NVision Staff
Executive Leadership
Socorro Harvey : President, CEOSocorro 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 companys Washington-based owners. The company at Stennis rapidly expanded to sixteen employees. Through Dons networking of university and government agencies he 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. NVisions goal is to provide high paying, technical careers that keep Mississippi graduates from fleeing to other states in search of other financial opportunities.
NVision Solutions, Inc. as of November 2002 has already exceeded its first years 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. Dons philosophy for achievement mirrors a quote from United Parcel Services founding father Jack Casey, Determined people can accomplish anything. NVisions success through its people has shown this to be true.
Craig Harvey : COO, Executive VPProfessional Certifications: GISP
Craig 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 NASAs 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 NVisions highly technical and eclectic staff.
Joel Lawhead : CIOProfessional Certifications: PMP
Joel 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 AdministratorProfessional Certifications: MSCA, MSCE
Justin Bates is from New Orleans, LA. He received his B.S. from Louisiana State University in 2006 and a Masters 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.
April Baumgartner : Administrative AssistantApril Baumgartner joined NVision Solutions on January 30, 2009. She brings with her 2 years of experience from the NASA Engineering and Test Directorate where she performed administrative assistant duties. Prior to her work at NASA she worked with the General Council for Hancock Bank for 2.5 years and as a paralegal for Copeland, Cook, Taylor and Bush law firm in Jackson, MS.
Jerry Beaugez : State and Local Government LiaisonJerry is a life-long resident of Hancock County, Mississippi with a background in corporate management, training, law enforcement and local government. Jerry joined NVision after serving as Director of Planning & Zoning and Floodplain Administrator for Hancock County where he worked on behalf of the local government with state and federal agencies to improve resilliency to hurricanes and flooding for several communities on the Gulf Coast.
Jerry is a Certified Floodplain Manager and is a member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). He is also president of the Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi (AFMM).
Jeremy Bell : Jeremy is a native of Waveland, Ms. He is participating in the student internship program with NVision. Jeremy is a sophomore at Pearl River Community College. He is currently planning to attend the University of Southern Mississippi in the spring of 2010, to further his education in GIS.
Jeremy joined NVision on Dec. 1, 2008
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Vanessa Bledsoe : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystVanessa is a geospatial intelligence analyst for NVision.
Pamela Bornes : Administrative AssistantPamela (Pam) Bornes a New Orleans, LA native, since 2006 she calls Slidell, LA home. Pam spent over twenty-four years in the banking industry, until consolidation and realignment of the Federal Reserve System nudged her to make a career move to a different arena. Pam joined NVision in December 2008, as an Executive Administrative Assistant, located at the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command in Stennis Space Center, MS, where she supports the office of comptroller.
Kevin Bupp : Geospatial Software DeveloperProfessional Certifications: PMP, SCJP
Kevin 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.
Daniel Davis : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystBio coming soon!
Daniel joined NVision on January 26, 2009.
Sean Dees : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystSean Dees was a small business owner in the gaming industry before attending the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with honors with a B.A. in both Geography and History in 2006. While attending USM, Sean also performed extensive photography and GIS field work as a member of the Geography department's Petroglyph Mapping Expeditions in New Mexico.
Sean Dees joined NVision on August 19, 2009.
Tony Defelice : Federal Project ManagerTony recently joined NVision and brings 17 years of IT Project Management experience.
Jerry DiGiovanni : Administrative AssistantJerry (Geri) DiGiovanni was born and raised in New Orleans, LA., migrating to south Mississippi in 1979. After working at Crosby Memorial Hospital for nine years in the Dietary Department as a diet clerk and supervisor, eventually becoming Office Coordinator/Secretary for the department supervisor, she decided to enter Pearl River Junior College (PRCC) at the age of 48 where she obtained an AAS degree in Medical Office Technology, graduating in 1995. In 1999, she interviewed for a position with a fast-growing company as editor, working her way up to preparing technical documents and coordinating multiple aspects of publications with co-workers and technical writers, with emphasis on quality. In 2001, Jerry was contracted out to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center as Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, and after eight years of dedicated work, still loves her position. At the end of 2008, she proudly joined the ranks as an employee with NVision Solutions, Inc., which enabled her to continue her work for the Navy.
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.
Jennifer Ervin : Communications SpecialistA native of the Jackson, Miss., area, Jenni Ervin kicked off her career in the fast-paced newspaper industry as an award-winning reporter and editor. Jenni joined the public relations sector in 2003 when she signed on as a contractor for NASA Public Affairs at Stennis Space Center. There she served as editor of the long-running Lagniappe newsletter and the Orbiter electronic newsletter, and proudly designed and executed a publication detailing the Stennis experience during and after Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Jenni transitioned to the headquarters staff of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis, where she currently provides communications/graphics support.
Amy Fletcher : Lead Corporate ControllerAmy Fletcher holds an AAS in Accounting from Maryland La Plata, MD; a BS in Accounting/Business Management from the University of Maryland Collge Park, MD; as well as the George Mason University "Certification in Contract Government Accounting" acquired at the Herndon, VA campus. Amy's experience as a Senior Accountant for multiple organizations in the Washington D.C. area is a tremendous asset to NVision's federal and commercial contracts which are maintained in a fully DCAA-audited accounting system now hosted on DelTek.
Amy joined NVision on May 11, 2009.
Lynn Francis : Geospatial AnalystLynn Francis first came to the Gulf Coast in 1994 after earning a Masters 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 graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. Before coming to NVision, Aaron worked at Tulane University in the Center for Bioenvironmental Research where he help develop web applications to support research and development.
Aaron's first day at NVision was June 19, 2007.
Katrina 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 : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystBella 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.
Kent Hilbert : Geospatial Intelligence AnalystKent is a geographer interested in practical remote sensing and GIS applications. He earned BS and MA degrees in geography at Indiana State University and Kansas State University, respectively. Originally from The Gateway to the West, St. Louis, Missouri, Kent relocated to the Gulf Coast in the late-1990s to support NASAs Commercial Remote Sensing Program at Stennis Space Center (SSC). He lived briefly near Jackson, Mississippi, where he served as a staff member of Jackson State Universitys Trent Lott Geospatial and Visualization and Research Center before returning to SSC to support the non-profit Institute for Technology Development (ITD) as a project manager.
Kent joined NVision Solutions, Inc. on January 16, 2009 as a Senior GIS Analyst.
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 SpecialistProfessional Certifications: OCP
Jeff 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 working towards his Oracle Master certification 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.
Ashley Lenoir : Administrative AssistantAshley joined NVision in December 2008, as an Executive Administrative Assistant, located at the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center, MS, where she provides direct support to the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), Deputy CNMOC and Chief of Staff.
Barry McArthur : Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
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 : ProgrammerProfessional Certifications: SCJP
John 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.
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 WriterProfessional Certifications: GISP
Kevin 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.
Mark Stevens : Geospatial DeveloperProfessional Certifications: PMP
Mark 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.
Alex Walker : Geospatial Software DeveloperProfessional Certifications: SCJP, CompTIA Network+
Alex 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.
Thomas 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.
Robert 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.
Kathleen Ziegeler : Administrative AssistantKathy Ziegeler works on location with the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center. Her primary responsibility is to work with the N1 Total Force Department and the N8 Requirements, Programs and Assessments Department.
Kathy joined NVision in January, 2009.