David Jones

David Jones is an experienced GIS professional with a robust background in data management and geospatial technologies. Currently serving as GIS Manager for the Bureau of Land Management since October 2023, David previously worked as Interdisciplinary Data Manager at the National Park Service. In this role, David oversaw data pipelines for long-term ecological monitoring and developed management plans for data acquisition and dissemination. Prior experience includes roles as Software Architect at Technosylva Inc., GIS Coordinator at the North Carolina Forest Service, and Senior Scientist at EcoScience Corporation, among others. David holds a Master of Geospatial Information Science & Technology from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Natural Resources Ecosystems Assessment with a Forest Management Minor from the same institution.