MEMORANDUM

October 27, 2004

From:       Karen Siderelis /signed/ Karen Siderelis
               Associate Director for Geospatial Information

Subject: National Geospatial Programs Office Study Teams

In memorandum dated August 17, 2004, USGS Director Charles Groat announced the formation of the National Geospatial Programs Office (NGPO). As part of the effort to set up the NGPO, I have been asked by the Director to develop a plan for the NGPO and to recommend its structure, purpose, vision, mission, and how it will be supported. To assist in the preparation of the plan, I am pleased to announce the establishment of several NGPO Study Teams. These teams are charged to deliver reports identifying issues and alternative solutions for their respective areas. The Study Team co-leads bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will enable us to address critical issues and allow the USGS to move forward in aligning its portfolio of national geospatial programs.

The Teams are as follows:

Unified Geospatial Enterprise Architecture
Co Lead – Tim Haithcoat, Program Director, Geographic Resources Center, University of Missouri - Columbia and
Co Lead – Ryan Cast, Geospatial Manager, Department of Homeland Security
Co-Lead – Kevin Gallagher, Chief Technology Officer, USGS
Executive Support – Kevin Hope

Geospatial Technology Integration
Co Lead – Leslie Cone, Project Manager for Land and Resources, BLM and
Co Lead – Ken Boyko, Chief, National Map System Design Team, USGS
Executive Support – Leslie Armstrong

Partnership Offices
Co-Lead – Dennis Goreham, State GIS Coordinator, State of Utah and
Co-Lead – Stan Ponce, Senior Advisor for Partnerships and External Coordination, USGS
Executive Support – Anne Frondorf

Unified NSDI Web Presence
Co-Lead – Susan Fagan, Program Analyst for Policy, Communications and Resource Management Support, EPA and
Co-Lead – Karen Klima, Enterprise Web Manager, USGS
Executive Support – Dave Clarke

Measuring Geospatial Investments
Co-Lead – Brenda Smith, Geographic Information Officer, Environmental Protection Agency and
Co-Lead – Mike Domaratz, Team Lead for Planning and Policy, USGS
Executive Support – Sal Majied

USGS Geospatial Products and Services
Co-Lead – Lorelei Weitzel, Acting Director, Texas Natural Resources Information System (tentative) and
Co-Lead – Tim Miller, Chief, Office of Water Quality, USGS
Executive Support – Kari Craun

I thank each of the co-leads and executive support for their willingness to contribute to the creation of the NGPO. We have tremendous potential in the full portfolio of our national geospatial assets. By capitalizing on that potential, we can share in the Director's vision for the USGS as a chief architect of the geospatial future of the Nation.