Committees

USGIF is governed by five committees with the Strategic Committee setting the direction of the other four. Members make up and direct these committees, with the exception of the Strategic Committee, which is led by the USGIF President and comprises only Strategic Member Partner representatives. These Committees make decisions regarding all USGIF events, as well as the Scholarship Program, Geospatial Certificate Program and Awards Program.

Strategic Committee

This committee sets the strategic direction of the Foundation and is comprised only of Strategic Partner company representatives. Subject to oversight by the Board of Directors (BOD), this committee shall research and recommend areas of strategic opportunity for the Corporation operations to the Board of Directors, staff and members. These recommendations should optimize resources in support of Corporation symposia, outreach and sponsorship programs with management and operational resources.

Within the Strategic Committee, these are four subordinate committees that are responsible for specific parts of the execution of the strategic direction. These include the Planning, Technical, Outreach and Academic Committees.

Committee Contact:
Aimee Correnti, aimee.correnti@usgif.org

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is responsible for overseeing and executing all USGIF events and other sponsorship programs. These annual events include but are not limited to GEOINT, Tech Days, GEOINTeraction Tuesday, and the USGIF Speakers Series. Though participation is encouraged and open to all levels of membership, Strategic Partner and Partner level members are the voting body on any actions of this committee.

Committee Contact:
Jordan Fuhr, jordan.fuhr@usgif.org

Technical Committee

The Technical Committee is responsible for developing the Foundation’s technical programs. While participation is encouraged and open to all levels of membership, only Strategic Partner, Partner, and Patron level members can vote on any committee actions.

The Technical Subcommittees include the Tradecraft Development Subcommittee, Interoperability Outreach Subcommittee and Emerging Technologies Subcommittee

Committee Contact
John Moeller, john.moeller@ngc.com
Robert Mott, robert.mott@intergraph.com

Outreach Committee

The Outreach Committee is the Foundation’s arm that is responsible for delivering the Foundation’s message to our public and private partners as well as reaching out to the policy and decision makers to ensure the Foundation is best supporting the community and tradecraft.

The Outreach Committee is also responsible for the USGIF Awards Program. Awards are presented for outstanding academic studies, research and development; achievement in the military, government, and industry sectors; and dedication to the tradecraft through the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Outreach Subcommittees include the Awards Subcommittee, Congressional Subcommittee, Inter-Agency Working Group and Public Relations Subcommittee.

Committee Contact
Jordan Fuhr, jordan.fuhr@usgif.org

Academic Committee

The Academic Committee is responsible for finding opportunity to carry out the core goals of the Foundation. It does so through various programs and subcommittees. All USGIF Members are welcome to participation in this committee and its subcommittees.

The Academic Subcommittees include the Accreditation Subcommittee and Scholarship Subcommittee.

Committee Contact
R. Maxwell Baber, max.baber@usgif.org or at 703-793-0109 x112

Committees