JACKSON, Miss. – Waggoner Engineering, a full-service economic development, planning, program management, and engineering firm, welcomes Luther Schalk as Risk MAP GIS Technical Lead.
This role will lead and support Waggoner’s FEMA Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning) production efforts, which have been ongoing since 2010.
Schalk joins Waggoner from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), where he worked extensively with Risk MAP projects in FEMA Region 1 (New England) for the last decade.
Beyond his technical experience, he has developed extensive knowledge of FEMA’s requirements, guidance, standards and technical references. He is practiced in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing projects.
“Luther’s expertise will further benefit Waggoner’s strong and vital relationship with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality,” said Jimmy Bradley, CFM, GISP, Manager of State Mapping Programs. “He will be a wonderful asset as we continue to provide project support for Mississippi’s Risk MAP initiatives.”
Schalk has a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Pittsburg and has authored numerous articles in USGS publications.
About Waggoner
Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering firm with a passion for helping communities realize their full potential. Today, Waggoner has expanded to numerous offices in six states and Washington, D.C. and is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that make it much more than a traditional engineering firm.