Current & Past Board Chair

The National Geospatial Collaborative (NGC) extends its sincere appreciation to the following individuals for their service and leadership as former Board of Directors and Officers. Their time, expertise, and commitment were instrumental in supporting NGC’s growth and advancing its mission during formative periods of the organization.

Sheila Steffenson, CEO, US Operations, 1Spatial
Founding Board Director, 2023–2024

Eric Kolb, Geographic Information Systems Team Manager, Google Maps
Board Director, 2024–2025

Richard Wade, Deputy Executive Administrator, Texas Geographic Information Office
Vice Chair, 2025

Dan Ross, Retired Chief Geographic Information Officer, MNIT Services
Treasurer, 2023–2025

NGC is grateful for their leadership, stewardship, and lasting contributions, which helped establish a strong foundation for the organization’s continued work toward a more effective and collaborative geospatial ecosystem.