Meet our Land Surveying Team

Dakin has been land surveying since 1988, and with BRH since 1992.
He holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in land surveying from the Oregon Institute of Technology. Dakin has held a State of Washington Professional Land Surveyor license since 2001.

Professional Overview

Dakin started surveying with the National Geodetic Survey as a GPS observer in 1988, giving him the opportunity to visit many parts of the country through 1990. After graduating from college, he moved to the San Juan Islands and surveyed for a year on Orcas Island, before moving to Seattle in 1992. He has held all survey positions throughout his 28-year career. He says that the best part of Land Surveying is the outdoor element associated with the job and the ever-changing challenges associated with the profession.

Personal

Dakin and his wife Erin, enjoy their two daughters, two dogs and all the adventures associated with them. “When I am not surveying I enjoy spending time with my family on the family-owned property located near Lake Roosevelt in eastern Washington. Growing up in eastern Oregon I have come to appreciate the late summer, fall, and winter as my favorite times of the year as I spend as much time as possible outdoors with our dogs, training them in the art of pointing towards upland game birds. I also enjoy alpine skiing in brand new powder snow, cycling and running and keeping myself somewhat fit, so I can keep up with my girls, and the dogs.”

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James began his surveying career with BRH in 1998. He has held a State of Washington Professional Land Surveyor license since 2008.

Professional Overview

James started surveying as a chainman and instrument man, enjoying 10 years of field work as a crew chief before transitioning to the office and gaining his professional license.
His field experience includes all aspects of boundary determination and mapping work, as well as commercial construction and high rise building layouts.
James draws from his extensive field background and expertise to ensure that field crews and office technicians working on his projects are well supported right through to the delivery phase. He also makes a point to ensure that current technologies are seamlessly blended with a respect for traditional standards and techniques.

Personal

“My wife Danielle and I keep busy raising our two sons and being involved in their activities. An example is our support for local youth soccer and basketball teams. We also enjoy gardening, touring the northwest by motorcycle, and taking in live music shows.

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Oliver has been surveying in the field and in the office since 1997, and with BRH since 2005.
He earned his State of Washington Professional Land Surveyor license in 2008.

Professional Overview

Oliver’s survey career began after graduating from Bellingham Technical College with a degree in Land Surveying. He has surveyed in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, California, and even parts of Canada. His history of projects range from large earthwork and infrastructure assignments to commercial development, to environmental and residential lot surveys.  His current focus is on the urban aspect of surveying.

Personal

“I enjoy the great offerings of the Pacific Northwest – cuisine, outdoor activities, and of course the summers!  I also enjoy tinkering around the house, traveling back home to Alaska and Europe, and as a licensed small aircraft pilot, flying is always in the back of my mind.”

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1. Tom has been involved in land surveying since 1991, and with BRH since 2007.
   He has held a State of Washington Professional Land Surveyor license since 2010.

Construction Division Manager

Tom manages the construction division from small to large scale construction projects which includes all aspects of site and building grid layout and monitoring services.

Professional Overview

Tom, a graduate of the land surveying program at Renton Technical College, started surveying as a chainman, and worked his way up to gain his State license. He has held all survey positions along that journey, and reflects that he enjoys all elements of surveying, but gets the greatest pleasure when working on a boundary survey.

Personal

“My wife Carrie and I enjoy trying new restaurants, especially those with Asian or Italian cuisine. I am also very interested in reading about ancient history and I am always excited when I get an opportunity to visit historic sites. Sports are another big interest for me, and during the fall months you will find me watching college football games.

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