Kevin Brockett
Survey Practice Leader
Seminar: Deriving Astronomical Azimuths from Polaris Observations (2 PDH)
Survey Practice Leader
Seminar: Deriving Astronomical Azimuths from Polaris Observations (2 PDH)
Kurt Donaldson
Kurt Donaldson is the manager of the WV GIS Technical Center located at West Virginia University. The Center provides focus, direction, and leadership to users of geographic information systems (GIS), digital mapping, and remote sensing within the state of West Virginia. Since 2003, Mr. Donaldson has been a cooperating technical partner in support of FEMA’s NFIP and Risk MAP programs.
Seminar: WV Flood Tool (2 PDH)
Kurt Donaldson is the manager of the WV GIS Technical Center located at West Virginia University. The Center provides focus, direction, and leadership to users of geographic information systems (GIS), digital mapping, and remote sensing within the state of West Virginia. Since 2003, Mr. Donaldson has been a cooperating technical partner in support of FEMA’s NFIP and Risk MAP programs.
Seminar: WV Flood Tool (2 PDH)
Jeffrey Horneman
Jeffrey Horneman, PLS/GISP, has been working in the survey/geospatial field since joining the U.S. Army Reserves in 1984 as a geodetic surveyor. He attended Defense Mapping School (now National Geospatial Intelligence Agency) in Fort Belvoir for geodetic surveying, and received continuing education in the U.S. Army Professional Development Institute, Community College of the Air Force, and various conferences to acquire more than 200 credits in surveying, mapping, geology, GIS, and engineering. His experience during the past 38 years varies from surface and underground mining design and permitting, boundary & topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, subdivisions, construction surveying, GIS creation, oil/gas wells and pipelines, and consulting through several small to large private engineering and survey firms, and the U.S. Government (U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian). Horneman retired from the Reserves as a Master Sergeant with 24 years of service, and currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, as the real estate cartographer for cadastral projects and GIS base mapping. He is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York, and is also a GIS Professional. Horneman is a past president of the PSLS Southwest Chapter, and served as the PADEP‐PSLS Liaison Committee chair and the Geospatial Committee.
Seminar: GIS for Surveyors Part I (4 PDH)
Seminar: GIS for Surveyors Part II (4 PDH)
Jeffrey Horneman, PLS/GISP, has been working in the survey/geospatial field since joining the U.S. Army Reserves in 1984 as a geodetic surveyor. He attended Defense Mapping School (now National Geospatial Intelligence Agency) in Fort Belvoir for geodetic surveying, and received continuing education in the U.S. Army Professional Development Institute, Community College of the Air Force, and various conferences to acquire more than 200 credits in surveying, mapping, geology, GIS, and engineering. His experience during the past 38 years varies from surface and underground mining design and permitting, boundary & topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, subdivisions, construction surveying, GIS creation, oil/gas wells and pipelines, and consulting through several small to large private engineering and survey firms, and the U.S. Government (U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian). Horneman retired from the Reserves as a Master Sergeant with 24 years of service, and currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, as the real estate cartographer for cadastral projects and GIS base mapping. He is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York, and is also a GIS Professional. Horneman is a past president of the PSLS Southwest Chapter, and served as the PADEP‐PSLS Liaison Committee chair and the Geospatial Committee.
Seminar: GIS for Surveyors Part I (4 PDH)
Seminar: GIS for Surveyors Part II (4 PDH)
Timothy Keaton
Tim started working in Emergency Management after the Southern WV flooding in 2001 as a contractor. Shortly afterwards, he was hired to work in the National Flood Insurance Program and became a Certified Floodplain Manager in 2004. After several years in the NFIP program, he moved on to become the State Hazard Mitigation Officer in 2010. Due to the tremendous amount of work involved and the low salary, he went to work for the Cabell County Commission in 2012 as the Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits. Because of political issues he went to work for the Putnam County Commission in 2015 as the Floodplain Permit Officer and Senior Planner. In 2018 he went back to work with the State as an NFIP Specialist. In 2020, Tim was offered a position with IEM (Innovative Emergency Management) to run the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program in Puerto Rico. He took the position and worked from his home for nearly a year during COVID. Because he was never deployed and didn't like the tasks he was given, when he received a call from the state he gladly applied for and accepted the position of Mitigation Planner. He was named NFIP Coordinator in July of 2022 and was awarded the Stacey Ricks Memorial, State Coordinator of the Year from FEMA Headquarters in November 2023.
