Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson is an experienced Geographic Information Systems professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Geographic Information Systems Manager at Peoria County since November 2012, Josh oversees all GIS programs and support for county departments while assessing GIS data, maps, and web map application needs. Prior to this role, Josh worked as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist at McLean County Government, where responsibilities included GIS training, software installations, and database management. Earlier experience includes positions at The Nature Conservancy and McLean County Soil & Water Conservation District. Josh is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Professional Science with a focus on Geographic Information Science at Eastern Illinois University, complemented by a prior Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography from Illinois State University.