CTUIR GIS Program Staff
Stacy Schumacher – Program Manager
Stacy has a background in range science. She has particular strengths in ecological and environmental issues, working specifically with invasive plant species. Her expertise with spatial statistics is a great asset to the CTUIR GIS program.
Willie Wood - GIS Analyst / Cartographer
Willie is the institutional memory of the CTUIR GIS program. He has a broad range of expertise including computer aided drafting (CAD), remote sensing, cadastral mapping, and cartography. Willie works with Lidar and elevation data as well as 3D modeling. He has a broad knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Matt Gerbrandt - Senior Database Administrator / Web Programmer
Matt is a recovering wildlife biologist. His job responsibilities include application development, server administration and database design.
His projects have a focus on geospatial technology and web based decision support tools using .NET, Flex, JavaScript, MS-SQL Server, ArcGIS Server and XML.
He is always interested in new ways of applying technology to solve real world problems and streamline business needs.
Nicole Novak – GIS Analyst
Nicole has specific expertise in cartographic design. With experience working for the Tribes and a strong background in cartography, she has the training and experience to develop custom maps for all Tribal programs.
Scott O’Daniel – Research Geographer
Scott has over 15 years experience working for the Tribes, specializing in groundwater/surface water interactions. Combining geostatistical computations with field derived information providing insights into the interactions of physical process and biological populations on the Umatilla River.
The following publications are examples of research projects that Scott has
participated in: