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The Florida Surveyor – July-August 2026

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Surveyor

July/August 2026 Volume XXXIV, Issue 7

The Florida

71st ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP


TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S Message SURVEYING CAREERS In Florida 2026-27 FSMS Officers SUSTAINING Firms 71st ANNUAL Conference Recap GOLF Tournament

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WELCOME Barbecue EXHIBIT HALL GRAND Opening / Ribbon Cutting 2026 CONFERENCE Sponsors YOUNG SURVEYORS Network Event RECOGNITION Banquet SATURDAY Seminars

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The Florida Surveyor is the official publication of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, also known as FSMS. It is published monthly for the purpose of communicating with the professional surveying community and related professions who are members of FSMS. Our award winning publication informs members eleven months out of the year about national, state, and district events and accomplishments, as well as articles relevant to the surveying profession. In addition, continuing educational courses are also available.


PRESIDENT’S Message August 2026

Hello my surveying friends, What another great conference! The BBQ dinner was amazing. Thank you to all the chefs and volunteers that made it such a wonderful success, even if I did get last in the ribeye competition. Any of you golfers that missed playing, what a mistake. They did such a great job on staggering the starting holes, it felt like my team had the entire course to ourselves. I must thank all the sponsors and the exhibitors that helped make this conference exceptional. This was the best turnout we’ve had and you all had a hand in it, thank you. I look forward to next year being even bigger. I thought the awards banquet dinner was a five star dinner. The synchronized plating was very impressive and the dinner was by far one of the best we’ve ever had. The presenters were also top notch. Please be sure to seek out the FSMS staff and thank them for their exemplary work.

President

Brion Yancy (772) 475-7475 byancy@bowman.com

A few years ago, some friends and I found a monument in the Everglades called Cape Sable Mid, you can find it on LABINS. It is a 1’x1’x3’ granite monument and was set in 1855. The only metal is brass rod, which we all know is not detectable by a ferrous metal locator. It’s west of Flamingo about eight miles. Searching for this monument was an adventure of a lifetime, if you like finding something few have seen. Post our adventure Rick Pryce recommended that FSMS should create an award for the oldest found monument, and the board agreed. I was really looking forward to seeing who would win the award this year, unfortunately we didn't have a single applicant. So, here’s my challenge to all of you; find an old monument and submit it. It doesn’t have to be older than 1855,

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PRESIDENT’S Message

just something “old”. Maybe you find a lightwood post or a pit and mounds, or a state brass monument. We all find cool corners, submit one for the Oldest Monument. Thank you! BRION YANCY, PSM Survey Director | BOWMAN O: (772) 283-1413 | D: (772) 678-4340 | M: (772) 475-7475

Click Here for Historical Monument Award Background and Criteria The Award: The special case is made of Oak, and the centerpiece is the top of an original GLO monument set in 1939 and found pulled and laid over on top of the ground in 2025 near the Section, Township, and Range stamped on top. Out of respect for the importance and history of the GLO surveys, the monument was cleaned and polished and made part of this important award in recognition of the history of Surveyors in Florida and created for the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

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Surveying Careers in Florida (Click Here to Learn More!) Professional Surveyor & Mapper

Location: Oldsmar, FL Organization: John R. Beach & Associates, INC. Experience Requirement: 3 - 5 years Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree Compensation is determined by licensure status, technical production capability, and leadership responsibility. The Professional Surveyor and Mapper is responsible for survey production, boundary and platting deliverables, and regulatory compliance for new home construction. Review and Sign Boundary Work (primarily for new construction).

Assistant Professor of Geomatics – Cadastral Principles – Land Title, Boundaries, & Surveys Location: Gainesville, FL Organization: University of Florida Education Requirement: PhD

This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 60% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 40% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. Teaching duties will include designing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses such as Cadastral Principles, Surveying and Mapping Practice, and Geodetic Surveying for Land Management. Instruction will combine classroom teaching with field components that use boundary‑surveying techniques, parcel datasets, and the legal aspects of land administration. In addition, the professor will mentor students, supervise capstone projects and graduate theses, and support career development for those pursuing surveying or land‑administration pathways. Ongoing contributions will include curriculum innovation, development of distance‑education modules, and interdisciplinary teaching across the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. Extension duties will include creating and leading a statewide Extension program focused on cadastral systems, land tenure, and surveying geospatial infrastructure. This effort will involve delivering workshops, short courses, and hands‑on training to local government agencies and private‑sector stakeholders. The faculty will collaborate and support ongoing surveying workforce development efforts. The faculty will produce Extension publications, technical guides, and policy briefs, and provide technical expertise to initiatives such as map archiving and workforce‑development projects. Securing extramural funding to sustain and expand Extension activities will also be a core responsibility.


A Very Special Thank You to Beth and Hal Peters for their exceptional work in photographing our special moments with friends and family. We look forward each year to see what your cameras have captured. Thank you both for the time and energy you put into this special project.


