Meet some of our world-class problem solvers. Dedicated. Unique. And fun.

We are dedicated, collaborative, innovative, and just as important, we’re fun to work with. At the end of the workday, our interests extend far beyond technical environments. We are hikers, bikers, gamers, readers, parents, pet lovers, volunteers, sports fans, bakers, musicians, and more.

Tasha Jackson

Service Area Lead, GIS

Tasha is an accomplished GIS professional with nearly two decades of experience in the field, currently serving as the GIS...
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Tasha Jackson
Service Area Lead, GIS
Anchorage, Alaska,

Tasha is an accomplished GIS professional with nearly two decades of experience in the field, currently serving as the GIS Service Area Lead at Resource Data. Her career began with a focus on GIS analysis, eventually evolving into a leadership role where she has steered over 200 IT, GIS, and engineering projects to success across Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho. A testament to her expertise and strategic approach, Tasha has played a pivotal role in the expansion and excellence of Resource Data’s GIS services. Her favorite project involved managing a GIS Portfolio for a local county, turning a daunting list of over 90 web application ideas from various business groups into a streamlined, prioritized GIS Portfolio Management System.

Outside of her professional life, Tasha enjoys engaging in activities that offer relaxation and a bit of competition, participating in both an axe throwing and a golf league. Despite missing the dramatic landscapes of Alaska and Washington, Tasha appreciates her new small, college-town in Michigan for its family-friendly atmosphere and its easy access to outdoor activities. A favorite memory for Tasha comes from her college days, where she spent six weeks in Costa Rica collecting GIS data for national parks, an experience that was both challenging and enriching, marked by encounters with the local wildlife and natural hazards.
A few of Tasha's favorite things

Food Mexican

Music 90’s and 2000’s Hits

Video Game Candy Crush

Board Game Mancala

Movie Fried Green Tomatoes

Book Dystopian genre

Place to Travel Anywhere hot
Erik Stevens

Sr. Programmer

Erik is based out of the Juneau office, having originally moved to Alaska to build a yurt on a remote...
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Erik Stevens
Sr. Programmer
Juneau, Alaska,

Erik is based out of the Juneau office, having originally moved to Alaska to build a yurt on a remote mountain property. He is currently learning to chainsaw mill logs so he can finally build a proper outhouse.

As a Resource Data employee, Erik appreciates the freedom to manage his own work/life balance, the friendly, helpful company culture, and the opportunities for interesting work. His favorite project with us so far was building an aerial drone remote sensing program which managed the flow and automation of large quantities of drone data.

When not processing 3D models, photogrammetry, and LiDAR to solve business problems, Erik likes to spend time in the wild landscapes of Alaska and the Yukon, mountaineering, exploring, biking, hunting, jet boating, and snowmachining. He volunteers with the Haines Avalanche Center, which allows him to keep the community safe while also getting a chance to have fun in the mountains.
A few of Erik's favorite things

Food Chocolate chip cookies

Music Progressive rock, thoughtful metal, hip hop, atmospheric-synth-electronic-chill

Video game I was a Final Fantasy 7 nerd, way back in the day

Book The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli

Place to vacation Mexico
Alvin Morris

Systems Engineer

Living in the quiet neighborhood of Wasilla, Alaska, Alvin finds joy in the peaceful surroundings and the close-knit community. Growing...
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Alvin Morris
Systems Engineer
Anchorage, AK

Living in the quiet neighborhood of Wasilla, Alaska, Alvin finds joy in the peaceful surroundings and the close-knit community. Growing up in Northwestern Alaska, in the small village of Noorvik, he has always appreciated the tranquility of his home state.

At Resource Data, Alvin thrives on the varied projects and the constant engagement with different technologies, some of which he has never touched before. The challenge of choosing a favorite project is a testament to the diverse and interesting work he’s involved in. What keeps him at Resource Data? The people he works with and the office atmosphere they’ve created, especially as the hub for the Systems Engineering team.

When not working, you’ll most likely find him immersed in a book, adding to his collection, or experimenting with home-brewed beer and mead. He’s even considering venturing into winemaking!
A few of Alvin's favorite things

Food Pizza or Steak

Music Mostly rock music

Video game Eve online

Board game Not a board game, but he plays Magic: The Gathering and Warhammer 40k

Movie The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Local restaurant The Grape Tap in Wasilla

Sports team Inter Miami, especially since Messi joined the MLS

Place to travel/vacation Homer, AK, a favorite for camping and beach time with the family
Rick Busch

Service Area Lead, Data Engineering

With over 20 years of experience in IT, including owning two IT consulting companies prior to joining Resource Data in...
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Rick Busch
Service Area Lead, Data Engineering
Portland, OR

With over 20 years of experience in IT, including owning two IT consulting companies prior to joining Resource Data in 2016, Rick is a seasoned project manager, data engineer, and architect. His work focuses on guiding clients from traditional to cloud-based data storage solutions, leveraging his expertise and certifications, especially in Snowflake.

