Our Team
Johnny Thompson
President/Sales Manager
Johnny has been using, testing, selling, supporting, and training others in GPS and GIS applications since 1992. His company, LandMark Spatial Solutions, works closely with Trimble Forestry, Haglof, Laser Technology, Handheld, Juniper Systems, ESRI, and other partners to provide GPS, GIS, forest inventory, forest measurement, stockpile measuring, load ticketing, and UAV solutions to over 1800 forestry, wildlife, logging, and environmental companies and agencies throughout the U.S. When Johnny is not busy helping his clients, he likes to read and encourage others from the Bible, ride horses, and spend time outside at his farm with his wife and 12 children.
Some of his favorite Bible verses are John 5:24, Psalms 1:1-3, and 1 Peter 2:2.
President/Sales Manager
Johnny Thompson
4635 County Lake Road
Starkville, MS 39759
Toll-Free: 866-395-5440 x1
Cell: 662-769-5344
Fax: 866-209-1387
Email: jthompson@lmssmail.com
Darian Yawn
Tech Support Manager
Darian Yawn is the Technical Support Manager for LandMark Spatial Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of forest technology solutions. He specializes in GPS/Field Inventory hardware, software, and training. Darian received a BS in Forest Management from the Warnell School of Forest Resources at the University of Georgia in 1992. Before partnering with Johnny Thompson to form LandMark Spatial Solutions in 2009, Darian worked in sales and support roles at LandMark Systems. He also has 10 years prior experience in land management and procurement operations with International Paper and Union Camp Corporation. Darian and his wife Celese live in Warner Robins, GA, and are blessed with two wonderful children; Caroline and Brett. He is active in his local church and enjoys playing guitar, off-road motorcycle riding, and fishing.
Support Manager
Darian Yawn
310 Bowen Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Toll Free: 866-395-5440 x2
Fax: 866-209-1387
Email: dyawn@lmssmail.com
Mark Books
Geospatial Services Manager
Mark is a Certified Forester of the geospatial variety and has applied these skills for over 25 years to research and forest management, including prescribed burning. He brings his experience to assist fellow foresters and natural resource managers in using geospatial technology to enhance their work. Further desiring to set up forestry and foresters for success, Mark has also been an executive volunteer in his role as President and Co-founder of the Esri Forestry Group since 2008. He is passionate about trees in both a professional sense and how they interweave into everyday life including faith. Mark and his wife live in Fredericksburg, VA, and are active in their local church as well as being avid motorcyclists. Mark received a B.S. in Forestry from both Northland College and Michigan Tech University. And he received an M.S. in Forestry (with an emphasis in Remote Sensing and GIS) from Michigan Tech University.
Geospatial Services Manager
Mark Books, CF
9309 Laurel Oak Dr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Toll-Free: 866-395-5440 x3
Cell: 540-220-4794
Email: mbooks@lmssmail.com
Claire Hillmeyer
Client Success Manager
Claire has extensive experience conducting, planning, and managing forest inventory projects. She has experience using a wide variety of data collection devices and silvicultural tools, including MobileMap and TCruise. Claire’s role at LandMark is to ensure clients are set up for success and helping others with their technology and inventory goals. She also assists with marketing. Claire received her BS in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 2015. In her free time, Claire enjoys sewing, hiking, spending time with family, friends, pets, and gardening.
Client Success Manager
Claire Hillmeyer
4635 County Lake Road
Starkville, MS 39759
Toll Free: 866-395-5440 x4
Cell: 662-694-9039
Fax: 866-209-1387
Email: chillmeyer@lmssmail.com