Seminar: WV Flood Tool (2 PDH)
Tim started working in Emergency Management after the Southern WV flooding in 2001 as a contractor. Shortly afterwards, he was hired to work in the National Flood Insurance Program and became a Certified Floodplain Manager in 2004. After several years in the NFIP program, he moved on to become the State Hazard Mitigation Officer in 2010. Due to the tremendous amount of work involved and the low salary, he went to work for the Cabell County Commission in 2012 as the Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits. Because of political issues he went to work for the Putnam County Commission in 2015 as the Floodplain Permit Officer and Senior Planner. In 2018 he went back to work with the State as an NFIP Specialist. In 2020, Tim was offered a position with IEM (Innovative Emergency Management) to run the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program in Puerto Rico. He took the position and worked from his home for nearly a year during COVID. Because he was never deployed and didn't like the tasks he was given, when he received a call from the state he gladly applied for and accepted the position of Mitigation Planner. He was named NFIP Coordinator in July of 2022 and was awarded the Stacey Ricks Memorial, State Coordinator of the Year from FEMA Headquarters in November 2023.
Seminar: WV Flood Tool (2 PDH)
Paul Liston
Hopewell High School, Aliquippa PA 1971
Air Force Reserves 1971 – 1976
Mountain State Surveying Company 1972 – 1975
Glenville State College 1974 – 1976
WV Geological Survey 1976 - 2019
Greenleaf Surveying Company 2009 – 2019
Seminar: Useful Tools for Surveyors and Engineers from State and Federal Agencies (2 PDH)
Hopewell High School, Aliquippa PA 1971
Air Force Reserves 1971 – 1976
Mountain State Surveying Company 1972 – 1975
Glenville State College 1974 – 1976
WV Geological Survey 1976 - 2019
Greenleaf Surveying Company 2009 – 2019
Seminar: Useful Tools for Surveyors and Engineers from State and Federal Agencies (2 PDH)
Earnest McCarty
Earnest "Mack" McCarty is a professional land surveyor and chief of the geospatial section of the Hunting District of the United States Army Corp of engineers. He is the former president and current vice president of the WVSPS. In 2022, McCarty was selected as the WVSPS Surveyor of the Year.
Seminar: Project Management for Surveyors Part I (4 PDH)
CANCELED Seminar: GIS Session (4 PDH)
Seminar: Project Management for Surveyors Part II (4 PDH)
Seminar: West Virginia Minimum Standards and Ethics (4 PDH)
Earnest "Mack" McCarty is a professional land surveyor and chief of the geospatial section of the Hunting District of the United States Army Corp of engineers. He is the former president and current vice president of the WVSPS. In 2022, McCarty was selected as the WVSPS Surveyor of the Year.
Seminar: Project Management for Surveyors Part I (4 PDH)
CANCELED Seminar: GIS Session (4 PDH)
Seminar: Project Management for Surveyors Part II (4 PDH)
Seminar: West Virginia Minimum Standards and Ethics (4 PDH)
Bobby Mullinax
With a diverse background spanning small business ownership, law enforcement, and drone technology, Bobby claims to bring a unique blend of skills and expertise to the field of aerial mapping and training.
In 2007, Bobby embarked on a fulfilling career as a police officer, dedicating 15 years to protecting and serving my community. Throughout his law enforcement journey, he honed his problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
Seeking a fresh challenge, Bobby transitioned into the dynamic world of drone piloting. As a full-time Drone Pilot at SmartDrone, he specializes in cutting-edge LiDAR mapping. His role involves leveraging advanced drone technology to capture high-resolution data and generate accurate deliverables for many different industries.
