John D. Corbett, PhD Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Corbett is the founding visionary of AWhere, Inc. With an education in geography with an emphasis on agricultural climatology, Dr. Corbett has over 20 years of experience applying practical geographic solutions to real-world challenges. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is a natural – and powerful – tool-kit for work in agriculture, but the complexity of use has limited adoption by non-mapping specialists. AWhere software emerged to address this need: spatial tools for the non-specialist with an emphasis on ease of use, ease of sharing, ease of presentation creation. Dr. Corbett has experience in managing a complete small business operation; three years with Syngenta, AG – a global corporation as Head of Global GIS; and international experience working and living in Mexico (CIMMYT), Kenya (ICRAF), and Switzerland.
Stewart N. Collis Co-Founder, Vice President Research & Development, Chief Technology Officer
Graduated from University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia earning a Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (with Honors) and a Master of Engineering Science with specific focus on Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. Worked at the International Center for Research in Agro-Forestry (ICRAF) in Kenya then Texas A&M University System as a software developer focusing on climate and agriculture modeling and easy to use GIS. Co-founded AWhere, Inc. with a principle role in leading software and technology directions and research.
David R. Lundberg Vice President Product Strategy & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Lundberg is an accomplished senior executive with nineteen years proven experience in software and Internet strategy, operations, and product development. Mr. Lundberg has successfully re-engineered the strategy and operations of numerous software companies into effective, profitable enterprises. Prior to joining AWhere, Dave lead his company's acquisition by Microsoft - one of the most discerning companies in the world when it comes to considering acquisition targets and, most recently, he served as Dun & Bradstreet/Hoovers Vice President of Product Strategy. The software products under his direction have delivered proven value to customers ranging from the smallest domestic companies to the largest global enterprises including IBM, Ford, Volvo, Sun, Zurich Financial Services, and global government entities.
Jim Pollock President of Vertical Market Development
After receiving a BSEE from MIT, Jim has developed broad and deep operational experience with 4- years of sales at Hewlett-Packard, as engineering manager and product marketing manager for two Silicon Valley software startups, as director of software and systems marketing for a later stage instrumentation company, and by co-founding two electronic learning companies. Of these companies, Jim was instrumental in developing the technology and partnership strategies leading to 3 acquisitions and an IPO. Most recently he was the Executive Director of the CTEK Colorado Technology Incubator in Boulder where he mentored and assisted dozens of technology startups.
Sara Strebe Director, Online Marketing
Sara brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in start-ups and fast growth situations as well as due diligence, acquisition grooming, and IPO road show experience. Co-founder and VP of Marketing at @Last Software, developers of SketchUp, which was acquired by Google in 2006 where she lead product branding, viral marketing and created a cult-like SketchUp user community. Other experience includes founding Team and Marketing Director at Pearl Izumi, founding Team and Regional Sales Manager of NordicAdvantage, Sales Development Manager and Market Analyst with Carrier Access Corporation and Zhone Technologies. Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Minor in Business from University of Wisconsin and a Masters in Integrated Marketing, from the J.L.Kellogg Graduate School of Business and Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.
Beau R. Bush Director, Operations
Graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Ecology and a Masters of Science in Entomology with specific focus on use of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems to monitor interactions between ecto-parasites, hosts and their interactions with the landscape. Worked for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station as a GIS Specialist, software developer and systems administrator from 1997-2001. Currently provide IT, software development and product distribution management for AWhere, Inc.
Daniel J. Allen Director, Data Services
Dan has over 13 years of experience in the management and implementation of complex projects requiring problem solving and innovative design utilizing spatial analysis; database design and modeling; programming; and decision support systems. Prior to joining AWhere in 2001, he worked for Syngenta, AG as a GIS Analyst & Specialist in the Novartis Crop Protection Division. Dan Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography with a minor in Political Science, as well as a Master of Arts degree In Applied Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science, both from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro.
Randal Q. Jeske Director, Customer Resource Center (CRC)
Randy joined AWhere in 2001 after serving as a Research Associate at Texas A&M University’s Blackland Research and Extension Center, as a Research Assistant at the International Center for Insect and Ecology in Nairobi, Kenya; and as Office Administrative Assistant in the Department of Geography of the University of Wyoming. Mr. Jeske has co-authored several scientific papers and publications with Dr. Corbett, Mr. Collis, Mr. Bush and other scholars. Randal Jeske holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Wyoming.
Lisa Gardner Director, Business Development
Lisa leads AWhere business development activities. She joined AWhere with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management across a wide range of industries that include organizations such as Experian, PeopleClick, SkyBitz and Neiman Marcus. She has sold enterprise technology and information solutions around the globe to corporations including Texas Instruments, Warner Music, Whirlpool Corporation, US Airways, International Paper, and Kraft Foods. Previous positions include Regional Vice President of Sales responsible for a $24-million sales division, Director New Markets responsible for Canadian reseller relationships and Vice President of Sales Operations for an $80-million organization. Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude, receiving her bachelors of liberal arts degree from Southern Methodist University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree.
Michael A. Swaim GIS Analyst & Cartographer
Mr. Swaim joined the Company in October 2002 as a GIS Analyst and Cartographer. He has significant technical expertise in the areas of spatial data processing and analysis; cartographic, scientific, and marketing illustration. His previous experience includes Adjunct Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (“UNCG”), Graduate & Research Assistant in the UNCG Department of Geography; Cartographer & Archaeological Technician for several cultural resource management firms. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Applied Geography from UNCG.
Lynn M. McInnis, PhD Product Management
Dr. McInnis joined the Company in 2008 to lead AWhere’s product and project management initiatives. She previously served as Vice President of Business Development for Wall Street on Demand until its acquisition by Goldman Sachs Ventures. Her experience includes extensive project management and product leadership for web products including design recognition with best-of-the-web citations from Forbes and Barron’s. Prior to joining AWhere, she served as a consultant for the Mapleton Group, LLC..
Lynn McInnis holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts.