April Kibby
GIS Analyst
April is highly skilled at helping communities through Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based solutions, a process by which she gathers, creates, displays, and provides access to data that powers decision making. She became part of the Wightman team in 2015 as a GIS analyst, a role to which she brings more than 5 years of experience. Proficient in several ArcGIS suite applications as well as ArcGIS Online, she believes a web-based approach is key to successful public engagement. April is passionate about helping communities grow and thrive. She is Redevelopment Ready Communities certified and is a member of the DDA Economic Vitality committee in Three Rivers.
Areas of Focus
- Project management
- Custom database design
- ArcGIS online implementation
- Cartographic design
- Spatial analysis
- ArcGIS pro
- GIS training
Services
Expertise
Education
B.S. Geography
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Professional Training & Registrations
- GIS Certificate
- City & Regional Planning Certificate
- Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Certificate
Awards
- Improving Michigan Access to Geographic Information Networks-2017 Volunteer of the Year IMAGIN
Affiliations & Memberships
- Improving Michigan Access to Geographic Information Networks (IMAGIN) GIS Organization Board of Directors
- MiCamp GIS Organization
- Southwest Michigan GIS User Group
- Three Rivers DDA Committee
- Three Rivers RRC Committee
Personal Note
April is a lover of the arts, food, and the water. She enjoys any of those elements. Plus she enjoys a good bike ride.