Complementing his field expertise, he served as an Instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy for six years (2016-2022). During this time, he facilitated over 7,000 hours of instruction, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their law enforcement careers.
In addition to his full-time responsibilities, he operates a successful part-time business that offers online training in crash reconstruction. Through this venture, he combines his in-depth knowledge of crash reconstruction practices with the power of digital platforms to provide comprehensive and accessible training to professionals in the field. By offering high-quality and affordable training, his business has students from the United States and around the world.
Exhibitor Seminar: Up and Surveying: LiDAR to Contours (1 PDH)
With a diverse background spanning small business ownership, law enforcement, and drone technology, Bobby claims to bring a unique blend of skills and expertise to the field of aerial mapping and training.
In 2007, Bobby embarked on a fulfilling career as a police officer, dedicating 15 years to protecting and serving my community. Throughout his law enforcement journey, he honed his problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
Seeking a fresh challenge, Bobby transitioned into the dynamic world of drone piloting. As a full-time Drone Pilot at SmartDrone, he specializes in cutting-edge LiDAR mapping. His role involves leveraging advanced drone technology to capture high-resolution data and generate accurate deliverables for many different industries.
Complementing his field expertise, he served as an Instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy for six years (2016-2022). During this time, he facilitated over 7,000 hours of instruction, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their law enforcement careers.
In addition to his full-time responsibilities, he operates a successful part-time business that offers online training in crash reconstruction. Through this venture, he combines his in-depth knowledge of crash reconstruction practices with the power of digital platforms to provide comprehensive and accessible training to professionals in the field. By offering high-quality and affordable training, his business has students from the United States and around the world.
Exhibitor Seminar: Up and Surveying: LiDAR to Contours (1 PDH)
Greg Perkins
Greg Perkins is a 1986 graduate of Wytheville Community College with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
After leaving college he was privileged to spend eighteen years learning the profession of land surveying, starting as rodman, earning his license as a Virginia Land Surveyor in 1993 and eventually working up to the position of project and office manager.
During his tenure as a practicing Land Surveyor he was able to work on projects throughout Virginia and much of the eastern United States, specializing in design and construction surveying for transportation projects. Working on larger transportation projects gave me the opportunity to learn GPS surveying in its early days. Greg was able to utilize that knowledge to help implement GPS surveying programs for the different consulting firms where he was employed.
In 2004 Greg was hired as the local representative for Leica Geosystems for Virginia and West Virginia providing sales, support and training services for total stations, GNSS systems and supporting software to the land surveying and consulting engineering community. In this position he can combine my love of land surveying with my love of new technology and training.
Exhibitor Seminar: Challenging the Status Quo with Leica Geosystems (1 PDH)
Greg Perkins is a 1986 graduate of Wytheville Community College with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
After leaving college he was privileged to spend eighteen years learning the profession of land surveying, starting as rodman, earning his license as a Virginia Land Surveyor in 1993 and eventually working up to the position of project and office manager.
During his tenure as a practicing Land Surveyor he was able to work on projects throughout Virginia and much of the eastern United States, specializing in design and construction surveying for transportation projects. Working on larger transportation projects gave me the opportunity to learn GPS surveying in its early days. Greg was able to utilize that knowledge to help implement GPS surveying programs for the different consulting firms where he was employed.
In 2004 Greg was hired as the local representative for Leica Geosystems for Virginia and West Virginia providing sales, support and training services for total stations, GNSS systems and supporting software to the land surveying and consulting engineering community. In this position he can combine my love of land surveying with my love of new technology and training.
