2025 Board Nominees

Brendan Cleary - GIS Manager, Department of Technology Services/GIS, City of Chattanooga

Brendan is a certified GISP and serves as the GIS Manager for the City of Chattanooga, bringing 22 years of experience in geospatial technologies and solutions. During his 18-year tenure with the city, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation and excellence in geographic information systems, advancing initiatives that drive efficiency and improve community outcomes.
Brendan is committed to fostering collaboration, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and leveraging cutting-edge geospatial technologies to solve complex challenges. He aspires to lead transformational GIS projects that support sustainability, smart city initiatives, and urban development, positioning Chattanooga as a model city for GIS-driven solutions.
Looking ahead, Brendan aims to integrate advanced tools like AI, machine learning, and IoT into GIS workflows, modernize the city’s GIS infrastructure, and mentor the next generation of geospatial professionals. He is also dedicated to promoting open data policies and contributing to the global GIS community through research and industry engagement.
Brendan holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography, with a concentration in GIS, from Appalachian State University.

Paul Dudley - Location Intelligence Analyst, STS GIS Services

Hello TNGIC!  I have been an engaged member since 2015.  I have served on multiple committees, was a board member from 2020-2023, and served as President in 2023-2024. I have been part of the team on various TNGIC initiatives such as our website rebuild, the TNGIC Webinar Series, state LiDAR training efforts, Member News, TNGIS.org rebuild, jobs dashboard, conferences, fall forums, and disaster response efforts. I am the current chair of the Web and Data Committee.  As a second term board member, I would like to focus on promotion of TNGIC to other business sectors, improve member engagement, and foster member led initiatives.  I actively advocate for TNGIC, see the value of this great organization, and want to continue to serve.

I am a Location Intelligence Analyst with the State of Tennessee STS-GIS Services group helping support various data programs.  My primary focuses are imagery, LiDAR, statewide recreation data, open data and special projects. I am an active member of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) and several other organizations. I am a graduate of UT Knoxville’s Geography Department. 

Corey Gens - Solution Engineer, GIS & Data Insights, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Information Technology Services

Corey Gens is a Solution Engineer on the GIS & Data Insights team in the ITS Department at Metro Nashville Davidson County. In this role he helps administer several enterprise GIS environments, automate workflows, and other various GIS tasks. Before Metro Nashville Corey worked for True North Geographic Technologies and Esri where he helped utilities and local governments adopt GIS. He has over 10 years of experience and holds a Master’s and Bachelor's Degree in GIS technology. When Corey is not working on GIS projects he spends time with his 1 year old son, hiking in the Tennessee wilderness, or watching football.

I want to serve on the board because I think I have a unique work experience having worked for consultants, software providers, and local governments. I believe this experience allows me to relate to a variety of TNGIC members. I also want to be on the board to communicate and collaborate with members more. As someone who has only been a member for a couple years I've seen how beneficial being involved with TNGIC can be and what better way to be more involved than to serve on the board.

Mandy O'Shea - Project Manager, KCI Technologies Inc.

Amanda (Mandy) O'Shea is a Senior Solutions Engineer at KCI Technologies, where she specializes in geospatial solutions and asset management. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mandy moved to Tennessee over a decade ago and proudly calls it home.

She earned her degree in Geography from Penn State in 2001 and has spent the past 25 years configuring and deploying geospatial solutions, supporting asset management programs, and mentoring junior staff.

A former TNGIC board member, Mandy remains dedicated to supporting TNGIC and contributing to the geospatial community in the years ahead.

Michelle Patton - Computer Software Specialist II - GIS EAM & Materials systems, MLGW

Michelle Patton is a GIS Developer at Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) with almost a decade of experience in GIS. She holds a GISP certification and has contributed to high-profile projects at MLGW, including the Lead Service Line Inventory and the Weaver-Gill Gas Pipeline Modernization Project.

Michelle has also been an active leader in the GIS community, serving on the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council (MAGIC) board of directors for three years. During her tenure, she held roles as Secretary, Vice President, and President.

Now, as a nominee for the Tennessee Geographic Information Council (TNGIC), Michelle is eager to connect with GIS professionals across the state, share insights, and contribute to the advancement of geospatial technology in Tennessee.

Brant Sollis - GIS Manager, Town of Collierville

Brant Sollis is the GIS Manager for the Town of Collierville, TN.  After starting his career as a GIS Technician for the town, he then spent a few years doing GIS for other local governments.  In 2022 he was excited to return to the Town as GIS Manager, where he oversees GIS efforts that support all departments across the organization, including planning, utilities, and emergency services.   The best part of his job is facilitating the use of GIS tools across such a wide variety of departments to make other’s work easier and more efficient.

Around 2012, Brant attended his first TNGIC conference as a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin and has been hooked on GIS ever since.  While he has assisted with West TN forums and conferences in the past, he looks forward to being able to give back more to the organization by serving on the board.

Brant spends much of his free time supporting his local makerspace and community workshop in Memphis.  As a result, he tends to collect hobbies and is always looking to learn something new.