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The GeoholicsEpisode 264 - Dallas VanZanten & DatumateBridging the Field and the Office – Accuracy, Adoption & the Future of Photogrammetry!
This week, we sit down with Dallas VanZanten, a self-taught innovator who’s redefining the intersection of construction, geospatial, and technology.
From his early “aha” moment with drones in 2015 to his work helping companies implement Datumate’s DatuBIM platform, Dallas is proof that when accuracy meets adoption, digital construction becomes unstoppable.
A few things we talked about included:
✅ Building trust between field crews & project managers
✅ Avoiding accuracy pitfalls in coordinate systems & datums
✅ The evolution of drones from novelty...
2025-11-041h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 189 - Adam Kersnowski & AirWorksWhat a blast! Always great having our guests in-studio! The guys (and Aaron Michalenko!) were joined this week by Adam Kersnowski, Co-Founder & COO at AirWorks. Adam consistently brings "it" to another level every time we talk to him...this time was no different! We discussed the latest AirWorks updates, what makes AirWorks unique, AI deliverables, real world user experiences, the 3D viewer, managing deliverables, partnerships with Carahsoft, Nearmap, DataSight and Esri! Big things are happening and you do not want to get left behind! David Lassner was quoted. Music by Leon Bridges!!
2023-09-251h 22The GeoholicsEpisode 188 - 4M AnalyticsCheck this out! The guys were joined this week by Stephanie Gardner (Utility Unicorn Making the Mythical Real), Joe Eberly (VP Growth & Sales) & Raz Ezra (Senior Director of Sales) = Team 4M Analytics!!! This team of professionals is changing the face of utility risk mitigation and coordination! “4M Analytics’ adds disruptive enhancements to an engineer’s ability to comprehensively investigate the underground utility environment sufficiently to design new infrastructure projects without expensive and time-consuming surprises.” - James (Jim) H. Anspach. Post Malone was quoted. Music by Full Trunk!
2023-09-191h 16The GeoholicsEpisode 187 - Dennis Rose, PLSOne of the BEST path to becoming a land surveyor stories EVER!!! The guys were joined in-studio this week by Dennis Rose, PLS and it was one for the ages as they say. Dennis is the Chief Operating Officer at GIS Surveyors, Inc. (GSi) which is a veteran owned geospatial firm with land survey, lidar, GIS & utility locating. Just some of the topics discussed include punk rock, a life altering road trip, utility surveying, life at GSI, outsourcing, insourcing, team development, LaHaina, GIS integration, and questioning the answers!!! Groucho Marx was quoted. Music by The Misfits!!!
2023-09-111h 16The GeoholicsEpisode 186 - Amy Roosa, Deila (Dee-eye-la) Ray & Safety RackWe love these ladies!!! The guys & Peta Cox were joined this week by Amy Roosa & Deila (Dee-eye-la) Ray from Safety Rack. These ladies are not only passionate about their respective trades, but also making sure women are provided with PPE that fits!!! We discussed challenges & triumphs, importance of inclusion & diversity in the trades, safety & the PPE gender gap, the impact good mentoring has on women in the trades, and overall advice for women either working or considering a career in the trades!!! Theresa Whitmarsh was quoted. Music by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg!!
2023-09-041h 15The GeoholicsEpisode 185 - Jennifer Triana, Randy Allen, Josh Miller & TopoDotThe guys were joined this week by a very impressive trio of TopoDot influencers! Jennifer Triana, TopoDot Business Development Director, Randy Allen, TopoDot Director of Training & Support and Josh Miller, David Evans & Associates Delivery Leader and TopoDot superuser all added a ton of value to an already packed show. Some of the items discussed include how TopoDot has become an industry standard, AI advancements, the new ground extraction tool, unique user success stories, and the many ways TopoDot continues to support the geospatial industry. Peter H. Diamandis was quoted. Music by Bad Bunny!!!
2023-08-281h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 184 - Heather HakesNow for a completely new twist...DD was joined by his oldest daughter McKenna for her first ever co-hosting gig!! This was a ton of fun to say the least! Heather Hakes was our esteemed guest this week to discuss how you can upgrade your mindset + habits to live a happier, more prosperous life. Heather has been fascinated with psychology and human potential and has been studying personal development for more than 20 years. She is passionate about the power of mindset and how shifting paradigms will literally change your reality. She is on a mission to be a lighthouse...
2023-08-2159 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 183 - Amy Coughenour BetancourtMaking CPAP's & Property Rights cool again!!! The guys were joined this week by Amy Coughenour (Coke-an-hour) Betancourt, President & Chief Executive Officer at Cadasta Foundation. Cadasta is an innovative non-profit organization founded in 2015 that develops and promotes the use of digital technology and data to put vulnerable communities and their land and resource rights on the map. Amy is a transformational global leader delivering impact through creative alliances, growth strategies, with a keen ability to connect across multiple stakeholders. Who knew how interesting and vitally important this effort is?!?!? Adding to this inspiring and informative conversation, DD was joined by...
2023-08-141h 26The GeoholicsBonus Episode - Ryan Nickle, Owner of Nickle ContractingAny friend of Tim Evans' is a friend of ours! The guys had an unscripted conversation with Ryan Nickle, Owner/President Nickle Contracting. Check out this completely different formatted episode and get to know a generational success story in the uber competitive general contracting world!
2023-08-111h 24The GeoholicsEpisode 180 - Hunter Whitehead M.A., RPAFinally...the elusive Episode 180! This is what happens when Producer Sean leaves the keys to the soundboard to DD with little instruction on how to use it! Please excuse and embrace the somewhat annoying audio in the first 15 minutes of this show...we promise it will be worth it!! Hunter Whitehead RPA, Maritime Project Manager at SEARCH joined DD and guest co-host Larry Fox. Mr. Whitehead meets the Secretary of the Interior’s professional archaeologist qualification standards. The Texas Historical Commission has approved his role as a Principal Investigator on underwater archaeology permits. His offshore experience encompasses all phases of...
2023-08-0456 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 182 - Women Surveyors Summit 2023 w/Virginia Winberg, LS & Anna Rios, LSAnother can't miss, inspiring episode! The guys (and Peta Cox!) were joined this week by Virginia Winberg, LS who is the President of the Future Surveyors Foundation and Anna Rios, LS the Founder of the Future Surveyors Foundation to discuss this years Women Surveyors Summit. This “for women, by women” event will be hosted by the Future Surveyors Foundation in Stillwater, Minnesota from Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. Listen to find out how you can attend and/or support this event that is literally changing the lives of all those involved. Ava DuVernay is quoted. Music by Pete...
2023-07-301h 15The GeoholicsEpisode 181 - Ruth L. Trujillo-Rodriguez, PS and Ruben Rosado Del RioStick a pin in Puerto Rico! The guys were joined this week by Ruth L. Trujillo-Rodriguez, PS, PLS, PPL, PIC and Ruben Rosado Del Rio. Ruth is the Founder, President & CEO of Ruth L Trujillo Rodriguez Professional Land Surveyors, PSC and Ruben is literally her "right hand man" in every aspect of their lives! This husband and wife team is beyond impressive in addition to being absolutely adorable. If you're like DD, you're going to fall in love with them and want to move to Puerto Rico! These two work closely together navigating the daily challenges of running the...
