Program & Agenda

In-Person Conference

At the Westin Westminster
In-Person Conference
Professional Track Business/Software Track Technical Track
KRIS KLINE Know When to Hold ‘em and Other Procedural Pitfalls (6 hours) KYLIE LOVELL and ANN CHANDLER Contracting Law (3 hours) SUE WEISS and TRISH LUND CST I: History and Instruments (3 hours)
BIM (3 hours) BRIAN DENNIS and DANE COURVILLE CST II and III (3 hours)
In-Person Conference
Professional Track Business/Software Track Technical Track
KRIS KLINE How to Fix a Boundary Line (and How NOT to) (6 hours) PEHLE COLLETTA Business with CDOT (3 hours) BOB GREEN “Bridging the Gap” Between Geospatial Survey and UAS -and- Solar Cycle 25: The Impact of Enhanced Solar Activity on the Ionosphere and the GNSS Surveyor (3 hours)
WOOLPERT Fused Deliverables in Transportation Mapping (3 hours) GARY GABLE Railroad Permitting and Safety (3 hours)
In-Person Conference
Professional Track Business/Software Track Technical Track
WARREN WARD How Surveyors Built a Country, and the Courts
Followed in Their Footsteps (3 hours)
BOB MECHAM Envision CAD (6 hours) DEREK VAN WESTRUM Gravimetric Models (3 hours)
ROBERT BOEHM Solve a Boundary Problem (3 hours) MICHAEL DENNIS SPCS2022 and other NSRS Modernization (3 hours)
In-Person Conference
Professional Track Business/Software Track Technical Track
BILL BUNTROCK Mining Claims (3 hours) GLEN THUROW 3-Mile Subdivision and Indian Land Law (6 hours) BRYAN FRAZIER and NEIL WAGNER Integrating GIS in Daily Practice (3 hours)
BILL BUNTROCK and JOYCE YOUNG DORA and Continuing Education Update (3 hours) SMARTDRONE Up and Surveying (3 hours)

Virtual Conference

Streaming Online
Virtual Conference
DAVE DOYLE Are You Ready for 2025? (4 hours)
Virtual Conference
MICHAEL HOOVER and BILL MERTEN Spanish Land Grants (2 hours)
TRENT KEENAN Key Strategies for a Successful Land Surveying Business (2 hours)
Virtual Conference
DANE COURVILLE Rules of Construction (2 hours)
TOM DARLING Ethics (2 hours)

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Speakers

Monday, March 24th

In-Person

Know When to Hold ‘em and Other Procedural Pitfalls

Kris Kline

This seminar is an in-depth discussion of basic theories and specific principles that form the basis of this critical decision, including the rules of construction, variations associated with riparian boundaries, and problems associated with ‘office surveys.’

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CST I: History and Instruments

Sue Weiss

The goal for this session will focus on Surveying History and the evolution of such.

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CST I: History and Instruments

Trish Lund

The goal for this session will focus on Surveying History and the evolution of such.

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CST II & III

Brian Dennis

If you are planning to take the CST II or III exam, this course is for you!

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CST II & III

Dane Courville

If you are planning to take the CST II or III exam, this course is for you!

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Contracting Law

Kylie Lovell

Find out the items you must include in contracts and those you shouldn’t.

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Contracting Law

Ann Chandler

Find out the items you must include in contracts and those you shouldn’t.

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Tuesday, March 25th

In-Person

How to Fix a Boundary Line (and How NOT to)

Kris Kline

This course examines various legal mechanisms which courts apply in order to fix the location of a disputed or uncertain boundary line or easement.

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“Bridging the Gap” Between Geospatial Survey and UAS

Bob Green

This session will focus on integrating quality survey data with quality UAS sensors and workflows.

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Solar Cycle 25: The Impact of Enhanced Solar Activity on the Ionosphere and the GNSS Surveyor

Bob Green

In this session we will discuss the past, present and future of existing GNSS satellite constellations

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Railroad Permitting and Safety

Gary Gable

This presentation includes the federal rules, the different types of protection that can begiven to a survey crew such as Watchman – Lookout, Form B, Form D, Track and Time, and Lock Out / Tag Out to name a few. And also what you are allowed to do with those different types of protection.

