Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

EP213 Dan Martinez - Candidate for NSPS Secreatry

As we approach the end of the year, it can only mean one thing: Election Time! This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" begins our discussions with candidates for the 2026 Elections by introducing Dan Martinez, PLS, and the Nebraska Director for a number of years. Our host, Time Burch, recently sat down with Dan to discuss his career in surveying, is "Nebraska as flat as Kansas?", and what he would like to achieve as the next NSPS Secretary. They also talk about the "modernizing" of NSPS through marketing and social media, so check out the conversation today!

EP212 Davey Edwards @ Trimble Dimensions

Greetings from Las Vegas! This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us in Sin City attending this year's edition of Trimble Dimensions. Your host, Tim Burch, sat down with NSPS Past President Davey Edwards to chat about his time in association leadership, blending a private surveying career with teaching at the university level, and being part of the evaluation process for the surveying seminars at Dimensions. An insightful conversation you don't want to miss!  

EP211 NSPS / FIG YSN Americas Conference - Panel Discussion

Our first "LIVE" podcast in front of a conference audience! This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us at the 2nd Young Surveyors America Meeting hosted jointly by the NSPS and FIG Young Surveyor Networks (YSN) in Bloomington, Minnesota. Your host, Tim Burch, moderated a panel discussion featuring Paula Teperino (Uruguay), Milad Sadegi (Oregon), Stacey Pollock (Michigan), and Nolan Mark (Indiana) where they chatted about all things about being a "young" surveyor. From working environments to work/life balance, the conversation has something for everyone so check it out today. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite streaming platform!

EP210 John Brady - Life as an Alaskan surveyor

This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! THe NSPS Podcast" gives us an opportunity to chat with a true adventurer of a surveyor. John Brady, owner of Bradis in Fairbanks, Alaska, has been sharing his worksites throughout the Last Frontier for several years. Our host, Tim Burch, recently chatted with John to discuss surveying in remote places, preparing for wildlife that can kill you, and dealing with the bitter cold. A great conversation you don't want to miss so check it out today!

EP209 - From the Director's Desk

This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds your host, Tim Burch, providing news and other updates for his episode of "From the Director's Desk." Among the topics covered today:

• Government Shutdown
• News from Intergeo in Germany
• Update on several Supreme Court cases
• NCEES - non-boundary license discussion
• Upcoming Fall Business Meeting
• FIG/NSPS YSN Conference

We have more great guests lined up for us to talk with in the coming weeks so bookmark the podcast and look forward to bring them to you soon!

EP208 - Patti & Ricky Brooks - Control Point Associates, Inc.

Hello from the Empire State! This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us in the mid-Hudson River Valley at the office of Control Point Associates to speak with Patti and Ricky Brooks. Patti is the NSPS Treasurer (after several years as NSPS Director for NY) while Ricky has been instrumental with NYSAPLS and their commitment to the Certified Survey Technician (CST) and exam prep courses. Tim Burch recently visited their office to talk about being surveyors who are also married, and transitioning a family-based business into being part of a larger firm. Lots of great insight on so many topics, so make sure to check out the conversation. Thanks for listening!

EP207 Cal Poly Pomona - Student Chapter

"Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" is coming to you on location again! This time, we have traveled to Cal Poly Pomona to meet with the NSPS Student Chapter during their annual conference and exhibition. Tim Burch spent a bit of time with the enthusiastic group as they discussed the program, how they all "found" surveying, and what it is like to survey in sunny SoCal. Lots of great banter and comradery with this bunch, so load it up and have a listen!
 

EP206 Kimberly Odom, PSM - Delta Land Surveyors, LLC

This week, we feature a special surveyor who is more than doing her part to promote the profession and help educate our future surveyors! "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" finds us chatting with Kimberly Odom, PSM and owner of Delta Land Surveyors in Monticello, FL. She leads the way with the multi-generational business (learning the biz from her father!) and having family around her every step of the way. Tim Burch recently caught up with Kim to talk about her promotion of the profession at public events and parades as well as "planting the seeds" within elementary school kids about the wonderful career of surveying. You can't help but being impressed after this episode, so check it out today!

EP205 Woody Money PSM, GISP - Surveyor @ NAVFAC

We met today's guest at the Esri UC25 while enjoying the Special Interest Group (SIG) session on surveying hosted by our own Linda Foster. This episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" highlights the recent conversation with Woodrow "Woody" Money, PSM, GISP, and Surveyor at NAVFAC SE Cadastral Department as part of the US Navy. He chatted with Tim Burch about his journey from GIS into surveying, making the transition from the private sector to public servant, and the variety of projects that will make most surveyors jealous. Woody also shared how the Navy is embracing GIS technology within their surveying operations. A great discussion so give it a listen today!

EP204 - Seneca Holland

Hello from the Esri UC25 in sunny San Diego! "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" gave us the opportunity to catch up with Seneca Holland, Geospatial Research Scientist & Instructor of Geospatial Science at the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science located within Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She joined Tim Burch to share her role at the Institute and her new role as Co-Chair of the NSPS Education Committee. Lots of great insight to the role of a modern surveying and geospatial educator so buckle up and have a listen!
 
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