Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast
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On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, the Brooks Act will celebrate its “golden” anniversary, recognizing 50 years of legislative oversight for professional services procurement. John Palatiello, Partner at Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, is the NSPS Legislative Consultant, longtime advocate for geospatial professions, and leads the overall efforts of our Government Affairs Committee (GAC). He recently talked with Tim Burch about the origins of the Brooks Act and how quality-based selection (QBS) and services procurement relies heavily on this legislation. John shared his opinions on surveyors being recognized as professionals and the importance of focusing on QBS instead of low-bid alternatives as part of the surveyor’s responsibility in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
We appreciate John, John “JB” Byrd, and GAC Chair Mark Sargent for their ongoing efforts to represent our great profession at the federal legislative level. Thank for listening to “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and subscribe wherever you listen to your audio selections.
Episode 105 - Bob Akins, PLS - Candidate for NSPS Vice President
Episode 104 - Survey & GIS Summit -”What is Surveying” Panel Discussion
EP103 Rick Howard, PLS - Candidate for NSPS Vice President
Episode 102 - Joey Wilson, PE, PLS - President of Wilson and Associates
Episode 101 - Les Van Horn and the Brown County GIS
Welcome to the 100th episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast”!
Episode 99 - This episode is with Virginia Winberg, a PLS from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, (Minnesota, for those who don’t know that tidbit).
Episode 98 - This episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” is a recent conversation with Denver Winchester, PLS, and the current President of the NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN).
Episode 97 - Our discussion this week includes Curt Sumner, Gary Kent , and Tim Burch talk about how licensing varies nationwide.
Episode 96 - This week’s episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast” allows us the opportunity to meet Christina Lee, our newest staff member.
Episode 95 - Today’s conversation is with DJ Kyle, the TSPS Executive Director and Heather Sides, the TSPS President-Elect (but only for another month!).
Episode 94 - Tim Burch recently talked with Connie Barrett, a professional surveyor in California who also paints still life portraits in watercolors.
Episode 93 - David Acosta, Chair of the NSPS Diversity Committee speaks with host Curt Sumner about the progress of ongoing activities of the committee.
Episode 92 - “What is Surveying?”, this episode of “Surveyor Says! finds us chasing down the original geospatial “Deadhead” Dave Doyle, our favorite retired NGS Chief Geodesist.
Episode 91 - NSPS Government Affairs Consultant John Palatiello joins host Curt Sumner to discuss the issue of Occupational Licensing.
Episode 90 - Host Curt Sumner talks with Trent Turk about the SAMSOG Education Foundation, Inc. (SAMSEF) which was established by the Surveying and Mapping Society of Georgia.
Episode 89 - Curt Sumner talks with Trent Keenan about his path into Surveying and passion for mentoring the next generation!
Episode 88 - Mark Husik, Executive Director for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, talks with Curt Sumner about his background and the apprenticeship program.
Episode 87 - Norm Ellerbrock sat down with Tim Burch to talk about his introduction into surveying, starting his own business, and how mentoring is important to teaching the future practitioners.
Episode 86 - NSPS Registered Lobbyist John “JB” Byrd and host Curt Sumner discuss the status of several Bills in the U S Congress.
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