INDIANAPOLIS - March 26th, 2026 - Schneider Geospatial announced today the appointments of Christopher Smith as Vice President of Software Engineering and Michael McDonald as Vice President of Customer Success. These hires highlight the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and enhancing client outcomes.
With more than two decades of experience driving technical innovation at companies such as Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions) and LexisNexis, Smith is widely regarded for building high‑performing engineering cultures. McDonald brings a comparable record in customer success, having scaled support and adoption programs across the GovTech landscape at OpenGov, Cartegraph and PenBay Solutions. Their dual expertise signals Schneider Geospatial’s intention to accelerate product development and elevate the customer experience as government agencies increasingly rely on digital infrastructure.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris and Mike,” said Jeff Corns, CEO of Schneider Geospatial. “Chris’ deep technical expertise and proven ability to build and scale engineering teams, combined with Mike’s extensive background in customer success and operations, will strengthen our ability to innovate and to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients as we continue to grow.”
Smith’s portfolio will include overseeing software development across Schneider Geospatial’s platform, with a focus on modern, scalable architectures purposed built for the GovTech market. McDonald will lead the company’s customer success organization, fostering deeper partnerships with the more than 1,000 state and local governments the company serves.
About Schneider Geospatial:
Schneider Geospatial is one of the nation's largest providers of GIS-based SaaS solutions for Parcel Management, Permitting & Licensing, and Asset Management in the GovTech industry. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer success, Schneider Geospatial empowers over a thousand state and local governments across the United States with comprehensive solutions and expert services to optimize and improve decision-making while enhancing public service delivery. Through strategic acquisitions and a customer-centric approach, Schneider Geospatial continues to shape the future of GovTech solutions.
For more information, visit www.SchneiderGIS.com.
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