Leon Mallow
Leon G. Mallow Surveying, Inc.
Owner
A graduate of Glenville State College in 1974, he has spent nearly five decades building a career in professional land surveying and developing extensive practical knowledge of tree and wood identification.
He began his surveying career with the Planning and Development Division of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, where he spent two years performing surveying work at West Virginia State Parks. He became a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in 1976 and subsequently worked for Swecker Engineering for 12 years, completing boundary surveys and providing surveying services in support of a variety of engineering projects.
For the past 40 years, he has been engaged in private practice, with much of his professional work involving boundary surveying, boundary line retracement, and the identification and marking of property lines.
His interest and experience in tree and wood identification have developed over a lifetime. He completed formal coursework in tree identification at Glenville State College and has continued to expand his knowledge through decades of professional surveying, boundary line marking, timber and firewood cutting, woodworking, and hands-on experience gained while growing up on his family farm. His early education in forestry and woodcraft was further developed through instruction from his father and participation in 4-H projects.
Since 1986, he and his family have lived on the former farm property of his grandparents near Montrose, West Virginia. He and his wife have one son.
He has presented several tree and wood identification seminars for the Elkins Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors and has also presented for WVSPS programs and at the 2025 Pennsylvania surveying conference. His seminars emphasize practical, hands-on learning through the use of actual leaf, bark, and wood samples, along with green poles and field demonstrations illustrating techniques for tree identification and boundary line marking.
Leon G. Mallow Surveying, Inc.
Owner
A graduate of Glenville State College in 1974, he has spent nearly five decades building a career in professional land surveying and developing extensive practical knowledge of tree and wood identification.
He began his surveying career with the Planning and Development Division of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, where he spent two years performing surveying work at West Virginia State Parks. He became a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in 1976 and subsequently worked for Swecker Engineering for 12 years, completing boundary surveys and providing surveying services in support of a variety of engineering projects.
For the past 40 years, he has been engaged in private practice, with much of his professional work involving boundary surveying, boundary line retracement, and the identification and marking of property lines.
His interest and experience in tree and wood identification have developed over a lifetime. He completed formal coursework in tree identification at Glenville State College and has continued to expand his knowledge through decades of professional surveying, boundary line marking, timber and firewood cutting, woodworking, and hands-on experience gained while growing up on his family farm. His early education in forestry and woodcraft was further developed through instruction from his father and participation in 4-H projects.
Since 1986, he and his family have lived on the former farm property of his grandparents near Montrose, West Virginia. He and his wife have one son.
He has presented several tree and wood identification seminars for the Elkins Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors and has also presented for WVSPS programs and at the 2025 Pennsylvania surveying conference. His seminars emphasize practical, hands-on learning through the use of actual leaf, bark, and wood samples, along with green poles and field demonstrations illustrating techniques for tree identification and boundary line marking.
Don Teter
Fairmont State University
Assistant Professor of Surveying
Don Teter graduated from Davis and Elkins College with a B.A. in History and Political Science and has been a West Virginia licensed surveyor since 1982. He is a past-President of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, was Editor of The West Virginia Surveyor for ten years, and served on the Board of Directors of the national Surveyors Historical Society.
For over 30 years Mr. Teter was self-employed surveying mostly rural properties, with a scattering of city and suburban work, and occasional topographic and minor construction surveying.
Don has participated in several exam-writing and review workshops for the West Virginia state exam, and is a part-time complaint-reviewer and investigator for the West Virginia licensing board.
He has been presenting continuing education seminars for surveyors for over twenty years in numerous states. Since 2018 Don has been Assistant Professor of Surveying at Fairmont State University, and he actively participated in the successful effort to obtain ABET accreditation for their BS in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology.
Fairmont State University
Assistant Professor of Surveying
Don Teter graduated from Davis and Elkins College with a B.A. in History and Political Science and has been a West Virginia licensed surveyor since 1982. He is a past-President of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, was Editor of The West Virginia Surveyor for ten years, and served on the Board of Directors of the national Surveyors Historical Society.
For over 30 years Mr. Teter was self-employed surveying mostly rural properties, with a scattering of city and suburban work, and occasional topographic and minor construction surveying.
Don has participated in several exam-writing and review workshops for the West Virginia state exam, and is a part-time complaint-reviewer and investigator for the West Virginia licensing board.
He has been presenting continuing education seminars for surveyors for over twenty years in numerous states. Since 2018 Don has been Assistant Professor of Surveying at Fairmont State University, and he actively participated in the successful effort to obtain ABET accreditation for their BS in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology.
Charles Sypolt
Glenville State College
Rick Sypolt, of Glenville, W.Va., grew up on his family’s farm in Etam, Preston County, as one of 10 children in his family. After two years in the US Army, he earned a BS degree in Forest Re- source Management in 1970 and completed a Master’s Degree in Forest Hydrology in 1971. Mr. Sypolt has served on the faculty of Glenville State College for 34 years where his goal has been to provide instruction to pre- pare the most highly skilled forestry and land surveying graduates. He has published several papers including the results of a chestnut blight research project. Mr. Sybolt has been an active, dedicated leader in the West Virginia Association of Land Surveyors for more than 30 years where he has served in many leadership positions including serving twice as President. Rick has been honored as Land Surveyor of the Year by the West Virginia Association of Land Surveyors. The Sypolt’s operate a farm in Gilmer County that includes a “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree business.
Glenville State College
Rick Sypolt, of Glenville, W.Va., grew up on his family’s farm in Etam, Preston County, as one of 10 children in his family. After two years in the US Army, he earned a BS degree in Forest Re- source Management in 1970 and completed a Master’s Degree in Forest Hydrology in 1971. Mr. Sypolt has served on the faculty of Glenville State College for 34 years where his goal has been to provide instruction to pre- pare the most highly skilled forestry and land surveying graduates. He has published several papers including the results of a chestnut blight research project. Mr. Sybolt has been an active, dedicated leader in the West Virginia Association of Land Surveyors for more than 30 years where he has served in many leadership positions including serving twice as President. Rick has been honored as Land Surveyor of the Year by the West Virginia Association of Land Surveyors. The Sypolt’s operate a farm in Gilmer County that includes a “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree business.
Darrell Dean
Darrell graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1962 and entered West Virginia University (WVU) that fall. From WVU, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Master of Science in Forestry in 1966 and 1968 respectively. Darrell’s first job out of college was that of a forester, assisting landowners in the cooperative forest management program of the State of Delaware. After less than a year in Delaware, Darrell started teaching in the forest technology program at Glenville State College (GSC) in 1969, the second year of the program. During his tenure at GSC, Darrell was a primary founder of the land surveying technology program at GSC. The first class of land surveying technology students enrolled in the program during the school year 1972-73. Darrell entered graduate school at Purdue University to pursue a Ph.D. in surveying and mapping in the fall of 1973. After 3 years of study at Purdue, Darrell returned to GSC for the 1976-77 school-year. After which, he then joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at WVU for the fall 1977 semester. Darrell earned the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University in 1979. Darrell’s career of teaching surveying and mapping, as well as forestry courses, has spanned a period of over 38 years. Darrell retired from WVU as an Associate Professor Emeritus on December 31, 2010.
Darrell graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1962 and entered West Virginia University (WVU) that fall. From WVU, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Master of Science in Forestry in 1966 and 1968 respectively. Darrell’s first job out of college was that of a forester, assisting landowners in the cooperative forest management program of the State of Delaware. After less than a year in Delaware, Darrell started teaching in the forest technology program at Glenville State College (GSC) in 1969, the second year of the program. During his tenure at GSC, Darrell was a primary founder of the land surveying technology program at GSC. The first class of land surveying technology students enrolled in the program during the school year 1972-73. Darrell entered graduate school at Purdue University to pursue a Ph.D. in surveying and mapping in the fall of 1973. After 3 years of study at Purdue, Darrell returned to GSC for the 1976-77 school-year. After which, he then joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at WVU for the fall 1977 semester. Darrell earned the Ph.D. degree from Purdue University in 1979. Darrell’s career of teaching surveying and mapping, as well as forestry courses, has spanned a period of over 38 years. Darrell retired from WVU as an Associate Professor Emeritus on December 31, 2010.
Julie Hewett
WVSPS
Association Manager
Since 1996 I have worked to support non-profit associations in the medical, healthcare and higher education industries; as the owner of JulNet Solutions, LLC. Overseeing this association management company, I have had the opportunity to work with volunteer boards and committees to successfully support the administrative needs of these organizations.
WVSPS
Association Manager
Since 1996 I have worked to support non-profit associations in the medical, healthcare and higher education industries; as the owner of JulNet Solutions, LLC. Overseeing this association management company, I have had the opportunity to work with volunteer boards and committees to successfully support the administrative needs of these organizations.
George Southard
GSKS Associates LLC
Mr. Southard’s professional career in the photogrammetry profession began in 1977. He has served in numerous positions in the geospatial profession, including: Director of Business Operations at Analytical Surveys, International Sales Manager at Leica Geosystems, Director of Programs for Trimble, Inc. In 2012 George founded GSKS Associates LLC a private consulting firm specializing in advocacy and education in the geospatial profession. George has a Master’s Degree in Geography with emphasis in cartography and photogrammetry from Brigham Young University.
GSKS Associates LLC
Mr. Southard’s professional career in the photogrammetry profession began in 1977. He has served in numerous positions in the geospatial profession, including: Director of Business Operations at Analytical Surveys, International Sales Manager at Leica Geosystems, Director of Programs for Trimble, Inc. In 2012 George founded GSKS Associates LLC a private consulting firm specializing in advocacy and education in the geospatial profession. George has a Master’s Degree in Geography with emphasis in cartography and photogrammetry from Brigham Young University.
Jennifer Dibona
That CAD Girl
Jennifer DiBona is a long-time CAD consultant and trainer doing business as That CAD Girl. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Many years ago when working in civil engineering and land surveying offices, she found herself working primarily with men (naturally). Since she was the only “girl” in the office, clients or others asking for her would often simply ask for “That CAD Girl”. The name stuck.
Jennifer has a degree in Surveying and worked in various consulting offices for approximately 15 years. After her time working as a designer and drafter, she then worked for an Autodesk reseller as a Civil 3d Implementation Certified Expert (ICE) and built their technical services division from the ground up.
Jennifer is one of the charter members of Carlson College which is the certified program for authorized Carlson Software trainers and she also wrote the “CAD Picks and Clicks” column for Professional Surveyor Magazine.
Jennifer is a member of the Steering Committee for Version 6 of the National CAD Standard®, serves as Chair of the Survey/Civil Task Team and co-Chair of the CAD Layer Guidelines Task Team.
That CAD Girl
Jennifer DiBona is a long-time CAD consultant and trainer doing business as That CAD Girl. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Many years ago when working in civil engineering and land surveying offices, she found herself working primarily with men (naturally). Since she was the only “girl” in the office, clients or others asking for her would often simply ask for “That CAD Girl”. The name stuck.
Jennifer has a degree in Surveying and worked in various consulting offices for approximately 15 years. After her time working as a designer and drafter, she then worked for an Autodesk reseller as a Civil 3d Implementation Certified Expert (ICE) and built their technical services division from the ground up.
Jennifer is one of the charter members of Carlson College which is the certified program for authorized Carlson Software trainers and she also wrote the “CAD Picks and Clicks” column for Professional Surveyor Magazine.
Jennifer is a member of the Steering Committee for Version 6 of the National CAD Standard®, serves as Chair of the Survey/Civil Task Team and co-Chair of the CAD Layer Guidelines Task Team.
Earnest McCarty
Earnest "Mack" McCarty is the former president and current vice president of the WVSPS. In 2022, McCarty was selected as the WVSPS Surveyor of the Year.
Earnest "Mack" McCarty is the former president and current vice president of the WVSPS. In 2022, McCarty was selected as the WVSPS Surveyor of the Year.
