Robert Hickey Appointed to Director of Business Development for Photo Science

LEXINGTON, KY – July 12, 2005 – Photo Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Hickey, to the position of Director of Business Development. “Bob brings over 19 years of photogrammetric production, program management, and business development experience to our organization”, states President G. Michael Ritchie. “We are excited about Bob’s assignment to this position and our strategic growth initiatives. Our recent acquisition strategy has diversified our geospatial service offerings and expanded our national presence, opening new market opportunities. Coupled with the deployment of new digital sensor technologies, we continue our efforts to position Photo Science to keep pace with an evolving growth profession.”

Mr. Hickey will focus on target market development and the integration of services to deliver increased value to Photo Science’s client base. He has been actively involved in a number of professional geospatial organizations including the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, URISA, and GITA. He has also served on the executive board of the Management Association of Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS). He earned his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from St. Joseph’s University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania State University.

About Photo Science: Founded in 1974, Photo Science is a full-service geospatial firm, specializing in aerial imaging and data collection, photogrammetric mapping, GIS, remote sensing, and surveying services. Based in Lexington, KY, and with offices located in Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Bangor, ME; Atlanta, GA; Colorado Springs, CO; and Orlando and St. Petersburg, FL, Photo Science’s 200 member professional and technical staff are devoted to providing high quality geospatial products and services to federal, state, and private sector customers.