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Your Trusted Resource for Land Surveying Professionals in Kansas
The Atlas Surveyors (KSLS) is dedicated to advancing the land surveying profession through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Founded to promote ethical standards and professional excellence, our organization supports members through continuing education programs, industry resources, and legislative advocacy. We provide critical educational opportunities including online classes, minimum standards training, and partnerships with institutions like Kansas City Kansas Community College. Our commitment to public trust is demonstrated through community outreach initiatives, historical record preservation, and professional development programs like the Emerging Leaders Program.With over a century of service, we maintain rigorous professional standards while adapting to technological advancements in surveying practices. Our statewide network connects property owners with licensed professionals, ensuring accurate land assessments that protect property rights and support infrastructure development. Through scholarships and educational partnerships, we cultivate the next generation of surveying professionals while maintaining Kansas' position as a leader in surveying excellence.
Services
Continuing Education
Community Outreach
Historical Records
Professional Networking
Scholarship Programs
Surveyor Directory
Minimum Standards
Legislative Advocacy
Online Classes
Certification Training
Highlights and features
- Promotes high standards of professional ethics and practice
- Offers continuing education and certification programs
- Maintains Kansas' land surveying minimum standards
- Connects property owners with licensed professionals
- Supports community outreach and historical preservation
Services
Continuing Education
We offer comprehensive continuing education opportunities including online classes, minimum standards training, and partnerships with educational institutions. Our programs ensure surveyors maintain licensing requirements while staying current with technological advancements. The Kansas Minimum Standards class provides critical updates on surveying regulations and practices.
Professional Networking
Our organization facilitates professional connections through annual meetings, conferences, and the Emerging Leaders Program. These events create opportunities for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration among surveying professionals across Kansas and surrounding states.
Surveyor Directory
We maintain a comprehensive directory connecting property owners with licensed surveyors across Kansas. This service helps residents find qualified professionals for boundary surveys, property assessments, and other land surveying needs while ensuring quality standards are met.
Historical Records
Our organization preserves Kansas surveying history through extensive archival collections and historical records. These resources provide valuable context for current surveying practices and maintain continuity in land assessment methodologies across generations.
Legislative Advocacy
We actively represent surveyors' interests in legislative matters, working with state agencies like the Kansas Board of Atlas Surveyors. Our advocacy efforts ensure fair regulations, protect professional standards, and address industry-specific challenges affecting land surveying practices.
People
Taylor Lowe
Executive Director
Taylor Lowe serves as Executive Director, overseeing daily operations and member services. With extensive experience in professional associations, Taylor manages organizational strategy, member engagement, and industry partnerships to advance the surveying profession in Kansas.
Wil Anderson
Foundation Chair
Wil Anderson chairs the KSLS Charitable Foundation, directing scholarship programs and educational initiatives. As a foundation leader, he works to ensure financial support for surveying students and maintains the organization's 501(c)3 compliance and charitable objectives.
Questions
How do I find a licensed surveyor in Kansas?
Use our online 'Find A Surveyor' directory to locate qualified professionals in your area for boundary surveys and property assessments.
What educational resources do you offer?
We provide online classes, minimum standards training, and partnerships with institutions like KCKCC for surveying education and professional development.
Are you affiliated with the state licensing board?
We work closely with the Kansas Board of Atlas Surveyors but operate as an independent professional association supporting surveyors.
How can I join KSLS?
Visit our website to complete membership registration and gain access to industry resources, networking opportunities, and educational programs.
Do you offer leadership development programs?
Yes, our Emerging Leaders Program develops future industry leaders through specialized training in business management and professional leadership.
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