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First and foremost DD is audio production challenged and apologizes for his shortcomings! Nonetheless...our good friend Joe Cherry, Project Manager at Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. joined the conversation this week as PS takes yet another vacation. The guys welcomed Matt Aston, President of GPRS to the stage to talk all things GPRS! GPRS has been providing utility locating and mapping services since 2001 and believes that data control = damage control and they are committed to the pursuit of 100% subsurface damage prevention – on every job, in every market, nationwide. Just a few items we discussed include Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM), Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Building Information Models (BIM), cross-technology training and SiteMap®! Music by Kid Rock!!
 

Ok...this is NOT geospatially related. But when you get a chance to talk to a legit comedian like our good friend Guy Hannah, you don't say no! Now for the PSA..."The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast hosts, producers, or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be taken as professional advice so please consult with qualified experts before making any critical decisions based on podcast content. Topics discussed in podcasts can evolve. What might be true at the time of recording could change. Remember, some podcasts, such as The Geoholics, are designed for entertainment purposes. Always discern between content meant to entertain and that meant to inform". Now stop what you're doing, stick those earbuds in your ears and ENJOY! Music by Gary Clark Jr.!!!
 

SO...MUCH...FUN!!! Our good friend Michelle Pauley is back to take control of this episode by turning the tables on Kent & Sean! Give it a listen and enjoy hearing the guys squirm a bit as the interviewers become the interviewees! Music by Queen! 

What's not to love about Shannon Conaway?!?!? Shannon is one of the Founding Partners and CEO of Conaway Geomatics, a Disable Veteran Business Enterprise. He is the son of a civil engineer and grew up loving surveying. In a geospatial world where big business and private equity are all the rage, Shannon and his team have figured out the recipe to compete and thrive. Shannon has built a company that is passionate about not only promoting the A&E industries but also preparing the next generation of land surveyors. A few things discussed included...you learn more from bad leaders...mentoring is a 2-way street...there is always an opportunity to add value and live each day with gratitude! Music by Turnpike Troubadours!

Well this was fun! The guys were joined this week by Ms. Jordyn Hjeldness (Jeldness). Jordyn is the epitome of what all young land surveyors should strive to be! She is well educated, has had great mentors, diverse project experiences and is passionate about all things land surveying! To say Jordyn is an adventurer and gets the most out of life would be an understatement. To summarize this dynamic not-to-be-missed conversation..."Land Surveying is the coolest job EVER!! Music by CAAMP!

Another one for the ages! Would you expect anything less with TK?!? The guys were joined during National Surveyors Week and on Global Surveyors Day by the one and only Trent Keenan and his good friend Christian Cernauskas. Trent of course is the President of Diamondback Land Surveying, Creator of Mentoring Mondays, Roundtable Tuesdays and Wisdom Wednesdays, and the driving force behind Get Kids Into Survey - West Coast. Christian, as an experienced writer and videographer, is the Marketing Communications and Outreach Strategist at NCEES. Having a conversation with these two about all things pertinent to the land surveying profession was absolutely priceless. You do not want to miss it! Music by Kings of Leon!