Mr. Southard’s professional career in the photogrammetry profession began in 1977. He has served in numerous positions in the geospatial profession, including: Director of Business Operations at Analytical Surveys, International Sales Manager at Leica Geosystems, Director of Programs for Trimble, Inc. In 2012 George founded GSKS Associates LLC a private consulting firm specializing in advocacy and education in the geospatial profession. George has a Master’s Degree in Geography with emphasis in cartography and photogrammetry from Brigham Young University.