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Additionally, the event was energized by an array of stickers and 1980 – Clint Stay
swag from NSPS and Get Kids into Survey (west Coast), brands
known for their commitment to promoting the surveying profes- 1981 – Gene Lafferty
sion as a viable and exciting career path for young individuals. 1982 – Walter L. Neitz
These items were famous for their cool designs and served as
tangible reminders of the potential career paths in land surveying 1983 – Thomas J. Gribbin
and related fields.
1984 – Elmer G. “Al” Radig
Another star attraction was the SX12 Scanner, loaned by Rodney 1985 – Thomas A. Foote
Kelly from the Etica Group. This state-of-the-art scanner repre-
sented the pinnacle of surveying technology, offering insights into 1986 – Kenneth J. Brown
the sophisticated equipment used in the field. The SX12’s pres-
ence at the event allowed attendees to appreciate the techno- 1987 – Phillip M. Mott
logical advancements in surveying, showcasing how these tools 1988 – Eslyn “Babe” Brenner
contribute to accuracy and efficiency in the field.
1989 – Robert N. Caldwell
The ILSA and NSPS’s participation in the National FFA Convention
was a testament to our commitment to educating and engaging 1990 – Rita M. Lumos
the youth in the land surveying profession. By providing interactive
experiences, informative displays, and exciting giveaways, we suc- 1991 – Barry W. Hickerson
cessfully brought awareness to a crucial yet often overlooked field. 1992 – Urban C. Livengood
Our efforts at the convention laid the groundwork for cultivating
interest and understanding among future leaders and potential 1993 – Richard A. Stinchfield
land surveyors. I cannot wait to be there again next year!
1994 – Jerry Sligar
Also, back in October, the NALS Outreach Committee exhibited at 1995 – Michael D. Buschelman
both the Washoe County School District (Reno), and Clark County
School District (Las Vegas) Construction Career Days. The event 1996 – Brett N. Lane
is hosted by the Nevada Contractors Association each year. NALS
had the privilege of introducing aspiring students to the world of 1997 – Jack Holmes
land surveying. Our booth became a hub of interactive activities, 1998 – James P. Stacy
where students explored the importance of precision and technol-
ogy in shaping our profession. Through hands-on demonstrations 1999 – Robert LaRiviere
and engaging discussions, we shared insights into the exciting
opportunities that a career in land surveying offers. 2000 – Brett K. Jefferson

NALS is committed to nurturing future talent in our profession, 2001 – Byron E. Johnson
and our participation in Construction Career Day was a testa- 2002 – William F. Mueller
ment to that dedication. We are grateful for the opportunity to
inspire and educate students about the dynamic and rewarding 2003 – David Crook
field of land surveying, and we look forward to continuing our
outreach efforts to support the next generation of surveyors. 2004 – Timothy Wolf
Stay tuned for more updates on NALS involvement in shaping 2005 – Eric L. Hearon
the future of our industry!
2006 – Micki Jefferson
NALS History
2007 – Jeff Ohrn
As the last wrap-up of our 50 Anniversary Celebrations, I wanted
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to highlight the State and Chapter Presidents who have helped ad- 2008 – Mark Morberg
vance the profession forward for the last 50 years. We would not 2009 – Nancy Almanzan
be where we are today without their leadership and commitment
to our profession 50 years ago! 2010 – Matt Gingerich

We will start with the State Presidents first and then each Chapter 2011 – Li Zhang
President Breakdown:
2012 – Ray Hebert
Note… I am missing a few years of data. If you have some 2013 – Vern Little
information to fill these gaps, please do not hesitate to reach out!
2014 – Glen Armstrong
NALS Past Presidents
2015 - Trent Keenan
1973 – Gilbert D. Buck
2016 – Carl C.deBaca
1974 – Gilbert D. Buck
2017 – Alan Dill
1975 – Frank Gentry
2018 – Jerry Juarez
1976 – A.A. “Pete” Ducharme
2019 – Jason Higgins
1977 – Douglas Hopkins
2020 – Greg Phillips
1978 – Steve Turner
1979 – Larry Werner 2021 – Justin Moore

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