Rick Tingey
Rick is currently engaged in First Nations’ GIS program development as well as Marine Protected Area planning in British Columbia, Canada. Rick has a depth of experience in the development of GIS systems that support natural resource planning in diverse geographies including Alaska and the southwestern United States, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canada, Republic of Seychelles, Namibia (Africa), Central and South America, and the Caribbean Basin. His technical background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) architecture enables the development of database structures that serve as the foundation for data collection and analysis efforts that can support a quantitative, collaborative, and transparent approach to land planning and management. He advises planning teams on spatial analysis techniques and procedures and provides ongoing GIS training and technical support to project partners, to ensure the successful use and implementation of the products that he delivers. In recognition of his work, Rick was awarded the ESRI Special Achievement in GIS award for Conservation, in both 2005 and 2011.