Florida Surveying & Mapping Society

Florida Surveying & Mapping Society FSMS is a Nonprofit of Surveyors & Mappers here to promote, enhance, & preserve the profession.

Join us next week at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura from July 29th - August 1st for our 71st Annua...
07/21/2026

Join us next week at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura from July 29th - August 1st for our 71st Annual Conference & Trade Show. Click Here to Register and Book a Room: https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Tucked away on 300 acres between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, JW Marriott Miami Resort & Spa is a tropical oasis with a culture of accessible luxury and enriching experiences. We look forward to seeing you there.

Annual Conference is in 2 Weeks!JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from July 29th - August 1st.https://www.fsms.or...
07/15/2026

Annual Conference is in 2 Weeks!
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from July 29th - August 1st.
https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

On Saturday, August 1st we have a day full of continuing education seminars catered to Professional Surveyors and Mappers. From 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Jason Tommell will be teaching his course titled, "Project Management for Surveying & Mapping."

Jason Tommell, MBA, PLS/PSM, PMP, LSSB grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY and worked on survey field crews from a young age during summers in his father's regional survey company. His work as a survey rodman and later as an instrument operator continued through high school and college. Jason attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD as a Humanities major, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, he worked in and later ran the family survey business, which grew to include engineering, landscape architecture, GIS, and forestry services. Since closing the business in 2015, Jason has held multiple survey leadership roles at engineering and surveying firms, currently serving as Director of Survey and Operational
Excellence and a Program Manager at SGC Survey.

Jason completed Norwich University's MBA program in 2009 with a concentration in organizational leadership. He holds a certified floodplain manager (CFM®) certification, project management professional (PMP®) certification, and is a Lean Six Sigma black belt (Council for Six Sigma Certification). He obtained an online graduate certificate in surveying engineering technology from the University of Maine and is currently pursuing an MS in Surveying Engineering Technology at the University of Maine. Jason's initial land surveying license is in New York (2006). He is also licensed in Florida and Kentucky.

Join us for annual conference at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. On Saturday, August 1st we have a full day of...
07/10/2026

Join us for annual conference at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. On Saturday, August 1st we have a full day of continuing education seminars catered to Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Our discounted group rate has limited rooms available, but there is a hotel overflow option at Residence Inn Miami Aventura Mall that also includes our discounted group rate.
https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Ronald “Ron” Hanson, PSM CPM is a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper. He is employed by the Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Transportation Technology, Surveying and Mapping Office as the Geodetic Services Supervisor, ultimately responsible for the operation of the Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN) and State-Wide Geodetic Control. Ron has a survey career that spans 40 years, with 25 years as a PSM. Ron was one of the first users of the FPRN in private practice to receive Real-Time corrections. He has been managing the FPRN since January 1, 2013.

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education semin...
07/07/2026

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education seminars catered to Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Our discounted group rate ends soon, so book your rooms and register today.
https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Dr. Mousa Diabat, PhD is a Technical Domain Expert at NV5 Geospatial, specializing in remote sensing thermography and hydrology. He has led the development of several innovative airborne thermal infrared imaging solutions for infrastructure inspection, pipeline monitoring, and the mapping of geothermal resources and natural assets. Dr. Diabat’s work brings cutting-edge technology with practical applications, advancing the role of thermal infrared remote sensing in environmental and engineering domains.

Rick Wallace has a strong management background with more than 35 years of combined experience in both the information technology and geospatial industries. Rick currently serves as the Southeast Regional Manager for NV5 Geospatial. His responsibilities include Quality Assurance and Quality Control for photogrammetric and GIS projects, project design and estimation, contract administration and scheduling, along with client liaison responsibilities. He coordinates Southeast project activities with assigned project managers and
technical staff. A native of North Carolina, Rick has worked with project teams throughout the United States to provide leading edge technical solutions for clients and their constituents.

Chad Colson, PSM serves as a Director of Surveying, SUE, Transportation + Geospatial services, and has over 13 years experience with boundary surveys, hydrographic surveys, terrestrial LiDAR, topographic surveys, aerial mapping with drones (using photogrammetry and LiDAR), subsurface utility surveys, right of way mapping and construction staking. He holds a Graduate Certificate from the University of Florida in Mapping with Unmanned Aerial Systems. In addition to working on a variety of projects throughout Florida, he has also
supported technical aspects of the field efforts on projects throughout the southeast region of the United States for engineers.

Join us for Annual Conference at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from July 29th - August 1st. On Saturday, Step...
07/02/2026

Join us for Annual Conference at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from July 29th - August 1st. On Saturday, Stephen Tinder will be teaching a course titled, "Electric Utilities: Records, Land Development Role, and Risk Management." Currently, our discounted group room rate is still available as we finish selling out our room block. Have a great 4th of July Holiday Weekend!
https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Stephen Tinder is an accomplished multidisciplinary land professional with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, and renewable energy sectors. He has vast experience conducting title research and negotiating agreements from private landowners, utility companies, and the Department of Transportation for various states. Mr. Tinder also has experience in creating and implementing training materials to ensure consistency in deliverables to the client.