2023-07-241h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 178 - Brian Fisher, LSPrepare to be mesmerized and befuddled! The guys were joined this week by an OG (Episode 26)...Mr. Brian Fisher! Brian is, among other things, the State Geodetic Coordinator to Arizona for National Geodetic Survey and a Registered Land Surveyor at Central Arizona Project. We referred to this being the "Geodesy for Dummies" episode. Besides Brian's choice of music...this was non-stop quality content from start to finish! He dropped many truth bombs that will make everyone listening take a step back and question their geodetic prowess! Cletus O. Oakley was quoted. Music by APHEX TWIN!
2023-07-172h 04The GeoholicsEpisode 179 - Lieven BeuckxStick a pin in Belgium! Lieven Beuckx is the founder of LSBbvba, a surveyor's office for individuals, architects, engineering offices, public authorities, notaries, and real estate professionals. He is registered on the "Federal Council of Surveyors-Experts". We love talking with land surveyors from around the world to get a better understanding of the global surveying culture. Some of the items discussed include the role of land surveyors in Belgium, unique challenges, historical markers, non-licensed surveyors, the three languages of Belgium and the Manneken Pis!! The "golden rule" was highlighted. Music by Tool!!!
2023-07-051h 08The GeoholicsEpisode 177 - Tessa Gurley, Integrative Medicine PractitionerEnjoy this episode recognizing Men's Health Month. Prepare to feel better than you ever thought possible! The guys (DD & Chief Geek) were joined this week by the intelligent and talented Tessa Gurley! Tessa has a great story that I'm certain we all can relate to in way or the other. She has seen rock bottom and dug herself out to become the best human she can be. Tessa is passionate about Integrative Medicine (IM) being the healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. Some of the topics discussed include men's mental health...
2023-06-251h 49The GeoholicsEpisode 176 - Aaron Goldstein, PG @ UESClassic example of "you never know where your next podcast guest is going to come from"! The guys were joined this week by Aaron Goldstein, PG a regional department manager of UES' Virtual Design Consulting (VDC) department. Aaron is a geophysicist and technology integration expert with specific specialties at evaluating subsurface conditions . His expertise includes leading geophysical campaigns to characterize the subsurface and innovating new approaches to resolving unknown below-grade conditions. He assists and advises clients to avoid potential geological hazards such as buried debris and unknown buried assets. Oh, and he also attended North Carolina State University where...
2023-06-191h 27The GeoholicsEpisode 175 - Marc Goldman, AEC Industry Leader @ EsriThe guys were joined this week by their good friend Marc Goldman, Director - AEC Industry Solutions @ Esri. Marc was such an intriguing interview during GeoWeek 2023 that he was invited back! Do not miss this deep dive into the ways technology is building a bridge between GIS and the AEC industries. Some of the topics discussed include how GIS is enhancing AEC projects, incorporating real time data, emerging trends and technologies, how this partnership is benefitting specific industries and of course, life at Esri!! Dr. Nik Smilovsky made a guest appearance. Simon Mainwaring was quoted. Music by Pink Floyd!
2023-06-081h 26The GeoholicsEpisode 174 - Michal Gula ”2D is against his religion!”Stick a pin in Slovakia!!! The guys were joined this week by Michal Gula, Chief Executive Officer of INGOS 3D. He is a reality capture pro by day and a 3D evangelist, storyteller, and content creator by night. He's a true geospatial superhero!!! Michal's vision is to see the whole world being transformed into 3D. He is doing his part by exploring new software, hardware, and workflows from the world of 3D and sharing it with his 33K+ followers on LinkedIn! Ginni Rometty was quoted. Music by Def Leppard!
2023-06-021h 14The GeoholicsCanadian National Survey Conference 2023Merci beaucoup pour un grande arpenteur-géomètre conférence (Thank you so much for a great surveyor conference)!!! It was my honour to attend this years Canadian National Surveyors Conference in breathtaking Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, CAN. Professional Surveyors Canada (PSC) and The Association of Canada Land Surveyors (ACLS) are two top notch organizations committed to promoting and growing the land survey profession in Canada and abroad. Please take the time to get to know just a few of the influencers that are making an impact across this great country!
00:38 Mike Thomson - Retired Survey General of BC
2023-05-281h 45The GeoholicsEpisode 173 - Drew Meren, GISP & NV5Drew Meren...come on down! You're the next esteemed guest on The Geoholics! Drew is a GISP and Senior Account Manager - East Coast at NV5 Geospatial. If you're like us, you've been seeing NV5 from coast to coast and are curious about what exactly they've got going on. Well, now is your chance to find out! Drew was an economics major that took a geography class and never looked back. He and his NV5 team recently completed lidar data collection across 5,125 square miles of Eastern Massachusetts! This was done in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3...
2023-05-221h 28The GeoholicsBonus Episode - Apglos - On Location from the Castle**Special On Location, International Episode - This week Dr. Nik got an extraordinary opportunity to interview the Apglos Survey Wizard team in their home office from Castle Dussen, Holland. The castle echos you hear are real, with ghost stories and seven hundred years of history. In the episode Dr. Nik and the guys discuss the general atmosphere of the geospatial industry in Europe, future advice for geographic professionals, and a few fun events recently attended. Listen in for an invigorating conversation on industry topics, while sharing a few laughs with us. Music in the episode by Pink Floyd. Quotes...
2023-05-1958 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 172 - Phillip ”Phil” Berredo, LSITWithout a doubt, another great discussion with another value adding guest!! Our new good friend Phil Berredo, LSIT joined DD and the incomparable Peta Cox for a good old fashioned chat about the industry, challenges and future opportunities. Not only does Phil love being a surveyor, but he also has a "Championship Ring" and a degree from the University of Florida...GO GATORS! DD proved to the world (not by choice) that he can pull off an episode without Producer Suga Sean being in the studio. Needless to say it was lonely! Mozart and Lee Iacocca were quoted. Music b...
2023-05-151h 05The GeoholicsEpisode 171 - Tim Evans, PLS & Will Wing, PLSWhat better way to break in the new DBLS Studio then to have a couple OG's around the table?!?!? Our good friend and better than average land surveyor, Mr. Tim "No Filter" Evans, owner of Evans Professional Land Surveys, was our guest on Episode 2 which to this day is still one of the most downloaded episodes of all time! In the other chair was one of the nicest guys and biggest names in survey social media, Mr. Will "Tailgate Taco" Wing, owner of Infinity Land Surveying!! This was an absolute blast from start to finish and we hope you...
2023-05-051h 44The GeoholicsEpisode 170 - Michelle Williams a Survey123 Jedi!Ok...if you ever wanted to see DD completely out of his element, this is the show for you! All we can say is thank goodness for Peet and Suga! The cast was joined this week by Michelle Williams a Survey123 Jedi and she is amazing. If you're like DD and have little to no knowledge of Survey123, you're going to find tremendous value in this spirited conversation. One more tickler, Michelle's LI profile states that she "maps the crap out of your world"! If you need even more reason to listen, we also talked about finding your "why"...
