About Us
Learn more about the team and mission behind Applied Data Consultants
About Us
Working in GIS Since 1996
Two GIS professionals founded ADC in 1996 with the sole purpose of helping clients solve their problems using spatial technologies. Nearly thirty years later, GIS has grown beyond anyone’s expectations, and ADC has grown with it.
Now one of the largest GIS and Web development firms in the Midwest, we currently operate with over 50 employees with offices in five states.
We specialize in providing customized GIS and web solutions to help you:
- Improve operating efficiencies
- Provide better customer service
- Eliminate redundancies
- Consolidate information
- Generate revenue and save money
GIS Experts
Years Of Experience
Satisfied Clients
Passion
Our Mission
ADC combines experience, innovation and professionalism to deliver the best possible solution to every client, on every project, every time.
At ADC, our mission is:
To be the recognized leader in our profession
To deliver the best possible solution to suit each client's needs
To consistently exceed the expectations of our clients and our staff
Team
The Whole Team
ADC was formed in 1996 and Elite EXTRA, a subsidiary of ADC, was founded in 2009. Now with over 50 employees and offices that span both coasts, our team represents some of the most experienced and talented professionals in the industry. Check out our latest video to see what we have been up to recently!
From Then to Now…
Our Story
Over the Years
ADC has experienced steady sales, client, employee, equipment and physical growth since its inception in 1996. We currently employ over 50 staff members and have serve hundreds of clients of all sizes throughout the nation. The following provides a snapshot of key milestones in ADC’s history…
1996
Founded
1996
Company formed with 2 founders in Omaha, NE. with Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Service Center Contract, and Chippewa County Land Use Department as clients.
1997-2000
Expanding to Eau Claire
1997
infoUSA contracted with ADC to provide point location maps.
1998
ADC expands to Eau Claire, WI and creates corporate headquarters in rented office space at Banbury Place.
2000
Awarded “New Business Partner of the Year” by ESRI.
2001-2005
Set Up Headquarters
2002
Introduced WebGUIDE, a product for counties to serve their GIS data to the web
2003
Constructed a new 3,600 square-foot office building in Eau Claire near State Hwy. 29 and County Road T.
Created ADZMAR, the automated delivery zone, mapping and routing application for Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. (DDA), which provided a more efficient way to deliver telephone books.
2006-2010
Onwards and Upwards!
2006
Contracted by Army Corps of Engineers to help with Hurricane Katrina efforts. Sent 7 employees between 2006-07 for debris management
2007
Designated a “High Technology” company by the State of Wisconsin and eligible for Tax Zone Credits.
Provided web-based mapping tool for infoUSA.
2008
Constructed 6,000 square-foot office building with new state-of-the-art server room as the centerpiece.
Reorganized the company into four divisions to ensure diversity, specialization, and to handle future expansion and growth: ADZMAR, GIS Technology, Web Division, Software Development
2009
Awarded a $5.5 million Army COE GSC BPA Contract.
Launched Elite EXTRA, a new tracking and routing application for automotive part deliveries.
Launched EAGL-i, an interactive mapping tool to assist economic development corporations in business development.
Now over 40 employees.
Created a new GIS Consultants Division.
2010
Partnership with ADP.
Partnership with e-Original for electronic signature capture.
Created a new Elite EXTRA Division.
Launched EXTRA’s mobile application, EXTRA ToGo.
Partnership with Networkfleet.
Launched MapVis, a geo-selection tool to display your business data.
Opened Denver branch office.
2011-2015
Going Global
2011
Awarded General Motors ACDelco contract for Elite EXTRA.
Have served clients in 38 states and Canada.
Won Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Quadrant 4 Business of the Year and the CCEDC’s Overall Business of the Year.
Attained Silver Partnership status with ESRI.
September 2011 — ADC celebrates 15 years.
2012
Released Asset Record ContainerTM online property asset virtual management portal.
Expanded hosting infrastructure through West Wisconsin Telcom partnership.
Created web-mapping application for the Corps of Engineers.
2013
Launched WGX Mobile.
Enhanced Elite EXTRA with signature capture, new reporting abilities and iPhone app.
Introduced web portal for Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources to protect endangered species and expedite business development permitting processes.
2014
Released REDIcomps online property portal.
Opened Washington, D.C. branch office.
Awarded $3.3 million Army COE GSC BPA Contract.
Won Eau Claire Chamber Small Business of the Year.
2015
Introduced EXTRA +Telematics.
Landed first European Client.
Received Wisconsin Innovation Award.
2016-present
20 Years & Going Strong!
2016
Celebrated 20 year anniversary!
2017
Released EXTRA 9.0.
2018
Top 10 Logistics Tech Outlook – Routing and Scheduling Solution Providers.
Added Madison and Milwaukee Offices.
2019
Integration with Reynolds and Reynolds.
2020
Broke ground on a new hi-tech three-story building to handle growth.
Renovation began on the north and south buildings for a new rec center and wallyball court.
2022
Expanded our offerings in the last-mile space to now offer a full last-mile logistic suite, including 3 products: Routing & Dispatch, Delivery Network, and Returns Automation.
We’re Here To Help!
Office
2985 58th Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Hours
M-F: 9am – 4pm
Call Us
715.874.4397