2001
biographies
Keynote Speaker
William Boon is a retired Professor of Landscape
Architecture from Iowa State University. He holds three degrees: a BS in Agronomy
and a
BS in
Landscape
Architecture from Kansas State University, and a Master's in Landscape Architecture
from Iowa State University. He has been teaching at the university since 1973.
He has written a book entitled Nature's Heartland, covering native
plants of the midwest region. But you may have been aware of his presence in
Iowa
and
a few of the surrounding states because of a large class on creativity called "Introduction
to CREATIVITY 129." This class has produced cardboard boat races at Veishea,
cardboard shelters for the homeless, water balloon launchers (where he was
the target), and a minor miracle that had students walking on water. Many of
these projects were given publicity by both television and newspaper coverage.
Epoch, Inc.
Scott McFarlane is the Director of CAD
Development for Epoch, Inc. He has 14 years’ experience in AutoCAD and
database application development, and is the author of AutoCAD Database
Connectivity from Autodesk Press. At Epoch, Mr. McFarlane oversees the
development of the AutoCAD components of the Epoch system, an enterprise project
management software tool for the retail industry. Before joining Epoch, he
developed GIS and facilities management applications at Woolpert LLP. He has
been an AutoCAD instructor at local community colleges for six years and has
been speaking at conferences for five years. Mr. McFarlane’s experience
encompasses all aspects of CAD development and support, including AutoLISP,
VBA, and ObjectARX development; hardware and software installation; training;
and technical support. He is currently in his fifth year on the Board of Directors
for AUGI. Mr. McFarlane received his BA in architecture from the University
of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Michigan State University
Chris Perry filled the new GIS Coordinator position at Michigan State University
in May 2000, after working on the project as the CADD Manager for Physical
Plant's Engineering and Architectural Services. He is responsible for coordinating
incoming information and system development. He oversees the Technical Committee
and is a member of the GIS Steering Committee. Chris joined MSU as a student
employee of the Physical Plant, and as a part-time Electrical Engineering undergrad
in 1992 following 4 years as an Avionics Technician in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Ohio University
Howard Fokes - I have been working for the Ohio University
Renovations Dept. for 11 years. My background is in construction management.
I was put in charge of mapping
because, at the time, I was the only person in the office that knew AutoCAD.
Currently I have a graduate student from the cartography department working
for me. He
is the person who does most of the day-to-day work in GIS.
Purdue University
Alan Gerth has been a Safety Engineer with the Radiological and Environmental
Management (REM) department at Purdue University since August 1998. He coordinates
the office ergonomic program for Purdue, as well as performing injury follow
up, accident investigation, and general safety training. Alan holds as Associate
Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
He received his B.A. (Philosophy and Psychology) from Purdue in 1992, after
a 6-year stint in the U.S. Navy.
SDI
Rebecca Cooper develops GIS custom applications for local government
and the real estate industry. Ms. Cooper has experience developing applications
with COM-compliant objects
and ASP technology.
Bob Ladner - With a B.S. in Industrial Management from Purdue University,
Mr. Ladner has 15 years of experience that includes CAFM systems and solutions
to real estate, health care, academic, architectural, and engineering industries.
Raymond Eardman - More than 20 years experience in digital cartography, GIS
and systems integration consulting for local government, private sector and
higher
education.
Thomas Condon - 16 years' experience in Facilities/Real Estate management
and the implementation of IT solutions. A contributing author
to BOMA’s "Technologies for Facilities Management" textbook.
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.
Michael O'Grady has more than six years employment with Trimble Navigation
Ltd. He began his employment with Trimble as their technical support specialist
based in The Woodlands, Texas. Eighteen months later, he joined the sales
team and has represented Trimble Navigation Ltd. in two different regions
(Southwest & Midwest) of the United States. Responsibilities include
major accounts, State Departments (DOT, DNR, DEQ, DEM…), and management
of distribution.
University of Maryland
Charles E. Bowler is a Registered Professional Engineer with more than30 years
of planning, design, and construction experience. He is currently responsible
for the upgrading and maintaining of campus infrastructure mapping and developing
and maintaining a campuswide CAD system to incorporate a number of uses for
CAD resources to assist in planning, designing, and operating the University
of Maryland, including support of academic programs.
University of Washington
Bert Johnson - Facility Records Vault Librarian
overseeing indexing, storing (and eventually finding) 60,000+ engineering drawings
plus thousands of specifications,
soil reports, and other related documents.
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