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GISP Certification 

Doctors, lawyers, surveyors, civil engineers… What do these professions have in common?  In most states members of these occupations are required by state licensing boards to periodically renew their licenses by obtaining certification of their professional abilities. This certification is designed to protect the public by assuring that these professionals are well versed in the latest standards and procedures of their respective fields. Recertification for these professions is achieved primarily by obtaining continuing educational units, or CEU’s.

While not mandatory for GIS professionals working in Illinois, certification for GIS practitioners is available on a voluntary basis through the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).  GISCI is an independent, non-profit, private organization that provides GIS professional certification upon the submittal and acceptance of documentation that proves that a GIS practitioner has:

• Achieved a high level of GIS related education.
• Advanced his or her professional development through continuing education, GIS conference / workshop attendance, and professional experience.
• Made substantial contributions to the GIS profession such as participating in GIS conferences and workshops, the publishing of professional papers, and active participation in GIS professional organizations.
• Demonstrated his or her understanding of a code of ethics required for their performance as a GIS professional.

The Board of Directors of GISCI themselves are highly regarded GIS professionals, holding top level  positions in organizations such as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), the American Association of Geographers (AAG), and the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS).

Applicants certified by the GISCI are designated as GISP’s or GIS Professionals.  As of February 2010, worldwide there were 4,611 GISP’s certified by the GISCI. The majority of GISP’s are from the United States and Canada. Of the total number of GISP’s, 108 are from the State of Illinois. Out of the nearly 700 members of ILGISA, only 56 are certified as GISP’s, which indicates we have great potential in the future professional certification of our membership.

GISP certification by the GISCI is in effect for a period of five years. At the end of the five year period the GISP must recertify, again documenting their achievements in education, professional development and experience, and contributions to others.

There are many benefits to a GIS practitioner obtaining the GISP designation. A GISP not only receives accreditation for his or her past professional experience and accomplishments, but also establishes a framework for their career path for the next five years.

It is highly recommend that all members of ILGISA consider obtaining and maintaining GISP certification. The GISP designation in itself is not a means to an end, but a structure that we can utilize to further our own personal development in service to our profession and the people we serve.  For more information, visit the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).  
 

ILGISA members who have GISP Certification as GIS Professionals within the State of Illinois as of February 25, 2010

 

First Name Last Name Job Title Co Name City
Mazher Ahmed GIS Technologies CAD Specialist Kane County Geneva
Amy Ahner Director of Support Services Village of Glenview Glenview
Kingsley Allan GIS Manager Illinois State Water Survey Champaign
Edward Amoo GIS Analyst McHenry County Woodstock
Amanda Ault GIS Analyst City of Evanston Evanston
Sheena Beaverson GIS Specialist State of Illinois Champaign
Michael Bieberitz GIS Developer HNTB Chicago
Leanne Brehob-Riley GIS Manager Champaign County Urbana
Keith Caldwell GIS Applications Supervisor Lake County Waukegan
Lorraine F M Chidester GIS Technologies Office Mgr Kane County Geneva
Kent Cook GIS Coordinator State of Illinois Springfield
Leeroy Cotton   City of Batavia Chicago
Eric Creighton GIS Analyst City of St Charles Saint Charles
Mary Elliott GIS Analyst DuPage County Wheaton
William Faedtke Manager of GIS DuPage County Wheaton
Nicole Gattuso GIS Manager McHenry County Woodstock
Dennis Gilbertson GIS Manager Village of Lisle Lisle
Khalid Hasan Director of Regional GIS Mc Lean County Bloomington
Victoria Hynes GIS Coordinator City of West Chicago West Chicago
William Jackson GIS Coordinator Mc Lean County Bloomington
Greg Johnson GIS Support Specialist Will County Joliet
Richard Kennedy GIS Project Manager The Sidwell Company St. Charles
Jeffrey Laramy GIS Analyst Lake County Libertyville
Kurt Lebo GIS/IT Chief Kane County Saint Charles
Cathy Lutz Data Base Analyst   Arlington Heights
Richard Marshall President   O Fallon
Carmen Maso Environmental Protection Specialist/GIS Analyst Chicago
Christopher McGarry GIS Coordinator City of Rockford Rockford
Timothy Mescher GIS Mapping Coordinator Kane County Geneva
Ramakrishna Nettyam Senior Application Developer GEODecisions, Inc. Bloomington
Thomas Nicoski GIS Technologies Director Kane County Geneva
Keith Nightlinger GIS Manager City of St Charles Saint Charles
Troy Olson Engineering Technician City of Bloomington Normal
Perla Peralta Mapping, Research and Data Collection Chicago
Salvatore Pintacura Deputy Supervisor of Assessments Kane County Crystal Lake
Edward Prescott GIS / GPS Coordinator State of Illinois Springfield
Karen Robbins GIS Specialist Village of Downers Grove Downers Grove
William Rockwell GIS Coordinator Village of Vernon Hills Vernon Hills
Chandrima Roy Research Associate Northern Illinois University Dekalb
Peter Schoenfield GIS Analyst Supervisor Lake County Waukegan
Michael Schultz GIS Specialist CDM - Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. Chicago
Jason Sheldon GIS Coordinator City of Naperville Aurora
Shelley Silch Geospatial Liaison for Illinois US Geological Survey Urbana
Delbert Skimerhorn Planner / GIS Specialist Kankakee County Kankakee
Stephen Sochotsky GIS Specialist Town of Normal Normal
Scott Stocking GIS Manager Patrick Engineering Chicago
Michael Tasker CADD-GIS Coordinator Village of Glenview Glenview
Joseph Tauer GIS Coordinator/Planner Oak Lawn
Manuela Taylor Senior Programmer Analyst City of Chicago Chicago
Mark Toalson GIS Manager Champaign County Urbana
Eric Venden GIS Coordinator Village of Gurnee Gurnee
Jason Verachtert GIS Analyst Kane County Geneva
Andrew Vitale Senior GIS Coordinator Village of Niles Niles
Vladimir Vojvodic Sr GIS Specialist Integrys Chicago
Micah Williamson GIS Manager Peoria County Peoria
Andrew Zaletel GIS Manager Baxter & Woodman Crystal Lake