Riot Geospatial was founded in 2024 by Crystal and Cara after many years of professional experience in the geospatial sector working for industry leading companies. Both Crystal and Cara started in technical roles processing orthoimagery, lidar, CADD and GIS projects. They have been in the trenches doing the good work and understand the challenges and pain points that exist. Their focus on quality and efficiency drove them to excel in their roles and represent these companies as managers. Managing large contracts and creating project teams allowed them to better analyze what the client was looking for, the best way to train the team and how to meld the two for the most efficient workflows. They are responsible for creating quality programs, and outstanding teams that have led to large, successful projects for organizations such as USACE, NGA, USGS and various local and State government agencies, including DOTs. 

So what differentiates Riot from other companies? Both Crystal and Cara are students of Lean Six Sigma, a leading process improvement methodology used worldwide in the manufacturing and healthcare industries. They know how to apply those proven methods to the geospatial industry and use them to deliver top-quality products and customer service.

Why Riot?  Riot disrupts the industry status quo with our innovative approach to quality and management. Riot prioritizes its employees – because if the employees are taken care of, then the clients will be, too. Riot embraces efficiency, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement because we aren’t afraid to think outside the box and are always looking to improve. This philosophy provides the solid foundation needed to create high quality geospatial products and services and allows us the flexibility to innovate. Riot promotes a culture of respect, integrity, opportunity, and teamwork not only with our employees, but also with our clients, because we know that VALUE is ultimately determined by the customer.