Schneider Geospatial Acquires Land-Records Consulting Firm Bruce Harris & Associates

The deal aims to deepen Schneider Geospatial's delivery capacity for complex parcel initiatives.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Align Capital Partners-backed Schneider Geospatial has acquired Bruce Harris & Associates (BHA), a GIS consulting firm focused on land records and parcel modernization for local governments. The acquisition is intended to combine Schneider Geospatial's cloud-based parcel management software with BHA's hands-on execution experience in areas like parcel mapping, geodatabase design, system integration, and land records modernization.

Why it matters

The deal allows Schneider Geospatial to take on high-complexity parcel programs while maintaining service quality and accountability for public-sector customers. It expands the company's ability to support parcel modernization projects that require both modern cloud technology and experienced execution.

The details

BHA, headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, supports local governments nationwide and is known for its land-records expertise and implementation work that demands rigorous data standards, disciplined project management, and sustained post-implementation support. Schneider Geospatial said folding BHA into the organization expands its ability to take on high-complexity parcel programs while maintaining service quality and accountability for public-sector customers.

  • Schneider Geospatial acquired Schneider Geospatial in June 2022.
  • The acquisition of Bruce Harris & Associates is Schneider Geospatial's seventh add-on since the Align Capital Partners acquisition.

The players

Schneider Geospatial

An Align Capital Partners-backed company that provides cloud-based parcel management software and services.

Bruce Harris & Associates

A GIS consulting firm focused on land records and parcel modernization for local governments, headquartered in Batavia, Illinois.

Align Capital Partners

A private equity firm that acquired Schneider Geospatial in June 2022.

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What they’re saying

“Local governments don't just need better technology; they need confidence that complex work will be done correctly. Integrating BHA into Schneider allows us to combine cloud-based parcel management with experienced, field-tested execution, helping customers move forward faster without sacrificing data quality or long-term stability.”

— Jeff Corns, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Geospatial (pulse2.com)

“We've always focused on doing parcel work the right way and standing behind our customers. Joining Schneider Geospatial gives our team greater scale and long-term stability, while allowing us to continue delivering the level of care and expertise our clients rely on.”

— Bruce Harris, President, Bruce Harris & Associates (pulse2.com)

The takeaway

This acquisition allows Schneider Geospatial to expand its capabilities in supporting complex parcel modernization projects for local governments, combining its cloud-based technology with the hands-on expertise of the Bruce Harris & Associates team.