Jim Lacy

Associate State Cartographer

Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office

Member

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Professional Bio

Jim Lacy joined the SCO in 2004 as the Associate State Cartographer. He provides technical and managerial leadership for projects in our office, and frequently answers public inquiries on GIS, mapping, and technology topics. In addition, he serves as the primary coach for our student staff members, and working with them to build real-world skills for the future.

Jim supports a wide range of geospatial organizations through active leadership and service. Jim was a Board Member and Treasurer of the American Society for Photogrammetry (ASPRS) Western Great Lakes Region from 2011-2017, and the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) from 2013-2019. He has also served on several committees of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), including a stint as the NSGIC representative to the National Digital Orthophoto Programs (NDOP) steering committee.

Jim has a B.S. in Geography and Information/Computing Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and a M.S in Cartography and GIS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining the SCO, he worked for the University of Nebraska (1995-2002), and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (2002-2004). Jim also worked as a graduate project assistant for the SCO in the early 1990’s.

Organization

Parent: Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office

550 N Park Street 384 Science Hall Madison, WI 53706

608.262.3065

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Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison Long ago

MS, Cartography and GIS

UW-Green Bay Longer ago

BS, Geography and Information/Computing Science

Awards

2014 WLIA President's Award

2015 WLIA Distinquished Service Award

2016 WLIA Outstanding Contribution Award

2017 WLIA Distinquished Service Award

2018 Map Contest People's Choice

2018 Map Contest Most Unique

2019 WLIA Distinquished Service Award

2022 Map Contest President's Choice

2022 Map Contest People's Choice

2022 Map Contest Most Unique

Organization Type

Higher Education

County LIO

No

GISP

Yes

Pronouns

He/Him

Board Term(s)

2017-2019; 2015-2017; 2013-2015

Past President

No

Membership Medal

Gold Member

Years of Membership

19