Jim Sparks was voted President of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Geographic Information Council during the Feb. board meeting. The Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help lead the effective application of geographic information in Indiana. Membership includes individuals from all levels of government, private industry, educational institutions and other nonprofit groups. Jim committed to the board to position IGIC to be fiscally, organizationally, and strategically prepared to lead the IGIC member community toward and through opportunities to improve the quality of life for Indiana residents. In addition, he wants to use his history and familiarity with IGIC and his knowledge of the requirements and challenges of the Indiana Geographic Office to provide strategic and statutory support to that office.