2026-27 FSMS Officers

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President-Elect

Earl Soeder (954) 818-2610 earl.soeder@ duncan-parnell.com

Vice President

Eddie Suarez (786) 865-3172 esuarez@longitudefl.com

Secretary

Nicholas DiGruttolo (352) 328-4025 ndigrutt@gmail.com

Treasurer

Bon Dewitt (352) 682-6007 bon@ufl.edu

Immediate Past President

Robert N. Johnson (772) 562-4191 rjohnson@ljasurvey.com Page 5


2026-27 Districts and Directors District 1 - Northwest Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, Washington

Chad Thurner (850) 200-2441 chad.thurner@sam.biz

Angela Bailey (850) 559-5039 bailey.angelakay@gmail. com

District 2 - Northeast Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, Suwannee, St. Johns, Union

Pablo Ferrari (904) 219-4054 pferrari@drmp.com

Hal Peters (352) 304-9534 halpeters@yahoo. com

District 3 - East Central Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Martin, St. Lucie, Volusia

Howard Ehmke (772) 206-4650 howard.ehmke @bowman.com

Al Quickel (352) 552-3756 alq.fsms@gmail.com

District 4 - West Central Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter

Scott Vannetta (352) 796-9423 ext. 1031 svannetta@coastalengineering.com

Tim Morris (813) 506-4015 tmorris@civilsurv.com

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District 5 - Southwest Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota

Stephen Shawles (239) 481-1331 sshawles@ haleyward.com

Shane Christy (941) 840-2809 schristy@georgefyoung.com

District 6 - Southeast Broward, Palm Beach

Kevin Beck (561) 229-0239 kbeckpsm@comcast.net

John Liptak (786) 547-6340 johnliptak@icloud. com

District 7 - South Miami-Dade, Monroe

Manny Vera, Jr. (305) 221-6210 mverajr@mgvera.com

Jose Sanfiel (305) 375-2657 psm5636@gmail.com

NSPS Director Russell Hyatt (941) 812-6460 russell@hyattsurvey.com

YSN Director Justin Thomas (352) 222-9561 jthomas88@ufl.edu


2026-27 Chapter Presidents District 1

District 2

District 3

Panhandle

FL Crown

Central FL

Gulf Coast

North Central FL

David Lee Brandon Robbins dlee@baskervilledonovan.com brndrbbns@netscape.net Jonathan Gibson jgibson0102@gmail.com

Chipola

Jesse Snelgrove jsnelgrove@ snelgrovesurveying.com

Northwest FL

Pam Nobles pam@dddsinc.com

District 4 Ridge

Jeff Ammerman jammermann@ chastainskillman.com

Tampa Bay

John Beland jbeland@mckimcreed.com

David Smith dsmith@CFB-inc.com

UF Geomatics

Reese Veerkamp r.veerkamp@ufl.edu

Eddie Munoz, Jr. emunoz@ southeastersurveying.com

Indian River

Marla Moore mamoore@sfwmd.gov

Volusia

Anthony Sanzone tsanzone1@gmail.com

District 5

District 6

Charlotte Harbor

Broward

Derek Miller millersurveying@comcast.net

Collier-Lee

Jeff Stouten jeff@planrightsurvey.com

Manasota

Collin Naaman cnaaman@ brittsurveying.com

Benjamin Hoyle benjamin.hoyle@kci.com

Palm Beach

Tom Whidden tom@whiddensurveying. com

FAU Geomatics

Rene Garza rgarza2023@fau.edu

District 7 Miami-Dade

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Eddie Suarez esuarez@longitudefl.com

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2026-27 Committees Standing Committees

Nominating Committee

Earl Soder

Membership Committee

Shane Christy

Finance Committee

Bon Dewitt

Ethics Committee

Nick DiGruttolo

Education Committee Constitution & Resolution Advisory Committee

Angela Bailey Pablo Ferrari

Annual Meeting Committee

Eddie Suarez

Legal & Legislative Committee

Jack Breed

Surveying & Mapping Council

Randy Tompkins

Strategic Planning Committee

Earl Soder

Executive Committee

Brion Yancy

Special Committees Equipment Theft

Rick Pryce

Awards Committee

Bob Johnson

UF Alumni Recruiting Committee

Russell Hyatt

Professional Practice Committee Workforce Development Committee

Lou Campanile, Jr. Lou Campanile, Jr.

CST Program FDACS BPSM

Alex Jenkins Don Elder

Liaisons

Surveyors in Government

Richard Allen

Academic Advisory

Justin Thomas UF / Earl Soeder FAU

FES

Lou Campanile, Jr.

Practice Sections Geospatial Users Group

Richard Allen

Young Surveyors Network

Mary Voor

Women Surveyors of FL (WSFL)

Angela Bailey


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Allen Engineering 321-783-7443 American Government Services Corporation 813-933-3322 American Surveying, Inc. 813-234-0103 Amerritt, Inc. 813-221-5200

AOI (Area of Interest) Solutions, Inc. 321-877-0056 Arcengine Technologies LLC 1-702-602-5093 Arc Surveying & Mapping, Inc. 904-384-8377 Ardurra 239-292-7773 Associated Land Surveying & Mapping, Inc. 407-869-5002 Atlantic Drafting & Surveying, Inc. 386-264-8490 ATWELL, LLC 866-850-4200 Avirom & Associates, Inc. 561-392-2594

B Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. 407-896-8608 Barraco & Associates, Inc. 239-461-3170 Bartram Trail Surveying, Inc. 904-284-2224 BBLS Surveyors, Inc. 239-597-1315 Bello & Bello Land Surveying Corporation 305-251-9606 Bennett-Panfil, Inc. 941-497-1290 BGE, Inc. 561-485-0824 Boatwright Land Surveyors, Inc. 904-241-8550

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Firms Directory Bock & Clark Corporation(NV5) 330-665-4821 Bowman Consulting Group 703-454-1000 Braden Land Surveying 727-224-8758 Bradshaw-Niles & Associates, Inc. 904-829-2591 Brown & Phillips, Inc. 561-615-3988 BSE Consultants, Inc. 321-725-3674 Buchanan & Harper, Inc. 850-763-7427

C Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. 954-921-7781 Carnahan, Proctor & Cross, Inc. 407-960-5980 Carter Associates, Inc. 772-562-4191 Caulfield & Wheeler 561-392-1991 CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. 863-646-4771 Clary & Associates, Inc. 904-260-2703 Clements Surveying, Inc. 941-729-6690

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D DCCM (Design, Consulting, Construction Management. 713-874-9162 DeGrove Surveyors, Inc. 904-722-0400 Dennis J. Leavy & Associates 561-753-0650 Dewberry 407-843-5120 Digital E. Consulting 786-465-7434 Donald W. McIntosh Associates, Inc. 407-644-4068 Donoghue Construction Layout, LLC. 321-248-7979

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2026 Sustaining Douglass, Leavy & Associates, Inc. 954-344-7994 DRMP, Inc. 833-811-3767 DSW Surveying & Mapping, PLC. 352-735-3796 Duncan-Parnell, Inc. 800-849-7708 Durden Surveying and Mapping, Inc. 904-853-6822

E ECHO UES, Inc. 888-778-3246 Eda Consultants, Inc. 352-373-3541 Eiland & Associates, Inc. 904-272-1000

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Element Engineering Group, LLC. 813-386-2101

Florabama Geospatial Solutions LLC 850-480-7467

Engenuity Group, Inc. 561-655-1151

Florida Design Consultants, Inc. 727-849-7588

ER Brownell & Associates, Inc. 305-860-3866

Florida Engineering & Surveying, LLC. 941-485-3100

ETM Suryeying & Mapping 904-642-8550 Exacta Land Surveyors, Inc. 866-735-1916

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F.R.S. & Associates, Inc. 561-478-7178

G GCY, Inc. 772-286-8083 GeoData Consultants, Inc 407-732-6965 Geoline Surveying 386-418-0500 Geo Networking, Inc. 407-549-5075 GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. 813-248-8888

Ferguson Land Surveyors 727-230-9606

Fortin, Leavey, Skiles, Inc. 305-653-4493

George F. Young 727-822-4317

First Choice Surveying, Inc. 407-951-3425

Frontier Precision Unmanned 701-222-2030

Germaine Surveying, Inc. 863-385-6856

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Firms Directory GISurv, LLC 954-651-5942 GPI Geospatial, Inc. 407-851-7880 Gustin, Cothern & Tucker, Inc. 850-678-5141

H Haley Ward 207-989-4824

Hyatt Survey Services 941-748-4693

I Ibarra Land Surveyors 305-262-0400 I.F. Rooks & Associates, LLC. 813-752-2113

JAVAD 408-770-1770

Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc. 407-847-9433

Johnston's Surveying, Inc. 407-847-2179

HUB International 850-386-1111

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Leading Edge Land Services, Inc. 407-351-6730

Kendrick Land Surveying, LLC 863-533-4874

Leiter Perez & Associates, Inc. 305-652-5133

KPM Franklin (407) 410-8624

Lengemann Corp. 800-342-9238

Kugelmann Land Surveying Inc. 321-459-0930

LJA Surveying 713-953-5200

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H.L. Bennett & Associates, Inc. 863-675-8882

Keith and Associates, Inc. 954-788-3400

K KCI Technologies 954-776-1616

Landmark Engineering & Surveying Corporation 813-621-7841 Land Precision Corporation 727-796-2737

Longitude Surveyors, LLC 305-463-0912 Long Surveying, Inc. 407-330-9717 Lynx Surveyors & Engineering 833-721-2907

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. 973-560-4900

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Navigation Electronics, Inc. 337-237-1413

Maptech, Inc. 601-664-1666

Northwest Surveying, Inc. 813-889-9236

Massey-Richards Surveying & Mapping, LLC. 305-853-0066

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On The Mark Surveying, LLC. 321-626-6376

McKim & Creed, Inc. 919-233-8091

OTZ Consulting Group 305-781-4034

Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. 850-222-5678 Morris-Depew Associates, Inc. 239-337-3993 Murphy’s Land Surveying 727-347-8740

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P PAPE-DAWSON 210-375-9000 PEC Surveying & Mapping, LLC 407-542-4967

Pennoni Associates, Inc. 863-594-2007 Perret and Associates, Inc 904-805-0030

Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc. 954-572-1777

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Pickett & Associates, Inc. 863-533-9095

Q Grady Minor & Associates, PA 239-947-1144

Plan Right Surveying, Inc. 239-276-2861

Qfactor LLC 805-459-4047

Platinum Surveying & Mapping, LLC. 863-904-4699 Point Break Surveying 941-378-4797 Polaris Associates, Inc. 727-461-6113 Porter Geographical Positioning & Surveying, Inc. 863-853-1496

R Reece & Associates, Inc. 305-872-1348 Rhodes & Rhodes Land Surveying, Inc. 239-405-8166 Richard P. Clarson & Associates, Inc. 904-396-2623 River City Surveying & Mapping, LLC 904-675-9300

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Firms Directory R.M. Barrineau & Associates, Inc. 352-622-3133 Robayna and Associates, Inc. 305-823-9316

Stoner Inc. 954-585-0997 Suarez Surveying & Mapping, Inc. 305-596-1799

Survey Data Solutions, LLC Rutherford Engineering Group 352-816-4084 850-387-4994 SurvTech Solutions, Inc. 813-621-4929

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SAM Surveying & Mapping, LLC. 850-385-1179 Settimio Consulting Services, Inc. 850-341-0507

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UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences 352-846-0850

