GIS Rangers is a group of motivated GIS professionals whose number one goal is to provide the best service for our customers.  We enjoy bringing GIS to people, because we believe the technology provides valuable information and cost savings.  We believe that in order to reap the benefits of GIS , you should not have to be a GIS expert.  To that end, we pride ourselves on creating GIS tools so anyone, regardless of GIS or computer skills, can get the information they seek.  We do every job, large or small, with the same enthusiasm.  Meet the GIS Rangers below.

Mike Candy has over 10 year’s professional experience in civil engineering, land planning, environmental and geographic information systems. Mike has several skills in using technologies related to these disciplines from integrating CAD, GIS and IT, user training, development and support for engineering companies and environmental/geospatial consulting firms. Mike also has managed several engineering and GIS projects. Working his way up from a civil engineering technician, to managing companies CAD/GIS standards, IT infrastructure and deploying GIS solutions for clients throughout Minnesota. Mike loves working with technology and bringing it to people.

His education consists of a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, an advanced certificate in GIS, Diploma of Civil/Architectural drafting and several continuing education credits in desktop/server administration, IT management/security and database administration. Mike was also technical trainer for an Authorized Autodesk reseller supporting and training clients for AutoCAD Map 3D & Civil 3D. Currently Mike is working towards his GISP certification and taking a few classes in Web Programming this fall.

Previous to the Rangers he was a GIS Marketing Manager with a worldwide geospatial company. And before that; he worked as a GIS/CAD Manager with a civil engineering firm in Minneapolis.


Mike has traveled all over the world. And currently lives in Minneapolis (since 1994).