Tom Sohre
About Tom Sohre
Tom Sohre serves as the Data Center and Services Branch Chief at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he has worked since 2007. He leads collaborations with NASA and other federal agencies to support land remote sensing initiatives and ensure data availability for the scientific community.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Tom Sohre serves as the Data Center and Services (DCS) Branch Chief at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has held this position since 2007, contributing to the agency for 17 years. In this role, he leads interactions and collaborations with NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) network, U.S. Federal agencies, and international partners. His work supports land remote sensing initiatives and ensures the smooth transition of Earth Observation Systems data to the USGS National Archive, enhancing data availability for the scientific community.
Previous Experience at SAIC
Before joining USGS, Tom Sohre worked at SAIC as a Manager from 2004 to 2007 for three years. His experience at SAIC provided him with valuable skills in management and operations, which he later applied in his current role at USGS.
IT Leadership at BankFirst
Tom Sohre served as the IT Director at BankFirst from 1998 to 2004 for six years. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the bank's information technology strategies and initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of IT systems that supported the bank's operations.
Educational Background
Tom Sohre completed his high school education at Loyola High School from 1984 to 1988. He then attended Augustana University in South Dakota, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Journalism from 1988 to 1992. Later, he pursued a Master of Science degree in Management at Colorado Technical University, studying from 1996 to 2000.
Technical Experience at Citicorp
Tom Sohre worked as a Systems Engineer at Citicorp from 1996 to 1998 for two years. This role involved technical responsibilities that contributed to his expertise in systems engineering, further enhancing his qualifications in the IT field.