- About KAMP
- Executive Board
Demetrio Zourarakis, Ph.D., President, has over 25 years of GIS experience. He is a GISP and Certified Mapping Scientist (GIS, Lidar, and Remote Sensing), re-certified multiple times. Currently, he is a geospatial contractor to government and academia, a Visiting Scholar at Kentucky State University, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky. His duties include geospatial data and information analysis and modeling in support of government programs and providing scientific and technical expertise in support of academic research and education. He has been a member of KAMP since its inception at the first organizational meeting at Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort, is a KAMP Fellow and chaired several of its committees in the past: Constitution and Bylaws Revision, Nominations, Education and Professional Development; he also served a two-year term as a Director and is currently Chair of the Scholarship Committee. He believes all the pieces are in place for KAMP to continue to grow as an organization, providing opportunities and benefits for members at all stages of their professional careers, and for partners, sponsors, sister professional geospatial organizations and friends of KAMP to contribute to that growth. In his view, KAMP’s current challenge is not only to provide its members with tangible technical/scientific geospatial skills, helping their professional development, and a forum for the discussion of ideas and implementation of initiatives, but also to provide a venue for reconnecting and networking in the fast-changing post-Covid19 professional workforce landscape. His lengthy experience as Chair of the ASPRS Region Officers Council, and its Board of Directors, and committee work in URISA has given him the confidence to respond to a call to serve KAMP in this new - for him - position of leadership while tapping into the tremendous wealth of human capital KAMP has.
 Charles Altendorf, Past President |
Charles Altendorf, Past President, has been working full time in the GIS community for 13 years. Charles started in regional government then progressed to oil/natural gas and fiber before landing in the water industry. Charles has served a term as a KAMP director as well as won the 2019 KAMP Exemplary systems award. Charles has also been published in GIS Longue. Charles has been with American Water since November of 2019 and is an alumnus of the University of Kentucky Geography Department. Charles once again became a student of the UK Geo Department when he enrolled in the New Maps Plus program in fall of 2022.
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Daren Jones, President Elect, is a Geoprocessing Specialist with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science with a specialization in GIS and Geology. He began his GIS career in 2016 working as an intern for the Kentucky Geological Survey. After graduating from college, he then moved on to Quantum Spatial, where he worked in photogrammetry and LiDAR. Now he is a state employee in the Department of Revenue. There, Daren assists public officials with GIS and mapping, develops GIS software program applications, and works to increase the efficiency of the GIS system, among other duties. In addition, Daren likes to stay involved with the GIS community outside of work. He has volunteered with the Kentucky Karst Conservancy to help with the LiDAR mapping of Big Bat Cave in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. As well as, has been a member of KAMP since 2017. Daren has attended several KAMP socials and wants to continue contributing to the association by encouraging new people to join. He hopes adding new members will help build ties between like-minded individuals and keep the organization up-to-date. |
 Kelly Wright, MS, GISP, Secretary |
Kelly Wright, MS, GISP is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio, and coordinates GIS initiatives for Public Works, Engineering, Utilities, Public Safety, and Planning and Development departments. Previously, she worked as the GIS Program Manager at an AE Consulting firm in Dayton, Ohio, managing asset management, web GIS and transportation GIS projects for local, state, and federal governments. Ms. Wright holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin (2004) and began her career in GIS at the Ohio Department of Transportation while completing a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute (2017), attaining her GISP certification in 2018 and her Part 107 sUAS pilot certification in 2022. Ms. Wright regularly presents at conferences and workshops about GIS career development, negotiating better salaries and working conditions, the GISP certification, and technical topics, and is passionate about encouraging young people, women, and minorities to consider careers in GIS and tech and find opportunity through networking and participation in professional organizations. Until recently, Ms. Wright was the President of the Southwestern Ohio GIS User Group (SWOGIS) and regularly offers professional development and GIS technology sessions at industry events, also participating in local and statewide event and conference planning in Ohio and Kentucky. She has been a member of KAMP since 2019 and sits on the Education and Professional Development committee, and as KAMP Secretary is an ex-officio member of the Communications Committee. |
 Christopher McNees, Treasurer |
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Kim Morrow, Director, is an experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager with over two decades of involvement in her field. She has been a member of KAMP for eleven years and previously served as a KAMP Board Director from 2020-2022. Ms. Morrow earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Western Kentucky University in 1999. For the last sixteen years, Ms. Morrow has held the position of GIS Manager for the Barren River Area Development District in Bowling Green. In 2022, Ms. Morrow was appointed as the Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) representative to the Geographic Information Advisory Council (GIAC) and is currently serving in her first term. In her spare time, Ms. Morrow enjoys serving in the music ministry at her church, traveling with her family, and attending her children’s sporting and musical events. |
 Ray Rush, Director |
Ray Rush, Director, works with Stantec Consulting Services in client focused role, leading teams to design and implement digital solutions for complex problems. His work is focused in the water and environmental fields. He serves as a trusted advisor, working with clients to understand their needs, clearly define the work, and deliver. These solutions often involve GIS as a component. For 25 years, he has enjoyed the variety of work from serving as a consultant. Ray’s background includes engineering, geographic information systems, system integration, and application development. He is both a licensed Professional Engineer and certified GIS Professional. He has been a member of KAMP for 10 years and has presented at several annual conferences. When he’s not in the office, Ray enjoys spending time with family and friends. When weather is good, he likes getting outside to run, bike, paddle, or hike. Although recently Ray has been picking up the guitar, don’t look for him on a stage anytime soon. |
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Laura Krauser, Director."I am Laura Krauser (she/her), a driven and innovative geographer with a profound passion for harnessing GIS technology to create meaningful impact. With a solid foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, I bring a unique perspective to a diverse array of projects as the GIS Research Coordinator for the Center for GIS at the University of Louisville. My role encompasses research, teaching, and community mapping support, allowing me to contribute to a wide range of initiatives. I am motivated to serve on the KAMP Executive Board to contribute to the organization's journey towards greater inclusivity and forward-thinking leadership. I envision an organization that thrives on diverse representation across mapping methods and disciplines. My dedication to making a positive impact through GIS technology has driven my academic and professional pursuits, and I am excited to continue this journey by contributing to the growth and advancement of KAMP." |
Garrett Seay, Director |
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Jessica Lott, Director |
Jessica Lott, Director, is a passionate GIS professional with over a decade of experience in geospatial technology and spatial problem-solving. She has been an active member of KAMP since 2017, serving in several leadership roles including Communications Chair, Secretary, and now as a board member. Her involvement reflects a deep commitment to fostering community, collaboration, and innovation within Kentucky’s mapping community. Jessica currently serves as the Director of Technical Solutions at dymaptic, where she leads teams in delivering custom GIS applications and strategic geospatial solutions for clients across the country. Based in Paducah, KY, she brings energy, creativity, and a strong technical background to every project as well as to her ongoing work with KAMP. |
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Elizabeth Winlock, GISP, MSES, MPA, Director |
Daren Jones, President Elect
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Laura Krauser, Director
