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SRF Welcomes Visible City

We are thrilled to announce that SRF has acquired Visible City, an innovative data analytics company. Visible City began in 2015, from a foundational insight that dramatic growth in data collection could strengthen organizations’ decision-making. Their work with public and private clients is built around providing analysis in highly visual ways, with an emphasis on customized interpretation and recommendations.

SRF clients generate and have access to all kinds of data for projects and operations. This acquisition will help us create added value for our clients by organizing, analyzing and interpreting data for more effective decision-making.

Message from CEO Todd Polum

Our collective commitment to our clients and partners remains steadfast. This acquisition strengthens our ability to provide high-quality work and exceptional service. We are confident that this strategic move will result in an even more rewarding experience for clients and the communities we serve. We are delighted to welcome the Visible City team to the SRF family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic goals and represents a tremendous opportunity for both our companies. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and create lasting solutions to strengthen communities.

Please welcome our new colleagues:

Jon Commers
Jon has more than 25 years of experience working as a consultant, developer and civic leader in the market and policy environment of urban America. He has been invested in public decision-making over many years, including service of two terms on the Metropolitan Council. Previously, Jon served two terms on the Saint Paul Planning Commission, where he was elected chair, and participated through numerous other community and civic roles. Jon also serves as an adjunct instructor of urban studies at the University of Minnesota, and he was a policy fellow at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

Carly Hanson
Carly is involved in software development, data gathering, analysis and interpretation, as well as client engagement and special projects. Her work also gets her out in the marketplace. Carly’s recent projects have engaged her in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, and Tulsa. She finds purpose in combining geospatial tools and design thinking to projects focused on advancing equity in all kinds of urban settings.

JJ Paul
JJ is a geospatial analyst and project manager with a driving interest in combining GIS, spatial analysis and urban development. He has worked as a solutions architect, coordinating data flow between platforms, as well as managing planning and analysis for broadband infrastructure projects. He also worked with a national cohort of communities to promote STEM mentor programs for underserved populations.

Kharme Mahamed
Kharme is a software developer who brings skills and interest in programming, photography, and videography to the team. He’s excited that he can be involved in all three areas, while contributing to projects that benefit clients in cities across the country.

Wisly Juganda
Wisly is a skilled software engineer with a strong background in cloud computing, data pipelines, and system automation. She has hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS and GCP, and is proficient a in a range of programming languages such as Python, Go, Javascript, and Bash. Wisly’s work involves automating data ingestion, deploying cloud infrastructure and software development. She has also built large-scale ETL pipelines, integrated multiple data sources, and designed distributed systems using both AWS and big data tools like Hadoop, Hive, and Spark.


This milestone creates a new chapter of growth and opportunity to continue serving our clients with a focus on integrity, solutions, and community.