Heartland Science and Technology was founded by experienced engineers, researchers, and business professionals devoted to technical excellence and responsiveness to client needs. Our team is committed to solving technical challenges of national, local, and public interest by engaging in scientific research and engineering development, providing and maintaining technology solutions, and facilitating and managing collaborative partnerships. We are a creative, self-starting, entrepreneurial, client-focused organization that is results driven and strives to positively impact the world.
President
Andrew brings to Heartland nearly three decades of software and database development and project management experience in a variety of industries. He has worked for Heartland since 2016 managing product development, coding in Python, designing and managing MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases, and providing client and user support. His education includes a certificate in Project Management from DePaul University and a BA from Principia College.
Director
Jim is an executive strategist and business development expert with proven track record of creating corporate growth, fostering excellence from technical staff and delivering true value to customers across a range of technologies. A retired US Air Force officer, Jim worked in flight test, sensor systems engineering, satellite operations and ultimately as a budget and policy planner in the Pentagon. Following the Air Force, he joined a small not-for-profit research institute and helped to lead its phenomenal growth supporting national security needs. He served as Vice President for Strategic Planning and Business Development and was "dual hatted" as Chief technology Officer. Currently located in the National Capitol Region, Jim earned a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Tech and an MS in Space Systems Engineering from Florida Tech.
Director
Mike led the HDF group at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications from 1988 until 2006, when he co-founded the HDF Group and served as CEO until retiring in 2016. His tenure with The HDF Group provided Mike with the opportunity to work with a broad range of organizations and people in government, academia, and the private sector to address some of our greatest data challenges. Mike taught high school math in the U.S. and in Africa during the 60s and early 70s, then taught computer science at the university level for 18 years. His interest in data management led him to write the book File Structures, a Conceptual Toolkit. Mike received his BS from the University of North Carolina, a master's from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in Computer Science from Syracuse University.
Esteemed Founder, Visionary CEO, and Former Chairman of the Board
Glen dedicated his life to establishing and leading innovative teams that transcended boundaries and propelled transformative change. Since his loss in October of 2023, Heartland Science and Technology Group has moved from a founder-led organization, to a founder-inspired one. Glen is sorely missed, but his optimism, professionalism, ingenuety, and compassion continue to inspire those of us who were lucky enough to have worked with him.
An electrical engineer by education and profession, Glen was an entrepreneur that successfully established multiple technical teams and organizational units to support government programs, private industry, and public good missions for small, large, and independent not-for-profit businesses. He began his leadership roles by forming a technical team to design antennas for ultra-wideband radars and develop simulation tools for lightning strike prediction. He established multiple organizational groups that provided computational physics, software development, accredited web services, remote sensing, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), web application development, and food industry services for diverse private and public sector markets. He had a strong technical background in electromagnetic phenomenology, scientific software development, and engineering analysis and design; and he had extensive experience leading multi-organizational research programs. A native of Michigan, Glen earned a BSE in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois.
Software Engineer
Susan collaborates with partner clients, database experts, project managers, and others to build and design custom web-based systems that work for our clients. She started with Heartland Science and Technology during the summer of 2022 and brings a diverse background, with over 20 years of experience, to the team.
Software Development Manager
Gershwin is a software development manager at Heartland and joined the team in 2021. He is a graduate from the School of Informatics at Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science and Informatics. At Heartland, his work includes client engagement, project management, software testing, product support, and data/geospatial analysis.
Technical Assistant
Mark assists with software testing in PCM and other products. He also performs various tasks including proofreading, data entry, and data analysis. His prior computer experience includes coding, and general instruction and user-interaction support. He also taught middle school mathematics. He holds a Master of Science from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Technical Assistant
Rebecca assists with software testing in PCM and other products. She also performs various tasks including proofreading, data entry, data analysis, and programming.
Grant and Programs Manager
Megan Miller serves as a Grant and Programs Manager with Heartland Science and Technology for PCM. She brings experience in conservation agriculture research, outreach, and partnership development, and has supported conservation programs including Precision Conservation Management and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund. Megan holds a bachelor's degree in environmental biology with a minor in chemistry from Eastern Illinois University and a master's degree in plant pathology from North Carolina State University.
