Who are we?

Hello, my name is Kelly McGee, and I am the founder and owner of Spatial Connections Inc. Rather than giving you a mission statement or core value statement with a bunch of key buzzwords and marketing slogans, I would like to tell you who I am and why I started Spatial Connections.

My father taught me the value of hard work and taking care of family. Serving in the U.S. Army built on that and also taught me the value of a strong team, leadership and a good map. Earning my B.S. in Geography with a focus on GIS taught me how advances in technology made maps valuable again. Maps have always been used for navigation, but now we also use them to navigate business decisions. All this training gave me the opportunity to work for over twenty years with leading coal, local government, photogrammetry, engineering, system integration, satellite imagery, and GIS software organizations.

I started Spatial Connections so that I could put together a team of professionals that represent and can build upon my experience and knowledge gained so that we can help others understand and use geospatial technology, no matter what their industry is or their budget.

Why "Spatial Connections"?

"Connecting Geography & Information"

Trying to think of a good name for the company that would best represent what we do and at the same time be different from all the other "spatial" companies, was not easy. When it was decided that the simplest statement that defined what we would do we came up with "Connecting Geography & Information", which became our tag line and helped define our name.

The word spatial is defined as relating to the position, area, and size of things and that is one of two key elements of GIS. GIS is also about connecting geography with data traditionally stored in databases or other digital formats, and it is the connections that is the other key element.

When we connect database tables, digital documents, photography, video, satellite imagery, GPS sensors, radar, sonar, or any other digital data with spatial information we add another dimension that provides us with a clearer picture of our environment.

Meet the Founder

Kelly McGee

Founder, Owner & President

Background

Kelly's journey into geospatial technology began with his service in the U.S. Army, where he learned the critical value of a good map, strong leadership, and effective teamwork. After earning his B.S. in Geography with a focus on GIS, he discovered how technology was revolutionizing the way we use maps—not just for navigation, but as powerful tools for business decision-making.

Experience

With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries—including coal, local government, photogrammetry, engineering, system integration, satellite imagery, and GIS software—Kelly has built a comprehensive understanding of how geospatial technology can transform organizations of all sizes.

Philosophy

Kelly believes in making geospatial technology accessible to everyone, regardless of industry or budget. His approach combines technical expertise with a genuine commitment to helping clients succeed. Quality over quantity, relationships over transactions, and practical solutions over buzzwords—that's the Spatial Connections way.

How We Work

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Client Partnership

We don't just work for you—we work with you. Your success is our success, and we're committed to understanding your unique challenges and goals.

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Practical Solutions

No one-size-fits-all approaches here. We tailor our solutions to fit your specific needs, budget, and technical capabilities.

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Quality First

As a small team, we can focus on delivering exceptional quality rather than chasing volume. Every project gets our full attention.

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Knowledge Sharing

We're committed to education. Whether through training, resources, or ongoing support, we want you to truly understand and own your GIS solutions.

Work With Us

We're a small, dedicated team, and we occasionally bring on talented GIS professionals who share our passion for helping clients succeed.

Even if we don't have an active opening right now, we're always interested in connecting with people who:

Love solving spatial problems
Believe in quality over quantity
Want to make a real impact for clients
Are always learning and growing
Value collaboration and teamwork

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Let's Stay Connected

If you're passionate about geospatial technology and think you might be a good fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

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