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  • Will Jensen

    Will Jensen

    Director

    Starting as a GIS programmer without a computer science degree, Will grew into the Boise Director at Resource Data, thanks...

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    Will Jensen

    Will Jensen

    Director

    Boise, Idaho,

    Starting as a GIS programmer without a computer science degree, Will grew into the Boise Director at Resource Data, thanks to a culture that fosters initiative, creativity, and mentorship. He thrives in an environment where employees are trusted to shape their careers and embrace challenges. “We may not be experts in a technology, but we’re experts at learning,” he says, reflecting the company’s focus on adaptability. A career highlight was supporting a major oil spill response, providing 24/7 GIS support and collaborating with multiple agencies to solve real-time problems. During one intense shift, he witnessed the leak being plugged—a rewarding moment of teamwork and impact.

    Outside of work, Will enjoys life in Boise through music, travel, and sports. He plays in two bands—Danger Beard and Willie and the Singlewides—and loves snowboarding and hockey, a sport sparked by childhood memories of The Mighty Ducks. Whether performing or recruiting hockey players, Will finds joy in every part of his journey.

    A few of Will's favorite things

    • Food I love all types of food and cooking
    • Music Groove-oriented and jazz-influenced electric (e.g., Thundercat)
    • Video Game The new Legend of Zelda (with my wife)
    • Board Game Terraforming Mars
    • Movie/TV Show Band of Brothers
    • Book The Sparrow (a favorite I recommended to my wife)
    • Local Restaurant Luciano’s (Italian)
    • Sports Team Oregon Ducks football
    • Place to Travel Switzerland
  • Tasha Jackson

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.