2023-04-231h 14The GeoholicsEpisode 169 - Talkin Shop with TK!We're always happier after a good ole fireside chat with the one and only Trent "TK" Keenan! This was podcast gold from start to finish. To say TK is a geospatial influencer doesn't begin to describe all that he does for the land surveying profession...and beyond. Do not miss this insightful and always entertaining chat with one of the most unselfish people in the industry. We talked about everything from starting a business, the keys to successfully building a business and what it takes to grow and sustain a business into the 21st century. Trust us when we...
2023-04-111h 16The GeoholicsEpisode168 - Tim Nolan, GISP & Kanban InstructorMore strange but true stories from the geospatial world! The guys (and Dr. Nik) were joined this week by the one and only Tim Nolan! Tim is quite an interesting fellow to say the least. He is the Senior IT Manager of Applications, GIS & Records at Collin County, TX where has worked for over 30 years! Needless to say he loves his job! Tim is also an Instructor at Modus Institute where he provides student cohorts with guidance and instruction in engaging in and completing the Personal Kanban Course. What the hell is Kanban you ask...listen and find out...
2023-04-041h 15The GeoholicsEpisode 167 - Sean Healy, Liability AttorneySO...MUCH...ADDED...VALUE!!! The guys were joined this week by Sean Healy (this was Sean overload!), an equity partner at Lewis Brisbois and the Administrative Partner of the Phoenix, Arizona office. His practice includes litigating and defending professional liability, general liability, and product liability matters. He is a former prosecutor and current member of ABOTA who has tried 46 jury trials, 126 bench trials, and numerous arbitrations. Some of the topics discussed include challenges of being a prosecuting vs defense attorney, importance of contracts, litigating for/with licensed professionals, E&O insurance, expert witnesses, best advice for professional service providers...
2023-03-291h 21The GeoholicsEpisode 166 - Devon Sprunk & Noah Eckhous from NavVisAs expected, the folks behind the coolest SLAM-based mobile mapping system did not disappoint! The guys were joined this week by Devon Sprunk, Account Executive & Noah Eckhous, Senior Customer Success Manager from NavVis. They were kind enough to carve some time out of their busy schedules to provide us with enough SLAM related content to make our heads spin. Just some of the topics discussed (besides Taylor Swift) include defining what SLAM is and is not, accuracy vs precision (and where surveyors fit in!), reality capture & digital twins, staying up to date with the relative hardware/software advancements and...
2023-03-201h 22The GeoholicsEpisode 165 - Chelsea Barraco & Michelle PauleyAs we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, the guys were joined this week by Chelsea Barraco & Michelle Pauley. These two are the epitome of confident, giving, intelligent, savvy and strong women. In fact, they may or may not have made DD & PS feel unworthy of being in their presence! Chelsea is a Commercial Realtor and philanthropist who enjoys serving as a connector of resources in a community. Michelle is a CRE Advisor, empowering leader and facilitator who's passion is helping people to build a strong legacy. These ladies have overcome the many challenges and stereotypes most women fa...
2023-03-141h 26The GeoholicsBonus Episode - Pacific Rim Geospatial ConferenceAloha Geoholics! One of the many unplanned benefits of producing this podcast is that we have the unique opportunity to help out fellow geospatial professionals from across the globe. This episode is a great example of just that. The guys were joined by Christine Chaplin, GISP, Meyer Cummins, LS and Gwen Gervelis, LS representing their respective professional organizations being the Hawaii Geographic Information Coordinating Council, Hawaii Land Surveyor Association and Alaska Society of Professional Land Surveyors. The discussion loosely focused on the inherent differences of surveying Alaska & Hawaii and more importantly promoting the Pacific Rim Geospatial Conference taking place...
2023-03-0849 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 164 - Robert ”The Saint” Emerson & Calie ”Spirit” PatrickOh boy…DD has not only found a new man crush, but also lost touch with all reality during this episode! The guys (and Peta) were joined this week by Rob “The Saint” Emerson & Calie “Spirit” Patrick. Two MMA fighters with amazing stories to share. Rob has fought on the biggest stages including The Ultimate Fighter Season 5, UFC, Bellator and Game Bred Fighting Championship. Calie is a 2x division bantamweight Muay Thai Champion, blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and aspires to become a world MMA champion. Both of these mixed martial artists train at the MMA Lab in Glendale...
2023-03-071h 57The GeoholicsEpisode 163 - Maha KamalPut a pin in Egypt! Yep, the cast was joined this week by Maha Kamal all the way from Cairo, Egypt. Maha is a Geospatial Advisor at EDGE Pro for Information Systems. Her belief is geospatial technologies are the foundational in creating positive change in the world. Maha is a driver of Geospatial strategy and an experienced Product Manager who focuses on product life, strategy and leadership skills. She is very passionate about innovation and loves the diversity of work. Peta Cox joined the guys this week for another stimulating conversation. Jack Dangermond was quoted with music by Fairuz!!
2023-03-0354 minThe GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 3 Continued0:00 Tan Nguyen, Business Development Manager TLS | RIEGL California Lead at Riegl USA Inc.
18:51 Raymond Murphy, CSO - Founder at Murphy Geospatial Group
38:11 Eric Bergholz Geschäftsführender Partner bei Laserscanning Europe GmbH und LSE Robotics GmbH
2023-02-2651 minThe GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 300:00 Al Thead, Vice President Operations and Gary Phipps, Field Application Specialist with SmartDrone Corporation
18:05 David Morczinek, CEO & Adam Kersnowski, Co-Founder with AirWorks and Luke Bingham, Vice President of Process Control with DataSight
38:01 Rami Tamimi - Surveying and Geospatial Technology Researcher and YouTube Content Creator
2023-02-2452 minThe GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 2 Continued0:00 Jennifer Gilley, LSI, GISP - Survey Analyst at David Evans and Associates, Inc.
20:19 Walter Burgess - Co-CEO, Sales & Engineering at Power Technology, Inc.
35:27 Dawn Zoldi - Founder and CEO at P3 Tech Consulting LLC
46:38 Lauren Regiec - Team Lead, Geospatial & UAS at Carahsoft
2023-02-231h 06The GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 20:00 Richard Serby - Owner, GeoSearch, Inc.
16:40 Mark Bellncula - Artist & Creative Director at Bell & Koola
30:00 Alexandra "Lexi" Zades - Sales Engineer at AerialSphere
40:58 Marc Goldman - Director - AEC Industry Solutions @ Esri
2023-02-2256 minThe GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 1 Continued0:00 Heather Lassner and Bryan Frazier - Denver Water
13:08 Erin Radford and Jed Gibson - David Evans and Associates, Inc.
23:46 Lisa Nisenson - Vice President at WGI
2023-02-2141 minThe GeoholicsGeoWeek 2023 - Day 101:04 Stefan Hrabar - CEO / Co-Founder at Emesent
16:20 Jared Janacek - President, Texas Drone Company
29:44 Chuck Boteler and Gavin Schrock, xyHt Magazine
2023-02-2051 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 162- Tony Spicci, GISP CGMPSoooo many questions were answered during the recording of this show! The guys were joined this week by Tony Spicci, GISP CGMP. Tony currently serves as the Executive Director of the GIS Certification Institute. The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that provides the GIS community with a complete certification program, leading to GISP (Certified GIS Professional) recognition. To say he is an interesting human being is an understatement! Not only is Tony one of the most passionate people we've ever met as it pertains to GIS, he is also a licensed pyrotechnician, a founding member of...
2023-02-141h 25The GeoholicsEpisode 161 - Juan ”The Snow Mexican” FornoThis one was so much fun it required a disclaimer! The guys were joined this week by the second Canadian born Latin comedian to headline a comedy club in the U.S., the one and ONLY Juan Forno! In addition to enjoying White Claw walks in fancy neighborhoods and consuming copious amounts of craft beer, Juan is also the COO of Prefinery USA, Inc. and Founder/President of Craft Island Entertainment, Inc.. This guy does it all! We talked all things comedy including the writing process, comedic styles, hecklers, influences, and staying relevant. Check out Juan's "The Snow Mexican"...
2023-02-061h 38The GeoholicsEpisode 160 - Marion Ellis, Surveyor & InfluencerFINALLY!!! It has taken nearly 3 years but we FINALLY were able to pin down Marion Ellis long enough to have this undeniably, value-adding conversation. Marion is a "building surveyor" from the UK that has committed herself to changing the complexion of the profession in more ways than one. She is also the host of The Surveyors Hub Podcast and creator of Love Surveying where she coaches and connects surveyors from around the world. Marion feels that for many, sometimes not so obvious reasons, surveyors are NOT making the impact they could in the world today. She wants that to...
2023-01-311h 27The GeoholicsEpisode 159 - Bill Swope, CP & Cody Condron, RPLS, PLS, CP, CMSIf you like to hear really smart people (excluding PS & DD) with common sense (including PS & DD) talk about all facets of mapping...this episode is for you! The guys were joined this week by Bill Swope, CP the Geospatial & Survey Business Development Manager at Halff Associates, Inc. AND Cody Condron, RPLS, PLS, CP, CMS (new record for professional acronyms) the Regional Practice Leader for Texas Land Surveying at KCI Technologies, Inc. Some of the topics discussed include ASPRS, mapping standards, "no rules for tools", different types of photogrammetry, keeping up with technology and understanding its limitations and taming...
2023-01-241h 36The GeoholicsEpisode 158 - John Nelson, CartographerRaised by two Geography teachers, it goes without saying that this weeks guest has map making in his blood! The guys were joined by John Nelson. John is a true cartographer, working with the Living Atlas team and enhancing the user experience (UX) at Esri. He has authored many articles, written a gazillion blog posts and made countless maps, but there is one that sticks out among all the others. The great Robert Krulwich wrote a moving article titled "The Pulsing Earth" about one particular map John created. This is one of John's career highlights to date. Other things...
2023-01-171h 25The GeoholicsEpisode 157 - Brian Owens the Culture WhispererOK...so I made up the "Culture Whisperer"! BUT, Brian once again kicked off the new year with a bang! Brian is the VP of Safety & Team Development for Buesing Corp. where he oversees all the safety programs, sits as the chair of the Continual Improvement Committee, and assists with complex HR/compliance/personnel related matters. Needless to say, everyone reading this will benefit from the value provided during this episode. Just a few topics discussed include the importance of a steering or improvement committee, perspective based decision making, leadership accountability, and of course some relevant safety reminders. Our...
2023-01-111h 20The GeoholicsEpisode 156 - Joseph Kerski PhD GISPHappy Christmas & Merry Geoholidays! The guys were joined this week by the one and only Joseph Kerski! With 30 + years experience in all 4 sectors of society including nonprofit (AAG, NCGE, UCGIS, others), government (NOAA, US Census Bureau, USGS), industry (Esri), and academia (University of Denver and others), Joseph's focus is on using geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GISc) to expand the use of spatial thinking in all sectors of society. He has been at Esri for nearly 17 years and is currently the Education Manager. We learned what life at Esri is like, what life is like growing up in a...
2022-12-251h 29The GeoholicsEpisode 155 - Paul Burrows aka #RealityCaptureGuyYou gotta get up pretty early to catch up with this weeks guest! The guys were joined by Paul Burrows aka #RealityCaptureGuy from "across the pond"! Paul is the Principal Software Solutions Manager - Reality Capture at Leica Geosystems. He is a laser scanning expert whose passions also include creating sustainable solutions and maximizing the remote working environment. Paul helps us define "reality capture" by walking us through the some of the new realities such a AR, VR, MR as well as digital twins and even the metaverse (DD's favorite). We also got a better understanding of the "Leica...
2022-12-191h 16The GeoholicsEpisode 154 - Make Surveying Great Again Pt 1Another insightful conversation with a great group of professionals from the world of land surveying. The guys were joined this week by Peta Cox, National Training & Development Manager at Consulting Surveyors National; Mike McEvilly, PLS, Principal - Director of Surveying at Sitts & Hill Engineers, Inc.; and James Kovalik, PLS, Technology Program Manager at Precise Visual Technologies & Borton-Lawson Engineering. Some of the topics covered in this discussion included the global decline in the number of land surveyors, the top 5 coolest careers includes land surveying, required skillset of the next generation of land surveyors, unique recruiting methods, and the affect that...
2022-12-121h 22The GeoholicsEpisode 153 - Russell Hall, PLSWe love this guy! The boys were joined this week by Russell Hall. Russ is a Mobile Mapping Manager at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services. He is not only a fellow tequila drinker BUT also a well respected scanning expert. Russ has worked on unique projects for F1 Racing, NASA, Hard Rock Stadium and autonomous vehicle mapping on the Las Vegas strip. Some of the topics discussed include island life (Russ lives on an island!), life at Langan, how technology is transforming the survey profession, importance of "survey" control for reality capture, rules for tools and tequila! Mark "Chief Geek"...
2022-12-081h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 152 - Anthony ”Tony” Vetturelli - Author of “Land Surveyor: Journey, Challenges & Destiny”DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!! No words can describe how much we all enjoyed this conversation with a living legend. The guys were joined this week by Mr. Anthony "Tony" Vetturelli. Tony was a surveyor for over 40 years and compiled his experiences and wisdom into a book titled "Land Surveyor: Journey, Challenges & Destiny". He was gracious enough to share many personal stories that shaped his life, the best advice he's ever been given, guidance for future land surveyors, importance of hard work and loving what you do, and his perspective on life in general. Our good friend Phil Fedor...
2022-12-011h 14The GeoholicsBonus Episode - Tom Hebert, Veteran Dinosaur Hunter & Closet SurveyorOne of the highlights of Trimble Dimensions was getting to meet so many friends that we've come to know virtually over the last three years. This episode is a perfect example of just that. The guys got to spend some time with Tom Hebert a veteran dinosaur hunter and closet surveyor. Tom actually left a dinosaur dig in Montana and took a last minute flight to Las Vegas to conduct this interview...talk about commitment!!! Tom started his not for profit foundation for one reason...to make the world of earth sciences available to everyone. They work on cutting...
2022-11-2757 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 151 - Rebecca Ridley & Global GIS Day!Please join us in acknowledging Global GIS Day! The guys were joined this week by Rebecca Ridley, GIS Manager at Alabama State Military Department. Rebecca has a great story as it pertains to her path to making GIS a very successful career choice. Nik Smilovsky, PhD, GISP, our resident Geospatial Evangelist, Solutions Provider, & Educator also participated in this GIS-centric conversation sharing his expert perspective on the GIS community. Some of the topics discussed included the "geospatial moment" we are in the midst of, unique GIS applications, how GIS transforms our lives on a daily basis, and how archaeology can...
2022-11-231h 12The GeoholicsTrimble Dimensions 2022 - Day 3 - A Geoholics RoadshowDay 3 of Trimble Dimensions did NOT disappoint! Check out these unscripted educational and entertaining interviews!
0:25 Nolan and Shannon Mark, Owners of On The Mark Land Surveying, LLC
19:16 Kellie Hassab, Director, NSW Manager, Surveyor & Registered Planner at Beveridge Williams
31:00 Tim Burch, Executive Director at National Society of Professional Surveyors
2022-11-2000 minThe GeoholicsTrimble Dimensions 2022 - Day 2 - A Geoholics RoadshowDay 2 of Trimble Dimensions did NOT disappoint! Check out these unscripted educational and entertaining interviews!
01:00 Rupert Lee, Land Surveyor from Queensland, Australia
15:27 Jordan McRae, CEO & Founder at MOBILUS Labs
33:12 Michelle Blicavs, Chief Executive Officer at Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW
56:30 Niall Murphy, CEO at Murphy Geospatial Group and Kai Duebbert, CEO & Founder at Kompass BMS
2022-11-191h 15The GeoholicsTrimble Dimensions 2022 - Day 1 - A Geoholics RoadshowDay 1 of Trimble Dimensions did NOT disappoint! Check out these unscripted educational and entertaining interviews!
01:41 Elaine Ball, Geospatial Marketer/Co-Founder of Get Kids into Survey and Trent Keenan, Owner Diamondback Land Surveying
20:34 Brian Claxton, VDC Specialist at SpawGlass
28:04 Thom Dupont, Land Surveyor at Bowman Consulting
42:34 Luke Woodyard, Scanning specialist and Crew Chief and Ethan Carr, Survey Crew Chief at Qk4, Inc.
2022-11-181h 01The GeoholicsTrimble Dimensions 2022 - Trimble Leadership Interviews - A Geoholics RoadshowWhat...A...Week! Trimble Dimensions 2022 did NOT disappoint!
We had the honor of spending a few minutes getting to know the following Trimble Inc. influencers:
0:50 Scott Crozier, Vice President, Survey & Mapping at Trimble Inc.
18:00 Jason Evans, Positioning Services at Trimble Inc.
34:42 Riley Smith, Marketing Director, Monitoring and Tunneling at Trimble Inc.
57:36 Stephanie Michaud, Strategic Marketing Manager at Trimble Inc.
To be honest, after talking with these individuals and hearing their passions and unique stories, it made us all want to go to work for Trimble!
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2022-11-171h 14The GeoholicsEpisode 150 - J.J. LevenskeTrust us when we say...this one is worth the wait! The guys were joined this week by the one and only J.J. Levenske. J.J. is the President at Bleuwave and a respected leader in the construction arena with an emphasis on operational proficiency and customer care. He has a strong aptitude on linking human capital, safety, operations, finance, sustainable building, and ever changing technical requirements. His value to an organization is to operationalize it in a way that reduces inefficiency and increases revenue. His goal is to be far in front of any current situation by...
2022-11-091h 44The GeoholicsEpisode 149 - Survey Education & Training OptionsThe guys were joined this week by a diverse panel of land survey professionals to discuss the various education & training opportunities for land surveyors. This esteemed group consisted of Peta Cox (National Training & Development Manager at Consulting Surveyors National, AUS), Michael Magyar (Owner, Magyar Land Surveying LLC in Oregon), Ray Lillibridge (PLS at OHM Advisors; Adjunct Professor at LTU; Adjunct Faculty at Eastern Michigan University, MI) and Brandon Montero (Program Director, Lead Trainer at Elevate Construction; Educator at Arizona State University; Author, Development Coach, AZ). I'm not sure if we solved all the "survey world's" problems, but we sure...
2022-10-311h 52The GeoholicsEpisode 148 - Simon Davis & Purposeful IntentThe guys were joined this week by Simon Davis. Simon is a thought mover and future of work evangelist. What is that you ask, well the short answer is listen and find out! Simon is also the Founder & CEO of Purposeful Intent. Work is more than bricks and mortar and to have a valuable place in the future, the physical offices needs to be used with "purposeful intent". He and his team bring together leaders from around the world to drive discussion and move the industry forward, free of excessive vested interests. Music for this episode by U2!!! Producers...
2022-10-241h 16The GeoholicsEpisode 147 - Bruce Baker & Peter RulloWe love our Aussie peers! The guys and Peta Cox (our interpreter) were joined this week by Bruce Baker & Peter Rullo, a couple influential blokes from the land Down Under. Bruce & Peter are best friends that have and continue to build a geospatial empire. Peter founded Land Surveys in 1997 and has committed his career to building a leading Australian survey business. Bruce is the CEO of ISGroup, a specialist group of companies that includes Land Surveys and IntelliSpatial. Their collective mission is to leverage their geospatial experience and expertise to provide intelligent solutions. Some of the topics discussed include...
2022-10-161h 38The Geoholics2022 ACEC Roads and Streets Day 1 - A Geoholics RoadshowBob Martinez - Granite 1:21
Evan Fischgrund - Advanced Drainage Systems 11:40
Andy Quigley - Alta Southwest 21:22
Chris Celani - Cemex 33:03
Tate Childers - Alta Southwest 41:21
Mandy Kizer - Dibble 52:59
Jordan Rodriguez - Stantec 1:04:54
2022-10-071h 16The Geoholics2022 ACEC Roads and Streets Day 2 - A Geoholics RoadshowMike Hernbroth - Street Smart 0:21
Charles Gutierrez - YMPO 7:58
Alf Wold - Alpha Geotechnical and Materials 20:20
James Lemmon - ADOT 29:24
Brian Lizzet and Kyle Patterson - CEI 45:23
Bill Fay - ADOT 55:16
Justan Rice - ACEC Arizona 1:11:01
2022-10-071h 40The GeoholicsEpisode 146 - Dr. Nadine AlamehThe guys were joined this week by Nadine Alameh (a-la-may)! Nadine is the definition of a "leader" in the geospatial community. She is the CEO at Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), UN Geospatial Global Information Management board member, US National Geospatial Advisory Committee member, and passionate salsa dancer!! Needless to say this was a fun and informative conversation. Dr. Nik joined the discussion, Suga tries to rebound and DD introduces a new segment without telling anyone. Music by J-Lo!
2022-10-021h 11The GeoholicsGeoholics Anonymous - Aaron Michalenko, RPLSCheck out the this latest edition of Geoholics Anonymous! Our good friend Aaron Michalenko, RPLS sat down for an unscripted chat with Kent to talk about the next frontier for geospatial professionals...that being the metaverse! The metaverse can be defined as a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain, along with concepts from social media, to develop spaces for rich user interaction mimicking the real world. Don't miss the boat on this folks! Music by Aerosmith!
2022-09-2659 minThe GeoholicsEpisode 145 - Dr. Karen JoyceThe guys were joined this week by another geospatial influencer...Dr. Karen Joyce! Dr. Joyce is a biographer for Mother Earth, using satellites and drones as her scientific illustrators. She shares my experiences drawn from more than 20 years as a geospatial scientist in academia, military, industry, and small business to help people discover science beyond lab coats and test tubes. Dr. Joyce is passionate about how we can use drones and geospatial technology to watch over our environment and its changes. So the more people she can inspire to join her, the faster we can put plans in place...
2022-09-191h 10The GeoholicsEpisode 144 - Mikel Bowman & Bowman LegaciesHomework assignment for ALL Geoholics...LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! We were joined this week by Mikel Bowman, President at Bowman Legacies, Organizational Culture Coach, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Development Coach, Business Coach, Personal Development Coach, Life Coach and Mentor. Mikel has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. His true passion (and it is infectious!!) is to help everyone "build a legacy that will far surpass their legend"! This is one that you're going to want to share with everyone you know so they and those around them can benefit from it as well. Dave Bookbinder was...
2022-09-121h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 143 - Jonathan ”Jon” Murphy & GoGeomaticsThis was a two for the price of one week! Not only were we lucky enough to have Gavin Schrock join us as a guest co-host, but also Jon Murphy the Founder and Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada and GeoIgnite; Canada’s national geospatial conference. Such a great and insightful conversation with our new best friend from North of the border. Just a few of the items discussed include the challenges of promoting geomatics across Canada and abroad, engaging the next generation, how the geospatial professions are viewed differently across the globe, beers vs coffee and guidance from a ge...
2022-09-051h 34The GeoholicsEpisode 142 - Eric Cabading & GeoTelWe are so blessed to be able to talk to some of the most interesting people on the planet and this week is no different! The guys were joined by Eric Cabading who is not only the Executive Vice President of GeoTel Communications, LLC., but also holds four patents for telecom technology! GeoTel has been in business for over 20 years and is the leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure data in a geographic information system (GIS) and Internet-based spatial technologies. GeoTel takes telecom infrastructure data and makes it tangible. GeoTel’s highly developed databases encompass nearly 5 million miles of fiber ro...
2022-08-311h 09The GeoholicsEpisode 141 - Jordan R. RoseThe guys were joined this week by the one and only Jordan Rose! Jordan is nothing short of a trailblazer. She is an attorney, community leader, philanthropist, mother and the owner of Rose Law Group, the largest woman-owned law firm in Arizona’s history. In addition, Rose Law Group is the first full service law firm on the metaverse for metaverse based businesses and the first law firm in the world to employ blockchain developers, coders and 3d architects to work with lawyers to take a Web3 project from legal due diligence through to design and construction. Hmmmm...sounds li...
2022-08-221h 04The GeoholicsEpisode 140 - Raymond Woering & Hanno Kant From Aplgos B.V.The guys were joined this week by two legends in their own right. Raymond Woering & Hanno Kant dropped in all the way from the Netherlands to tell us everything we wanted to know and more about Apglos & the Survey Wizard. Coincidentally we also had a Bad Elf along for the ride so you can only imagine the hijinx that ensued! These guys are the Laurel & Hardy of the GPS world. Other items discussed included beer, F1 racing, music and Hanno's fear of Raymond. Music for this episode by none other than the King of Rock n Roll Mr. Elvis...
2022-08-161h 12The GeoholicsEpisode 139 - Patricia Solis"Be a Great Ancestor"...this is just one nugget of priceless information provided this week by Patricia Solis (pronounced So-Leece). Patricia, among other things, is another global geospatial influencer that we were humbled to have spent some time with. She is currently a Research Professor at thee Arizona State University...Forks Up!...the Executive Director of the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, and Director and Co-Founder of YouthMappers!!!. One of her many passions is working with young people and generating knowledge and science for, and with the public. "Everything Happens Somewhere"...let that one sink in! This weeks supporting cast...
2022-08-071h 10The GeoholicsEpisode 138 - David Pounders, PENow for something completely different! Mark Taylor & Kent Groh went rogue and interviewed thee David Pounders for this entirely unscripted episode. To say they had fun would be an understatement!! David is an incredibly interesting human being...who knew engineers had this much personality! As a veteran (did you know there is only one branch of service?), entrepreneur, family man, leader, inventor, prophet, music critic, bigfoot hunter and cubed-earther...David shared a ton of knowledge and wisdom. Don't miss this one when everyone was outside their comfort zone. Music for this episode by Lynyrd Skynyrd...is Free Bird the...
2022-08-041h 36The GeoholicsEpisode 137 - Elise MichealsWe...are...back! Ok...Geoholics...this is an episode that is near and dear to many of our hearts and we appreciate you taking the time to listen. Elise Micheals joined us this week to talk about mental health...specifically a males perspective as it pertains to their struggles with mental illness and the challenges that go along with it. We were also joined by our good friends Peta Cox and Ryan Swingley who showed tremendous courage by sharing their individual stories. This week's cast was humbled and transparent which made for an incredible, value adding episode. Russell Wilson...
2022-07-311h 35The GeoholicsEpisode 136 - Ronald ”Ron” Nelms, PLS & Author of ”Big Sticks by Little Sticks”Check out this heartfelt conversation that we were honored to have with Mr. Ron Nelms, PLS and author of "Big Sticks by Little Sticks". We discussed his personal journey to becoming a land surveyor and the inspiration for this latest book. Ron was very transparent sharing the challenges of recalling life memories and emotions and expressing them on paper, the mentors that have and continue to influence his life, his perspective on the past, present and future of land surveying, and the importance of hard work, perseverance, and humility!! The cast this week included DD, PS and SGG! Don...
2022-07-171h 28The GeoholicsEpisode 135 - Get to Know the GeoholicsSo...much...fun! We took this opportunity to give our listeners a chance to get to know us better. The cast consisting of Kent "Dilfy Dilf" Groh, "Produca Suga" Sean Fabor, Mark "Chief Geek" Taylor, " The Good Dr." Nik Smilovsky, Peta "Survey Geek Girl" Cox & Nik "The Kid" Schlosser all participated in this candid conversation fielding questions from listeners and each other. This is the next generation of the Geoholics that will add even more value and make even more friends with every episode. Andrew Carnegie was quoted. Music for this episode by Captain & Tenneille!
2022-07-111h 49The GeoholicsEpisode 134 - Bruce Buxton aka ”The Gray Beard”Another LinkedIn legend in the books! The guys were joined this week by Bruce Buxton aka The Gray Beard! Bruce focuses on bringing world class spatial integration to innovative enterprises, is a geospatial community builder, is the founder of The Gray Beard Podcast, and is a horse hoof magician! Some of the topics discussed include Locana, know/like/trust, 3/2/1, getting over yourself, personal branding, social media personas, overcoming the fear of being wrong, if a door opens walk through it and the geospatial moment! Beryl Markham was quoted. Music by The Seldom Scene.
2022-07-031h 15The GeoholicsPhoenix JC Comancheros Pony Express Banquet 2022 - A Geoholics RoadshowWhat an awesome and humbling experience! We were honored to be invited to this year's Phoenix JC Comancheros Pony Express Banquet! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews with some amazing folks and key players of this incredible event. Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Toby Keith & Willie Nelson!!!