Exhibitor Seminar: Challenging the Status Quo with Leica Geosystems (1 PDH)
Marshall Robinson
Marshall Robinson, PS is the owner of Allegheny Surveys, Inc. of Birch River, and has practiced land surveying since he graduated from Glenville State College in 1985. He has served as a director and president of WVSPS, served two terms on the Board of Professional Surveyors, and is licensed to practice land surveying in West Virginia and four neighboring states. He has presented various seminars over the years in the boundary resolution arena, and has served as an expert witness in over 30 federal and state lawsuits. He resides in the eastern end of Clay County with his wife DeVona, and Abraham, the youngest of their three sons.
Seminar: GNSS RTK in the Boundary Arena: The Usefulness and Accuracy of GNSS RTK Technology in the Recovery of Evidence and Monumentation of Corners (2 PDH)
Seminar: Making Sense of Chaos: How Boundary Law Principles Give Substance to Our Decisions (2 PDH)
Marshall Robinson, PS is the owner of Allegheny Surveys, Inc. of Birch River, and has practiced land surveying since he graduated from Glenville State College in 1985. He has served as a director and president of WVSPS, served two terms on the Board of Professional Surveyors, and is licensed to practice land surveying in West Virginia and four neighboring states. He has presented various seminars over the years in the boundary resolution arena, and has served as an expert witness in over 30 federal and state lawsuits. He resides in the eastern end of Clay County with his wife DeVona, and Abraham, the youngest of their three sons.
Seminar: GNSS RTK in the Boundary Arena: The Usefulness and Accuracy of GNSS RTK Technology in the Recovery of Evidence and Monumentation of Corners (2 PDH)
Seminar: Making Sense of Chaos: How Boundary Law Principles Give Substance to Our Decisions (2 PDH)
Don Teter
Don Teter began surveying in 1974, and has been licensed since 1982. He is a past-President of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, and edited the quarterly West Virginia Surveyor for over ten years. He is a member of the Board of Professional Surveyors Complaint Review Committee and an occasional investigator for the Board. Don has been presenting continuing education seminars for surveyors for over 15 years, and is Assistant Professor of Surveying at Fairmont State University.
Seminar: CURSES?! #%&; No. Cursive. (2 PDH)
Seminar: Precise Survey Measurements: Stairway to Heaven or Pathway to Purgatory (4 PDH)
Seminar: Basic Boundary Concepts and Common Sense for Surveyors (4 PDH)
Seminar: The Darling Line and Four Corners (2 PDH)
Seminar: Boundaries Along Streams in West Virginia (2 PDH)
Don Teter began surveying in 1974, and has been licensed since 1982. He is a past-President of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, and edited the quarterly West Virginia Surveyor for over ten years. He is a member of the Board of Professional Surveyors Complaint Review Committee and an occasional investigator for the Board. Don has been presenting continuing education seminars for surveyors for over 15 years, and is Assistant Professor of Surveying at Fairmont State University.
Seminar: CURSES?! #%&; No. Cursive. (2 PDH)
Seminar: Precise Survey Measurements: Stairway to Heaven or Pathway to Purgatory (4 PDH)
Seminar: Basic Boundary Concepts and Common Sense for Surveyors (4 PDH)
Seminar: The Darling Line and Four Corners (2 PDH)
Seminar: Boundaries Along Streams in West Virginia (2 PDH)
Jared Wilson
Mr. Jared Wilson is an assistant professor of land surveying at East Tennessee State University the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying. He has taught courses regarding general land surveying applications, principles, computations, professional decisions, and field management procedures. His professional focus is on educating future surveyors and the public with regards to the field of land surveying. Mr. Wilson is a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia and has been an active member of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors since 2010.
Seminar: FS Exam Review (4 PDH)
Seminar: PS Exam Review (4 PDH)
Mr. Jared Wilson is an assistant professor of land surveying at East Tennessee State University the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying. He has taught courses regarding general land surveying applications, principles, computations, professional decisions, and field management procedures. His professional focus is on educating future surveyors and the public with regards to the field of land surveying. Mr. Wilson is a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia and has been an active member of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors since 2010.
Seminar: FS Exam Review (4 PDH)
Seminar: PS Exam Review (4 PDH)