The Geoholics

Well folks…this is what happens when our guest cancels at the last minute..…strap in and enjoy! Music for this episode by The Black Moods! 

James Combs, PLS has been working in the land surveying industry for nearly 13 years and is currently the Geomatics Technical Service Director at Souder Miller & Associates in CO. James studied Civil Engineering Technology & Land Surveying at Murray State University in KY. He is passionate about helping to develop and grow the NSPS Young Surveyors Network. James also shares some details about an experience he had surveying abroad.  The Lovely Megan has some big Social Hall news and Dilfy Dilf defines Valentine’s Day as one consisting of champagne, whipped cream and a heart shaped bed. Producer Jake savors the Chiefs Super Bowl victory for the last time and Big Shoots prepares for his own V-Day. Music for this episode by Outlaw Inlaws! 

Jake McKinley is the “Director of Player Development Initiatives” for the Milwaukee Brewers and has a great story to tell. He is the definition of persistence and resilience. Not to be confused with Producer Jake…Baseball Jake literally volunteered the first 8 years of his coaching career while working for 4 different teams in three different states! He did not get his first coaching paycheck until his 29^th birthday…to say he was/is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals is an understatement. We discuss all facets of baseball, some life lessons and what it takes to be successful doing whatever it is you’re passionate about. Big Shoots was in heaven as you can imagine AND he received a special surprise during the show. We also had a couple special guests pop in that made it one of the best shows yet. Music for this episode by KOLARS! 

Robert T. Loane III, PS PLS has been working in the land surveying industry for nearly 20 years and is currently a Senior Survey Project Manager at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. in Westminster, CO. Robert has degrees from Florida Atlantic (B.S.) and University of Florida (M.S.). He has been published in American Surveyor, POB, Vegan Health & Fitness and is an avid kickboxer, hiker and gemstone collector. Robert also shares how he has overcome being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Kent requests cream chipped beef to be on the new Social Hall menu and reveals a new “quilty” pleasure. Big Shoots may not need a vasectomy after all and Producer Jake drove down Dilfy Dilf Way. Music for this episode by Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers!

John Landsteiner is a graduate civil engineer from the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is an engineer at Lake Superior Consulting. More importantly, at least to Kent and our curling nerd listeners, John also plays Lead on Team Shuster the 2018 Men’s Team Curling Gold Medal winners in PyeongChang! John shares with us some of the behind the scenes stories from the moment they realized they won the Gold medal, to the media frenzy that followed and all the “once in a lifetime” stuff they got to do in the weeks and months that followed. We also find out that John and Kent both met their wives while curling! Music for this episode by RUSH…RIP Neil Peart!

John Bingham, CHST has been working in the construction industry for nearly 20 years and is currently the Safety Director for Willmeng Construction. Willmeng is a highly respected Top 10 general contractor in the State of Arizona. Check them out at www.willmeng.com. John is a former Army medic, loves bow hunting, MMA and is passionate about making sure everyone gets home safely to their loved ones each and every day. Kent shares a personal story reflecting on the day one of his surveyors was involved in a fatal accident. Big Shoots’ son may need a public defender and Producer Jake lets us know what his plans are after college. Music for this episode by the RUSH…RIP Neil Peart!

Phil Fedor, PLS has been surveying for nearly 30 years in NY, IN & AZ and is currently a PM at Bowman Consulting. He shares his passion for developing future surveyors, the Phoenix Comancheros Pony Express (visit their FB page and www.horseshelp.org) and the band KISS. Check out Phil as Ace Frehley https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9IVE1fnjoBk&feature=youtu.be Mike Kenney the owner of Social Hall joins the boys to share what’s new for 2020. Kent and Phil get in the weeds on some of the serious issues facing the land surveying profession. Big Shoots reviews the Outlaw Inlaws show and Producer Jake has some big news! Music for this episode by the Outlaw Inlaws. Check them out at https://www.outlawinlaws.com/

John Rector has been working in the land surveying industry for over 20 years and is currently a Special Representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3 in Northern California. UOE Local 3 represents CA, HI, NV & UT and is the largest construction trades local in the US with over 40K members! John provides some great insight into the Surveyor Apprenticeship Program including the advantages and successes its members share. Please visit https://teapprenticeship.org/ for more information. Kent comes clean on Big Shoots’ golf game and Producer Jake adds another accomplishment to his list of reasons he needs a raise. Music for this episode by the Black Moods! Check them out at https://www.theblackmoods.com/

“Bee’s Make It…They Shake It!” We are thrilled to have been joined by the incredibly talented Carol Pacey & Andy Borunda of Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers! They share their musical journey with us and provide some insight on what it's like to be an independent band trying to make it in the complicated music industry. Carol & Andy also discuss how incredibly important it is to support your local artists and their respective passions. This week’s safety share reminds of just how bad the opioid epidemic has become. Producer Jake gets a big head and Kent shares his dream of being a rock star. Music for this episode by www.carolpaceyandthehoneyshakers.com

Karl Obergh, PE started at the bottom (literally) and worked his way up to the position of President and CEO of a successful civil/survey consultant. He has been working in the A&E industry for over 28 years and shares his recipe for successfully building a sustainable company culture. Karl courageously talks about his passion for finding a resolution to mental illness and the affects it has on the homeless population. This week’s safety share focuses on equipment security, Kent talks about his new favorite professional sports league and sous chef Bailee fills us in the latest Social Hall news. Music for this episode by KOLARS!