The WVSPS 2023 Fall Symposium has been cancelled
West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors Fall Symposium
The West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors cordially invites you to our 2023 Fall Symposium, being held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Huntington, WV on October 5-6, 2023. Our theme is focused on "Mapping the Future for the Surveying Profession." Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to participate in valuable continuing education seminars led by experts and thought leaders from both the state and the wider region. Whether you attend seminars, professional development or personal connections, you won't want to miss this surveying event.
Meet the Speakers
Burke Asay
Burke transitioned to sales and support, when joining Leica Geosystems Western Canadian Geomatics dealer Spatial Technologies in 2009, before returning to work directly for Leica Geosystems in 2017 in a support and training role. Current duties are focused on Support and Training of Leica Geosystems Captivate and Infinity product lines.

Mack McCarty
Mack earned his Professional Surveyor license by examination in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Maryland, and Colorado. He is also a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFeDs) and earned his Project Management Professional credential in 2020 after completing the required coursework and examination.
Prior to his current position, Mack served as Regional Surveying Director for Triad Engineering, Surveying Project Manager for Woolpert LLP, Project Surveyor for Chapman Technical Group, and Project Surveyor for Pray Construction. Mack began his surveying career as a student working on the construction layout crew at the Robert C. Byrd Locks project in Gallipolis Ferry.
Mack has been a longtime member of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, first joining in 1994. He has been active on the Board of Directors, serving as Director at Large, President, and currently Vice President. Mack is also a member of the WVSPS Greater Kanawha Valley Chapter, the WVSPS Little Kanawha Valley Chapter, and the Scioto Valley Chapter of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio.
In addition to WVSPS, Mack is active with the Huntington Post of the Society of American Military Engineers, where he has served as Director, President, Vice President, Young Member Chair, and General Membership Chair. In 2009, Mack was named a Fellow of the Society in recognition of his contributions to the Society and the profession.
Mack is a 1992 graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he studied under the world-renowned Carlyle Blomme. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology with a surveying tract, an Associate of Science in Surveying, and an Associate of Science degree.
Mack is a lifelong resident of Mason County and a graduate of Point Pleasant High School. He currently resides in Ashton with his wife of 26 years, Paula, and their sons, Connor and Daniel.

Anthony Pascuzzi

Marshall Robinson

Symposium Schedule
| Name | Time | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 5, 2023 | ||
| Registration Open | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM | |
| Kentucky Minimum Standards and Ethics | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mack McCarty |
| Mobile Mapping Seminar | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Anthony Pascuzzi - Precision Laser & Instrument |
| Lunch On Your Own | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | |
| Robert C Byrd Institute Tour | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Vendor Networking Reception | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | |
| Friday, October 6, 2023 | ||
| Sensor Fusion - Enabling the Evolution of Traditional Survey Workflows | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Burke Asay - Leica Geosystems |
| Registration Open | 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM | |
| Utilization of GNSS RTK Technology in the Boundary Arena | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Marshall Robinson - Allegheny Surveys |
| Luncheon with Speaker | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Sylvia Asbury - Office of Senator Joe Manchin |
Registration Fees
Registration Type |
Price |
|---|---|
Student |
$25.00 |
Member - Class A |
$200.00 |
Member - Class C |
$100.00 |
Non Member |
$250.00 |
Exhibitor |
$250.00 |
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Location
1001 3rd Ave.