00:01:00 Bryan Elsey (Horses Help)
00:14:45 Phil Fedor, PLS
00:28:04 Darryl Cross
00:38:50 Kevin Black
00:54:15 Reeca Hill
01:02:15 Ty Shaffer
01:14:24 Debie Grant
01:26:58 Jason Spiess (2022 Pony Express...
2022-06-291h 43The GeoholicsEpisode 133 - Michael Galen, Esq.This is one of those shows that we had high expectations for and it found a way to exceed them! The guys were joined this week by Michael Galen, Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Michael focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and liquidations, distressed debt transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, restructurings, creditors' rights, workouts, and other financial transactions. Some of the items discussed include structuring a business correctly, the importance of operating agreements, avoiding risks, things that lead to bankruptcy, when is bankruptcy the right decision, and how to maneuver through this extremely complex process. COG made a remote appearance...
2022-06-261h 28The GeoholicsEpisode 132 - Listen Up Folks!More value was added, more friends were made and another milestone was reached! The guys were joined this week by a slew of "younger" surveyors with a wide range of experience levels including one that has been surveying for less than a week! Tyler Lapointe, Austin Maxwell, Nik Schlosser, Anissa Williston and Tate Childers were all participants on this week's show making it the most guests we've ever had on a single episode! This creates a number of technical challenges and lessons learned (which is a really good thing!), but we promise that there is a ton to glean f...
2022-06-211h 29The GeoholicsEpisode 131 - Travis ”Maverick” Bohan, PLS"WE feel the need...the need for speed"!! The guys were joined this week by Travis Bohan, PLS. Travis is not only a handsome man resembling DD's man crush Tom Cruise, but also a very talented and insightful professional land surveyor who also does all his own stunts. Travis is a Survey Manager at Mark Thomas & Company. Little known fact, Mark Thomas was the first consultant allowed to design improvements to Caltrans facilities, with the I-880 Widening project in Santa Clara County in 1987!! We covered a ton during this episode including the challenges of performing survey on mega transportations...
2022-06-121h 47The GeoholicsEpisode 130 - Charlie Garrison ”Whiskey Peddler”What...a...show! If you like whiskey, great storytelling and unscripted conversation, this is for you! Charlie Garrison, the self-proclaimed much better looking and wiser half of the Garrison Brothers Distilling tandem joined the guys this week. Garrison Brothers produced the first "legal" bourbon in Texas and has never looked back! We talked all things whiskey as we tasted our way through an impressive lineup of Garrison Brothers fine bourbon. Needless to say, new friends were made and value was added! Joel Rosenberg was quoted. Music was provided by Dire Straits. Go get ya some Garrison Brothers award winning...
2022-06-051h 42The GeoholicsEpisode 129 - Dr. Charles A. ”Tony” Nettleman III, PLS, Esq.Let us start out by simply saying that we are so blessed and humbled to have the opportunity to have candid conversations with people like Dr. Nettleman. That said, time to stir things up! The cast this week included the usual suspects along with Peta Cox and Nik Schlosser. The different perspectives made this a great conversation that touched on topics like the "numbers", addressing an aging profession, the effects innovation has on a profession, accessibility/portability of licensure, how arrogance & pride leads to building walls, competing professions, "we've always done it that way" and the importance of always "...
2022-05-291h 50The GeoholicsEpisode 128 - Russell White & Josh Feemster from Dimensional GeomaticsAnother first for the Geoholics! Russell "Russ" White & Josh Feemster of Dimensional Geomatics joined the guys this week from an oil rig platform in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Providing industry leading geomatics’ services worldwide, Russ, Josh and DG take on the projects most shy away from. Needless to say there were some great stories shared throughout this conversation. "Beyond the Nominal" = No BS! Mark Taylor was the co-host with music provided by Stone Temple Pilots!
2022-05-221h 19The GeoholicsTopoDOT Users Conference 2022 - A Geoholics Road ShowWhat an absolutely amazing experience! I was honored to be invited to this year's TopoDOT Users Conference in beautiful Orlando Florida! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded at #TUC22. Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Zac Brown Band!!!
00:00:25 Intro
00:01:05 Danny Clark
00:10:48 Jason Bentley
00:22:51 Jennifer Triana
00:33:36 David Clapper
00:42:12 Andra Catias
00:53:28 Dustin Clark
01:16:48 Ted Knaak
01:39:43 Outro
01:40:19 FOTP
2022-05-191h 41The GeoholicsEpisode 127 - Steve Rienks, PE, PMPWho knew there were so many interesting PE's?!?!?! The guys were joined this week by one of DD's fellow Chicagoans, Mr. Steve Rienks, PE, PMP who is the Director of Engineering at American Surveying & Engineering, P.C. We uncovered a ton of collective wisdom during this episode and still remained friends when the dust settled. Some of the topics discussed include the challenges of working internationally, the 40% rule, importance of being well-rounded, mega projects, 6 constraints of project management, three legged stools, culture = community, managing work-life balance and the "personal timesheet"! Wim Hof was quoted. Music for this episode by...
2022-05-081h 18The GeoholicsEpisode 126 - Andres Abeyta & Bootcamp GISWe were joined this week by Andres Abeyta, Executive Director of Bootcamp GIS. Our key discussion topic is: The Changing Paradigm in GIS Tech Education. He has built a career out of developing content and courses for people to learn how to use GIS. This spans universities, corporations, and the federal agencies. His roles in both GIS Education and the rapidly growing EdTech sector make for some innovative discussion on the gap between what students are looking for and what universities are offering. Students and instructors will be interested in his innovative GIS Certificate platform that offers everyone value due to...
2022-05-011h 21The GeoholicsEpisode 125 - Timothy Hawthorne & GeoBus"Blind Faith" is having unquestioning belief in something. Our guest this evening (and his team) are perfect examples of this! Timothy "Tim" Hawthorne is a 2022 National Geographic Explorer, Associate Professor of GIS at UCF, recent recipient of the UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award, GeoBus Founder and now a Geoholic Podcast veteran. Tim returns this week to share some exciting updates about GeoBus that are going prove that anything is possible when you have a team of like-minded individuals sharing a common goal. Guess what, if you're like us, you too are going to want to bring a Geobus to...
2022-04-241h 17The GeoholicsEpisode 124 - Keith MasbackGather around the transistor folks and prepare to be educated and entertained. This was a doozy! The guys were honored to have a living geospatial legend join them this week. Mr. Keith Masback carved out some time in his insanely busy schedule to provide a knowledge drop and we can't thank him enough for doing so. Keith is an advisor, investor, mentor, military veteran and connector for (primarily) early-stage startups working in geospatial intelligence and related fields. Just some of the topics discussed include geospatial intelligence, national security, space technology, GEOINT applications, being relevant is not good enough and...
2022-04-171h 42The GeoholicsWestern Regional Survey Conference 2022 - A Geoholics Road Show"And...we're back...and...we're back....and...we're back..." I promise to stop saying this next time...argh! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded from our very own booth while attending this awesome conference. Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Foo Fighters!!!
