The Geoholics

Episode 009 - Jason Foose, PLS

Jason Foose, PLS is the Mohave County (AZ) Land Surveyor and the Land Survey representative on the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (BTR) of which he is the Chairman. Jason is licensed to practice land surveying in AZ, CO, NV and OR. He is also a regular author/contributor to The American Surveyor www.amerisurv.com Jason is passionate about all things surveying and brings a unique perspective to the profession as a whole which I’m sure you will enjoy and appreciate. Music by KOLARS.

Episode 008 - Melissa Cornelius

Melissa Cornelius is the Executive Director of the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (BTR). She has been in this extremely challenging role since 2013. Hailing from the Boston area where she received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University (home to the Fighting Judges and Ollie the Owl), Melissa ventured West shortly thereafter and obtained a law degree from the University of Arizona. With all of the obstacles that she and her staff face on a daily basis, Melissa stays steadfast in her quest to do what’s best for all of the professions the BTR regulates. As registered professionals in the State of Arizona, we owe Melissa a debt of gratitude for all that she does behind the scenes to maintain the integrity of our chosen career(s). Music by KOLARS.

Episode 007 - Nathan Gardner, RLS

Nathan (Nate) Gardner is a Professional Land Surveyor with over 27 years of experience. Nate started surveying the “old fashion” way working on a 3-person survey crew with a transit and chain and is now licensed to perform land surveying in Arizona & Oregon. He grew up in a remote region of southern Mexico without running water or electricity as his parents were Wycliffe Missionaries. As a result, Nate learned the value of having a great work ethic. One of his passions is promoting the land surveying profession by doing annual presentations and being actively involved in administering the Boy Scout Survey Merit Badge. Music by Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers.

Episode 006 - Glen Abramowski

Glen Abramowski is a Boeing engineer, U.S. Paralympic Silver Medalist (downhill skiing), motivational speaker and Forest View HS alum…Go Falcons! He has worked at Boeing for 30 years and is currently a Supplier Program Management Specialist. Glen epitomizes the words persistence and resilience having been born with a degenerative retina condition that had him legally blind by the start of grade school. This condition was later diagnosed as Retinitis Pigmentosa. Please take a minute to get to know Glen, his inspirational story and amazing attitude towards life…”Add Value & Make Friends”! Music by Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers.

Episode 005 - Zachery Radel, CMS -UAS

Zachary (Zach) Radel is a Certified Mapping Scientist (UAS) that has worked in the photogrammetry industry since 2002. He has survived a plane crash, is a music junkie, plays guitar (and sings!), circled the globe 3 times and has worked for 3 of the oldest mapping firms in the country.  Zach is currently a Sr PM/BD Manager at Cooper Aerial Surveys www.cooperaerial.com Please take a minute to find out more about this interesting cat! Music by Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers.

Episode 004 - Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor is the self-proclaimed Chief Geek at Extreme Aerial Productions. Mark and his team have been on the cutting edge of drone/UAV technologies and are true professionals. To be clear, he is in fact English and NOT Australian.  Mark currently teaches drone/UAV classes at Embry Riddle (the number one ranked drone college in America) and is on staff at ASU assisting with the drone/UAV program. Please take a minute to check out www.extremeaerialproductions.com to find out more! Music by The Black Moods.

Episode 003 - Dr. Nikolas (Nik) Smilovsky, PhD, GISP

Dr. Nikolas (Nik) Smilovsky, PhD, GISP is a GIS expert and potentially the most interesting man in the world…or at least in Arizona! Voted in as an XYHT 40 under 40 he defines the term “over achiever”. Nik is currently on the faculty staff at ASU teaching GIS/Surveying/Design/Drones and has recently taken on a second gig at Bad Elf (www.bad-elf.com) where he is helping bring the democratization of GPS to the world! Music by The Black Moods.

Episode 002 - Tim Evans, PLS/Evans Professional Land Surveys

Tim Evans, PLS is the owner of Evans Professional Land Surveys located in Gilbert, AZ. He has been surveying for almost 20 years not only in AZ., but in the surrounding states as well. Tim, like most land surveyors, brings a fun and unique perspective to this great profession. Please visit www.evans-pro.com to find out more! Music by The Black Moods.

Episode 001 - Abraham Lincoln/16th President of the USA

Glynn W. Gilcrease Jr., a well-respected trial lawyer in Tempe Arizona, finds enjoyment in asking himself “What would Lincoln do?” in a variety of situations in his practice.  This has advanced his professionalism and success as a lawyer and it has also evolved into public speaking as Abe Lincoln at a variety of events. Visit www.abelincolnspeaks.com to find out more! Music by The Black Moods.

Episode 000 - Introduction

The purpose of this podcast is to provide listeners with a light-hearted yet serious perspective on the life of a geomatics professional. Topics will cover the spectrum of these great professions without limitations. Listeners can count on not only being entertained, but also taking something of value away from each episode. Our goal is to not waste your time! Music by The Black Moods.