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Introduction | Account Manager

Chris_Sanders — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:58:24 GMT

Hi all! My name is Chris Sanders, and I’m excited to join Esri as a new Account Manager on the Natural Resources team. I can’t wait to dive into this role and help businesses discover how location intelligence can tackle their biggest challenges.

It’s energizing to be part of such a passionate and welcoming geospatial community. The enthusiasm, curiosity, and authenticity here are truly inspiring.

Outside of work, I love traveling to new places, fishing for steelhead in the PNW, watching hockey, and exploring fun local events with my family.

I’m looking forward to connecting with you all and seeing the amazing things this community will continue to bring to the world!

Re: Introduction | Account Manager

RosemaryBoone — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:59:20 GMT

Hi @Chris_Sanders - nice to meet you and congrats on your new role! Are you based out in Redlands? I work in Industry Solutions as a Sr. Marketing Manager on the Education team and I am an Advisory Board Member for Esri YPN. I am excited for your new endeavor as an AM and perhaps you will be able to attend Esri User Conference in July!

Re: Introduction | Account Manager

Chris_Sanders — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:04:16 GMT

Nice to meet you @RosemaryBoone! Thank you for the warm welcome. I am based out of the San Antonio office. I'd love the opportunity to connect and learn more about Industry Solutions and your role as Sr. Marketing Manager. As a new account manager, I want to learn more about how other departments work and how I might interact with them in my role.

As far as the User Conference, I have always wanted to attend one! It would be incredible to be surrounded by so many likeminded people. If I ever have the opportunity to attend, I will most definitely be there!

Re: Introduction | Account Manager

ChrisDFox — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:55:53 GMT

Nice to meet you! Natural Resources is such a meaningful sector, lots of opportunity to make real impact with GIS. Congrats!