00:00:47 - ALEKSEY VOLOSHIN
00:12:10 – KYLE STREETER
00:23:58 – MICHAEL FLORES
00:32:41 – RYAN MING
00:43:34 – DANNY LIGHTFOOT
00:56:31 – TRENT WILLIAMS
01:10:53 – THERON WESTON
01:20:41 – MATT SENNEWALD
01:32:41 – JOE WALLER
01:44:24 – ANNA NAJEEB (SP?)
01:56:05 – AARON SCHULMAN
02:06:44...
2022-04-133h 58The GeoholicsEpisode 123 - Sean Fabor, PEWhat do you do when one of your listeners asks "Why does a podcast called the GEOholics never talk about geotechnical, geological, or geomechanical engineering"? You invite them to be a guest of course! The boys were joined this week by Sean Fabor, PE who is a geotechnical engineering professional. Some of the things discussed include defining the different "geo" engineering disciplines, "geo" engineering historical milestones, Leaning Tower of Pisa, soil & rock mechanics, geotechnical investigation & testing, problem solving, UFO's, trombones, and love making music. The winner of the DBLS NASCAR diecast is announced. Sun Tzu is quoted. Music by...
2022-04-101h 21The GeoholicsEpisode 122 - Trent Keenan, LS, CFedS, WRSWho is Trent Keenan? Well, if you're like most folks, you've heard the name but don't really know the man. TK joined the boys this week and wow did we cover a lot of ground! Everything from Trent's lifechanging brush with death, Shoots' calf envy, importance of family, an 88K acre survey, giving to get, legacies, National Surveyors Week and more land survey related statistics than you ever knew existed. COG has started "hooked on phonics"...BS shares some big news and DD gets a part of his life back! Listen and win a DBLS NASCAR diecast. Abraham Lincoln...
2022-03-271h 52The GeoholicsEpisode 121 - Laura Newbrough, SHRM-CPPrepare to be educated and entertained! The boys (including Shoots) were joined this week by Laura Newbrough. Laura is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional and the founder of LNHR Consulting, a fractional Human Resources and Payroll solution for businesses of all sizes. With her 20 plus years of experience, she has helped businesses develop and implement custom, efficient, and effective HR solutions from scratch. Her passion is culture and inclusion with a focus on diversity programs to enrich the employee experience. Happy National Surveyors Week...listen and win! John C. Maxwell as quoted. Music for this episode...
2022-03-201h 48The GeoholicsEpisode 120 - Rami TamimiWhat a blast! The guys (and gal) were joined this week by none other than Mr. Rami Tamimi! Rami is a rising star making his mark on the geospatial community in more ways than one. He is an instructor and Ph.D. student in the Geodetic Engineering department at THE Ohio State University, a social media influencer (check out the Rami Tamimi YouTube channel) and clothing czar (check out surveyshirts.com). Lets not forget to mention that he was also awarded the Younger Geospatial Professional Award at GeoWeek 2022?!?!? Some of the things discussed include how Rami's father played a...
2022-03-131h 09The GeoholicsEpisode 119 - Mark ”Chief Geek” Taylor & Extreme Aerial ProductionsProducer Note: There may or may not have been a bottle of Arizona Distilling Company Copper City Bourbon consumed during the recording of this show! The boys were joined this week by Mark Taylor, Chief Geek & Owner of Extreme Aerial Productions. EAP is a professional drone company providing photography and videography for roof inspection, construction, real estate, home builders, survey companies, film & so much more! Just some of the items discussed include business related lessons learned, unique challenges of owning a UAV biz, keeping up with technology, capital expenditure decisions and why some tend to undervalue their professional services...
2022-03-061h 40The GeoholicsEpisode 118 - Jared AbbrederisIf you're the type of person that roots for the underdog and loves a great story about resilience and perseverance...this is the episode for you! The guys were joined this week by Jared Abbrederis a living football legend in the state of Wisconsin! Jared grew up and started playing football in Wautoma, WI a town with a population of about 2200 people. He became a legendary high school track and football athlete even after overcoming a horrific leg injury. Jared was determined at a very young age to play football for the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. Guess...
2022-02-271h 25The GeoholicsEpisode 117 - Adam Kersnowski & AirWorksIf artificial intelligence (and we're not talking about COG!) and cutting edge technology is your thing, you're not going to want to miss this show! This week the guys spent an insightful hour with Adam Kersnowski the COO of AirWorks. Adam and his good friend David Morczinek, CEO of AirWorks, founded the company in 2017 and have not looked back. Listen to find out why they are experiencing exponential growth having just had their best quarter yet! The AirWorks team continues to impress with outside the box AI applications redefining how data collection and drafting are done. Music for this...
2022-02-201h 03The GeoholicsGeoWeek 2022 Recap - A Geoholics Road ShowIt's been our intent from the very beginning to grow the show to the point of taking it "on the road" as they say. Unfortunately the pandemic has prevented us from doing so the last couple years. BUT...that appears to be behind us now!!! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded in the Bad Elf booth from our two days at GeoWeek 2022! Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Big Block Singsong!!!
2022-02-183h 13The GeoholicsEpisode 116 - Manny ”All Eyez On” CheeAnother over-achieving, friend-making, value-adding show! The boys were joined this week by the one and only Manny Chee (Selina too)! Manny is a well-respected angler and fishing guide who has spent his life to date fishing and hunting all over the world. He is an expert storyteller having the ability to put you behind the rod, rifle or bow as he shares just a few of his incredible experiences. Some of the items discussed included the influence his father & grandfather had on his passion for the outdoors, challenges & rewards of being a guide, technological advances in the sport(s...
2022-02-131h 48The GeoholicsEpisode 115 - Dennis McKay, LSDennis McKay, LS...Take 2!!! The guys were "re-joined" this week by Mr. Dennis McKay (Episode 89) who if you remember, originally joined us from his Jeep in a campground in rural CO. Needless to say the audio struggles were real so we invited him back to join us in person. Dennis spent over 30 years as a surveyor at the BLM and has plenty to say about the land survey profession. This time around we discussed acronyms (GCDB/CadNSDI/NRC), the benefits of a multipurpose cadastre, who would build and maintain it, AR/VR and surveying applications, and where all of...
2022-02-061h 40The GeoholicsEpisode 114 - Charles Hamm ”The Sage of Round Mountain”DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!! The boys were honored and humbled by the presence of Mr. Charles Hamm this week. Who is Charles Hamm you ask? Well he is not only the Sage of Round Mountain, but also one of the wisest & humblest gentleman we can now call a friend. Many life lessons were discussed including accepting constructive criticism, feeling inferior, the four golden questions, showing humility and some thoughts about the coming year. Mr. Charles is one of a kind to say the least. Did we mention that he is also the author of the forthcoming book titled "...
2022-01-301h 25The GeoholicsBonus Episode - Geoholics INTERGEO Takeover!!!Check this out! The Geoholics got a last-minute invitation to join our new best friends Bruno Krenski (Brazil) & Lennart Preuss (Germany) at INTERGEO 2021! These guys are crazy! Bruno is a land surveyor and entrepreneur being the Owner of Top Terra & Measuring Masters. Lennart is a BMX pro, Kaufmann für Marketingkommunikation bei Hinte Marketing & Media and an all-around great guy. We had a blast talking about all things land surveying and so much more. Heck, we made such a good impression that they invited The Geoholics to make a personal appearance at next year's event! We will make this a st...
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