TSPS: How/why did you get into surveying?

Nick: The saying “You don’t pick surveying, surveying picks you” couldn’t be more true in my situation. My parents own a surveying firm so I grew up in the surveying industry. I went to Texas A&M with the intentions of going to either Vet School or Med School and by the time I was in my junior year of college, I decided 6-8 more years of school was definitely not what I wanted to do. Having spent my summers and holiday breaks working as a rod-technician at my parents company, I had decided I did not want to be a surveyor. I graduated during the down turn in the economy but was fortunate enough to be able to work at my parents company until I figured out what I wanted to do. During that time I discovered that surveying really wasn’t so bad. I had always enjoyed geometry in school and loved the outdoor daily-changing atmosphere. Almost 5 years later I was sitting for my RPLS exam and the rest is history. 

TSPS: Why did you join TSPS?

Nick: I joined TSPS looking to build community and give back to my profession.

TSPS: What is your most memorable surveying moment?

Nick: My favorite surveying memory was getting to honor my mentor Glenn Fisher with a final point ceremony. Glenn was as equally aggravating as he was hilarious, but I learned so much from him and it was evident that he always found joy in torturing/training young surveyors.

Nick's Favorites:

Color: Maroon (Gig ‘em)
Food: Pizza
Animal: Lion
Singer/Band/Group: My wife
Hobbies: I don't have a hobby, I have kids

Nick is currently a TSPS Chapter 9 - Gulf Coast member.