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Introducing Dustin Shropshire our latest Brand Ambassador from Omaha Nebraska, USA:
Where did you study?
Most of my experience came from on-the-job training and my degree is from Metropolitan Community College
What are the requirements to be a surveyor in your area?
In Nebraska you must demonstrate you have the experience and time requirements under the supervision of a PLS.
How did you get into surveying?
I started in surveying when I was 13 years old while working for my family’s surveying company in the summers.
*If you are not a surveyor, what do you do?
I work in surveying, but also have done Civil Engineering design work, CAD drafting, UAS (Drone) pilot and data processing. I currently teach civil engineering and land surveying at my local college.
How long have you been in the industry?
25+ years
Are you part of any associations or organisations you would like us to mention?
NSPS, SENLSA, PSAN, ASPRS
Why are you volunteering as a GKiS Brand Ambassador?
I attend career fairs, exploration days, conferences and many more event often and believe the best way to get the word out about this great profession is to meet with as many people as possible.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry?
Surveying has been around for so long, and is so important for so many projects we encounter every day we need to invest in the next generation to ensure we have qualified people in the future.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS?
Meet with hundreds of students per year and get the word out about all of the fun work we do in surveying.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
My hobby is work, I love my job! But I also enjoy working on cars in my spare time.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be?
My character would be a surveyor from the 1800’s who’s landed in present day!
What resource would you like to see next from GKiS?
More handouts, exercises for various ages including the older students and an interactive website I can show a QR code to students to access.