NVision Staff
Executive Leadership
Socorro Harvey : PresidentSocorro Harvey is the president and majority owner of NVision Solutions Inc. She brings more than a decade of leadership and training skills developed though her distinguished career with Oral B Laboratories in Iowa City, IA. Socorro founded NVision after working for another successful Mississippi high-tech startup, where she managed the day to day operations including data management, order shipping and tracking, personnel training, customer satisfaction and development of desk top procedures for the NASA Data Buy project and was a valued member of the GIS team. Her desire to create an employee-centered business led her to develop the NVision concept. Careful selection of team members, personal improvement plans, and a sincere desire to see each and every person achieve their personal goals produced a highly cohesive, focused, energetic team not afraid to tackle imposing jobs using new and enlightened methods. 
Don Peyton : Executive VPDonald Peyton devoted fifteen years to United Parcel Service, in operational management, before seeking opportunities at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center. He was the first employee of another successful high-tech Mississippi startup. As General Manager, Don was responsible for hiring technical staff and developing the customer base in the Southern United States for the company’s Washington-based owners. The company at Stennis rapidly expanded to sixteen employees. Through Don’s networking of university and government agencies was able to secure over $1 million in revenue in less than two years from hire. In February 2002, Don partnered with Socorro Harvey to begin forming a start up a Geo-spatial company. In March of 2002 they founded NVision Solutions, a small, disadvantaged, minority woman-owned company at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center. Don and Socorro incorporated NVision Solutions in the state of Mississippi the same month. Their shared vision is to grow the need for geo-spatial applications and products for the commercial sector. NVision’s goal is to provide high paying, technical careers that keep Mississippi’s graduates from fleeing to other states in search of other financial opportunities. NVision Solutions, Inc. as of November 2002 has already exceeded its first year’s expectations in both revenue and staffing. The Mississippi-based business already has secured numerous private and partnering contracts extending well into 2003 and looks forward to continued growth and stability. Don’s philosophy for achievement mirrors a quote from United Parcel Service’s founding father Jack Casey, “Determined people can accomplish anything“. NVision’s success through its people has shown this to be true. 
Craig Harvey : COO, Executive VPCraig Harvey brings more than 15 years of GIS experience in nearly all aspects of the technology. A graduate of the highly progressive Geography program at the University of Iowa, he worked with the USGS for nearly a decade and a half where he honed his technical skills from the ground up. He spent more than 5 years on the senior GIS staff as a national instructor teaching GIS to water resources scientist across the country. Specializing in automated processing procedures and GIS model development, Craig culminated his career with the USGS by commercializing the watershed model BasinSoft. Craig left public service to join a fledgling startup company located at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in 1999. There he grew a nonexistent GIS program into nearly a million dollar program and balanced training and production while developing a first-rate technical staff in just under two years. Intent on positioning his technical staff to capitalize on the Web-based evolution of Geospatial data processing and data delivery, his experience and vision made him a natural candidate to lead NVision’s highly technical and eclectic staff. 
Joel Lawhead : CIOJoel Lawhead, originally from Oxford, Mississippi, received a B.A. in print journalism from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama in 1998. While working as a college intern at the Biloxi, Mississippi newspaper "The Sun Herald" he began a career in Web site development by assisting with the newspaper's award-winning Web site "SunHerald.com". When the newspaper's parent company created a seperate division called "KnightRidder.com" in 1999, Joel joined the "dot-com" gold rush and began development of the regional portal site "MississippiCoast.com" until KnightRidder.com dramatically cut its workforce in late 2000. After his dot-com adventure Joel involved himself in the emerging field of GIS Web development with the realistic goal of building solid, user-friendly Web applications using proven standards at a successful Mississippi start-up company where he used his background in communications and Web development to build cheaper, easier to use GIS applications. After a couple of years, Joel decided to join NVision founders Socorro Harvey, Don Peyton, and Craig Harvey in their vision of becoming industry leaders in geo-spatial technology integration. Staff
Justin Bates : Systems AdministratorJustin Bates is from New Orleans, LA. He received his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 2006 and a Master’s degree from University of Phoenix in 2008; both in Information Systems. After working for 1.5 years as a Technology Risk Consultant for Protiviti, in their Houston branch, Justin wanted to move closer to home. Justin was asked to become the Systems Administrator for NVision Solutions, Inc. and happily accepted. 
Dan Beavers : Geospatial DeveloperDan is a former Boeing engineer with extensive experience supporting NASA at Johnson, Kennedy, and Stennis Space Centers. Dan also served as a GIS Analyst and Planner for the Pearl River County Department of Planning and Development Dan joined NVision Feb. 25, 2008 
Kevin Bupp : Geospatial Software DeveloperKevin Bupp, originally from Layton, Utah, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and minors in Software Engineering and Mathematics. Bupp joined NVision on Dec. 15, 2002 with almost four years of part-time work experience with NVision team members including 3 1/2 years of participation in MSU's Coop program. 
Ryan DiLorenzo : ProgrammerRyan DiLorenzo is originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Statistics from the University of Southern Mississippi with a minor in Mathematics in December 2005. Ryan has been working with NVision Solutions since May 1, 2006. 
