The Spring 2019 Conference for the Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors (OACES),
held May 20 – 22 in Hood River County, welcomed more than 76 Engineers, Road Officials, and County and professional Surveyors. and provided outstanding opportunities to discuss and learn best practices, hear from the President of the National Association of County Engineers on Federal Policy, learn about judicial precedent on Land Surveying ruled on by the Oregon Supreme Court, and look at the changing workforce and how to adapt practices to meet department challenges.

Copies of conference presentations can be found on the Conference page of the OACES website.

Morrow County Commissioner Don Russell

Morrow County Commissioner Don Russell discusses Fleet Management during a round table forum.

Kevan Stone Executive Director NACE

Kevan Stone, Executive Director NACE shares Federal Policy update and transportation impacts with OACES members.

During the Business Meeting, both Chuck Gibbs, Linn County Surveyor and Mike Berry, Deschutes County Surveyor were honored for their many contributions to OACES and given Lifetime Membership status as they both retire this Summer.

Chuck Gibbs has worked for Linn County for 25 years, serving as County Surveyor since 2003. In 2008, the OACES members recognized him as the Surveyor of the Year. In addition, in 2010, he served as the OACES President, after serving on the OACES board as a member, as Secretary-Treasurer and Board Vice President.

Chuck Gibbs, Linn County Surveyor

Chuck Gibbs, retiring Linn County Surveyor

Chuck Gibbs

Mike Berry, know for his Hawaiian shirts at OACES Conferences,  has worked for Deschutes County for 28 years.. In 2010, Mike was awarded the Surveyor of the Year by his fellow OACES members. In addition, in 2016, he served as the OACES President, after serving on the OACES board as a member, as Secretary-Treasurer and Board Vice President.

Mike Berry, Deschutes County Surveyor

Mike Berry, Deschutes County Surveyor

Mike Berry

Mike Berry and fellow surveyors

The OACES Board and County Road Program staff want to thank all those that were able to attend and extend an invitation to join us October 21 – 22 at the Hampton Inn near the Old Mill District in Bend. New OACES officers will be elected and additional topics for both Road Officials and Surveyors will be presented.

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Scott Sadler

Scott Sadler leads the group on perceived and real differences in workforce generations today.

Bradley Cross, Wasco/Hood River County Surveyor

Bradley Cross shares information on his Affidavit of Correction court case.

Baby Boomer Group Shares

Members of the “Baby Boomer” group share their perceptions of “Millennial” workers.

Gerry Clark Water Resources

Gerry Clark, Water Resources on Obtaining Water Use Information for Citizens.

County Public Works Directors

Public Works Directors Dewey Kennedy, Gilliam County
Tom Fellows, Umatilla County
Jeff Smith, Baker County

Mike Bezner, Clackamas County

Mike Bezner, Clackamas County
Discusses the county Lifeline Seismic Bridge Priority project

John Waffenschmidt

John Waffenschmidt, Lincoln County Surveyor

County Surveyors

County Surveyors listening to presentation

Don Russell and Matt Scrivner

Morrow County Commissioner Don Russell talks with Morrow County Public Works Director Matt Scrivner.

Tom Fellows Umatilla County

Tom Fellows, Umatilla County, discusses his work on the NACE Gravel Roads Committee

Gen X Group

Generation X Group works on list of attributes of the “Baby Boomer” generation.

Jerry Olson, PLS PE

Jerry Olson
Early GLO Surveyors

John Hickey

John Hickey
Executive Director
Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon

Tom Shamberger

Tom Shamberger
Albina Asphalt
Chip Seal Practices

Jocelyn Blake, CRP

Jocelyn Blake
County Road Program

Joann Hendrix, AOC

Joann Hendrix
AOC