Conrad Blucher Chairs for Excellence

The designation of a Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying is a prestigious honor that allows distinguished individuals to share their expertise to advance the field of surveying and support the institute's mission. The Chairs for Excellence play a key role in bridging academic excellence with industry needs, shaping geospatial education, and promoting the next generation of surveyors through advocacy and mentorship.

Current Chairs

Isidro X. Garza, RPLS

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
2024

Desireé Hurst, RPLS, PS, CFedS

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
2024

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Hydrographic and Coastal Surveying
2022

Past Chairs

Dr. Ewan G. Masters

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1992

Walter S. Simmons

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1992

Gary Jeffress

Dr. Gary A. Jeffress, RPLS

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1990-1991

Michael Speed

Dr. F. Michael Speed

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1990-1991

Kenneth Gold

Kenneth G. Gold, RPLS

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1987-1989

Carroll I. Thurlow

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1989-1998

Darrell Shine

Darrell D. Shine, RPLS, LSLS

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1987-1989

Richard Phelps

Richard R. Phelps, RPLS, PE

Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying
1989-1990

Dr. Robert Turpin

Dr. Robert D. Turpin, PE, RPS

In Memoriam