History
GeoSurvey, Ltd. is a regional land surveying services firm located in Marietta, Georgia. Since 1996, we have specialized in providing quality, cost-effective land surveying for architectural and engineering firms, educational institutions, developers, municipalities, construction companies, individuals, and other organizations. All of our surveys are prepared in conformance with the American Land Title Association/American Congress for Surveying and Mapping standards (ALTA/ACSM). We provide services to a wide range of clients throughout Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.
GeoSurvey was incorporated by Trenton D. Turk, LS, in November 1996 as a limited liability corporation (LLC). The company was founded with a philosophy of treating clients and employees honestly and professionally while delivering quality land surveying services on time and at a reasonable cost.
Today, GeoSurvey is owned by four partners. Brad Cash is the CEO and manages the business strategy, community involvement, and marketing aspects of the firm. David L. Hester serves as COO, managing the day-to-day operations of the firm. Partners Craig Jennings and Gene Etris are project managers within the firm. Founders Trenton D. Turk and Jamey R. Coleman continue to work for the firm as mentors and advisors.
Scroll down for a timeline of our history.
Below are a few noteworthy milestones realized during our history.
1996
GeoSurvey was created to service the land surveying needs of the commercial and industrial development industry. The first projects were “Big Box” sites being developed throughout the Southeastern US.
Read more2000
GeoSurvey experienced tremendous growth during the first few years of business, reaching 30 employees within the first four years. Our client list quickly expanded to include clients in small retail, residential, and other segments.
Read more2002
Jamey Coleman, PLS, was made a partner in the GeoSurvey after years of dedicated service. Jamey played a pivotal role in the creation of GeoSurvey years earlier.
Read more2006
GeoSurvey purchased an office building and moved our operations. Our new office building was 14,000 sq ft and provided an excellent base of operation for our 42 employees.
Read more2007
GeoSurvey was selected a Top 25 Business in Cobb County, Georgia by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.
Read more2011
After surviving the economic downturn of the late 2000’s, GeoSurvey relocated its headquarters to 1660 Barnes Mill Road in Marietta. We still operate from this location today.
Read more2012
As the economy began to rebound, the GeoSurvey team began embracing newer measurement technologies such as robotics, GPS, laser scanning, and photogrammetry.
Read more2015
GeoSurvey adds laser scanning services as part of our suite of capabilities by purchasing a Faro X330 laser scanner. Embracing this technology enabled us to expand into other areas of service and support our existing workload with newer technology.
Read more2016
David Hester, Brad Cash, Gene Etris, and Craig Jennings were named as partners in GeoSurvey, recognizing their years of dedication as Survey Project Managers for the firm
Read more2017
We added UAV services as part of our suite capabilities.
Read more2021
GeoSurvey announced a transition of ownership. Trenton D. Turk and Jamey R. Coleman, founders of GeoSurvey, Ltd., sold their interest in the firm to the minority partners. Brad Cash, David Hester, Gene Etris, and Craig Jennings acquired full ownership of the firm, naming Brad Cash as CEO and David L. Hester as COO.
Read moreToday
We remain a viable and capable land surveying firm, operating eight land survey crews which are managed by seven registered land surveyors.