Lynn Francis : Geospatial AnalystLynn Francis first came to the Gulf Coast in 1994 after earning a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of Oklahoma. She spent 6 years as a contractor with various NASA Commercial Remote Sensing Program affiliated companies at Stennis doing remote sensing and GIS projects before relocating to Colorado in 2000 where she spent 7 years working in Technical Sales and Technical Support for DigitalGlobe. She has spent the last year back at Stennis as a Research Associate with the University of Mississippi Geoinformatics Center. Lynn is happy to call the Gulf Coast home again. Lynn joined NVision on June 30, 2008
Daniel Gaedchens : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystDaniel is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision at the Naval Oceanographic Office. Daniel joined NVision on July 17, 2008
Melissa Gartman : GIS AnalystMelissa Gartman received a BS in Geography with an emphasis in Geographic Information Technology in August 2005 from the University of Southern Mississippi. In November 2005, Melissa began working with NVision as a contractor at the Hancock County Emergency Operations Center during NVision's post-Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery efforts. Melissa became a full-time NVision employee on Mar. 30, 2006. 
Ashleigh Gartman : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystAshleigh is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision at the Naval Oceanographic Office. She is currently attending the University of Southern Mississippi pursuing a B.S. in Geology. Ashleigh joined NVision on June 16, 2008
Aaron Gibson : ProgrammerAaron Gibson received a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and will provide GIS web application development for NVision’s customers. Aaron's first day at NVision was June 19, 2007. 
Katie Hall : Geospatial DeveloperKatie received her BS in Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008 with minors in Software Engineering and Math. NVision selected Katie for the NASA Space Grant program which allowed her to work at NVision during the summer of 2007 before joining NVision on May 30, 2008. Bella Helveston is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision at the Naval Oceanographic Office at the NASA Stennis Space Center. Bella joined NVision on August 1, 2008
Joel Herr : GIS SpecialistJoel graduated in May 2003 from the University of South Alabama with a B.S. in Computer Science and an emphasis in Information Technology. Joel's main interests are in graphic design and web development and he is happy that NVision allows him to flex his creative muscles, so to speak. Since joining NVision Joel has learned the tricks of the GIS trade and has helped instruct several GIS training courses offered by Digital Quest. Joel joined NVision on May 1, 2003
Andrew Hinkebein : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystAndrew Hinkebein served in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. He also worked with Rockwell Collins as an Intelligence Systems Field Engineer before joining NVision as a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision's work with the U.S. Navy. Andrew started with NVision on March 27, 2008 
Jeff Hudson : Oracle Database AdministratorJeff Hudson, originally from Gardner, Kansas moved to Slidell, Louisiana in September 2007. Very soon after moving Jeff found his dream job at Nvision Solutions Inc. Jeff is a member of the Oracle Technology Network and has his certification in Oracle 10g Architecture and Administration. Jeff Is currently preparing for the Oracle 10g Professional certification test and is majoring in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Electronics Technology. Jeff joined NVision on Sep. 18, 2007. 
Naga Inti : GIS AnalystNaga graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors Degree in Geography Information Systems. Born in India, raised in Phoenix Arizona, and now a United States Citizen, Naga did all of his schooling in the State of Arizona. Naga joined NVision on Sep. 29, 2006. 
Jared Johnson : ProgrammerJared is a Programmer at NVision and is originally from Camden, Maine. He served 5 years in the US Navy as a Seabee conducting surveying, drafting, and soils analysis. He graduated from USM in 2005 with Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree and an Management Information Systems Minor. Jared worked at Hancock Bank as a programmer for 9 years where he developed systems for check imaging, magnetic ink character recognition, and various accounting applications. Jared joined NVision on July 28, 2008
Chad Kramer : Geospatial AnalystChad is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision at the Naval Oceanographic Office. He graduated in May of 2008 with a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Chad joined NVision on July 14, 2008
Eve Necaise : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystEve Necaise is a lifelong resident of Hancock County and has been employed for the past ten years as the Hancock County E-9-1-1 Coordinator. She is a member of the National Emergency Number Association. She has ten years of expertise in E-9-1-1 mapping, E-9-1-1 APCO Certified Dispatcher, and Emergency Public Services. 
John Nielson : ProgrammerJohn Nielson received a BS in Mathematical Sciences and comes to NVision as a GIS Web and Remote Sensing Application Developer. John joined NVision on Sep. 24, 2007. 
Ryan Pidgeon : GIS AnalystRyan Pidgeon graduated from the University of Iowa in may 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and a minor in Business Adminstration. He previously earned an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology from Kirkwood Community College. Ryan joined NVision Sep. 29, 2006. 
John Ratcliff : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystJohn joined NVision after serving 12 months in Iraq. John is with the Louisiana Army National Guard 1/156th Armor (2/108th Cavalry) and trained as an M1 Abrams tank crewmember before becoming one of the first employees of NVision's geospatial intelligence program. John earned his BS in Geography with a minor in GIS from Louisiana Tech University. John joined NVision on Nov. 26, 2007. 
