The Spatial Connection Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-spatial-connection This is a podcast for those interested in the geospatial industry. We will discuss current geospatial technologies and talk with guest with a variety of roles within the geospatial industry to learn about their career journeys that lead them to where they are today. 2025 Spatial Connections Inc. ca9e878e-8611-56c6-846f-83f82e2bba94 yes Kelly McGee The Spatial Connection Podcast - Trailer en Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:04:56 -0500 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:08:23 -0500 https://www.thespatialconnection.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/g5FY4ARgt1136xU1PYpm0LN21JM8TYQtaPClmnK_LLw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYTJk/NDQwYmIwYzI5Njc4/NGVjYmViZDY2MDVi/YTQ1MC5wbmc.jpg The Spatial Connection https://www.thespatialconnection.com/ episodic Kelly McGee This is a podcast for those interested in the geospatial industry. We will discuss current geospatial technologies and talk with guest with a variety of roles within the geospatial industry to learn about their career journeys that lead them to where they are today. This is a podcast for those interested in the geospatial industry. GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps Spatial Connections Inc. podcast@spatialconnections.com No No Esri's Young Professionals Network with Raquel Perez 9 9 Esri's Young Professionals Network with Raquel Perez full 722470e1-97f8-46c8-b448-1bcb2625e9c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/995369b5 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Raquel Perez, and we explore how an internship led to her role at Esri as a Sr. Marketing Manager, and the founder and manager of Esri's Young Professionals Network.  Raquel tells of how the YPN program came about and her hopes for its future.
 

Young Professionals Network:
YPN Home page - https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/ypn/overview

To connect with Raquel, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-perez-9bb952a/
Email: Raquel_Perez@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Raquel Perez, and we explore how an internship led to her role at Esri as a Sr. Marketing Manager, and the founder and manager of Esri's Young Professionals Network.  Raquel tells of how the YPN program came about and her hopes for its future.
 

Young Professionals Network:
YPN Home page - https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/ypn/overview

To connect with Raquel, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-perez-9bb952a/
Email: Raquel_Perez@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:04:56 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 2926 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Raquel Perez, and we explore how an internship led to her role at Esri as a Sr. Marketing Manager, and the founder and manager of Esri's Young Professionals Network.  Raquel tells of how the YPN program came about and her hopes for its future.
 

Young Professionals Network:
YPN Home page - https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/ypn/overview

To connect with Raquel, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-perez-9bb952a/
Email: Raquel_Perez@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee Raquel Perez Kayla McGee Stacey Brown 8 8 Stacey Brown full b97eb0a3-f11b-4447-83de-fd13e5ca770c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c598125 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Dr. Stacey Brown, Chair of the Geography Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and we explore how she transitioned from wanting to attend a large university to becoming the chair of a geography department within one. We will also learn about what it takes to actually design and manage a program.
 

SIUE Geography:
Department home page - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/index.shtml
Faculty and Staff - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/faculty-staff/

To connect with Dr. Brown, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-brown-amilian-759610b3/
Email: stabrow@siue.edu


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Dr. Stacey Brown, Chair of the Geography Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and we explore how she transitioned from wanting to attend a large university to becoming the chair of a geography department within one. We will also learn about what it takes to actually design and manage a program.
 

SIUE Geography:
Department home page - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/index.shtml
Faculty and Staff - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/faculty-staff/

To connect with Dr. Brown, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-brown-amilian-759610b3/
Email: stabrow@siue.edu


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 3030 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Dr. Stacey Brown, Chair of the Geography Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and we explore how she transitioned from wanting to attend a large university to becoming the chair of a geography department within one. We will also learn about what it takes to actually design and manage a program.
 

SIUE Geography:
Department home page - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/index.shtml
Faculty and Staff - https://www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/geography/faculty-staff/

To connect with Dr. Brown, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-brown-amilian-759610b3/
Email: stabrow@siue.edu


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> GIS, Geospatial, Geography, Spatial Connections, SIUE, Stacey Brown No Kelly McGee Kayla McGee Stacey Brown Cave Mapping 7 7 Cave Mapping full 5e542e23-2f7f-4c52-8217-aab3abdb61a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6c2dad2 Today’s Spatial Connection episode is a bit different. Join us in today’s episode as we dive into the process of mapping caves with Aaron Addison. Learn what it takes, how to get involved, and where to find more resources.

Resources:
National Speleological Society

Find A Grotto - National Speleological Society Caving Clubs

]]> Today’s Spatial Connection episode is a bit different. Join us in today’s episode as we dive into the process of mapping caves with Aaron Addison. Learn what it takes, how to get involved, and where to find more resources.

Resources:
National Speleological Society

Find A Grotto - National Speleological Society Caving Clubs

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 3274 Today’s Spatial Connection episode is a bit different. Join us in today’s episode as we dive into the process of mapping caves with Aaron Addison. Learn what it takes, how to get involved, and where to find more resources.

