The US Army Geospatial Center (AGC), a major subordinate command under the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), plays a vital role in delivering timely, accurate, and relevant geospatial information and capabilities to support unified land operations. Behind this mission is the AGC Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) team, supported by Chenega IT Enterprise Services (CITES), whose exceptional performance has earned them the USACE IM/IT Excellence in Organizational Support Award.
Why This Matters
This prestigious award recognizes the team’s ability to combine innovation with operational efficiency. Through strategic cost reductions and critical IT upgrades, they have strengthened AGC’s technology foundation and cybersecurity posture, ensuring smooth global support without redundancy with USACE Enterprise IT (ACE-IT).
Back Row, Left to Right: Enoch Appiah, Tyler Robinson, Jonathan Mason, Adrian Harris, Devin Gonzalez, Craig Elam, and Gabriel Hyatt
Front Row, Left to Right: Steve Castano, Alberto Jimenez, Edina Carter, Chung Lee, Luis Perez, Darrell Taylor, Logan Mercer, and Imari’ Cash
FY25 IM/IT Team Achievements at a Glance
- Cloud Modernization: Accelerated Army Unified Directory Service (AUDS) migration ahead of Army deadlines, reducing on-premises resources ($18K savings).
- Cost Optimization: Removed redundant licenses ($15K savings), streamlined procurement ($13.6K savings), and cut printer inventory by 40%.
- Lifecycle Refresh: Replaced 185 computers for Windows 11 compliance and upgraded Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) switches.
- Cybersecurity: Implemented Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) multifactor authentication and maintained compliance through rigorous patching and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
- Operational Enhancements: Modernized A/V in conference rooms, introduced new data/media policies, and launched a SharePoint booking tool for scheduling.
Team Members:
- Program Management & Operations: Luis Perez (Program Manager), Devin Gonzalez (PSI, IT Operations Analyst), and Logan Mercer (IT Logistics Specialist)
- Help Desk Team: Darell Taylor (Manager), Imari’ Cash (Sr. IT Specialist), Edina Carter (Sr. IT Specialist), and Craig Elam (Sr. IT Specialist)
- Information Assurance: Steve Castano (Sr. Information Assurance Officer) and Jonathan Mason (Information Assurance Officer)
- Systems Administration & Development: Alberto Jimenez (PSI, Lead), Adrian Harris (PSI, Systems Administrator), Tyler Robinson (PSI, Systems Administrator), Gabriel Hyatt (Systems Administrator), Enoch Appiah (Cloud Engineer), and Chung Lee (Web Developer)
The AGC IM/IT team consists of 5 government personnel and 15 contractors, making up 75% of the workforce behind this award-winning achievement.
Leadership Recognition
Adding to this achievement, Kevin Foster (Gov Lead), Chief Information Technology Officer, was named USACE IM/IT Champion of the Year for his outstanding leadership and strategic impact. His vision and contributions have modernized AGC’s IT capabilities, enabling the organization to carry out its critical mission with greater efficiency.
This award reflects the team’s strategic vision, technical proficiency, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Their initiatives not only deliver measurable cost savings but also ensure that AGC remains fully mission-ready and technologically advanced. Congratulations to Kevin Foster and the entire AGC IM/IT team for setting the standard in organizational support!