Mission Statement
Advise the State on effective use of geospatial technology resulting in tangible benefits to New York State.
The NYS Geospatial Advisory Council (formerly called the GIS Coordinating Body), was established in 1996 by the Office For Technology (OFT), the predecessor agency to ITS, as an advisory workgroup of NYS GIS stakeholders representing federal, state, and local governments, non-profits, academics, and private interests.
Through its advisory role, the GAC provides guidance to the ITS, Office of the GIO on how to improve the delivery of public services, protect the public and the environment, and enhance the business climate for the benefit of the State, its municipalities, businesses and citizens, through the use of GIS and related technologies.
The GAC, which meets quarterly, is composed of 22 representatives representing the various sectors and geographic regions. Sixteen of these representatives are nominated and elected to 3-year terms. The other positions are ex-officio.
The GAC was instrumental in guiding the development of the new GIS Clearinghouse, and plays a major role in NYS GIS strategic planning efforts.
Members
Chair: Christopher Holewinski
Vice Chair: Dave Genaway
Executive Director: Elisabetta DeGironimo
| Name/Title | Address | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht, Dr. Jochen Professor - Department of Geography | Hunter College 695 Park Ave New York, NY 10065 | Academia |
| Benincasa, Santina Senior Specialist for Demand Response PH: 646-877-1325 | Con Edison 4 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 | Private/Utility |
| Browne, Sylvie NYSDOT Photogrammetry PH: 518-485-7572 FAX: 518-485-1438 | NYS Dept. of Transportation (DOT) 50 Wolf Road POD 24 Albany, NY 12232 | State Government |
| Craigmile, Joanna GIS Coordinator PH: 585-786-5135 | Wyoming County Planning & Development 36 Center Street Warsaw, NY 14569 | Local Government |
| Croll, Christina PH: 518-473-7787 FAX: 518-474-7013 | NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation 625 Broadway, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12238 | Ex-officio, Chair of the NYS GIS State Agency Advisory Group (State Government) |
DeGironimo, Elisabetta PH:518- 242-5048 | Office of Information Technology Services W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus, Building 5 Albany, NY 12226 | Ex-officio, NYS Geographic Information Officer (State Government) |
| Dolte, Shannon GIS Program Specialist PH: 845-808-1800 x41605 | Putnam County IT/GIS Department 110 Old Rte. 6, Bldg. #3 Carmel NY 10512 | Local Government |
| Ducett, Jr., Keith E. Supervisor of Dispatch Operations/GIO PH: 315-435-5106 FAX: 315-435-8630 | Onondaga County 3911 Central Ave 911 Emergency Communications Syracuse, NY 13215 | Local Government |
| Duncan, Kathryn GIS Specialist PH: 315-477-6506 | U. S Department of Agriculture 441 South Salina St. Suite 354, Syracuse, NY 13202 | Ex-officio, Federal Government |
| Garfinkel, Roy Senior Vice President - Survey Manager PH: 716-856-3933 Ext. 247 | Azar Design Co, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Surveying, PC 295 Main Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York 14203 | Ex-officio, NYS Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS) Board member or Officer |
| Genaway, Dave Department of Information Technology PH: 631-351-3161 | Town of Huntington 100 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 | Local Government |
| Goodrich, Bryan GIS Manager PH: 607-687-8295 | Information Technology & Communications Systems Tioga County 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 | Local Government |
| Holewinski, Christopher GIS Coordinator PH: 716-938-2322 | Cattaraugus County 207 Rock City Street Suite 101 Little Valley, NY 14755 | Local Government |
| Howard, Wayne Adjunct Assistant Professor Chemistry & Geosciences PH: 585-738-8242 | Monroe Community College Brighton Campus Building 8, room 212 Rochester, NY 14623 | Academia |
| McCall, Dawn Director of GIS PH: 609-857-2099 ext. 2167 | Control Point Associates 1300 Route 73, Suite 211 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 | Ex-officio, NYS GIS Association (NYSGISA) Board Member or Officer |
| Newell, Rebecca GIS and Data Bureau PH: 518-473-8854 | NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238 | State Government |
| Spraker, Larry Principal, Northeast Regional Service Leader – Technology PH: 518-389-3636 FAX: 518-452-0324 | VHB 100 Great Oaks Boulevard Suite 118 Albany, NY 12203-7924 | Private/Utility |
| Simek, Zachary PH: 518-576-2082 | The Nature Conservancy 8 Nature Way Keene Valley, NY 12943 | Non-Profit |
| Tareen, Karyn President / CEO PH: 718-667-3010 FAX: 407-210-3901 | GeoCove, Inc. 247 Cayuga Rd. Suite 70 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 | Private/Utility |
| Tylutki, Erin GIS Analyst PH: 315-798-5710 | Oneida County Planning Department 321 Main Street Utica, NY 13501 | Local Government |
| Wen, Jiin GIS Director | NYC Economic Development Corp. 1 Liberty Plz, New York, NY 10006 | Ex-officio, New York City Director of GIS or equivalent |
| Wolf, Alex PH: 845-473-4440 | Scenic Hudson 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | Non-Profit |
Upcoming Meetings
- March 12. 2025
- June 18, 2025
- September 10, 2025
- December 10, 2025