T2 UES Inc. 407-587-0603

Wilco Electrical LLC 877-945-2655

Upham, Inc. 386-672-9515

Winnigham & Fradley 954-771-7440

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Voler Group 407-681-3836

Tectonic Engineering and Surveying Sexton Engineering Consultants Associates, Inc. 845-534-5959 561-792-3122 Thurman Southeastern Roddenberry Surveying & & Associates Mapping Corp. 850-962-2538 407-292-8580 TopoDOT 407-248-0160

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Wade Surveying, Inc. 352-753-6511 Wantman Group, Inc.(WGI) 561-687-2220 WBQ Design & Engineering, Inc. 407-839-4300

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EXHIBITORS GOLD TopoDOT TopoDOT Solutions offers products and services designed to maximize the value of geospatial point cloud data across all operations active in the surveying, planning, design, engineering, construction and maintenance of the world’s transportation and civil infrastructure. Our TopoDOT software application achieves the industry’s highest levels of productivity and quality in every aspect of the digital twin production process. Our TopoShare process offers the industry’s most effective solution to geospatial data governance at the lowest possible cost. And TopoDOT Consulting Services supports our user community in implementing these processes within their operations to ensure the highest levels of productivity, quality and efficiency.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER Aerotas Aerotas is a national drone data collection and processing company helping surveyors and engineering firms deliver projects faster and more efficiently. We provide aerial data acquisition, photogrammetry processing, LiDAR classification, orthomosaics, topographic mapping, CAD drafting, and utility corridor support for projects across the United States. Trusted by surveying professionals nationwide, Aerotas combines responsive service, reliable turnaround times, and survey-focused expertise to help firms scale capacity without adding internal overhead.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER DIGITAL E. CONSULTING Digital E Consulting, LLC is based in Miami, FL and offers drone services, LiDAR, and GIS solutions for land surveying, engineering, and construction. We focus on advanced data collection, such as multispectral and high-density LiDAR, and ensure quality through careful processing. Our GIS services include custom spatial analysis, asset mapping, and easy integration of field data into geospatial software. Using AI-powered workflows, we turn complex data into accurate results that help save time in the field and improve project planning. From field data collection to UAS training, we work closely with clients to bring modern reality capture technology into their daily work.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER Exacta Land Surveyors Exacta Land Surveyors is a premier provider of residential land survey and lien search services, supporting buyers, sellers, title companies, lenders, attorneys, builders, and real estate agents across multiple states. Founded in 1992, Exacta offers boundary surveys, mortgage location surveys, elevation certificates, and municipal lien and estoppel searches. Its builder division serves highand low-volume builders across Texas and Ohio. Sister company Windrose Services handles commercial, construction, and ALTA surveys for developers, architects, and engineers. Exacta also licenses its proprietary platform, SurveySTARS, to other surveying firms nationwide.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER GROUNDHAWK GroundHawk is a trusted subsurface utility mapping firm serving infrastructure and land development projects across the Southeast. Our technicians provide accurate underground utility inventories and analysis so clients can design, dig, and build with confidence. GroundHawk provides utility location, mapping, and analysis, subsurface utility engineering, video pipe inspection, and auxiliary services that support planning and design around complex underground infrastructure. Together, these services give clients the subsurface intelligence they need to plan effectively and avoid conflicts with existing utilities.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER KUCERA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Kucera International, Inc. is a leading provider of aerial remote sensing, lidar processing/classification, photogrammetric mapping, orthoimaging, CAD and GIS conversion and support, and related services for surveying/engineering, government, industrial/ commercial, and educational/research applications. Kucera’s in-house staff of over 60 experienced geomatic professionals working at offices in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania includes licensed/certified photogrammetrists, surveyors, engineers, GIS/CAD specialists, project managers, pilots, and aircraft mechanics. For aerial data acquisition, Kucera maintains a fleet of high-performance, multi-port manned aircraft outfitted with latest generation aerial lidar, digital aerial imaging, and multispectral sensing systems integrated with advanced airborne GPS/IMU georeferencing technologies. For data processing, mapping, conversion, and support, Kucera uses a variety of robust, proven remote sensing, photogrammetric, imaging, and GIS and CAD technologies/software. Kucera regularly works throughout Florida, the Caribbean region, and other areas of the U.S. Kucera is a long-standing Florida professional surveying and mapping firm and a sustaining member of ASPRS.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER NavVis BUILD BETTER REALITY — Bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds through reality capture technology that provides the digital foundation for the world you want to live in. We supply fast, reliable spatial data to service providers and enterprises seeking to capture photorealistic digital twins of the built environment. And our digital factory solutions enable greater organizational operability, productivity, agility, and profitability. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, NavVis serves global customers across the surveying, AEC, and manufacturing industries. Learn more at www.navvis.com.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER SAFE SITE UTILITY SERVICES LLC Safe Site LLC is a full-service utility locating and subsurface utility engineering company dedicated to improving safety and reducing risk on excavation and construction projects. Using advanced technologies such as ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic (EM) locating, vacuum excavation, and utility mapping, Safe Site accurately identifies and documents underground utilities, including gas, water, sewer, electric, and telecom lines. Serving contractors, engineers, and municipalities across the U.S., Safe Site delivers reliable, non-destructive data to help prevent utility strikes and project delays. Learn more at safesitellc.com or call 844-224-4774 for more information or service inquiries.