Tom Rishel : ProgrammerTom Rishel is a native of Long Beach, MS. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Millsaps College in 1987. In 1990 he earned a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. After 10 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor Tom decided that a career change was in order and went back to school in Computer Science. In 2005 he completed a Master of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Before joining Nvision in July of 2008 he worked for 6 years as a programmer for Hancock Bank developing desktop GUI and database applications. Tom joined NVision on July 21, 2008
Heidi Roberts : Geospatial DeveloperHeidi comes to NVision with 18 years of GIS experience. Before joining NVision she was a GIS Analyst and Programmer for Harrison County, Miss serving Harrison County during the difficult years immediately following Katrina. Heidi's expertise in county government and emergency management continue to serve the Gulf Coast region through her work at NVision. Heidi joined NVision on January 28, 2008
Kevin Schultz : Proposal WriterKevin joined NVision on May 29, 2008 to build NVision's capture management program for federal proposals. Kevin is very experienced in the geospatial industry as well as writing winning geospatial proposals. 
Suzanne Shean : GIS AnalystSuzanne Shean comes to NVision as a GIS Specialist with extensive and diverse experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, Web Application Development and a Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Suzanne joined NVision on Aug. 21, 2007.
Andrew Steele : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystAndrew Steele is from Cleveland, Mississippi and has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Delta State University. Andrew worked as a GIT Technician and studied GIS at the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information Technologies at Delta State University. Andrew plans to sharpen his knowledge on GIS applications in the business world as a geospatial Intelligence analyst at NVision. Andrew joined NVision on June 2, 2008
Mark Stevens : Geospatial DeveloperMark joined NVision from research partner Mississippi State University where he worked on a varitey of in-depth geospatial programming projects including the "NASA Fire Danger Project", research in routing, and 3D geometric problems. Mark joined NVision on Dec 12, 2007. 
William Tewelow : Geospatial DeveloperWilliam Tewelow is a retired Intelligence Specialist with 23 years of service in the US Navy, both active duty and reserve. He recently graduated from Pearl River Community College with an Associate of Arts in Geographic Information Technologies. While in the Navy he worked as a Naval Imagery Interpreter (IS-3910), a Naval Aviation Aircrewman, and a Naval Oceanography and Meteorology Specialist. Before retiring in December 2008 he received his Naval Science Instructor Certification. He also earned a Geospatial Specialist Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. His last duty station was the Naval Oceanographic Office at NASA’s Stennis Space Center working in the Riverine Exploitation Team as a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst in the Warfighting Support Center. As a civilian, prior to doing an 18 month assignment in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom, he worked at 3001, Inc. as a Geospatial Analyst II. He is proud to continue working in his chosen profession at NVision Solutions, Inc. 
Alex Walker : Geospatial Software DeveloperAlex Walker grew up in the San Francisco bay area and received his B.A. in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. After working for several years in the publishing industry, Alex was hired as a web producer by the USENIX Association in Berkeley, CA and became involved with web programming, databases, and Linux/UNIX administration. Alex moved to New Orleans with his wife in the summer of 2005, just in time to turn around and evacuate back to California in the face of Hurricane Katrina. Upon his return to the gulf coast, Alex joined NVision on Apr. 24, 2006 as a web application developer and bought three goldfish, none of whom have names as of this writing. 
Jeremiah Welch : Geospatial DeveloperJeremiah is from New Orleans and received his BS in Computer Science from Louisiana Tech University in 2006. Jeremiah is an NVision Geospatial Developer. 
Tom Weldon : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystTom Weldon comes from an IT background, and is new to Geospatial technology. Tom studied Remote Sensing and the Environment at the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information Technologies in Cleveland, Mississippi. Tom joined NVision May 23, 2008. 
Suzanne Whitney : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystSuzanne Whitney is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst for NVision at the Naval Oceanographic Office at the NASA Stennis Space Center. Suzanne joined NVision on August 1, 2008
Jason Worrel : ProgrammerJason Worrel is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. He has spent 7 years in the IT industry on the Gulf Coast, 4 at a manufacturing company and 3 at a large regional bank. Jason joined NVision on August 19, 2008
Joseph Yoran : ProgrammerJoseph is a native to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Joseph received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. Joseph is our newest programmer joined the team on March 27, 2008 
Rob Young : Geospatial DeveloperRobert Young graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. He spent 7 years in multiple IT positions at a large regional bank holding positions including Web Developer, Voice Response Programmer, and COBOL applications programmer. Rob began working at NVision on February 11, 2008. |
NVision Solutions Inc. is nothing more than the people who work here. Our entire
company revolves around this simple idea. The trademark NVision family atmosphere is the core secret to our success. It is the cohesiveness of our team which allows us to produce the innovative geospatial solutions for which we are known (as well as the ocassional surprise nerf-gun war and company fishing trips for which we are also known). Because the individuals on our staff are so critical we hire new employees with the greatest of care. The people below represent the best of the best in character, work ethic, and skill.
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