Gary Kent
The Schneider Corporation
Gary Kent is Director of Surveying at The Schneider Corporation, a 42-year-old consulting firm based in Indianapolis providing solutions in surveying, GIS, 3D graphics, architecture, and civil, municipal and transportation engineering. A past-president of both ACSM and the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors, Gary has a BS degree in Land Surveying from Purdue University and is registered to practice surveying in Indiana and Michigan. He is chair of both the NSPS/ACSM committee and the ALTA committee on the ALTA/ACSM Standards. He currently sits on the Indiana State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors and is also a member of the adjunct faculty at the Purdue campus in Indianapolis where he teaches Land Survey Systems, Legal Descriptions, Boundary Law and Property Surveying
The Schneider Corporation
Gary Kent is Director of Surveying at The Schneider Corporation, a 42-year-old consulting firm based in Indianapolis providing solutions in surveying, GIS, 3D graphics, architecture, and civil, municipal and transportation engineering. A past-president of both ACSM and the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors, Gary has a BS degree in Land Surveying from Purdue University and is registered to practice surveying in Indiana and Michigan. He is chair of both the NSPS/ACSM committee and the ALTA committee on the ALTA/ACSM Standards. He currently sits on the Indiana State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors and is also a member of the adjunct faculty at the Purdue campus in Indianapolis where he teaches Land Survey Systems, Legal Descriptions, Boundary Law and Property Surveying
James Witte
Glenville State College
James R. Witte is an instructor of Land Surveying at Glenville State College (GSC) where he has been employed full-time for ten years, and as adjunct faculty for eight years previously. Before entering higher education he worked for several surveying and engineering companies in the state of West Virginia, in most aspects of surveying. He is a Past President of the WVSPS and has represented GSC and WVSPS at many conferences and conventions. He resides with his wife, Alison, on a farm on Sinking Creek, near Glenville, West Virginia.
Glenville State College
James R. Witte is an instructor of Land Surveying at Glenville State College (GSC) where he has been employed full-time for ten years, and as adjunct faculty for eight years previously. Before entering higher education he worked for several surveying and engineering companies in the state of West Virginia, in most aspects of surveying. He is a Past President of the WVSPS and has represented GSC and WVSPS at many conferences and conventions. He resides with his wife, Alison, on a farm on Sinking Creek, near Glenville, West Virginia.
Paul Liston
West Virginia Geological Survey
After active duty from the Air Force as a Machinist, I began my surveying career in 1972 at Mountain State Surveying Company in Kingwood, WV under the guidance of Floyd R. Stiles. I went to Glenville State College from 1974 thru 1976 and graduated with an Associate Degree in Surveying. Upon graduation I started employment with the West Virginia Geological Survey as a Cartographer. I still presently work for the WV Geological Survey as an Engineering Technician and Coordinator of the WV Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) for the U.S. Geological Survey. I’m also the West Virginia State Names Authority for the United States Board of Geographical Names. I also work part time for Greenleaf Surveying Company.
West Virginia Geological Survey
After active duty from the Air Force as a Machinist, I began my surveying career in 1972 at Mountain State Surveying Company in Kingwood, WV under the guidance of Floyd R. Stiles. I went to Glenville State College from 1974 thru 1976 and graduated with an Associate Degree in Surveying. Upon graduation I started employment with the West Virginia Geological Survey as a Cartographer. I still presently work for the WV Geological Survey as an Engineering Technician and Coordinator of the WV Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) for the U.S. Geological Survey. I’m also the West Virginia State Names Authority for the United States Board of Geographical Names. I also work part time for Greenleaf Surveying Company.
Jared Wilson
East Tennessee State University
Professor of Practice, Coordinator
Jared D. Wilson is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Engineering at the University of Maine. Jared obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Maine in 2025, a Master of Science from East Tennessee State University in May 2002, and a Bachelor of Science degree in surveying and mapping from East Tennessee State University in 2001.
Jared Wilson is Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying within the College of Arts and Sciences at East Tennessee State University. Mr. Wilson was a tenured Assistant Professor of Land Surveying at the Landaplenty Center of Natural Resources, Department of Land Resources, Glenville State University in Glenville, West Virginia. He is a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia and Tennessee, and has performed land surveying related projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington D.C. He has served on the West Virginia Society of Professional Land Surveyors in the capacity of Chapter Representative, Director, President Elect, and President. His goal is to continue to instruct future land surveyors and benefit the profession.
East Tennessee State University
Professor of Practice, Coordinator
Jared D. Wilson is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Engineering at the University of Maine. Jared obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Maine in 2025, a Master of Science from East Tennessee State University in May 2002, and a Bachelor of Science degree in surveying and mapping from East Tennessee State University in 2001.
Jared Wilson is Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying within the College of Arts and Sciences at East Tennessee State University. Mr. Wilson was a tenured Assistant Professor of Land Surveying at the Landaplenty Center of Natural Resources, Department of Land Resources, Glenville State University in Glenville, West Virginia. He is a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia and Tennessee, and has performed land surveying related projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington D.C. He has served on the West Virginia Society of Professional Land Surveyors in the capacity of Chapter Representative, Director, President Elect, and President. His goal is to continue to instruct future land surveyors and benefit the profession.