Mission in highest post is to further common interests, objectives and political effort that binds the surveying profession in the United States

Olympia, WA (March 6, 2008) –At the joint annual conference of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), American Congress on Surveying & Mapping (ACSM), and Land Surveyors Association of Washington (LSAW) in Spokane, Washington, locally-based Patrick J. Beehler, PLS, begins his term in office as NSPS President. Beehler is the Director of Surveying for WHPacific’s Olympia office, where he oversees a staff of licensed surveyors and technicians.

“We’re extremely proud of Pat,” remarked Jon Warren, PLS, WHPacific’s national surveying business line manager. “He has devoted his career to the advancement of the surveying profession, and it is a commitment he demonstrates every day in his role at our firm by providing exceptional service to our clients and staff. I’m confident his involvement will lead to great things for NSPS and WHPacific.”

Beehler has over 40 years of experience, and has served on various boards, committees, and councils of NSPS, ACSM, and LSAW. His awards include NSPS Surveying Excellence (2006), NSPS Key Governor Award (2002), and LSAW Surveyor of the Year (1994). He is also an active member of the Tumwater Rotary Club and Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.

Upon the expiration of his presidential term in March 2009, Beehler will transfer into the Immediate Past President Position from March 2009 to April 2010.

WHPacific, Inc. provides a broad range of services to commercial and governmental clients nationwide in six primary lines of business: Architecture, Building Engineering, Land Development, Surveying, Transportation, and Water Resources. The firm has 17 offices in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. WHPacific is the largest 100% Native-American owned A/E firm in the nation. For more information, visit www.whpacific.com.