Brian Baker

Brian Baker

Mr. Baker’s’ experience in the mapping industry spans 33 years, and includes a technical background in photogrammetry and GIS as well as over 13 years of business development territorial management experience. He has been certified as a Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) from the Geographic Information Systems Certification Institute and a Certified Photogrammetrist (CP) from the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). Mr. Baker has served on the regional ASPRS Boards as Director and Secretary and has mediated National ASPRS Conference seminars. Mr. Baker also served on the Research and Standards Committee for the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) specifically for input on GIS/mapping related standards.

Mr. Baker began his career with Geonex/Chicago Aerial Survey serving as the photogrammetric stereo-compiler working on many state DOT, engineering and county projects.

In 1993, Mr. Baker brought his skills to the Surdex Corporation as a senior stereo-compiler. He had many leadership roles as a senior stereo-compiler including training new compilers, QA/QC, shift supervisor and project lead. He then started and managed their first Scanning and Orthophotography department. He then was promoted to a geospatial project management and served in that role, supporting federal and state government agencies, such as NGA, USDA, NOAA, various states department of transportation, and many private sector companies for 6 years.

Prior to joining Midwest, Mr. Baker was a GIS/photogrammetric account manager for many local and state government geospatial projects for The Sidwell Company. He managed a multi-state territory for 13 years, meeting every client’s expectations and needs. Through Mr. Baker’s sales efforts, he was able to expand The Sidwell Company’s photogrammetry sales and services department. He also provided GIS software and services account management/sales. Mr. Baker has performed many .