Gallagher will advise on federal strategy and help expand Woolpert’s geospatial growth in the U.S. and globally.
DAYTON, Ohio (June 2, 2026) — Kevin Gallagher has joined Woolpert as a senior geospatial advisor. A former U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) associate director for Core Science Systems, Gallagher brings nearly 40 years of federal service and executive leadership experience spanning geospatial strategy, science informatics, technology modernization, and national mapping efforts.
As senior geospatial advisor, Gallagher will provide strategic counsel supporting the firm’s long-term growth across federal and international geospatial markets.
“Kevin’s experience operating at the intersection of science, technology, policy, and global collaboration is exceptionally aligned with where Woolpert is headed,” said Woolpert Executive Vice President and Global Head of Technology and Innovation Amar Nayegandhi. “As governments and organizations around the world increasingly rely on trusted geospatial intelligence to support resilience, infrastructure, security, and resource management, Kevin brings a unique perspective that will help strengthen our international relationships, sharpen our strategic positioning, and elevate how we engage at the executive level globally.”
At USGS, Gallagher served as chief information officer and chief technology officer where he led enterprise IT and telecommunications operations, including overseeing the Geologic Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, and Science Informatics programs and managing the world’s largest Earth science library. He also co-authored the USGS science strategy Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017.
“Over my nearly 40-year federal career, I’ve focused on advancing mission performance through technology innovation and collaboration across the geospatial, science and technical communities. Together with USGS and partners in industry, academia, and government, we expanded the impact of geospatial data in meaningful ways,” said Gallagher, “I’m excited to join Woolpert, a recognized leader in geospatial innovation, and look forward to contributing to its legacy of advancing performance, strengthening partnerships, and driving impactful outcomes worldwide.”
Gallagher, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from James Madison University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Syracuse University, completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University. He also earned a Chief Information Officer Certificate from the National Defense University and served as a Congressional Fellow.
Gallagher is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive, the Department of the Interior Distinguished Service Award, and the MAPPS Visionary Leadership Award.
“Kevin has long been one of the most respected and influential leaders in the U.S. and international geospatial communities,” said Woolpert Government Solutions Market Director Jeff Lovin. “His leadership at the USGS helped shape national geospatial priorities, modernize science and technology operations, and strengthen collaboration across agencies and industry. His insight, relationships, and understanding of the federal landscape will be invaluable as Woolpert continues expanding its role as a trusted partner supporting mission-critical geospatial programs across the United States and abroad.”
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