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It’s not just their is how we do it. Steve Parrish reflects the ideal we all strive to
surveying work achieve as human beings. I am so proud of Steve Parrish, and
that has withstood I’m proud to be a surveyor.
the test of time –
it was the lasting
impact of their
character.

Dorothy Calegari
and Crissy Wilson
of CLSA shared this:

“Throughout the years Steve has selflessly volunteered his time
and talent to the betterment of the land surveying profession. His
mentorship extends beyond the boundaries of Nevada, as he has
supported and educated surveyors across the country.

Besides what he has done for the land surveying profession, Steve
has made an impact on the world by being a kind, caring, family
man, with the upmost integrity. We are lucky to call Steve Parrish
our friend.”

Here’s an overview of Steve Parrish’s career –
• 1963 - Began surveying with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

• 1973 - Acquired Utah PLS

• 1985 – Transferred to the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)

• 1989 - Selected as BLM Nevada Cadastral Chief

• 1995 – Transferred to private sector

• 2007 - acquired his CFedS certificate (Steve is licensed in
10 states, and is a Nevada water rights surveyor)

• 2009 – awarded BAS in Technology from Great Basin
College

• 2009 - taught SUR360 (2009 BLM Manual) for Great Basin
College

• Ongoing – presented workshops in 27 States and Canada,
and shares his nearly 60 years of land surveying experience
through workshops, consulting, and expert witness
testimony.

• Steve is currently the Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS)
Panel Chairperson/Training Coordinator and County
Surveyor for Alpine and Mono Counties, CA.

As surveyors, what we do is incredibly important, with impact
beyond our own generation. More important, than what we do

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