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Missouri Assn Of Registered Land Surveyors: Advocating for Surveying Excellence
The Missouri Assn Of Registered Land Surveyors (MSPS) serves as the primary advocate for the surveying profession in Missouri. Our mission focuses on elevating industry standards to benefit the public, ensuring superior land surveying practices that improve land records, and promoting legislative and educational initiatives that advance the profession. We establish rigorous standards for property boundary surveys to protect public interests and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Through annual educational workshops, networking opportunities, and collaboration with the National Society of Professional Surveyors, we foster professional development and technical excellence.Our directory services connect clients with qualified surveyors, while our legislative committee monitors policies affecting land surveying practices. With regional chapters across Missouri, we provide localized support and resources to both professionals and the communities they serve. Our commitment to ethical standards and technical proficiency ensures clients receive accurate, legally compliant surveying solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Land Survey Standards
Professional Certification
Legislative Advocacy
Educational Workshops
Surveyor Directory
Highlights and features
- We establish Missouri's official standards for property boundary surveys through legislative collaboration
- Our members undergo rigorous licensing by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors
- We provide exclusive educational resources including the annual Surveyor Handbook and technical publications
- Our 'Find a Surveyor' directory connects clients with pre-vetted, licensed professionals across Missouri
- We offer specialized training programs co-sponsored with the University of Missouri-Rolla
Services
Land Survey Standards
We establish and maintain Missouri's official standards for property boundary surveys. Our guidelines ensure compliance with legal requirements while protecting public interests through technically accurate land records. These standards help clients receive consistent, reliable surveying services across the state.
Professional Certification
We support the licensing process through collaboration with the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors. Our resources help ensure surveyors meet rigorous qualifications, including technical expertise and adherence to ethical practices required for professional certification.
Legislative Advocacy
Our legislative committee monitors and sponsors policies affecting land surveying practices. We represent surveyors' interests in state government, working to maintain favorable regulations while ensuring public safety and accurate land records through effective policy implementation.
Educational Workshops
We offer annual educational workshops and co-sponsor university courses to enhance surveying skills. These programs cover evolving technologies, legal requirements, and technical methodologies to maintain Missouri surveyors' expertise and industry competitiveness.
Surveyor Directory
Our 'Find a Surveyor' directory connects clients with licensed professionals across Missouri. The tool helps locate qualified surveyors by location, ensuring access to vetted experts who follow established standards and maintain proper licensing credentials.
People
Mark Wiley
President
President of MSPS with extensive experience in land surveying, leading industry initiatives to improve professional standards and legislative representation for Missouri surveyors.
Christopher Ferguson
President-Elect
President-Elect actively involved in surveyor education and certification programs, bringing leadership experience from Heartland Surveyors, LC in Waverly, Missouri.
Scott Faenger
Vice President
Vice President managing land survey programs with deep expertise in Missouri's boundary survey requirements and educational outreach initiatives for professional development.
Phil Grout
Secretary-Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer with Civil Design Inc., overseeing financial operations while maintaining active involvement in surveying standards development and professional networking programs.
Sandra C. Boeckman
Executive Director
Executive Director managing day-to-day operations, coordinating educational events, and serving as primary contact for membership services and organizational communications.
Questions
What qualifications should I look for in a Missouri land surveyor?
Missouri surveyors must be licensed by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors. Look for professionals following the Missouri Standards for Property Boundary Surveys.
How does MSPS improve surveying standards?
We establish official surveying standards, provide continuing education through workshops, and collaborate with state agencies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and technologies.
Can I find local surveyors through MSPS?
Yes, our 'Find a Surveyor' directory helps locate licensed professionals by zip code or county across Missouri.
What educational resources do you offer?
We provide annual workshops, the Surveyor Handbook, technical publications, and co-sponsor university-level surveying courses with Missouri institutions.
How does MSPS support the profession?
We advocate for favorable legislation, maintain professional standards, offer networking through regional chapters, and provide scholarship programs for aspiring surveyors.
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