Resources:
National Speleological Society

Find A Grotto - National Speleological Society Caving Clubs

]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee Aaron Addison Kayla McGee Steve Kasten 6 6 Steve Kasten full 8fc8c8ab-6794-4c50-a546-c842e48d04ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2b031ab In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Steve Kasten, Vice President of Surveying and Photogrammetry at Bowman Consulting.

Steve takes us on a journey through his career in cartography, photogrammetry, and surveying — from his first spark of interest in high school geography class, to working with the Defense Mapping Agency, to becoming a licensed land surveyor and Vice President at Surdex. Along the way, he shares stories of early mapping technology, government training programs, mentorship, and the evolution from analog tools to digital geospatial systems. It’s a fascinating look at the people, challenges, and innovations that helped shape modern geospatial science.

Photogrammetry Resources:
What is Photogrammetry - https://www.photogrammetry.com/
The American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing - http://www.asprs.org/

To connect with Steve, you can find him on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kasten-pls-psm-cp-11009814/
Email: steve.kasten@bowman.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Steve Kasten, Vice President of Surveying and Photogrammetry at Bowman Consulting.

Steve takes us on a journey through his career in cartography, photogrammetry, and surveying — from his first spark of interest in high school geography class, to working with the Defense Mapping Agency, to becoming a licensed land surveyor and Vice President at Surdex. Along the way, he shares stories of early mapping technology, government training programs, mentorship, and the evolution from analog tools to digital geospatial systems. It’s a fascinating look at the people, challenges, and innovations that helped shape modern geospatial science.

Photogrammetry Resources:
What is Photogrammetry - https://www.photogrammetry.com/
The American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing - http://www.asprs.org/

To connect with Steve, you can find him on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kasten-pls-psm-cp-11009814/
Email: steve.kasten@bowman.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:15:04 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 3129 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Steve Kasten, Vice President of Surveying and Photogrammetry at Bowman Consulting.

Steve takes us on a journey through his career in cartography, photogrammetry, and surveying — from his first spark of interest in high school geography class, to working with the Defense Mapping Agency, to becoming a licensed land surveyor and Vice President at Surdex. Along the way, he shares stories of early mapping technology, government training programs, mentorship, and the evolution from analog tools to digital geospatial systems. It’s a fascinating look at the people, challenges, and innovations that helped shape modern geospatial science.

Photogrammetry Resources:
What is Photogrammetry - https://www.photogrammetry.com/
The American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing - http://www.asprs.org/

To connect with Steve, you can find him on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kasten-pls-psm-cp-11009814/
Email: steve.kasten@bowman.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee Kayla McGee Steve Kasten Tara Mott 5 5 Tara Mott full a07ddf2d-afb9-4b5f-a1ef-729d95ffc78d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa529a18 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Tara Mott, an Account Manager at Esri, about her unexpected path into the geospatial industry. Starting out as a geological engineer in the energy sector, Tara’s career took several turns—including roles outside the geospatial world—before ultimately leading her to Esri. She shares insights on career pivots, the value of transferable skills, and how her diverse background helps her connect with clients and the GIS community. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or simply curious about different paths into GIS, Tara’s story offers practical advice and inspiration.

To connect with Tara, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramott/

Email: tmott@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Tara Mott, an Account Manager at Esri, about her unexpected path into the geospatial industry. Starting out as a geological engineer in the energy sector, Tara’s career took several turns—including roles outside the geospatial world—before ultimately leading her to Esri. She shares insights on career pivots, the value of transferable skills, and how her diverse background helps her connect with clients and the GIS community. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or simply curious about different paths into GIS, Tara’s story offers practical advice and inspiration.

To connect with Tara, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramott/

Email: tmott@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 02:30:00 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 2942 In this episode of The Spatial Connection, I talk with Tara Mott, an Account Manager at Esri, about her unexpected path into the geospatial industry. Starting out as a geological engineer in the energy sector, Tara’s career took several turns—including roles outside the geospatial world—before ultimately leading her to Esri. She shares insights on career pivots, the value of transferable skills, and how her diverse background helps her connect with clients and the GIS community. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or simply curious about different paths into GIS, Tara’s story offers practical advice and inspiration.

To connect with Tara, you can find her on LinkedIn or send her an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramott/

Email: tmott@esri.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com


]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee Kayla McGee Tara Mott Andy Dearing 4 4 Andy Dearing full 57064be6-a2c7-4146-b94a-830d53aa580c https://share.transistor.fm/s/de8eb385 In this episode, I talk with Andy Dearing, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager at Surdex.  Learn how his original interest led him into a career that he had never heard of, yet it allows him to combine his experience in the geospatial industry with that original interest.

