Who We Are
The Geospatial Enterprise Operations (GEO) has been the State of Oregon’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination resource for over 30 years. Established in 1989 by Executive Order EO-89-15 (State Service Center for Geographic Information Systems), GEO continues to encourage and facilitate the use of geospatial information and technology by all State agencies. Our staff have knowledge of and experience with GIS software, web-based services and applications, data management and resources, imagery and lidar products and collection, and other GIS activities around the state. Led by the state’s Geographic Information Officer, GEO provides a variety of services to strengthen GIS in the state, coordinate with all levels of government, and support the
Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC). GEO is located within the Data Governance and Transparency program of EIS and works to ensure geospatial datasets are available in the State's Open Data Portal and that geospatial data and activities are in alignment with the Oregon Data Strategy.
Geographic Information Officer
Oregon’s Geographic Information Officer (GIO), Rachel L. Smith, was appointed by the State Chief Information Officer (CIO), Terrence Woods, in September 2021 to lead the Geospatial Enterprise Operations. Smith has 20+ years of experience as a cartographer, GIS analyst, project manager, GIS coordinator, and IT manager, working in both the private and public sectors. She earned a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Florida State University.
In this role, Smith is responsible for geospatial coordination with local, regional, state, federal, and tribal governments, where she leads statewide data initiatives, and conducts enterprise procurements and contracts, including the Esri Enterprise Agreement. Smith directs statewide imagery acquisitions, provides strategic planning and direction for GEO and OGIC, and serves as the State CIO’s representative on OGIC. More information about the GIO role in Oregon can be found in
ORS 276A.515.
Services
GEO staff lead and support the Oregon Framework Program, maintain GEOHub, and publish vector and raster data products for the state.
Statewide data aggregation, collection, and sharing are priorities for OGIC. GEO provides the project management and resources for these geospatial initiatives.
GEO administers the Esri Enterprise Agreement for the State providing software, ArcGIS Online, training, and more for state agencies.
GEO provides technology solutions and architecture guidance, data development and governance, and coordination activities.
Staff Contact Information
GEO staff provide help desk support for state agencies and coordination with GIS communities across the state. For general questions, contact us via our help desk email: gis.info@das.oregon.gov, or reach out to a staff member listed below.