Joel Hurt, Jr., Vice President - Industrial Plant Solutions at Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, leads a team of experts responsible for and specializing in technology solutions for the industrial plant industry. Mr. Hurt has been a global leader in developing and driving laser scanning technology for over 15 years. Prior to his position with Leica Geosystems, Mr. Hurt was the president and COO of VisiImage, also specializing in laser technology. Additionally, Mr. Hurt worked for more than 20 years in the engineering design industry, executing key roles with major engineering companies such as Bechtel, Raytheon and Jacobs Engineering on projects around the world. A mechanical engineer with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University, Mr. Hurt brings a vast amount of practical real-world field experience as well as visionary insight to his role as a leading-edge technological innovator.