Christopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas, Director of Government Markets on the Industry Solutions team at Esri team focused on state and local disciplines. He has over 30 years of experience working in and with national, state and local governments implementing technology. As a strategist and subject matter expert, Christopher works to identify emerging trends GIS can support.
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A [Fill in the Blank] to Watch
The organizations that become the "ones to watch" are the ones who take action.
Map vs. Policymap
What’s the difference between a map and a policymap? A simple, but important distinction to understand.
Adopting a Nonprofit Builds Stronger Communities (and Just Got Easier)
Nonprofit organizations help us build stronger communities. The Esri Small Nonprofit Grant Initiative empowers them with GIS technology.
Leveraging Federal Funding: The Trends We Are Seeing in State and Local Government
Governments are leveraging federal funds to innovate and expand their GIS programs. Esri's new resources helps you explore these best practices.
A New Year’s Resolution All GIS Professionals Should Embrace: Become a GIS Ambassador
Educating others on the power of GIS and what you can do with GIS is a powerful and important opportunity.
From Roads to Airways, How Will Governments Successfully Manage Drones in Their Community?
Explore how governments will use GIS to manage drones and the airways.d
A Conference with the Intent to Save Lives and Improve Living
With the heightened role of GIS due to the pandemic, now is the time to capitalize on lessons learned, best practices, and repeatable patterns.
Responding to a Health Crisis May Never Be the Same, or Will It?
Health professionals need a more prominent seat at the table for emergency response and the community must embrace GIS as an essential tool.
When Regional Governments Rise, Everyone Benefits
How GIS helps jurisdictions of all sizes level the playing field and improve holistic planning