Gis Program Manger
Arkansas Geographic Information Office
Little Rock, Arkansas Area
Selected to manage state enterprise-wide programs; oversaw agency efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Managed the design, implementation processes, and performed cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies. Coordinated with numerous stakeholders to facilitate cooperative purchases with all levels of government and the private sector. Developed significant new coordination level with the Governor's Office (two administrations). In 2008, Learon rose to the office of President in the National States Geographic Information Council. He has served on the Mid-America GIS Board of Directors, received the NSGIC and AR GIS Users Outstanding Service Award and has provided keynote discussions at regional and national meetings. Learon’s straightforward and open approach makes him at ease with GIS corporate leaders, government executives, State GIO’s, members of the Arkansas Legislature or in a casual conversation with a practitioner. Learon is always exploring and testing creative new ideas for how GIS can be developed and used. Learon resides in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife, two daughters and three sons. Throughout his professional career Learon has balanced a heavy work schedule, devoted family life and still finds time to enjoy the duck woods.