At the 2024 AASG Annual Meeting in Utah, AASG President John Metesh of MT presented the AASG Presidential Award to Kevin Gallagher, who has been a great friend of AASG, and who retired earlier this year following 39 years of public service, most recently as USGS Associate Director for the Core Science Systems Mission Area. Kevin was appointed to this role in 2010, in which he directed USGS programs in geologic mapping, data preservation, geospatial, biological Information, informatics, and the immense USGS library. From 2002-2010, he was USGS Chief Information officer and Chief Technology Officer. Before joining USGS, Kevin held roles with the Coast Guard and the Navy. He holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from Syracuse University, a Chief Information Officer Certificate from National Defense University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from James Madison University. He has completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University. Thanks for your superb leadership, Kevin!
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