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EXHIBITORS SILVER YellowScan At YellowScan, we design, develop, and build LiDAR solutions for professionals that require performance, robustness, and accuracy. Our hardware and software solutions are easy-to-use data collection tools that come with training and support from our experts. Our products come with embedded laser scanners, INS, GNSS receivers, and onboard computing. Each system is designed to meet the highest precision and accuracy needs for 3D mapping. Founded in 2012 in France, we now have sales, customer training, and support representatives around the globe. Our customers use our products in surveying, forestry, environmental research, archaeology, industrial inspection, civil engineering, and mining sectors.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE AGS (American Government Services) American Government Services (AGS) is a full-service title company specializing in real estate services for government agencies. AGS has been providing title and closing services in the State of Florida since 1979. American Government Services is a majority women-owned business, certified as a DBE/MBE firm with the State of Florida, and is registered as a real estate broker corporation with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. AGS hopes to meet and exceed all of your Title service needs.

CARLSON PREFERRED SOLUTIONS Carlson Preferred Solutions is the exclusive Carlson Software Authorized Dealer for the state of Florida. Specializing in Carlson RTK GNSS base and rover solutions, robotic total stations, RTK & LiDAR drones, data collection, & CAD software.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE CTS ENGINEERING Established in 2010, CTS Engineering, Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including transportation planning, traffic engineering, public transit support, roadway design, policy planning, data collection, statistical analysis, PD&E studies, and multimodal transportation improvements, as well as Surveying and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. Our team includes licensed Professional Surveyors and experienced SUE professionals who have successfully executed assignments for multiple FDOT Districts, counties, and municipalities across Florida. We offer complete Surveying and Mapping services, including boundary, topographic, right-ofway, and control surveys using the latest GPS, LiDAR, and drone technology. Our SUE capabilities span all four Quality Levels (A through D), helping project teams reduce risk by accurately locating and identifying underground utilities using vacuum excavation, geophysical techniques, and utility records research. In addition, we provide comprehensive Utility Coordination services that help facilitate early conflict identification, timely resolutions, and effective communication between utility owners and design teams. As a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), CTS Engineering offers a turnkey package of engineering, surveying, SUE, and utility coordination services— ensuring seamless project delivery from planning through construction.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE DEED READER PRO Deed Reader Pro is the next generation of metes-andbounds plotting software, using AI to automate one of surveying’s most tedious tasks: plotting legal descriptions found in deeds. Deed Reader Pro processes deeds in PDF, image, and Word formats. It first transcribes the document to text and automatically extracts the metes-and-bounds description. From there, it parses the bearing-and-distance calls, monument descriptions, passing monuments, and adjoining-tract descriptions into an editable Call Table. Data can be edited manually with real-time plot updates, then plotted directly in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and IntelliCAD—or exported as a DXF file. With Deed Reader Pro, most deeds can be processed and plotted in under 30 seconds.

DUKE ENERGY Duke Energy a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. is one of America’s largest energy companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own approximately 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE EUROCON CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY Eurocon Construction Supply is dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality European construction products to contractors and builders across the United States. Founded by Zach Allen, Vice President of a second-generation concrete contracting company, Eurocon combines decades of hands-on industry experience with a commitment to sourcing reliable, performance-driven solutions. We carefully select products that improve accuracy, efficiency, safety, and productivity on the jobsite. By offering trusted equipment, expert knowledge, and exceptional customer service, Eurocon Construction Supply helps construction professionals build with confidence while delivering lasting value and innovative solutions for projects of every size.

FLT GEOSYSTEMS FLT Geosystems (Florida Level & Transit Co.) is a dealer for Leica Geosystems (Optical, GNSS, High-Definition Scanning, Utility Detection Radar, & Lasers), GeoMax Positioning (Optical and GNSS), Topcon/Sokkia (Optical and Lasers), Spectra Precision (Lasers), Level Best Laser Graders, BathyCat Hydrographic Survey Systems, and many more supply brands. We also deliver wood stakes and lath, rebar, and iron pipe throughout South Florida. We are a factory-authorized service center for Leica, GeoMax, Topcon/Sokkia, Spectra Precision, and David White. Our home office is in Ft. Lauderdale, with a full-service office in Tampa.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE GeoForgeX GeoForgeX replaces outdated, repetitive drafting workflows with intelligent automation built specifically for land surveyors. By combining AI-driven speed with surveyor logic and human review, we seamlessly transform legal descriptions into reliable, CADready output—accelerating production without ever sacrificing professional oversight.

GPI GEOSPATIAL For over fifty years, GPI Geospatial, Inc., a subsidiary of Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., has delivered advanced geospatial services in both public and private sectors throughout the eastern United States. Our comprehensive offering of professional surveying and mapping services caters to engineers, architects, land developers, planners, and a wide range of public and private markets, such as energy, transportation, and private development. We provide the most accurate remote sensing and survey data by utilizing specialized aircraft, vehicles, and personnel outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and software. Our team comprises dedicated subject matter experts and support staff, including licensed Professional Surveyors and Mappers, ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrists and Mapping Scientists, GIS Professionals, FAA Licensed Pilots, and Project Management Professionals.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE Green Equipment Company Green Equipment Company is your source for “DAMAGE PREVENTION” tools and products that lead the industry in Innovation and Quality. We offer “Value” through exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. Our highly trained, experienced sales team covers eight states and represents world-leading manufacturers. We are problem solvers, dedicated to meeting our customer’s needs. With Green Equipment Company, you receive continual service after the sale.

