In the early phases of a GPS project, John Baalman will meet with our clients to identify their GPS standards and ensure that our data acquisition methods and schedule meets their end use needs.

Once a project is under way, his responsibilities include:

	Utilization and/or creation of the GPS systems per project scope
	Processing the GPS field data
	Quality review of the GPS data to ensure mapping accuracy

John Baalman has over 24 years of surveying experience with 16 years in the responsible position of Office Manager and Survey Manager. His experience includes all phases of field and office work relating to the surveying field. As survey manager he was responsible for spot checks of calculations, drawings, legal descriptions, and field data: coordinating checks on scope of work, estimates, scheduling and budget; reducing field notes; performing field inspections; providing research for all types of survey projects; plotting topography and boundary calculations; and preparing final plats. He has been involved in an array of survey types, including:

	Cadastral Engineering Design ALTA
	NOAA Standard
	G.P.S.
	Boundary Preliminary
	As-built
	2nd & 3rd Order
	Hydrographic
	Right-of-Way
	Location
	Control (horizontal & vertical)

He is proficient in all types of Theodolites and EDM’s including Wild, Zeiss, Hewlett-Packard, Kern Topcon, Trimble GPS receivers and Trimbles GPS Total Station. He operates various computer software including Map, Starnet, Starlev, AutoCad, Trimble GPSurvey, Trimvec and Trimnet Plus GPS Post Processing software.