About GeoNet
Located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and in business since 1994, GeoNet Tech Inc. is a private company that provides geographic information production and consulting services for Canadian and International clients. GeoNet specializes in electronic nautical chart (ENC) production, coastal zone mapping, and has developed an integrated solution for risk assessment and mitigation related to coastal processes such as sea level rise and storm frequency and severity. GeoNet also provides consulting and data services for provincial departments and municipalities throughout Atlantic Canada.
Our Philosophy
The hallmark to our success and longevity in the industry has been the ability to deliver cost-effective data and solutions for our clients, on budget and on time. We value the relationships that we have developed with our longstanding clients, and feel we work with them, not just for them. We understand that, increasingly, organizations are faced with fewer staff dealing with more work. Clients rely on us to manage projects, keep lines of communication open, and keep schedules on track. In short, we help our clients accomplish more with fewer resources.
Meet the Team
WESTLEY ECHLIN | Sales and Business Development Manager
With over 30 years of experience in sales and management, Westley serves as the lead manager for GeoNet. He is responsible for liasing with current and future clients to evaluate their GIS needs, and delegating those tasks to the GIS team. When Westley isn't busy communicating with clients, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. He obtained a business degree from Toronto Metropolitan University in 1991.
westleyechlin@geonet-tech.com
DANIEL PÉREZ TORRES | HYDROGRAPHER & GIS Technician
Daniel has extensive experience working in hydrography and GIS, with 30+ years of experience producing nautical charts for various international organisations. Daniel spent his first 20 years serving in the Venezuelan Navy as a Technical Officer, and later worked at CARIS and ExxonMobil before joining GeoNet. He now works on nautical charting projects for the Canadian Hydrography Service, as well as photogrammetry tasks as needed. Daniel enjoys his family time and sailing when not at work.
danieltorres@geonet-tech.com
DIANE MINICK | Lead GIS Analyst
Diane is GeoNet’s longest standing employee, having worked with us for over 30 years. She has extensive photogrammetry experience and currently serves as the team lead for the NSGC resource mapping project, where she provides veteran consulting, quality control, and data compilation services. In her free time, Diane is the coordinator of the Cat Action Team, an all-volunteer group working to care for and control the feral and stray cat population throughout PEI.
diane.minick@geonet-tech.com