When most surveyors think of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), they think of networking opportunities, continuing education, or certification programs. They might even see it as something they sign up for, but don’t really know why. Or even they join just for the membership benefits, without realising what the NSPS really does.

There’s another side to NSPS that operates largely behind the scenes, but this doesn’t mean it does nothing. A team of dedicated Directors who represent every state and territory, working tirelessly to promote and advance the surveying profession through advocacy and action including meetings with key decision makers and organizations that can support and empower the survey world.

These directors act as the bridge between the field and the policymakers, becoming the front line of communication between surveyors and Congress, and are the driving force behind initiatives that ensure surveying remains essential in our nation’s infrastructure and land management policies.