The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) introduced its newly-elected President and Board of Directors for 2009-2010 on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Barney Krucoff, OCTO GIS program manager, was appointed to serve as a cabinet member of the council. Read the full NSGIC release.

NSGIC is an organization committed to efficient and effective government through the prudent adoption of geospatial information technologies (GIT). Members of NSGIC include senior state geographic information system (GIS) managers and coordinators. Other members include representatives from federal agencies, local government, the private sector, academia and other professional organizations. A rich and diverse group, the NSGIC membership includes nationally and internationally recognized experts in geospatial information technologies, data creation and management as well as information technology policy.

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)