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Business with CDOT

Pehle Colletta

This session will discuss how to successfully partner with the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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Fused Deliverables with Transportation Mapping

Woolpert

In the rapidly evolving field of transportation mapping, the integration of advanced survey technologies is crucial for creating accurate and comprehensive deliverables to support an equally evolving transportation industry.

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Wednesday, March 26th

In-Person

How Surveyors Built a Country, and the Courts Followed in Their Footsteps

Warren Ward

Monuments Make the Math, And 1,001 Reasons Why Surveyors Plant Pin gardens Anyway + Is a Property Corner The Result of a Measurement, Or is a Measurement The Result of a Property Corner?

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Solve a Boundary Problem

Robert Boehm

This class has been so popular, we are bringing it back for 2025. We will present interesting boundary problems and have a lively discussion on how to solve the issue.

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Gravimetric Models

Derek Van Westrum

TBA

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SPCS2022 and other NSRS Modernization

Michael Dennis

A comprehensive review of the SPCS2022 and other NSRS Modernization projects.

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Envision CAD

Bob Mecham

AM Session – Survey Data Reduction CDOT best practices & ROW Geometry and Plans Production CDOT best practices

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Thursday, March 27th

In-Person

Mining Claims

Bill Buntrock

This is a surveyor’s saga on what it took to complete a land survey plat between 10,000 and 12,500 feet above sea level, consuming over 65 field days and members of the surveying community that donated countless hours of field and office time to make it happen.

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DORA and Continuing Education Update

Bill Buntrock

Do you know what changes have occurred recently through legislation? Do you have questions on how the mandatory continuing education requirement will be defined?

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DORA and Continuing Education Update

Joyce Young

Do you know what changes have occurred recently through legislation? Do you have questions on how the mandatory continuing education requirement will be defined?

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Integrating GIS in Daily Practice

Bryan Frazier

This talk will explore the implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in enhancing the everyday work flows of land surveyors.

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Integrating GIS in Daily Practice

Neil Wagner

This talk will explore the implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in enhancing the everyday work flows of land surveyors.

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Up and Surveying

SmartDrone

A rapid yet comprehensive glance at drone surveying principles.

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3-Mile Subdivision and Indian Land Law

Glen Thurow

TBA

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Tuesday, April 1st

Virtual Conference Streamed Online

Are You Ready for 2025?

Dave Doyle
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Wednesday, April 2nd

Virtual Conference Streamed Online

Spanish Land Grants

Michael Hoover

Did you know that Colorado has Mexican Lands on the Southern Side of the State? Learn about the history and nomenclature associated with the Spanish and Mexican Land grant systems and how it may apply to our state.

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Spanish Land Grants

Bill Merten

Did you know that Colorado has Mexican Lands on the Southern Side of the State? Learn about the history and nomenclature associated with the Spanish and Mexican Land grant systems and how it may apply to our state.

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Key Strategies for a Successful Land Surveying Business

Trent Keenan

This session offers a comprehensive guide to running a successful land surveying business tailored to the current market dynamics.

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Thursday, April 3rd

Virtual Conference Streamed Online

Rules of Construction

Dane Courville

Rules of construction assist in the establishment of newer parcels, and assist in the reestablishment of previously established older parcels through retracement.

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Ethics in Business, Leadership, Motivation and Customer Service

Tom Darling

The word ethics comes from the Greek word ethos, which means a notion of character permeated with values that determine the identity and good or bad of an individual or group.

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Thank You to Our 2025 RMSS Sponsors!

Hotel Information

The Westin Westminster at 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 is the Rocky Mountain Surveyors Summit hotel.

Committee & Board Members

Rocky Mountain Surveyors Summit Committee

Heather Lassner, PLS

Committee Co-Chair

Heather Lassner is a newly minted Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Colorado but has been working in the field of surveying or related fields since 2006, with ten years being municipal work at various locations across the Front Range.

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Sue Weiss

Committee Co-Chair

Sue has 40+ years of experience in the Surveying profession with a strong history in the development of infrastructures, highways, bridges, renewable development and route surveying.

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Becky Roland

Executive Director, PLSC

Becky Roland is the Executive Director of PLSC and joined the organization in 2012.

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Robert Boehm, PLS

Robert began his career in surveying in 1992 and he is currently a Global Technology Leader and Project Manager for Jacobs.

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Steve Parker, PLS

Steven Parker, PLS CFM CFedS, is the a past president of the PLSC, is active with the PLSC Southern Chapter, and he has been involved in the Rocky Mountain Surveyors Summit since its inception in 2011. Steven is a Professional Land Surveyor in the Southeast region of Colorado with CDOT.