HALEY WARD Haley Ward is a 100% employee-owned technical consulting firm offering a wide range of engineering, surveying, planning, architectural, , environmental, and BIM services with offices in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Melbourne, and Fort Myers, Florida as well as throughout New England.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE HAYES INSTRUMENT CO. | GeoNetworking As of February 2026, Hayes Instrument Co. and Geo Networking have joined forces to serve the surveying, engineering, and construction community better than ever before. By bringing together two trusted names in geospatial technology, we've combined decades of expertise, an expanded product lineup, and broader regional coverage—all under one shared commitment to our customers. Together, we now offer an even stronger combination of premium equipment, expert support, factory-authorized service, and the regional reach to back it all up. Two industry leaders, one mission: helping you get the job done right.

iGage iGage is a nationwide team that provides survey and GIS equipment. We provide GNSS, bathymetric boats, machine control and slam scanners. We pride ourselves on the support we are able to provide our clients. We have offices in 11 states and have multiple licensed land surveyors selling and supporting all of the equipment that we offer. We not only sell the equipment, but we use it in our everyday practices. This gives us a better understanding of how the equipment works and a real empathy for the customers. For more information or to get a demonstration of any of the above items, please feel free to contact us.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE LEICA GEOSYSTEMS With more than 200 years of history, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is the trusted supplier of premium sensors, software and services. Delivering value every day to professionals in surveying, construction, infrastructure, mining, mapping and other geospatial content-dependent industries, Leica Geosystems leads the industry with innovative solutions to empower our autonomous future.

LENGEMANN Lengemann Corporation has been a leading dealer in the surveying and construction industry since 1962. We provide technology applications in GPS, Robotics, Total Stations, Drones, Machine Control, and now expanded to hydrographical and GPR mapping products. Featured manufacturers include Topcon, Sokkia, Wingtra, CHC Navigation, and Leica. Additional services provided include repair, calibration, rental, support, training, and equipment finance. Our certified onsite training facility is equipped for all your survey and machine control needs. Our L-Net GNSS reference station network supports corrections for your GPS field applications. We are proud to have supported professionals in this industry for over 60 years.

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NV5 NV5 is a global leader providing geospatial solutions, services, and software to solve mission critical challenges. From data acquisition to analytics to enterprise GIS and AI solutions and software development, NV5 applies geospatial science to deliver end-to-end solutions and insights to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources, and advance scientific understanding. We leverage the widest array of advanced remote sensing technologies and apply today's most sophisticated analytic AI frameworks, including proprietary deep learning, computer vision, and predictive analytic models tailored to our clients' needs. Through off the shelf and fully customized solutions, we empower our clients to enact meaningful change across enterprises, communities, and the world.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE PrimaVerse PrimaVerse excels in providing top-tier engineering and survey drafting solutions, meticulously tailored to meet the unique demands of each project. Our blend of extensive expertise and a flexible approach empowers us to deliver precise, innovative outcomes that are both efficient and cost-effective. Since our inception, we have been committed to transforming complex CAD challenges into tangible business opportunities. By leveraging stateof-the-art technology and harnessing the passion of our dedicated team, we ensure that every project we undertake is executed with the highest standards of excellence. Our team comprises seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every design is not only accurate but also optimized for practical implementation. With a strong foundation built on reliability, innovation, and client collaboration, PrimaVerse stands out as a leader in the engineering and CAD services industry.

R-E-A-L.iT R-E-A-L.iT is a leading provider of customized reality capture workflow solutions for clients across diverse industries. Established by Derek deBlois in 2021, our company has rapidly evolved to become a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions in industries like engineering, architecture, public safety, visual effects (VFX), and more. At R-E-A-L.iT, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive reality capture solutions, expert consulting, and tailored software development to address the unique needs of our valued clients.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE RIEGL USA RIEGL USA is the North American headquarters of RIEGL, a global leader in advanced laser scanning solutions. With over 32 years of experience, RIEGL USA specializes in pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology across multiple wavelengths. We offer cutting-edge laser scanning solutions for airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial, and UAV-based applications. Our smartwaveform technologies enable precise digital LiDAR signal processing, resolving range ambiguities, and capturing multiple targets per laser shot. RIEGL USA provides comprehensive sales, support, service, and training across North America, ensuring exceptional customer service and innovative LiDAR technology. At RIEGL USA we take pride in providing high caliber technical support to our trusted users. Our team consists of highly qualified, trained, and capable engineers and technicians ready to resolve any reported issues related to software and hardware. Support is available after business hours to ensure our customers always have someone they can rely on. In addition, our technicians are certified in various service offerings such as hardware repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure your hardware investment is maintained or repaired in the United States.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE SAM For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Skate Skate is a database for land surveyors. Our goal is to make it easier for surveyors to do their job. To that end: 1. Land records database (surveys, deeds, plats etc.) 2. Monuments database (property corner markers, georeferenced when possible, with coordinates, images and recovery data) 3. Infrastructure database (think underground utilities, inverts, etc., georeferenced) 4. Automatic dxf plot function (plots deeds with calls, working on it, georeferenced when available) 5. Automatic records search function (finds relevant records by searching on the internet, working on it) 6. Use on any device (works on your phone or tablet as well as a computer) 7. Reference service (georeferences older assumed system surveys into state plane, working on it) 8. Database of georeferenced boundary polygons (working on it) July/August 2026

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE Survey Equipment Services, Inc. With a commitment to excellence, SES is dedicated to helping customers navigate the dynamic subsea survey market. Our robust equipment portfolio and unparalleled 24/7 technical support set us apart from the competition. Located in our expansive 12,000 sq ft HQ in Katy, TX, SES offers a comprehensive inventory of Subsea & Marine Survey Instrumentation for rental and purchase. Our wide range of services includes Equipment Rentals & Sales, Onsite Installation & Training, OEM Systems Integration, In-house Service, Repairs, Calibrations, and Onsite Custom Fabrication. Collaborating with top industry equipment & software manufacturers, we ensure our customers have access to cutting-edge technology. At SES, customer satisfaction remains our top priority.

