGIS System Ready, State and Local Government, and Federal Small Business specialties. Our combined 40-plus years of GIS experience give us the confidence and proven track record to tackle a broad range of geospatially-focused projects.

GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)

https://www.gisci.org/

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

The GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® is a groundbreaking development in the geospatial profession, software-agnostic, based upon a job analysis from a four-year experience level, informed by the GIS&T Body of Knowledge, guided by the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM), and centered upon the ten key knowledge areas shown elsewhere on these pages. It was developed by GISPs for the GISP Certification. The GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® measures a breadth of geospatial knowledge across the 10 Content Areas specified, not a depth of knowledge in any one area. The next exam period is December 2-10, 2023, and the test will be offered worldwide at authorized PSI testing centers.

For more information, please contact us:
Email: info@gisci.org
Telephone: 847-824-7768

SAM

https://www.sam.biz/

Founded in 1994, SAM has grown to become one of the largest providers of geospatial data solutions and construction phase services in the United States. The company offers a complete suite of geospatial services including professional land surveying, airborne/mobile/ terrestrial LiDAR, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Utility Coordination (UC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), aerial mapping, and photogrammetry. SAM also provides construction phase services through its wholly owned subsidiary, SAM-Construction Services, LLC (SAM-CS).

SAM’s complete geospatial approach gives us the tools and skills to develop efficient and customized solutions for projects of any scale. This gives our clients the benefit of a single point of contact for a comprehensive set of surveying and mapping products. The size of our available workforce means we are able to use these tools effectively to accomplish even large-scale projects on accelerated schedules. Our market expertise includes rail and roadway, oil and gas, electric, gas distribution, telecommunications, water, public sector, and federal experience, and our project portfolio demonstrates a proven track record for a wide variety of clients.

As the nation’s largest combined geospatial and construction services firm, SAM offers an extensive range of geospatial services for collecting and analyzing complex data across a wide range of markets and engineering projects. Our national reach, broad expertise, and applied technologies allow SAM to capture even the most challenging physical environments from coast to coast—and deliver practical insights and high-quality georeferenced data with unrivaled speed and accuracy. Our vast scope of services plays a vital role in providing the foundational data, input, insight, and oversight needed for project success.

Seiler Geospatial

https://www.seilergeo.com

Seiler is a family owned business established in 1945. We offer our clients the most advanced survey, mapping/GIS, GNSS, GPR, drone equipment, and software technology. Seiler specializes in geospatial sales for many industry segments such as Gas, Water and Electric Utilities, Telecommunications, Transportation, Surveying, Engineering, and more. We have dedicated staff and offices across the Midwest in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Our experienced staff are all industry professionals who help guide and educate our clients with a hands-on approach that fits their workflows. Seiler has nationally recognized repair centers and our St. Louis office is the sole U.S. repair center for Trimble Mobile LiDAR equipment. Let us show you the value of working with Seiler. Learn more: www.seilergeo.com or www.seilerds.com or www.seilergeodrones.com.

Bronze Exhibitors

Panda Consulting

https://www.pandaconsulting.com/

Panda Consulting is a professional services firm specializing in complete consulting services to help you understand the maintenance and integration of the GIS data within Local Government agencies. We provide complete consulting, design, and data conversion services of all GIS data structures, complete training services, and maintenance services in the event that you are looking for cost-effective ways to maintain your data in either the short or long term.

Panda is recognized throughout the United States as experts on the creation and maintenance of highly accurate Land Record databases. Panda emphasizes client relationships and provides GIS services beyond simple data conversion, including design, procurement, implementation, training and software, and hardware upgrades.

Break Sponsors

DRZ Law Firm

https://drzlawfirm.com

DRZ Law is a Kansas City-based law firm that specializes in representing victims of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. The firm was founded by Dan Zmijewski, an experienced trial attorney who has successfully represented victims of childhood sexual abuse and trauma for over 10 years with the firm. DRZ Law has a team of experienced attorneys who are dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse get the justice they deserve. The firm has a proven track record of success, and has obtained compensation for 100% of its sexual assault clients. If you or someone you know has been the victim of child sexual abuse or sexual assault, contact DRZ Law today to learn more about how they can help.

JEO Consulting Group

https://jeo.com

Starting in 1937, JEO has consistently provided quality engineering consulting services for our clients. From our modest beginnings, JEO has grown into a skilled and respected consulting firm, serving communities throughout the Midwest with a focus on client service, creativity, and cost-efficiency. Our team of professionals, including engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, community engagement, and finance experts work collaboratively to identify client needs and create a path forward to meet your goals and objectives.

TREKK Design Group, LLC

https://www.trekkllc.com/

TREKK Design Group, LLC (TREKK) is a multi-disciplined, woman-owned civil engineering firm, dedicated to IMPROVING LIVES in the markets we serve. Our team provides holistic, commonsense solutions to communities across the Heart of America. We offer a full complement of engineering planning, inspection and design services, including stormwater, water, wastewater, transportation and traffic engineering, and infrastructure condition assessment; construction inspection; asset management and GIS; survey; and utility coordination. TREKK helps clients inventory their assets, determine their current condition, identify failure modes, rate risk levels, prioritize and establish maintenance plans, and develop long-term funding strategies. Our data-driven team uses intelligent data collection and delivery technologies to help our clients better understand the condition of their systems, prioritize improvements to meet schedules, and design practical and context-sensitive solutions.

Evening Beverage Sponsors

BHC

https://ibhc.com/

Brungardt Honomichl & Company, P.A. (BHC) is a thriving civil engineering and surveying company, providing ‘No Problem’ customer service and solutions for successful projects. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with office locations in Kansas City, Wichita, El Dorado, and Kensington. Our surveying and GIS teams provide support for our public works, development, and utilities projects. After 30 years, BHC continues working closely with our clients and helps them achieve their objectives by providing value added design and management services. Learn more at ibhc.com.

MAGIC

https://magicgis.com/

The MidAmerica GIS Consortium is a network of dedicated leaders in the field of mapmaking, location services, and data management. We support the growing infrastructure of geospatial data analysis through coordination, networking, outreach and education. MAGIC represents 9 states in the region from local government to academia to private industry. Our leadership are all volunteer folks who also are active in their representative states.