2025
President | Esri
A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future. Under Jack’s leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge GIS and geodesign technologies that are used in every industry.
National Book Award Winner
James Fallows is a book and magazine writer. The most recent of his 12 books is Our Towns, coauthored with his wife, Deborah Fallows. They started the Our Towns Foundation to promote storytelling through journalism, mapping, broadcasts, and more, to increase awareness of local-level innovation in the US.
Director of Professional Services | Esri
Brian Cross is the director of Esri's Professional Services division and a member of Esri's corporate management team. Professional Services works with over 3,000 clients each year, helping users around the world achieve success as they apply Esri’s technology to their business and mission challenges.
Interim Chief Technology Officer | King County, Washington
Since 2021, Tamara has led the King County GIS Center, focusing on elevating GIS value, enhancing customer experience, and expanding product understanding and offerings.
Responsible Materials and Traceability Team | VF Corporation
Anna currently works at VF Corporation on the responsible materials and traceability team. In her role, she takes information collected from different stages of the apparel manufacturing process to determine where the raw materials come from and to assess risk.
Interim Chief Information Officer | King County, Washington
Stephen leads a talented team of over 450 technology professionals who deliver core IT services to more than 15,000 King County employees across all departments.
Partner and Cofounder | Houseal Lavigne
John is recognized as one of the most innovative and effective practitioners in the field of urban planning. His engaging style, creative approach, and commitment to innovation have earned multiple prestigious national and state-level awards, including the National Excellence Award from the American Planning Association.
Principal and Cofounder | Houseal Lavigne
Devin is a recognized leader in urban planning, specializing in urban design, GIS, and development visualization. As co-founder of Houseal Lavigne, his work has earned the firm national acclaim, including the APA’s National Excellence Award and Esri’s Most Innovative Partner Award.
Delivery Lead for the Digital Atlas of Australia | Geoscience Australia
Megan is a highly accomplished geospatial technology industry professional with a distinguished career across several government agencies, including Geoscience Australia, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, the Australian Border Force, and Emergency Management Australia.
Global Low Carbon Solutions Manager | ExxonMobil
Yvette is an executive at ExxonMobil, where she has worked for nearly 30 years. She began as a project engineer and has held various regional and global management roles across multiple disciplines including sales, marketing, planning, safety, and commercial.
President and CEO | MITRE
Mark Peters, PhD, is the CEO of MITRE, a global not-for-profit technology company. He leads a 10,000-person team dedicated to solving problems for a safer world and oversees MITRE’s diverse markets, including AI, aerospace, telecommunications, homeland security, and transportation.
CEO | PG&E
Patti joined Oakland-based PG&E in 2021. She also serves on the board of directors for Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited, Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, and the Electric Power Research Institute.
Chief Strategy Integration Officer | National Audubon Society
In her role at Audubon, Allison collaborates with executive leadership to advance change initiatives aligned with Audubon’s Flight Plan. A trained ecologist, she combines her deep experience in the conservation sector with her skills as a strategist, systems thinker, and communicator.
Group Chief Information Officer | Northumbrian Water Group
Nigel is CIO at Northumbrian Water Group, bringing over 40 years of experience in business and technology. Since joining in 2015, he has led major digital transformation initiatives, including smart metering and intelligent asset management, to enhance customer and employee experiences.
Chief of the Place and Communities Division | Geoscience Australia
In her role, Maree leads Geoscience Australia’s initiatives on community safety, foundational geospatial information, and seabed geography and geology. Her career has spanned many organizations, including the Department of Defence and Esri Australia.