Experienced Leadership Team Drives Strategic Vision.
WDI’s management team exhibits decades of combined utility GIS & IT experience to lead the Company through its next growth phase.
Our Leadership Team
Erik Potter
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant
- Erik provides strategic leadership across all departments of WDI, guiding its growth, operational integration, customer relationships, and talent development while advancing new market initiatives.
- Under Erik’s leadership, WDI has grown to be one of the largest GIS and data services providers for utilities.
32+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Stuart Welsh
Principal Consultant
- Stuart leads WDI’s Systems Integration team and also leads strategic relationships with key tier 1 utility customers and other key accounts to ensure high customer retention rates.
- Stuart’s priorities consist of team growth and service expansion, operational excellence, and innovation.
26+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Eric Woodyard
Principal Consultant
- Eric leads WDI’s vegetation management team, providing critical contributions to WDI’s expertise in risk-based measurement, wildfire mitigation initiatives, quality assurance, and remote sensing programs.
- Eric also leads relationships with key tier 1 electric and gas and municipal customers as well as other key accounts
22+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Tony Sileo
Principal Consultant
- Tony is an expert in digital architecture, machine learning, and data analytics, directing WDI’s product & engineering capabilities with a strong emphasis on technology transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Tony is responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships with utility Microsoft Power Platform accounts.
35+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Christian Schroeder
Principal, Director of Growth & Marketing
- Christian leads WDI’s client engagement, growth strategy, and market expansion across consulting, business development, and marketing functions while securing new business and developing cornerstone relationships.
- Christian also guides brand positioning, value-based messaging, and industry event strategy.
22+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Other Key Leadership Team Members
Justin Eldridge
Founder, Director, and Principal Consultant
25+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Guner Gardenhire
CTO and Principal Consultant
30+
Years of Utility GIS & IT Experience
Sandra Eldridge
Founder, Chief Financial Officer
16+
Years of Finance Experience
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