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Brian Dennis, PLS

Brian Dennis has more than 23 years of professional surveying experience.

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Dave Seiler

Dave has been surveying in the San Juans and greater southwest Colorado for over 40 years.

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Todd Johnston, PLS

Todd has lived in southwest Colorado his entire life and is a second generation surveyor.

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Kathryn Rocha

Katherine Rocha

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Celine LeBeau

Celine LeBeau

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PLSC Board of Directors

PLSC Officers

President
Ralph Pettit

Vice President
Brian Dennis

Secretary/Treasurer
Shaun Lee

Past President
Steve Parker

Executive Director
Becky Roland

Northern Chapter
Heather Lassner

Central Chapter
Eric Carson
Ian Cortez

Western Chapter
Scott Thompson
Brian Bowker
Tom Sylvester

Southern Chapter
Eric White

Southwestern Chapter
Todd Johnston

WPFS Delegates
Todd Beers
Roger Nelson

NSPS Governor
Todd Beers (voting)
Steve Parker

Northern Chapter

President
Dave Berglund

Past President
Tony Fendick

President Elect
Laine Landau

Secretary/Treasurer
Heather Lassner

Director
Ron Perkins

Director
Reade Roselles

Director
Steve Varriano

Southern Chapter

President
Don R. Hulsey, PLS

Vice President
Mark Johannes, PLS, CFedS

Secretary
Steve Parker, PLS, CFedS, CFM

Treasurer
Dan Hanten, PLS

Director
Joseph Alessi III, PLS, CRA, GRI, BSME

Director
Spencer Barron, PLS

Director
Steve Rutzen, PLS

Director
Jon Tessin, PLS, CFedS

Director
Eric White, PLS, CFedS

Director
Dennis Craig, PLS

Central Chapter

President
Derek Brown, PLS

Vice President
Tony Peall, PLS

Secretary
Laura Minchk, LSI

Treasurer
Daniel Davis, PLS

Director
Devon Arnold, PLS

Director
Robert Boehm, PLS

Director
Jeff MacKenna, PLS

Director
Justin Scheitler, PLS

Director
Nic Schrader, PLS

Director
Julian Sisneros, PLS

Director
Glen Stice, PLS

Western Chapter

President
Brian Bowker

Vice President
Chris Ransier

Secretary/Treasurer
Alex Lheritier

Southwestern Chapter

President
Todd Johnston, PLS

Vice President
Josh Casselberry, PLS

Secretary
Brian Boniface, PLS

Treasurer
Justin Bonnell, PLS

Northwest 1/4 Chapter

President
Brian Kelly

Vice President
Mike Fraher

Secretary
Walt Magill

Treasurer
AJ Summers

Register

REGISTRATION EARLYBIRD PRICING THROUGH 3/17/2025

Member Non-Member Student
In-Person Conference
Half Day $135 $160
One Day $350 $450 $125
Full Summit $750 $900 $300
Virtual Conference
One Class $75 $125 $50
Two Classes $140 $190
All Virtual Classes $400 $450 $150

In-Person Full Summit attendees receive a $50 credit towards virtual registration. Discount code provided after registering for Summit.

CFedS CEU Credit is an additional $125.

Half-Day registration does not include lunch. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase.

PLSC Members
Non-Members
Students
Virtual Conf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I register for the Summit?

A: Click here for step-by-step instructions.

Q: Is lunch included in my registration?

A: Lunch is included in One-Day and Full Conference registration. Lunch is NOT included in half-day registration. Half-day attendees can add lunch to their registration for $50.

Q: Can I change tracks throughout the day?

A: Attendees can attend any track during their registered day. We ask that you email broland@plsc.net if you want to switch a track after registration, so we can accommodate audience seating.

Q: I am not a CFedS.  Can I still attend that class?

A: Yes, anyone can attend the CFedS class. There is a $125 additional fee for CFedS continuing education credit, if needed.

Q: I am not a PLSC member. Can I join and get the member registration rate?

A: Yes, you can join at the same time as you register for the Summit. Click on the Member Registration link.

Q: Can I attend just the virtual classes?

A: Yes, you can register for just the virtual classes. Please note that Summit registrations for the full conference receive a $50 discount towards virtual registration.

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