Ambassador Spotlight ‘Aaron Friess’

Welcoming our latest Brand Ambassador Aaron Friess from Wisconsin, USA. Covering the area of Racine/Kenosha/Southern-Milwaukee Metro.

How did you get into the geospatial industry? I met my survey instructor, Dave Langhoff, at an open house at Milwaukee Area Tech College in 2014 while looking for career options. Needless to say, he sold me on the profession and I’ve been involved ever since.

Tell us a bit about what you do: Currently I am the Survey Manager at Nielsen Madsen & Barber, a civil engineering and surveying firm in Racine, WI. I oversee operations of 3-4 field crews and 2-3 drafters daily. I stamp all plats and surveys that come out of our office.

What are your plans as a Brand Ambassador? I plan to connect with the local area school districts to spread industry awareness, whether through classroom visits or career fairs. I would also like to become a part-time instructor at MATC.

Anything else that you’d like to add? I have been surveying for over 10 years now. I worked my way from a field technician to a licensed surveyor and project manager. Outside of my profession, my wife and I are expecting our first child in January (a daughter). I enjoy being outdoors fishing and playing disc golf.