This talk will be an overview of HV's open data initiative (ODI) and efforts towards the formation of a regional data center to serve the mid-Hudson Valley's 7 counties, 15 cities, 235 municipalities and 1.3 million residents. We'll cover the role of the HV Regional Data...More

Kirk Ritchey
Kirk, a 25-year Woodstock resident, and for over 2 decades Kirk led technology consulting practices where he managed enterprise technology projects to optimized operations, data analytics and strategic planning for global organizations.
Recently, Kirk led Woodstock’s Comprehensive Plan Project, the first plan adopted by the town board in 56 years. He now leads Woodstock’s Housing Committee. As an advisor for Luminary Media, Kirk has worked with teams for Bard College and RUPCO, and currently with Chronogram’s, The River, a Hudson Valley newsroom.
Before his technology career Kirk applied his leadership in heavy construction project management, specializing in infrastructure renovation in New York City. Projects included Grand Central Station Mezzanine Level and Penn Station expansion.


