Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

Episode 57 - Join host Curt Sumner and guest, Robert Loane III as they discuss his journey to becoming a multi-licensed Surveyor.

Our “Future Focus” episode this week is with Robert Loane III. Join host Curt Sumner as Robert discusses his experiences and challenges along the journey to becoming a multi-licensed Professional Surveyor and educator. He also discusses several high precision tunneling projects in which he was involved.

Episode 56 -Our “Future Focus” episode brings us an interview with Marisa Trzemzalski, the new NCEES Surveying Marketing and Outreach Coordinator who is also collaborating with NSPS.

Our “Future Focus” episode brings us an interview with Marisa Trzemzalski, the new NCEES Surveying Marketing and Outreach Coordinator who is also collaborating with NSPS on promoting the profession. Our host, Tim Burch, NSPS President-Elect, recently sat down with Marisa to talk about how she connected with NCEES, her background and drive to promote STEM professions, and how to communicate in the age of COVID-19. The conversation also dives into the deep end of diversity and recruitment of all future surveyors, so settle in for more great insight from one of the NSPS industry partners.

This is another edition of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast you do not want to miss!

Episode 55 - This episode of Future Focus features Griffin Pritchard, Public Information Specialist for the professional licensing board in Alabama.

This episode finds Tim Burch, NSPS President-Elect, sitting down to discuss professional licensure with Griffin Pritchard, Public Information Specialist for the professional licensing board in Alabama. Tim talks with Griffin about his role within the board, women and minorities in surveying and the important role each fill going forward, and how STEM is a priority in many schools in Alabama.

A great conversation talking about another side of “Future Focus” here on this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 54 - NSPS Government Affairs consultant John Palatiello joins host Curt Sumner for a discussion about Qualifications Based Selection (QBS).

NSPS Government Affairs consultant John Palatiello joins host Curt Sumner for a discussion about Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) which is mandated by federal (and some states) law for procurement of professional services including Surveying. The discussion will also include the challenges encountered in insuring adherence to the process.  

Episode 53 - Joe Fenicle shares is experiences/adventures in surveying with host Curt Sumner.

Joe Fenicle shares with host Curt Sumner his experiences/adventures in surveying, and recently “going home” to join the faculty of the surveying program at the University of Akron.

Episode 52 - Join host Curt Sumner and he discusses the ALTA/NSPS Standards with Gary Kent.

Join host Curt Sumner on this episode of "Table A Talk".  He discusses the new 2021 ALTA/NSPS Standards with Gary Kent.  The new Standards are scheduled to be released on February 23, 2021. Visit the NSPS website information about the new standards.

Episode 51 - Join host Tim Burch with one of the best stories so far told on the Surveyor Says! podcast.

This “Future Focus” episode features one of the best stories so far told on the “Surveyor Says!” podcast. A recently minted CST Level 1, Steve Holliger knew nothing about surveying a few short years ago when recruited for a utility mapping job. After helping Ben Shinabery and the QK4 team complete the daunting task, he stuck around to learn more about the profession and began the road to a fulfilling career. Your host, Tim Burch, NSPS President-Elect, recently talked with Steve and Ben to discuss how surveying came into both of their lives and how the CST program has given Steve incentive to become a great surveyor. The intrigue of surveying (and benefits of the NSPS CST Program) highlight this great episode of “Surveyor Says!” the NSPS Podcast.

Episode 50 - Join Curt Sumner, Tim Burch and Trish Milburn as they recap the episodes.

Notice something different? Our new LOGO ! Thanks to My Heart Creative for creating it for us! Join Curt Sumner, Tim Burch and Trish Milburn as they recap the episodes. We hope that you have enjoyed listening! If you have any interesting surveying stories or would like to share how you got into surveying, we would love to have you on the podcast. Email curtis.sumner@nsps.us.com. We have give-a-ways! Make sure you listen to find out what you need to do to be entered into the random drawings! Please email your entry to info@nsps.us.com.

 

Episode 49 - Join host Tim Burch interview James Combs, Vice President of the NSPS Young Surveyors, share his story of being introduced into surveying.

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” features another YSN member in our “Future Focus” series. Joining our host Tim Burch, NSPS President-Elect, is James Combs, the current Vice President of the NSPS Young Surveyors group. James shares his story of being introduced into surveying, all the places the profession has taken him, and the bright future that lies ahead for the surveying community. He also discusses how meeting other YSN members from other parts of the nation has helped him become a better surveyor.

Thanks for tuning into another episode of “Surveyor Says!” the NSPS Podcast.

Episode 48 - Today's episode features our "Get to know your Directors Series". Join host Curt Sumner and the NSPS Director from Idaho, Stewart Ward. Schneider.

On this episode of the series “Get to know your NSPS Directors” Curt Sumner talks with Stewart Ward, NSPS Director representing the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS). This series will provide insight into the fact that NSPS leaders are “just like other Surveyors”, and have chosen to dedicate time to help guide our national society in its endeavors on behalf of the profession.