To connect with Andy, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydearing/

Email: andy@spatialstladvisors.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> In this episode, I talk with Andy Dearing, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager at Surdex.  Learn how his original interest led him into a career that he had never heard of, yet it allows him to combine his experience in the geospatial industry with that original interest.

To connect with Andy, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydearing/

Email: andy@spatialstladvisors.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:26:19 -0500 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 4633 In this episode, I talk with Andy Dearing, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager at Surdex.  Learn how his original interest led him into a career that he had never heard of, yet it allows him to combine his experience in the geospatial industry with that original interest.

To connect with Andy, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydearing/

Email: andy@spatialstladvisors.com


To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: kelly.mcgee@spatialconnections.com

]]> GIS, Geospatial, Spatial, Connections, Andy Dearing, Kelly McGee No Andy Dearing Kelly McGee Kayla McGee Aaron Addison 3 3 Aaron Addison full 944d83e3-7eff-4de1-8a91-25c1c6a41a71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/019502fc In this episode I talk with Aaron Addison, Executive Director at the World Geospatial Industry Council.  Learn how his geographic interest carried him into a career that takes him around the world to talk about the value of geospatial technology.

To connect with Aaron, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-addison/ 
Email Aaron at aaron.addison@wgicouncil.org

To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> In this episode I talk with Aaron Addison, Executive Director at the World Geospatial Industry Council.  Learn how his geographic interest carried him into a career that takes him around the world to talk about the value of geospatial technology.

To connect with Aaron, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-addison/ 
Email Aaron at aaron.addison@wgicouncil.org

To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:30:00 -0600 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 2926 In this episode I talk with Aaron Addison, Executive Director at the World Geospatial Industry Council.  Learn how his geographic interest carried him into a career that takes him around the world to talk about the value of geospatial technology.

To connect with Aaron, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-addison/ 
Email Aaron at aaron.addison@wgicouncil.org

To connect with Kelly, you can find him on LinkedIn or send him an email.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee Kayla McGee Aaron Addison Brendan Wesdock 2 2 Brendan Wesdock full e731655d-4f31-4810-bdc3-2953e4f4c1fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f52175cc In this episode, we talk with Brendan Wesdock and learn about his GIS journey, how he became the President of GeoDecision, and where he is now.

How to find Brendan:
Website: https://www.whistleradvisory.com
Email: brendan@whistleradvisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjwesdock/

How to find Kelly:
Website: https://www.spatialconnections.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> In this episode, we talk with Brendan Wesdock and learn about his GIS journey, how he became the President of GeoDecision, and where he is now.

How to find Brendan:
Website: https://www.whistleradvisory.com
Email: brendan@whistleradvisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjwesdock/

How to find Kelly:
Website: https://www.spatialconnections.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0600 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 2548 In this episode, we talk with Brendan Wesdock and learn about his GIS journey, how he became the President of GeoDecision, and where he is now.

How to find Brendan:
Website: https://www.whistleradvisory.com
Email: brendan@whistleradvisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjwesdock/

How to find Kelly:
Website: https://www.spatialconnections.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygmcgee/
Email: podcast@spatialconnections.com

]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kayla McGee Brendan Wesdock Kelly McGee Kingsley Allan 1 1 Kingsley Allan full fc0c2f10-fc61-471a-86e2-721c1eaa51b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a445c035 In this episode, we talk with Kingsley Allan and learn about his GIS journey and how he became the GIS Manager at the Illinois State Water Survey.

You can find Kingsley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyallan

]]> In this episode, we talk with Kingsley Allan and learn about his GIS journey and how he became the GIS Manager at the Illinois State Water Survey.

You can find Kingsley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyallan

]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:58:29 -0600 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 3281 In this episode, we talk with Kingsley Allan and learn about his GIS journey and how he became the GIS Manager at the Illinois State Water Survey.

You can find Kingsley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyallan

]]> GIS, Geospatial, Kingsley Allan, Kelly McGee, Spatial Connection No Kelly McGee Kingsley Allan Kayla McGee The Spatial Connection Podcast - Trailer The Spatial Connection Podcast - Trailer trailer 7f1221fa-25a6-4b51-bef2-315400db3845 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9898716b Introducing The Spatial Connection Podcast
Hear from influential leaders in the geospatial industry. 
Learn how experienced professionals use geospatial technology. 
Discover new ideas. 

]]> Introducing The Spatial Connection Podcast
Hear from influential leaders in the geospatial industry. 
Learn how experienced professionals use geospatial technology. 
Discover new ideas. 

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:13:59 -0600 Kelly McGee Kelly McGee 111 Introducing The Spatial Connection Podcast
Hear from influential leaders in the geospatial industry. 
Learn how experienced professionals use geospatial technology. 
Discover new ideas. 

]]> GIS, Spatial, Geospatial, Connection, Maps No Kelly McGee