For Rick, working in the Portland Branch “is a stimulating blend of working with great minds, engaging with a varied spectrum of clients, and soaking in Portland’s cultural richness.” When not shuffling data at the office, Rick enjoys life on his flower and lavender farm in Yamhill, OR, mowing grass, chopping wood, cutting trails, and otherwise tending his crops. He cherishes his role in the company and the lifestyle it enables, both professionally and personally on his farm.
A few of Rick's favorite things

Food “Fastest burrito in town” from the food truck on the corner

Music Jazz

Video Game Galaga

Board Game Chess

Movie Repo Man

Book Snowcrash

Local Restaurant Lechon

Sports Team Timbers
Martha Childs

HR Manager

Martha loves Resource Data’s culture. She works remotely from Tennessee but feels connected through her interactions across the company. When...
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Martha Childs
HR Manager
Anchorage, AK

Martha loves Resource Data’s culture. She works remotely from Tennessee but feels connected through her interactions across the company. When not working, she likes to explore Tennessee’s cave systems and visit the Smokey Mountains National Park. She appreciates living in the country with a view of the Pigeon River and Smokey Mountains, yet is within driving distance to destinations like Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and Nashville, Tennessee. When not exploring, she gives back to her community by participating in events like the Tennessee Tree day where she planted 15 native seedlings—some she is proud to share are still thriving!
A few of Martha's favorite things

Food BBQ Chicken

Music Steel Drum, new style Country and of course Rock ‘n Roll!

Movie Avatar: The Way of the Water

Book Anything mystery or crime

Local restaurant Buddy's Barbeque

Vacation destination Florida
Dave Saleh

Sr. GIS Programmer

Dave loves working with data and performing spatial analysis to create beautiful maps and solve problems for his clients in...
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Dave Saleh
Sr. GIS Programmer
Houston, TX

Dave loves working with data and performing spatial analysis to create beautiful maps and solve problems for his clients in a wide range of industries. After working in the mortgage industry, he went back to school for a degree in geography and joined Resource Data in 2013 as a GIS programmer/analyst. He’s a native Texan, but during a three-year stint living in Jakarta, Indonesia in the 1990s, he turned his childhood soccer hobby into a full-blown passion playing for the Jakarta International School and traveling all over southeast Asia.
A few of Dave’s favorite things

Food Ice-cream (Mint chocolate chip)

Game (video, board, etc) Tetris

Book True Romance

Movie True Romance

Local restaurant Hutchins BBQ

Sports team Dallas Mavericks

Vacation destination Bali, Indonesia
Pivo

Portland Mascot

He loves pets, ear scratches, and bacon. He’s Pivo, the Portland branch manager…ahem, mascot. Pivo hangs out in the Portland...
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Pivo
Portland Mascot

He loves pets, ear scratches, and bacon. He’s Pivo, the Portland branch manager…ahem, mascot. Pivo hangs out in the Portland branch saying hi and brightening the day of everyone he encounters. Throw a ball for him or slip him a treat and you’ll have a buddy for life. Fun fact His name means beer in Czech.
A few of Pivo’s favorite things

Food Bacon

Game Chasing balls

Resource Data project My favorite is when I get to greet the clients, new candidates, and employees when they come in the office.
Doug Ruppert

Sr. Project Manager

Celebrating 28 years with Resource Data, Doug continues to thrive on challenging work and the dynamic atmosphere. Doug credits the...
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Doug Ruppert
Sr. Project Manager
Houston, TX

Celebrating 28 years with Resource Data, Doug continues to thrive on challenging work and the dynamic atmosphere. Doug credits the Houston team’s expertise and collaborative spirit as a significant contribution to our company’s success. He particularly enjoyed a project that integrated GIS with a cost model for adjustments based on alignment changes, offering a fascinating and rewarding cost analysis approach. Outside of work, you can find Doug enjoying remodeling projects like the restoration of a 1974 Porsche 911, which has been a decade in the making! He also loves spending time on the water, whether it’s boating, wakeboarding, or surfing.
A few of Doug's favorite things:

Food Sushi, particularly from a remarkable establishment in Katy, TX, that imports fresh fish from Japan weekly.

Music Classic rock and metal remain my musical preferences.

Movie The exhilarating flying sequences in "Top Gun Maverick" left an impression on me.

Book My recent dive into some of Tom Clancy's older books revealed the intriguing parallels between his narratives and the contemporary world.

Travel The allure of the Caribbean has captured my heart, with a recent cruise from London to Miami adding a unique twist to my travel experiences.
Emily Blattmachr

Sr. Proposal Writer

Emily is a born and raised Alaskan. She loves the beautiful mountains, friendly people, glittering waterways, soul-restoring views, and urban...
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Emily Blattmachr
Sr. Proposal Writer

Emily is a born and raised Alaskan. She loves the beautiful mountains, friendly people, glittering waterways, soul-restoring views, and urban wildlife that make Anchorage rugged and precious. As a senior proposal writer for Resource Data, she appreciates the company culture and flexibility, and enjoys collaborating with teammates to help our branches win new work. In her free time, she’s passionate about the benefits of natural products and makes beeswax candles and wax melts. She also loves reading, gardening, hiking, boating, and traveling, but no matter how far around the world she roams, she always misses the Chugach.
A few of Emily’s favorite things

Food Anything that she didn’t have to prepare.

Music Hits, country, piano, and Christmas (hot on the heels of Thanksgiving)

Video game Call of Duty

Board game Cards Against Humanity

Movie Gladiator and Love Actually

Book The Call of the Wild

Local restaurant Moose’s Tooth (Avalanche pizza) and Suite 100 (Kickin’ Chicken)

Vacation destination Anywhere new and preferably sunny