Precision Conservation Specialist
Landon serves as a Precision Conservation Specialist for PCM in Northern Missouri. He enjoys meeting farmers and learning about their specific system and style of raising crops. Landon's goal is to build a relationship with each farmer that he works with and help their operation become more profitable and sustainable for future generations! He grew up in DeSoto, MO with his parents and sister. Upon graduating high school Landon attended Truman State University to receive his B.S. in Agriculture Science; before going to work on a family row crop farm in Iowa and later as a crop consultant. Landon then moved to Honduras where he served as a missionary. In Honduras Landon finished his M.S. in Agronomy, helped begin a church, oversaw tomato and sweet pepper production, and met his wife, Yulema. Landon and Yulema transitioned back to the states from Honduras with their two children. They now enjoy spending time as a family, hiking/camping, and are excited to welcome a new addition to their family in 2025!
Precision Conservation Specialist
Daniel is a PCM Conservation Specialist and represents the "Bourbon Region" working with farmers across central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. With more than a decade in ag education and extension and seven years in direct-to-farmer sales, he has built a career on helping producers make informed, data-driven decisions. He holds a bachelor's degree in plant and soil science from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University. Daniel is also a Certified Crop Advisor and lives on a small sheep farm in Cecilia, KY with his wife and their two children.
Precision Conservation Specialist
Jacob Gard is a PCM Conservation Specialist for Edgar, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Vermillion, and Crawford counties in Illinois. He was born and raised in West Union Illinois where he now resides with his family. He attended Lake Land Junior College and received his associate degree in Ag. Business and supply and earned a bachelors in ag. systems and technology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has worked in retail and elevator agriculture in sales and management; Jacob also helps his father and brother on their family farm.
Precision Conservation Specialist
Andrew Hiser is a Precision Conservation Specialist with Heartland and represents the Central region of Sangamon, Christian, and Macoupin counties in Illinois for PCM. Andrew was raised on his family's farm near Monticello, IL and earned his BA in Technical Systems Management from the University of Illinois College of ACES. He has a broad agricultural background and has worked in grain elevator operations, grain merchandising and logistics, ag machinery sales, and he owned and operated a clam and oyster farm in coastal South Carolina. He currently resides in Petersburg, IL with his wife and two sons. Andrew enjoys lending a hand on his in-law's farm and taking his boys camping and fishing any chance he gets.
Precision Conservation Specialist
Kate Baker serves as a Precision Conservation Specialist with Heartland Science and Technology for PCM in southeastern Illinois. She holds both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with academic and research experience focused on cover crop management, nutrient cycling, and soil-plant interactions. A native of Neoga, Illinois, Kate works with farmers across southeastern Illinois to provide data-driven analysis that supports profitable and resilient conservation decisions.
Precision Conservation Specialist
Andy Gilson serves as a Precision Conservation Specialist with Heartland Science and Technology for PCM in western Illinois. A lifelong Mason County resident and farmer, Andy brings hands-on experience from both his family's farm and years in ag retail, where he worked as an applicator, crop scout, and sales professional. He works with producers across western Illinois to support confident, data-driven decisions that strengthen both farm profitability and long-term stewardship.
With nearly thirty years of experience, Rick Fleming of Acqusys, LLC. is a software expert well versed in the technical aspects of software projects as well as translating the needs of clients into custom software systems. He has worked with all sizes of clients, from Fortune 50 to small startups, from typical business systems to specialized systems for educational, government, and non-profits. Bringing experience with a variety of development platforms and computer languages, he leads Acqusys, LLC. He has worked with Heartland Science and Technology for many years.
Thayer Tomlinson is a Communications Specialist who has worked in organizational communications for the last 15 years, serving as the Communications Director for the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), the International Biochar Initiative and as the Program Manager for the Coalition on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases. She also currently supports the EPA's ENERGY STAR program providing research and technical support to small businesses and congregations working to increase facility energy efficiency. She holds a Masters in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia. She lives in rural Vermont where she enjoys gardening, hiking, reading and watercolor painting.
Dhanachandran is the CEO of Canwin Technologies Private Limited. He has a master's degree in computer science and has 22 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end solutions for customer requirements.
Santhanakrishnan is the CTO and co-founder of Canwin Technologies Private Limited. He has a master's in computer applications and has 23 years of experience. Santhanakrishnan has extensive knowledge in client-server computing and server-side computing, which includes databases, APIs, and server-side scripting languages. Prior to Canwin, he worked with Satyam, Intel (India).
Mohan completed a Bachelor of Technology in mechanical engineering and has 17 years of experience in subjects such as full-stack development and project management. Prior to Canwin, Mohan worked with Satyam and Siemens.
Divya has been a Software Developer at Canwin Technologies for the past five years. She has a bachelor's in computer science engineering. She is a full-stack developer and has sound knowledge in web development frameworks such as React and Angular for front-end development.
