Kimberly Mantey

Ms. Mantey currently serves as the Director of the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) within the United States Geological Survey (USGS).  Ms. Mantey has over a decade of experience at the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) leading national operations supporting topographic mapping and the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). A senior member of the National Geospatial Program and Core Science Systems leadership teams, she oversees the planning, execution, and technical direction of programs that support mapping for the United States.  Her expertise spans geospatial science, national mapping standards, and large-scale federal contracting, including oversight of the $850 million Geospatial Products and Services Contract (GPSC). Prior roles include Deputy Director and Section Chief for Elevation Operations, she they managed 3DEP implementation and delivery.  Her leadership at USGS has advanced national topographic initiatives and helped modernize critical geospatial data platforms such as the National Map.  Ms. Mantey holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography and a GIS Certificate from the University of Colorado Denver.