Lucas Thelen (2024-2027)

President, 2024

I am the current chair of GIS Colorado. I helped form the Advisory Council for GIS Colorado. I have been on the board previously for 9 years. I whole heartily believe in the mission of GIS Colorado and what the board and organization are doing. I look forward to helping this organization now and in the future. I try to be a level head and try to understand where people are coming from. I am a Senior Support Engineer at IQGeo. I have a B.A. in Geography from the University of Denver and a M.S. in Spatial Information Science and Engineering from the University of Maine. If chosen I will work hard to unify the board. I want to increase training and attendance at our quarterly meetings.

London Walker (2024-2027)

Vice President, 2024

I am a GIS Developer at the State of Colorado’s Governor’s Office of Information Technology. I have been in the GIS field my whole career and have gained an appreciation for the power of GIS.

Genie Hays (2023-2026)

Treasurer, 2024

National Geodetic Society Rocky Mt. Rep

Genie has 15 years experience as an imagery, mapping, web mapping, and database management specialist with enthusiasm for sharing knowledge. She has been a GIS Colorado member since 2005 and served on the GIS Colorado board since 2010.

Jenni Kerns (2024-2027)

Secretary, 2024

I am an Environmental Protection Specialist at the Colorado Department of Transportation, where I incorporate GIS processes to support sustainable transportation development. Outside of work you can find me on a bike or playing GeoGuessr.

Blaine Horner (2024-2025)

Member at Large

Blaine Horner began his career as a field surveyor for remote sensing projects; surveying to provide control for imagery and lidar projects from both satellite and manned aircraft. This work took him around the world and when he moved into the office he had completed survey projects in 24 countries. Blaine spent time as a Vice President of Data Services at a well-funded drone startup where he managed data processing and deliverables for all manner of different drone projects. One example was an audit of Duke Energy’s Indiana distribution network asset inventory, which required capturing information of over 276,000 distribution structures. Blaine currently manages a team of electrical distribution engineers in San Antonio who work primarily for CPS Energy, and also drives Merrick’s overall Transmission and Distribution business development and strategy. 

Eli Crawley (2023-2026)

Member at Large, Website Coordinator

I have been in the GIS field for over 10 year in a variety of roles from GPS data collection to data and imagery analysis, database management and front-end application customization. I’m currently working as GIS Analyst for Argis Solutions, Inc focusing on local government solutions. When I’m not working I am out exploring the trails around Colorado and beyond.

Bryan Frazier (2024-2025)
Member at Large

I am a Professional Land Surveyor working for Denver Water. I have been in the geospatial industry for over 15 years. My primary background is in geodetic control as I got my start in survey, collecting ground control survey points all across the US and some international trips. My passion for maps extends beyond my professional work as I am an avid outdoorsman and love to spend my time exploring new trails in remote mountain landscapes.

Ron Burns (2024-2026)
Communications Committee Co-Chair, Member at Large

Hi, I am Ron Burns, a GIS student currently in the upper division courses of the GIS program at Front Range Community College. I plan to graduate this Spring. I am deeply committed to the field of geospatial science, with particular goals centered on contributing to the current movement to track and eliminate ocean plastics. My passion for this cause drives my dedication to becoming a leading geospatial professional.

Brock Saylor (2024-2025)
Member at Large

Brock is currently a Senior Consultant/Senior Project Manager at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services managing Langan’s Digital Solutions/GIS team. Brock’s client focus is centered around the resorts, hospitality, campus, energy, and government service sectors throughout the United States. He has over thirteen years of experience designing, deploying, and managing digital solutions and enterprise scale geospatial applications to a variety of industries and clients. And has a strong focus in business development, sales and overall client and project success. He also manages and provides a variety of services focused on operations and maintenance tracking, asset management, facilities management, site selection/suitability analysis, due diligence, customer data management, web application/tool development, and smart utility networks/cities. When he is not deploying digital solutions, Brock enjoys mountain biking, hitching up the camper and camping with the dogs and friends, wine, and traveling.