JoAnn Parks
JoAnn joined ADC in 2003 and is a GIS Project Manager. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from the University of Wis. -- Eau Claire, an Associate's Degree in GIS from Chippewa Valley Technical College, and a graduate level GIS certificate from the University of Southern Mississippi--Hattiesburg. JoAnn is an avid hiker and is a proud member of the Ice Age Trail 1000 Miler Club! She is also very involved with the restoration of the historic ZCBJ Bohemian Hall.
Jon Kelly
Jonathan Kelly is a Software Engineer in the Software Development Division. Jon is a recent graduate of the Univ. of Wis.-Stout, where he holds Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering. In his spare time, Jon enjoys writing and playing music and spending time with his wife, Samantha and their two sons, Eli and David.
Milestones
ADC has experienced steady sales, client, employee, equipment and physical growth since its inception in 1996. We currently employ over 40 staff and have served hundreds of clients of all sizes throughout the nation. The following provides a snapshot of key milestones in ADC’s history:
1996: Company formed with 2 founders in Omaha, Neb. with Corps of Engineers Omaha District Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Service Center Contract and Chippewa County Land Use Department as clients
1997: infoUSA contracted with ADC to provide point location maps
1998: ADC expands to Eau Claire, WI and creates corporate headquarters in rented office space at Banbury Place
2000: Awarded “New Business Partner of the Year” by ESRI
2002: Introduced WebGUIDE, a product for counties to serve their GIS data to the web
2003: Constructed new 3,600 square-foot office building in Eau Claire near State Hwy. 29 and Co. Rd. T
Created ADZMAR, the automated delivery zone, mapping and routing application for Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. (DDA), which provided a more efficient way to deliver telephone books
2006: Contracted by Army Corps of Engineers to help with Hurricane Katrina efforts. Sent 7 employees between 2006-07 for debris management
2007: Designated a “High Technology” Company by the State of Wisconsin and eligible for Tax Zone Credits
Provided web-based mapping tool for infoUSA
2008: Constructed 6,000 square-foot office building with new state-of-the-art server room as the centerpiece
Reorganized company into four divisions to ensure diversity, specialization and to handle future expansion and growth: ADZMAR, GIS Technology, Web Division, Software Development
2009: Awarded $5.5 million Army COE GSC BPA Contract
Launched Elite EXTRA, a new tracking and routing application for automotive part deliveries
Launched EAGL-i, an interactive mapping tool to assist economic development corporations in business development
Now over 40 employees
Created a new GIS Consultants Division
2010: Partnership with ADP
Partnership with e-Original for electronic signature capture
Created a new Elite EXTRA Division
Launched EXTRA’s mobile application, EXTRA ToGo
Partnership with Networkfleet
Launched MapVis, a geo-selection tool to display your business data
Opened Denver branch office
2011: Awarded General Motors ACDelco contract for Elite EXTRA
Opened branch in San Francisco Bay area
Opened Charlottesville, Virg. branch office
Have served clients in 38 states and Canada
Won Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Quadrant 3 Business of the Year and the CCEDC's Overall Business of the Year
Attained Silver Partnership status with ESRI
September 2011 — ADC celebrates 15 years



















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