2026-27 Committees
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From the FSMS Constitution:
Article VIII Section 1. – Section 3.16
Article V, Section 1.
The President shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees.
Article VI, Section 2.
The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio member of all FSMS Committees.
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Standing Committees
Article VIII, Section 3
3.1 Nominating Committee
Chair: Earl Soeder
Members: Angela Bailey, Hal Peters, Al Quickel, Tim Morris, Shane Christy, John Liptak, Jose Sanfiel, Justin Thomas
3.2 Membership Committee
Chair: Shane Christy
Members: Tim Morris, Al Quickel, Scott Vannetta, Stephen Shawles, Earl Soeder, Brion Yancy, Eddie Suarez; Nick DiGruttolo
3.3 Finance Committee
Chair: Bon Dewitt
Members: Brion Yancy, Earl Soeder, Bob Johnson, Lou Campanile, Jr., Russell Hyatt, Howard Ehmke, Manny Vera, Jr., John Liptak
Consultants: Steve Csenge
3.4 Ethics Committee
Chair: Nick DiGruttolo
Members: Angela Bailey, Al Quickel, Manny Vera, Jr., Scott Vannetta, Tim Morris, Stephen Shawles
3.5 Education Committee
Chair: Angela Bailey
Members: Bon Dewitt, Gail Oliver, Rick Pryce, Eddie Suarez, Lou Campanile, Jr., Tim Morris, Shane Christy, Don Elder, Allen Nobles, Justin Thomas
3.6 Constitution & Resolution Advisory Committee
Chair: Pablo Ferrari
Members: Allen Nobles, Jose Sanfiel, Howard Ehmke, Angela Bailey, Don Elder
3.7 Annual Meeting Committee
Chair: Eddie Suarez
Members: Allen Nobles, Bob Johnson, Howard Ehmke, Shane Christy, Earl Soeder, Hal Peters, Host Chapter President, UF Student Chapter President: Reese Veerkamp
3.8 Legal Committee
Chair: Jack Breed
Members: Lou Campanile, Jr., Nick DiGruttolo, Rick Pryce, Chad Thurner, Manny Vera, Jr., John Liptak, Bob Johnson
Consultants: Mike Bist & David Daniel
3.9 Legislative Committee
Chair: Jack Breed
Members: John Clyatt, Pam Nobles, Sam Hall, Russell Hyatt, Brian Murphy, Ray Niles, Chad Thurner, Don Elder, Leo Mills, Dodie Keith, Bob Johnson, Hal Peters, Alberto Rabionet
Consultants: Mike Bist & David Daniel
- Sub-Committee: FSMPAC
Chair: Jack Breed
Members: Brion Yancy, Earl Soeder, Allen Nobles, Chad Thurner, Bob Johnson
Consultants: Mike Bist & David Daniel
3.10 Florida Surveying and Mapping Council
Chair: Randy Tompkins
Members:
1. Jack Breed (Legal Committee Chair)
2. Justin Thomas (UF Geomatics)
3. Dr. Hongbo Su (FAU Geomatics)
4. Russell Hyatt (NSPS Director)
5. Mark Lapham (SWFWMD)
6. Brett Wood (FDOT)
7. Dennis Riordan (NGS Advisor)
8. Matt LaLuzerne (ASPRS Representative)
9. Matt Kalus (FCAM Representative)
10. Xan Fredericks (USGS Representative)
11. Vacant Position (FDEP Bureau of Surveying and Mapping Chief)
12. Danny Williams (FDACS BPSM Appointee)
13. Kimberley Jackson (FL Geographic Info Officer)
14. Richard Allen (Surveyors in Government)
15. Bob Johnson (FSMS President)
3.11 Strategic Planning Committee
Chair: Earl Soeder
Members: : Bon Dewitt, Bob Johnson, Justin Thomas, John Liptak, Jack Breed, Russell Hyatt, Hal Peters
3.12 Executive Committee
Chair: Brion Yancy
Members: Earl Soeder, Bob Johnson, Nick DiGruttolo, Eddie Suarez, Bon Dewitt, Allen Nobles, Howard Ehmke, Rebecca Porter
Special Committees
Article VIII, Section 3.14
1. Awards Committee
Chair: Bob Johnson – Past President
Members: Jack Breed, Lou Campanile, Jr., Don Elder, Allen Nobles
2. UF Alumni Membership Recruiting Committee
Chair: Russell Hyatt
Members: Pam Hyatt, Jack Breed, Shane Christy, and Nick DiGruttolo
3. Professional Practice Committee
Chair: Lou Campanile, Jr.
Members: Nick DiGruttolo, Pablo Ferrari, Howard Ehmke, Al Quickel, Hal Peters, Manny Vera, Jr., Tim Morris, John Liptak, Jose Sanfiel
4. Equipment Theft
Chair: Rick Pryce
Members: Manny Vera, Jr., Scott Vannetta, Stephen Shawles, Jose Sanfiel, Eddie Suarez
5. Workforce Development Committee
Chair: Lou Campanile, Jr.
Vice-Chair: Nick DiGruttolo
Ex Officio: Brion Yancy
Members: Rick Pryce, Katie Britt, Allen Nobles, Bon Dewitt, Pablo Ferrari, Russell Hyatt, Brian Murphy, Don Elder, Chad Thurner
Liaisons
Article VIII, Section 3.12
1. CST Program: Alex Jenkins
2. FDACS BPSM: Don Elder
3. Surveyors in Government: Richard Allen
4. Academic Advisory: Justin Thomas – UF, Earl Soeder – FAU
5. FES: Lou Campanile, Jr.
Practice Sections
Article XII, Section 1
1. Geospatial Users Group (GUG)
President: Richard Allen
Vice President: Ron Hanson
Treasurer: Rebecca Porter
Secretary: Earl Soeder
2. Young Surveyors Network (YSN)
President: Mary Voor
Vice President: Jonathan Nobles
Secretary: Lia Comparini
Treasurer: Melissa Padilla Cintrón
Marketing: Marla Horn
Florida YSN - FSMS Membership Committee Representative: Rick Armond
3. Women Surveyors of Florida (WSFL)
President: Angela Bailey
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