Desireé Hurst, RPLS, PS, CFeds

Conrad Blucher Chair for excellence in surveying

Desireé Hurst is a dedicated land surveyor with nearly 20 years of experience largely obtained in land development, oil and gas, and long linear route surveying. As a Conrad Blucher Chair for Excellence in Surveying, she lends her professional and educational expertise to CBI to support its mission and help make significant strides in the surveying field.

Desireé holds a BA in Mathematics from St. Mary’s University and an MS in Geospatial Surveying Engineering from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. A Certified Federal Surveyor, she is licensed in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

She is involved in several professional organizations, including the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS), and was recognized as TSPS Young Surveyor of the Year in 2022 and received the TSPS Presidential Award in 2023. Desireé is actively engaged in surveying education and outreach, collaborating with TSPS, TEA Region 11, Get Kids into Surveying, and others to help inspire and mentor the next generation of surveyors and geospatial science professionals.