Character spotlight ‘Saddleback Surveys’

Introducing Saddleback Surveys! Let’s learn some more about them:

Location – Southern California
Why is it important for your company to help Get Kids into Survey? Because it’s the coolest job around
What do you do? Owner and chief carrot distributer
How long have you been in the survey industry? 21 years
How did you end up getting into the geospatial industry? Family is in the construction industry
State a funny fact about you… I came from Germany, just like lots of good survey equipment, and I have a horse passport
Favorite piece of kit and why? Saddlebags for my carrots
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Well, NEIGH-bor, surveying is a super cool job! You get to explore new places, work outdoors, and use awesome Tech & gadgets like LiDAR, drones and GPS. I want kids, just like you, to see how fun it is to measure the world! Every hill, tree, and sidewalk tells a story — and surveyors get to be the storytellers.

My name’s Pony, and I travel all over California and Nevada helping my human teammates measure and map the land. Each day brings a brand-new adventure! In fancy talk, I help with surveying, mapping, and geospatial services for all kinds of projects — from cozy family homes to giant public works projects bringing Power and Water to communities. Basically, I make sure everything ends up right where it belongs!

My team has been trotting through the world of surveying and have over a century of combined experience — that’s a lot of hoofprints on the map! I’ve seen bridges rise, cities grow, and plenty of snacks disappear along the way.

My favorite survey technique is using drones. They let me see the world from way up high and help my team map huge areas super-fast — and safely too! It’s like having a bird’s-eye (or should I say horse’s-eye) view of the land.

Surveying takes power — horsepower! With my crew by my side, every survey turns into a field full of fun. At Saddleback Surveys, teamwork isn’t just how we work — it’s how we map our success!