SURVEYORS INSTRUMENT SERVICES Surveyors Instrument Services, LLC is a land surveyor and construction equipment supplier based in Tampa, Florida. We offer repairs, service, rentals, supplies, new and used equipment options for all of your surveying needs. Owner, Stan Denison, has 40+ years or service and expertise in the surveying and construction industry. We provide customers with superior service and a quick turnaround time. Our years of experience, knowledge, and service in the industry has allowed us to be a reputable company for our customers. The list of equipment we sell and service is extensive.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE SURVEY OS SurveyOS is a workflow automation platform built for surveying and mapping firms. It handles the front end of every job: order intake, property research, instant quote generation, county record retrieval, and fieldready packet assembly. What used to take hours of manual lookups and setup now runs in minutes, so firms quote faster, dispatch crews sooner, and take on more work without adding additional overhead. SurveyOS was built by OTZ Group, a Miami-based AI implementation company, and refined with working Florida surveyors. Stop by the booth for a live walkthrough.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE TRANSIT and LEVEL Transit and Level Clinic is a leading provider of surveying, construction, machine control, detection, and geospatial solutions serving professionals throughout the Southeast. As an authorized dealer for industry recognized manufacturers including Leica Geosystems, CHCNAV, GeoMax, GeoCue, Carlson Software, Freefly Systems, and Inspired Flight, we deliver precision technology backed by expert support and responsive customer service. Our team provides industry leading equipment sales, calibration services, training, technical support, repair solutions, and field expertise to help surveyors, contractors, engineers, and construction professionals operate efficiently and confidently. With multiple locations across the region and free delivery available, Transit and Level Clinic remains committed to delivering Service Beyond Measure.

Vertical Aspect Vertical Aspect is a geospatial technology company serving surveyors, civil engineers, and remote sensing professionals. As the North American reseller for Terrasolid, AISPECO, Teledyne, Inspired Flight, DJI, Virtual Surveyor, and more, we connect professionals with the hardware and software their workflows actually require. We support every stage of the project cycle: software training, hardware integration, and workflow development from acquisition through final delivery. Our team brings field-tested technical knowledge to every engagement. We don't just sell tools, we make sure they work for your operation. That's what it means to work with Vertical Aspect.

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EXHIBITORS CONFERENCE VirtualSurveyor Virtual Surveyor turns field-capture data into survey deliverables. Surveyors use it to create topographic surveys, stockpile reports, construction earthworks calculations, cut-and-fill analysis, and CAD-ready models from drone data and other reality-capture outputs. By transforming that data into an interactive virtual terrain, Virtual Surveyor lets surveyors work as if they were on site: interpreting the terrain, drawing meaningful features, calculating volumes, and producing the deliverables their projects require.

WOOLPERT Woolpert is an international architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting firm of more than 3,000 talented professionals. Our headquarters remain in Dayton, and we serve clients on a local, regional, national, and international basis from over 75 offices on six continents. Woolpert’s ability to continually adapt to changing times and provide an increasing range of professional services is the basis for our serviceoriented culture.

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EXHIBITORS GRATIS Board of Professional Surveyors & Mappers The Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers is housed within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The Board is charged with regulating surveyors and mappers, adopting rules to implement Chapter 472, F.S., and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

FAU (Florida Atlantic University) A three-time NCEES award winner, Florida Atlantic University's Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics Engineering is one of the state-of-the-art ABET-accredited engineering programs in the nation. The awardwinning faculty has outstanding teaching and research experience and diverse professional backgrounds. Students can collaborate with other engineering and science disciplines, such as geosciences, computer science, urban planning, and other fields. While this program prepares students for the Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, some students successfully pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examinations before graduating from the program.

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EXHIBITORS GRATIS FSU | FREAC The Florida Resources and Environmental Analysis Center (FREAC), established in 1969, is the original center within the Institute of Science and Public Affairs (ISPA) at Florida State University (FSU). FREAC professionals conduct research in the general areas of resource management and environmental analysis, as well as provide advice and technical assistance to state and local agencies. Public lands research and analysis, geographic information system development, and graphic representation of digital databases are current and long-range FREAC research interests. FREAC also trains university students in these areas through direct involvement in projects, providing real-world experiences.

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EXHIBITORS GRATIS NGS (National Geodetic Survey) – NOAA The National Geodetic Survey (NGS), a part of NOAA, is responsible for defining, managing, and providing public access to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), a consistent national coordinate system that provides the foundation for mapping and charting; state boundaries; transportation, communication, and land records systems; and numerous scientific and engineering applications.

University of Florida Geomatics The UF Geomatics program was established in 1973 and is the preeminent Geomatics program in Florida. Consisting of six full-time faculty members, 80 Bachelor’s degree students, 19 graduate students, and boasting two remote educational facilities in Ft. Lauderdale and Plant City, it has become the premier and leading resource for students seeking a degree in Geomatics from one of the country’s most prestigious institutions. The UF Geomatic Student Association (GSA) is an active student chapter of the Florida Surveying & Mapping Society (FSMS) and has been a regular Exhibitor at their Annual Conference for many years, providing GSA members the opportunity to interact with FSMS members, gain inspiration and professional Awareness, as well as increase visibility of the GSA and UF Geomatics program to prospective students.

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EXHIBITORS GRATIS UF | IFAS The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences has under-graduate and graduate programs in Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, Fisheries, Geomatics, and Marine Sciences. Our Geomatics major has two specializations – Surveying and Mapping for those interested in traditional surveing and licensure, and Geospatial Analysis for those focusing on analyzing geospatial data.

