Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

Episode 35 - This “Point of Order” episode is a conversation with David Grossman, Executive Director of GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA).

Curt’s guest for this episode of “Point of Order” series is a conversation with David      Grossman, Executive Director of GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA). David shares his background on working on Capitol Hill, within the office of the FCC, and how it led to his position with GPSIA. They talk about the common threads between NSPS and GPSIA in technology and working together on common legislative initiatives. Thanks for joining us for another “Point of Order” here on this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 34 - In this episode of "Future Focus" Curt Sumner interviews current NSPS Secretary Craig Amey.

In its continuing effort to provide opportunities for listeners to get to know the NSPS Officers, not only as the organization’s leaders, but also as fellow Surveyors, Curt Sumner recently interviewed current NSPS Secretary Craig Amey for this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 33 - Curt Sumner interviews author John Berlau to discuss his new book about George Washington.

We all know about George Washington’s exploits as surveyor and President, but did you know about his business side? Curt recent sat down with author John Berlau to discuss his new book, “George Washington, Entrepreneur – How Our Founding Father’s Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World” and how his time as a surveyor enhanced other phases of his life. John shares many great tidbits of Washington’s life that most people do not know. Thanks for joining us for this historical yet unique look at a well-known surveyor here on this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 32 - Curt’s conversation is with Jared Wilson, Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator at East Tennessee State University

Curt’s conversation for this “Future Focus” episode with Jared covers how distance learning from online university programs are the future of the profession and helping to maintain our “essential service” status. Thanks for joining us for another “Future Focus” here on this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 31- Join Curt Sumner as he has a discussion with Amanda Allred, NSPS Vice President on how she found Surveying.

Today's installment of “Future Focus” features our current NSPS Vice President, Amanda Allred. Amanda shares with Curt about how she found surveying, working in several different states in a male dominated profession, and getting involved with the New Mexico Professional Surveyor society and NSPS.     Thanks for joining us for another “Future Focus” here on this episode of “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 30 - This episode is a conversation with our NSPS Executive Director, Curt Sumner.

Our latest edition (Episode 30!) of the NSPS “Surveyor Says!” podcast is an interview with our Executive Director Curt Sumner and how NSPS has operated during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about how even surveyors made the transition to video conferencing, even for our Spring Board of Directors meeting! Join us for a great talk about the inner workings of the association here on “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 29 - Join Curt Sumner as he has a discussion with Kyle Schultze, a licensed surveyor from IL. Kyle will be serving as the Surveying Merit Badge coordinator for the 2021 Boy Scout Jamboree.

Our latest edition of “Future Focus” episode of the NSPS “Surveyor Says!” podcast is a discussion with Kyle Schultze, a licensed surveyor from Illinois. Kyle will be serving as the Surveying Merit Badge coordinator for the 2021 Boy Scout Jamboree, held every four years in West Virginia. Curt and Kyle discuss all the work, time and support that goes into a typical Jamboree including hands-on with some of the high-tech equipment used by today’s profession. Interested in volunteering? Email us at info@nsps.us.com.

Episode 28 - This week's podcast is a discussion with Chris Jepson, Vice President of the Land Surveyors Association of Washington (LSAW).

Our latest edition of “Future Focus” episode of the NSPS “Surveyor Says!” podcast is a discussion with Chris Jepson, Vice President of the Land Surveyors Association of Washington (LSAW). Curt and Chris got together recently to talk about growing up a son of a surveyor, working his way through the ranks and what he sees for the future of surveying associations. (Spoiler: it will include more technology, social media and lots of mentoring!) Thanks for listening!

Episode 27 - Join host Curt Sumner's informative discussion with John Hohol, NSPS FIG Chair, to catch us up on the history of NSPS with FIG.

Hello and welcome to “Surveyor Says!” the podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors. This past week, the annual FIG (Federation of International Surveyors) Working Week was to be held in Amsterdam but was cancelled as another victim of COVID-19, so we asked John Hohol, NSPS FIG Chair, to catch us up on the history of NSPS with FIG. Our latest edition in our “Future Focus” series captured his conversation with Executive Director Curt Sumner. John shares about his involvement with young surveyors worldwide and how he sees their involvement as our profession’s future. An informative discussion, so join us in this “Future Focus” here on “Surveyor Says!”

Episode 26 - On this “Point of Order” episode Curt Sumner is joined by JB Byrd and John Palatiello, about issues effecting the surveying profession during this extraordinary time.

This “Surveyor Says!” podcast from the National Society of Professional Surveyors pulls the curtain back on how Washington D.C. is operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Curt Sumner is joined by NSPS Lobbyist John “JB” Byrd and our legislative consultant, John Palatiello, for conversation about issues effecting the surveying profession during this extraordinary time. Lots of great insight from our legislative group on this “Point of Order” episode. Thanks for listening!