About Latapult

Chris possesses over 30 years of experience in GIS and remote sensing technology — serving as general manager and leader of the Latapult team from day one. His passion for creating simple but powerful geospatial solutions, partnered with the cross-collaboration and intensity of Latapult’s multifaceted team, makes managing our full-cycle product development from concept to market possible. Chris works with clients to accelerate faster, smarter decision-making. The only thing more expansive than his GIS knowledge might be his extensive record collection. Chris is PLS and GISP-certified.

Megan began extensively traveling while growing up, and her love of maps grew as she was able to explore new destinations. With a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and nearly 10 years of professional GIS experience, including spatial data analysis, map graphic design, data acquisition, and database design, Megan revels in creating a personalized support system for all of our clients.

Spencer uses his decade and a half of GIS experience, including geospatial analysis, digitization, database design, field mapping, and map creation, to collaborate with clients across the U.S. in continually improving our data quality and usability. Spencer’s first professional GIS positions took him to international locations where he gained extensive knowledge. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, and his extensive background has contributed to making Latapult the essential GIS tool it is today. 

Kristi has over a decade and a half of professional GIS analysis and graphic design experience. Having worked for municipal planning and transportation departments in Arizona after receiving her Master’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Kristi gained expertise in spatial data acquisition and geoprocessing, database and geodatabase design, cartographic design, spatial modeling, web programming, and more. Kristi also holds her GISP certification and has her Drone Pilot License.

Lauren completed the Full Stack Web Development program from Bloom Institute of Technology and plays an integral role on our development team. Having completed a Masters of Science in Chemistry from St. John’s University, Lauren’s background provides our team with a fresh perspective and diverse problem-solving skills. She leads the development and design of our application, databases, and backend architecture, while constantly improving the program with new and rapidly changing technologies.

Brennan previously interned with Latapult for several summer and winter sessions. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Geography and a minor in GIS.

Brennan infuses his education and appreciation of map design and intelligent cartography into his work at Latapult, and we’re very excited to have him back!

John completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He enjoys learning about software architecture and database management. In his free time, John loves reading about software advances and building personal projects fueled by his desire to learn. John is excited to pair his interests in software engineering with maps as he enters the GIS realm.

Matt earned his BA in Computer Science from Saint Louis University and has built a career turning complex problems into simple, effective solutions through software development. With expertise in modern web technologies, he brings a creativity-first approach to functional applications that make life easier for users with an emphasis on building an incredible experience.

Matt has contributed to projects involving mapping tools and data visualization, showcasing his ability to combine technical skills with practical business applications. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active at the gym, experimenting in the kitchen,…