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RECOGNITIO 2026 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: MARLA MOORE

2026 LARGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: MANASOTA

2026 PERRY C. McGRIFF OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FOR CIVIC CONTRIBUTION AWARD WINNER: KATIE BRITT

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ON BANQUET 2026 CHAPTER PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: JOHNNY BELAND — TAMPA BAY

2026 SMALL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: INDIAN RIVER

2026 PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER: DR. YOUSSEF KADDOURA

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RECOGNITIO 2026 FELLOW MEMBER RECIPIENTS: PABLO FERRARI HAROLD PETERS

2026 COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: BRION YANCY

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ON BANQUET 2026 LIFE MEMBER RECIPIENT: HOWARD EHMKE

2026 STEVEN WOODS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD WINNER: NICHOLAS CAMPANILE

2026 H.O. PETERS SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER: ROBERT JOHNSON

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RECOGNITIO Outgoing President Robert Johnson presents E.R. Brownell with the 2026 Presidential Award.

2026-2027 Officers

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ON BANQUET Past President Don Elder receives the 2026 Presidential Award from outgoing President Robert Johnson.

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Bryan Merrick receives the 2026 Presidential Award from outgoing President Robert Johnson.

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SATURDAY SEMINAR

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FDOT - History, Purpose, and Use of FDOT Right of Way Maps

Instructed By: Christopher (Scott) Fowler, LS, MBA

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SATURDAY SEMINAR

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AI in Aerial Surveying: From Marketing Hype to Practical Innovation Instructed By: Logan Cambell

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Hydrographic Surveying

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FDOT - History and Utilization of Murphy Reservations and the Marketable Record Title Act Instructed By: Suzette Hicks, CPM

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Technology Advancements for Supporting Infrastructure

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SEMINARS Electric Utilities: Records, Land Development Role, and Risk Management

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SATURDAY SEMINAR

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FDOT - Using the FPRN with the Modernized NSRS

Instructed By: Scott Harper, PSM

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Project Management for Surveying and Mapping

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Instructed By: Jason Tommell, MBA, PLS/PSM, PMP, LSSBB

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SEMINARS

Survey Smarter: A Connected Workflow with Trimble Connect Instructed By: Taylor Gay and Erick Scott

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Past

Presidents

1956 - 1957 H.O. Peters

1957 - 1958 Harry C. Schwebke

1958 - 1959 John P. Goggin

1959 - 1960 R.H. Jones

1960 - 1961 Hugh A. Binyon

1961 - 1962 Russell H. DeGrove

1962 - 1963 Perry C. McGriff

1963 - 1964 Carl E. Johnson

1964 - 1965 James A. Thigpenn, III

1965 - 1966 Harold A. Schuler, Jr.

1966 - 1967 Shields E. Clark

1967 - 1968 Maurice E. Berry


Past

Presidents

1968 - 1969 William C. Hart

1969 - 1970 Frank R. Shilling, Jr.

1970 - 1971 William V. Keith

1971 - 1972 James M. King

1972 - 1973 Broward P. Davis

1973 - 1974 E.R. (Ed) Brownell

1974 - 1975 E.W. (Gene) Stoner

1975 -1976 Lewis H. Kent

1976 - 1977 Robert S. Harris

1977 - 1978 Paul T. O’Hargan

1978 - 1979 William G. Wallace, Jr.

1979 -1980 Robert W. Wigglesworth


Past

Presidents

1980 - 1981 Ben P. Blackburn

1981 - 1982 William B. Thompson, III

1982 - 1983 John R. Gargis

1983 - 1984 Robert A. Bannerman

1984 - 1985 Buell H. Harper

1985 - 1986 H. Bruce Durden

1986 - 1987 Jan L. Skipper

1987 - 1988 Stephen M. Woods

1988 - 1989 Stephen G. Vrabel

1989 - 1990 W. Lamar Evers

1990 - 1991 Joseph S. Boggs

1991 - 1992 Robert L. Graham


Past

Presidents

1992 - 1993 Nicholas D. Miller

1993 - 1994 Loren E. Mercer

1994 - 1995 Kent Green

1994 - 1995 Robert D. Cross

1995 - 1996 Thomas L. Conner

1996 - 1997 Gordon R. Niles, Jr.

1997 - 1998 Dennis E. Blankenship

1998 - 1999 W. Lanier Mathews, II

1999 - 2000 Jack Breed

2000 - 2001 Arthur A. Mastronicola

2001 - 2002 Michael H. Maxwell

2002 - 2003 John M. Clyatt


Past

Presidents

2003 - 2004 David W. Schryver

2004 - 2005 Stephen M. Gordon

2005 - 2006 Richard G. Powell

2006 - 2007 Michael J. Whitling

2007 - 2008 Robert W. Jackson, Jr.

2008 - 2009 Pablo Ferrari

2009 - 2010 Steve Stinson

2010 - 2011 Dan Ferrans

2011 - 2012 Jeremiah Slaymaker

2012 - 2013 Ken Glass

2013 - 2014 Russell Hyatt

2014 - 2015 William Rowe


Past

Presidents

2015 - 2016 Dale Bradshaw

2016 - 2017 Lou Campanile, Jr.

2017 - 2018 Robert Strayer, Jr.

2018 - 2019 Dianne Collins

2019 - 2020 Don Elder

2020 - 2021 Hal Peters

2021 - 2022 Lou Campanile, Jr.

2022 - 2024 Howard Ehmke

2024 - 2025 Richard Pryce

2025 - 2026 Robert N. Johnson


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Communications Director

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Regional Coordinator

Cathy Campanile seminolecc84@gmail.com

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