TSPS: How/why did you get into surveying?

Jason: I got into surveying at the age of 22 when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do as a career. I immediately thought back to when I was in high school and would visit my Godfather and Uncle in California and assist them with surveying in the summer months. I remembered thinking how much fun it was, how successful they were, and how it came so naturally to me – fit like the closing call on square description.

TSPS: Why did you join TSPS?

Jason: At the time, I was working at Maverick Land Surveying, and the owner, Dan Snell recommended I join TSPS to learn more about the community of surveyors, and what we can do for our profession. Plus, I found out that I could receive college scholarships and went on to pursue my RPLS license.

TSPS: What is your most memorable surveying moment?

Jason: After doing this for over 20 years, I would say when I had the opportunity to research and physically retrace multiple Survey/Abstracts around Medina Lake from 2013-2015 when the lake almost completely dried up. It was like walking through history following along old fence lines (posts) that had not been surfaced since the dam was built in 1917 and the tracts completely inundated just a few years after.

Jason's Favorites:

Color: Same as the flagging on our corners, Orange
Food: Beef, in any form - from Brisket to Ribeye, and even Jerky
Animal: Bear
Singer/Band/Group: Depends on my mood: Texas - Robert Earl Keen; Rock - Led Zeppelin; Hip Hop - Beastie Boys
Hobbies: Traveling, fishing, outdoor activities

Jason is currently TSPS Chapter 11 - Alamo President.