06/30/2026

We're excited to be exhibiting at the Florida Surveying & Mapping Society's (FSMS) 71st Annual Conference in a few weeks in Aventura, Florida!

As one of the largest surveying and mapping events in the Southeast, the FSMS Annual Conference brings together industry professionals for educational sessions, technology showcases, and valuable networking opportunities.

We'll also be offering live mobile mapping demonstrations featuring the RMF2 mobile mapping platform. To schedule a demo during the event, contact our team at [email protected].

Whether you're looking to expand your geospatial capabilities, streamline data collection workflows, or explore the latest advancements in LiDAR technology, we'd love to connect.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education semin...
06/30/2026

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education seminars catered to Professional Surveyors and Mappers. Our discounted group rate for the resort ends July 1st, so reserve your room(s) today.
https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Dr. Mousa Diabat, PhD is a Technical Domain Expert at NV5 Geospatial, specializing in remote sensing thermography and hydrology. He has led the development of several innovative airborne thermal infrared imaging solutions for infrastructure inspection, pipeline monitoring, and the mapping of geothermal resources and natural assets. Dr. Diabat’s work brings cutting-edge technology with practical applications, advancing the role of thermal infrared remote sensing in environmental and engineering domains.

Rick Wallace has a strong management background with more than 35 years of combined experience in both the information technology and geospatial industries. Rick currently serves as the Southeast Regional Manager for NV5 Geospatial. His responsibilities include Quality Assurance and Quality Control for photogrammetric and GIS projects, project design and estimation, contract administration and scheduling, along with client liaison responsibilities. He coordinates Southeast project activities with assigned project managers and
technical staff. A native of North Carolina, Rick has worked with project teams throughout the United States to provide leading edge technical solutions for clients and their constituents.

Chad Colson, PSM serves as a Director of Surveying, SUE, Transportation + Geospatial services, and has over 13 years experience with boundary surveys, hydrographic surveys, terrestrial LiDAR, topographic surveys, aerial mapping with drones (using photogrammetry and LiDAR), subsurface utility surveys, right of way mapping and construction staking. He holds a Graduate Certificate from the University of Florida in Mapping with Unmanned Aerial Systems. In addition to working on a variety of projects throughout Florida, he has also
supported technical aspects of the field efforts on projects throughout the southeast region of the United States for engineers.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is searching for a Survey Operations Supervisor. https://www.fsms.org/job-postingsThis role ...
06/29/2026

The City of Fort Lauderdale is searching for a Survey Operations Supervisor. https://www.fsms.org/job-postings

This role Supervises the ex*****on of the surveying, GIS data and/or Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) work required by the City. Participates in the performance of complex surveying, GIS data and/or CADD activities; plans, assigns and reviews all surveyor and/or CADD projects.

Lake Worth Drainage District is hiring a Professional Surveyor or SIT (Surveyor In Training) in Delray Beach, FL. https:...
06/24/2026

Lake Worth Drainage District is hiring a Professional Surveyor or SIT (Surveyor In Training) in Delray Beach, FL. https://www.fsms.org/job-postings

Join the Lake Worth Drainage District and play a key role in protecting and managing critical public infrastructure throughout Palm Beach County. We're seeking a motivated Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) or Surveyor Intern (SIT) to support land surveying, mapping, right-of-way management, and GIS initiatives. This position offers a unique blend of office and field work, professional growth opportunities, and a clear path toward Florida PSM licensure for qualified candidates. If you're passionate about surveying, land records, GIS, and public service, we'd like to hear from you.

Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in land surveying and mapping technologies. Salary: $67,000–$104,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education semin...
06/19/2026

Join us at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 1st for a full day of continuing education seminars. https://www.fsms.org/71st-annual-conference

Suzette Hicks, CPM will be teaching "FDOT—History and Utilization of Murphy Reservations and the Marketable Record Title Act." This course presents the history of the Murphy Act and its impact on present-day property. Students will learn how to identify a valid State Road and how to obtain a release. She will also cover the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) and its impact on the title search and its exceptions.

Suzette Hicks, CPM started her career in banking, after graduating from the University of Central Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance. She worked many different positions in banking, including a Loan Secretary, Assistant Branch Manager and an Administrative Assistant, where her duties included training Loan Secretaries and Branch Managers the proper way to execute the loan documents. Following her 8 years in banking, she went to work for a Title Insurance Underwriter and learned title examination. After learning how to do complete title searching and even supervising the research department for 7 years, she left the private industry for FDOT. At the FDOT, Suzette has worked on many important projects, such as Ultimate I-4, SunRail, Wekiva Parkway, and High Speed Rail. She is the supervisor of the Title and Documents Section for District 5, with 9 counties and 6 employees. She has been at the FDOT for 27 years, 13 as a supervisor.

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