EP238 Meet Cara Tryling, PLS - The new NSPS Employee!

EP238 Meet Cara Tryling, PLS - The new NSPS Employee!

Author: National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) July 22, 2026 Duration: 56:21
In this episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast," host Tim Burch introduces Cara Tryling, the first remote employee for NSPS. Cara shares her background as a licensed surveyor in Ohio and Kentucky, detailing her journey from growing up in a family of surveyors to earning her bachelor's degree from Cincinnati State and pursuing a master's degree at the University of Maine. The two discuss the essential role of formal education alongside field experience for becoming a licensed professional. They also explore the modernizing efforts at NSPS, emphasizing the importance of expanding reach on social media, engaging younger generations, and supporting underrepresented groups in the field, specifically highlighting Cara's positive experiences with the Women's Surveyor Summit. She closes by sharing her optimistic outlook on the future of surveying, pointing to rapid technological advancements and strong career security.

Ever wondered how the quiet profession of surveying actually shapes the world we live in, from property lines and construction sites to the very maps on our phones? Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast pulls back the curtain on this essential field through genuine, unscripted conversations. Hosted by NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, each half-hour episode features a different voice from the landscape-innovators, seasoned experts, and those tackling the profession's latest challenges. You’ll hear discussions that span the technical, the historical, and the deeply human aspects of the work, reflecting how surveying sits at the unique intersection of business, culture, and education. This isn't about dry lectures; it's about the stories and insights from people who are actively defining what surveying means today and tomorrow. Tune in for a thoughtful look at the relationships and societal impact behind the measurements, all brought to you by the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Whether you're a practicing surveyor, a student, or simply curious about the built environment, this podcast offers a grounded perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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EP239 Katherine "Kat" O'Buckley - YSN & Scouting Jamboree [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:41
Welcome to "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast!" This episode is an interview with Katherine O'Buckley, where host Tim Burch discussed her involvement in surveying, NSPS YSN, and her experience volunteering at the Scouting…
EP237 Linda Foster, PLS, GISP, MGIS - A Look Back and to the Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:37
In this episode of “Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast,” your host Tim Burch sits down with Linda Foster, the immediate past president of NSPS and the Director of Land Records and Cadastral Surveying Solutions at Esri. Toge…
EP235 NSPS Update - Tim & Trish in the Studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:27
Even if one reads our newsletter every week, follows us on social media, and also catches up on the news in the monthly Bulletin, chances are you still don't know about everything going on at NSPS! This episode of "Surve…
EP234 Stewart Ward, PLS - The Business of Surveying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:06
Calling all professional surveying entrepreneurs! Do you often wonder what it takes to run a small surveying business? Do you start from scratch or seek out an existing business for sale? What does it take to make it gro…
EP233 From the Director's Desk - The Latest in Surveying News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:55
The latest edition of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" gives us an opportunity catch up on the latest news and happenings within our profession. Your host, Tim Burch, provides an update on the recent NSPS Spring Meeting…
EP232 Dan Young - Idaho BLM Surveyor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:28
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EP231 25th Annual NSPS Student Competition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:21
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EP229 Gary Kent - Land Title Survey Standards 2026 - Section 4-5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:40
Our final portion reviewing of the changes within the 2026 Edition of the updated ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards continues with not one but TWO podcasts this week. "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast." features our r…