Welcome to the Team, Sam Squillante!

We are thankful to announce that we have been able to hire a new GIS Analyst. With the rise in workload for our NG911 clients this fall, Sam is jumping right in to assist them with GIS Data Services.

Sam’s educational background includes:

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  • Undergraduate in Biology with a Co-Major in Environmental Science

  • Graduate in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Planning and Conservation

  • Certificate in Geographic Information Science

(All from Miami Univerisity.)

How he became interested in GIS:

“I have loved maps ever since I was a little kid looking at road maps during long car rides. My favorite type of map is a contour map. Originally, I went to college for Biology and Environmental Science, but I took a GIS course in my Sophomore Year and fell in love with the technology. This led me to pursue a Certification in Geographic Information Science. I think it is awesome how one can create a map and spatially visualize data. All of the analyses that are possible once you spatially visualize data are astounding. I realized the endless possibilities and applications of GIS and have been interested in it ever since.”

About Sam:

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  • Sam has lived in many different states in his life. He is originally from Southern Maryland, moved to Ohio when he was young, and spent 4 summers in Northern Pennsylvania. He also spent his college years in Oxford, OH, and now has joined us in Central Illinois.

  • His family is also scattered across the US.

  • He has a twin sister.

  • His family has a 1 yr old Lab puppy named Stanley and an 8 yr old cat named Dwight.

    (Yes, they are both named after The Office.)

Hobbies & Interests:

  • Sam enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and skateboarding.

  • He also likes watching football (especially the Baltimore Ravens) and playing video games with friends.