Chad Van Fosson
About Chad Van Fosson
Chad Van Fosson is a GIS Analyst II at Spire, specializing in pipeline safety compliance-related GIS analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University and has extensive experience in various GIS roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Spire
Chad Van Fosson has been employed at Spire as a GIS Analyst II since 2016. In this role, he performs pipeline safety compliance-related GIS analysis as directed by the Manager. His responsibilities include conducting field visits to job sites to assess requirements for service and main work. Additionally, he represents the Engineering Department at both internal and external project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.
Education and Expertise
Chad Van Fosson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His expertise encompasses various aspects of GIS analysis and mapping, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Chad Van Fosson has a diverse professional background in GIS and related fields. He began his career as a Cartographic Technician at Garmin International in 1998. Over the years, he has held various positions, including GIS Analyst at Geographic Information Services, Inc., and Senior Design Engineer/GIS Specialist at Atlantic Engineering Group. His experience spans multiple locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Kansas City.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Spire, Chad Van Fosson worked in several notable positions. He served as a GIS Specialist at Burns & McDonnell from 1999 to 2002 and later as a GIS Analyst at Louis Berger for seven months in 2014. He also worked as an Asset Management Technician for the City of Lenexa and as a Project Manager at Velociti Inc. His tenure at HydroGeoLogic, Inc. as a GIS Specialist lasted five years, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current position at Spire, Chad Van Fosson is responsible for distributing and approving requests for the acquisition and release of easements and the vacation of rights-of-way. He also implements and trains Engineering staff on new work processes for the GIS mapping system. His contributions enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of GIS operations within the organization.