Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast

EP183 - Shirley Chapunza - FIG YSN Chair

Next up in our series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana is Shirley Chapunza from Zimbabwe. She joined Tim Burch for an insight into her introduction as a surveyor, what led her to getting involved with the YSN at the local and international level, and how important mentoring is to surveyors new to the profession. Another great conversation, so check it out today!

EP182 - Firas Fahoum - FIG Young Surveyor

We begin a series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from around the world as captured at the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Firas Fahoum is a second generation surveyor from Nazareth, Israel with an incredible passion for our beloved profession. He joined Tim Burch for a chat to discuss his experiences, included working in one of the most historic regions in the world. A great listen, as they discussed the merging of old sacred environments now being measured using the latest in technology. 

EP181 - Joe Fenicle

Following up from the recent NSPS Student Competition, our latest episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast features Joe Fenicle, Program Director/Assistant Professor - Surveying & Mapping Program at the University of Akron. NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch recently caught up with Joe to talk about his role as an advisor to the Akron students, his start in surveying, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Tim and Joe also chatted his recent article in American Surveyor where he described his near-tragic event with a colony of bees. A great conversation, so give it a listen and subscribe today wherever you listen to your podcasts!

EP180 - John "JB" Byrd - NSPS Day on the Hill

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and John “JB” Byrd, NSPS Federal Lobbyist. The NSPS Spring Meeting is coming up, and so is the NSPS “Day on the Hill” visit to Capitol Hill. Tim caught up with JB to discuss the three (3) talking points our representatives will be taking to the Hill to discuss with their respective legislators. They also talked about other important items the Government Affairs committee has been watching closely.

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EP179 – Vince Boyd, PS

This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and Vince Boyd, PS, Regional Land Surveyor for the National Park Service. Tim recently caught up with Vince to talk about his start in surveying, help along the way by several mentors, and transition to public service with NPS. He shared his working conditions in his current role and retracing boundaries of parcels that haven’t been walked in decades. Tim and Vince also chatted about the upcoming NSPS Student Competition and how NPS is helping to coordinate the field exercises under the shadow of the Washington Monument.

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EP178 - 2023 Year in Review

This episode contains highlights from several significant conversations from the past year.

EP154B - Southeast Technical College

EP160 - Jamie Reed, Montana Surveyor

EP170 - NYC College of Technology

EP173 - John Vrablec, CST III

EP177 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network Secretary!

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the NSPS YSN officers as they interview the two candidates for Secretary.

EP176 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Young Surveyors Network Vice President!

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of the NSPS Young Surveyor's Network (YSN). Join the YSN Officers as they interview the three candidates for President-Elect.

EP175 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Vice President!

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the three candidates for President-Elect.

EP174 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Secretary!

Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the two candidates for Secretary.