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Gopala Borchelt

Land Services Manager, GIS Specialist

1550 E. Republic Road | Springfield, MO, 65804

Education:
Masters in Geospatial Sciences │ Missouri State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture – Horticulture | College of the Ozarks

Experience:

Gopala has extensive experience in project management and team coordination. She manages land research and preparation of right-of-way easement documents, survey plat requests, permit applications and other land acquisition tasks. She manages AutoCAD drafting and GIS mapping specialists, document and permit specialists and coordinates with contract or staff personnel for survey and right-of-way negotiations. Gopala works with clients on land acquisition strategy and process, with engineers on determining land/easement needs, and with state, federal local agencies on permitting requirements. Her diligence and consideration for colleagues, clients, contractors, and project owners supports her effective coordination of tasks and resources toward successful completion of projects.

Affiliations and Honors:

  • IRWA Member (International Right-of-way Association) since 2022.
  • Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate Resolutions for outstanding community service 2015.
  • Conservation Federation of Missouri’s Conservation Organization of the Year 2010.