Vice President at The Schneider Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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- Vice President at The Schneider Corporation
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- Treasurer and Board Member at Indiana Geographic Information Council
- Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Board Member at Iowa Geographic Information Council
- Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at PMC, ProMap Corporation
- Education
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- Iowa State University
- University of Iowa
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Jeff Corns’s Summary
I am an executive with broad functional area experience, including Business Development, Operations, and Staff Development. With some niche product development background, my primary focus has been on professional services. I have specific interest in geospatial technologies, and how technology can help transform organizations. I am a very passionate person and enjoy serving in an executive role supporting talented leadership with a strong vision.
My professional goal is to help my clients implement innovative solutions to solve their most pressing problems or needs, while helping my staff to be the best leaders possible. I have always believed in bringing exceptional value and a strong work ethic to my clients, my staff, and my company.
Jeff Corns’s Specialties:
Business Development, Project Management, Account Management, Financial Management, Contract Negotiations and Management, Strategic Planning, Staff Leadership & Development, and Public Speaking.
Jeff Corns’s Experience
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Vice President
The Schneider Corporation
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
April 2002 — Present (7 years 4 months)
Responsible for the technology business units within Schneider, including GIS Services, Product Development, and the Visualization Studio. Accountability for the successful implementation of client solutions, as well as business development, strategic planning, contract negotiations, and personnel management and development. Participated in, and led portions of, the successful acquisition and integration of another firm into our operations in 2005. Manage a separate branch office in addition to other responsibilities.
Company is a leading provider of geospatial and visualization solutions across the country. Clients include over 150 local and state governments as well as Fortune 500 companies. -
Treasurer and Board Member
Indiana Geographic Information Council
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years)
Nominated and elected to this statewide Industry Board of Directors, and to the position of Treasurer and Executive Committee member. Managed organization's finances including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Forecasting, and the development and presentation of Financial Statements. Worked with private and public entities to help secure funding for the organization.
As a part of the Executive Committee, provided support and management of the Executive Director, and helped set the strategic direction of the organization in order to successfully meet its goals. Represented the organization to other states, and presented on the groups mission and goals.
Successfully transitioned the role of Treasurer to newly elected board member. Continue to serve on the Finance Committee of the organization. -
Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Board Member
Iowa Geographic Information Council
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — 2002 (3 years)
Elected to the Board of Directors of the Governor recognized statewide Industry Council. Served on the Board, the Executive Committee, as Treasurer, and as Vice-Chair during my tenure. Help set strategic direction, plan bi-annual conferences, market the organization's mission and values, and work with both public and private entities to achieve organization’s goals.
As Treasurer, provided oversight to Council’s finances, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Forecasting, and the development and presentation of Financial Statements.
Successfully transitioned the role of Treasurer to newly elected board member when elected as Vice-Chair. -
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
PMC, ProMap Corporation
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 1997 — April 2002 (5 years)
As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm, I was responsible for the daily operations and strategic direction of the company. Served on the Board of Directors and as Corporate Treasurer. Help grow the company from $300,000 over $2.5m in five years, and introduced product lines and geographic diversification to spur growth and stability.
Led business development, marketing, project management, client support, and production teams. Served as Project Manager or key client Account Manager for over 60 successful projects in multiple Midwest states.
Introduced key business partnerships that led to additional revenue, and profitability, as well as the eventual purchase of the firm.
Jeff Corns’s Education
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Iowa State University
MBA (not complete) 1997 — 1998
Graduate work in business towards a MBA.
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University of Iowa
BS , Geography , 1992 — 1997
Emphasis in GIS and Location Theory.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~geog/Alumni/alumni.shtml
Additional Information
Jeff Corns’s Websites:
Jeff Corns’s Interests:
http://www.youtube.com/beaconinfo, http://www.jimcollins.com/
Jeff Corns’s Groups:
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) #00038434,
Iowa Geographic Information Council Board (1998-2002, 2008-2010),
Indiana Geographic Information Council Board (2003-2006),
IUPUI Graduate Advisory Board for MS in GIS,
GISCI Review Board,
URISA,
IAAO
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GIS
Jeff Corns’s Honors:
American Council of Engineering Companies - 2008
ACEC Engineering Excellence Merit Award for the Terre Haute Sanitary Sewer District and Vigo County GIS.
Association of Indiana Counties - 2004
GIS - Blackford County, Indiana, County Achievement Award
Indiana Geographic Information Council Award for
Large City — 2003
GIS Storm Water Management - City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works
Indiana Geographic Information Council Award for Small Communities — 2002
GIS Web Development - Town of Cumberland, Indiana
Indiana Geographic Information Council Award for County Government — 2002
GIS Web Development - Huntington County, Indiana
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