Jake Stevenson

Director | GIS Solutions

About Jake

As a director of GIS solutions at 1898 & Co., Jake leverages the power of geographic information systems (GIS) to help clients in critical infrastructure industries better manage their assets and improve asset health data to facilitate better decision making.

Jake attended Emporia State University, where he studied geology and earth sciences/ geosciences, and then he went on to earn his master’s in physical sciences. Starting at 1898 & Co., he led projects for city and county governments as well as several multiyear projects for some of the largest power utilities in the country. A longtime GIS user and ArcGIS Desktop certified user, he routinely performs mobile GIS/GPS application development, data collection/conversion, spatial analysis, easement creation, facility condition assessments, 3D mapping and storm/sanitary system condition assessments.

How Jake helps his clients
Jake brings decades of GIS experience to every client project. Having worked on hundreds of projects, he has seen every phase of a GIS engagement and can help clients navigate the challenges and complexities of managing large programs.

What motivates Jake
The support and collaboration with his team is what motivates Jake on a daily basis. He is surrounded by highly educated and experienced individuals who are passionate about the work they do and coming up with innovative solutions for their clients. There is such a broad range of talent and understanding that he always has someone to turn to when needing more insight on a topic.

A little bit about Jake
Jake enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, by attending his kids’ sporting events, fishing in a local farm pond, biking along the miles of trails or going for hikes around the Kansas City area. The Stevenson family is outside whenever they can be.

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Specialties

Systems & Platforms

Geospatial

Published Work

Accurate Data Is Essential for Natural Gas Pipeline Safety - Article

What Tools Can I Quickly Stand Up for Field Data Collection and Compliance of Lead and Copper? - Video

How Can I Coordinate Among Parties With My Lead and Copper Information? - Video

GIS Backlog Is Rising at Utilities Thanks to New Demands - Article

Digitizing Historical Records Is a Challenge Worth Addressing - Article

Accurate GIS Data Is Trail Map Utilities Need to Implement ADMS or Upgrade to the Utility Network - Article

How Water Utilities Can Use GIS Tools to Comply With Lead and Copper Rule - Blog