Darrah Land Surveying has a very capable staff with a wide range of education and on the job experience.
Kristin Darrah, PLS (Owner, 2007-Present)
23 years of Land Surveying experience with 14 years as a Licensed Land Surveyor.
Education:
A.A.S. Surveying Technology, Paul Smith’s College
Certifications:
- NY State Licensed Land Surveyor No. 050803
- 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Certification
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction and Safety Certification
Professional Affiliations:
- Past President, Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors
- New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors
- National Society of Professional Surveyors
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC, Owner (2007-Present)
- WSP Sells, Land Surveyor (2010 – 2012)
- Gilbert VanGuilder, LS, Crew Chief (2005–2007)
- The Chazen Companies, Survey Crew Member (2002 –2005)
- C.T. Male Associates, Internship (Summer 2001)
Donald Darrah, PLS (Owner, 2006-Present)
35 years of land surveying experience with 20 years as a licensed Land Surveyor.
Education:
A.A.S. Surveying Technology- Paul Smith’s College
Certifications:
- NY State Licensed Land Surveyor No. 050552
- Vermont Licensed Land Surveyor No. 024.0127332
- 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Certification
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction and Safety Certification
Professional Affiliations:
- Eastern New York Society of Land Surveyors
- New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors
- National Society of Professional Surveyors
- Operating Engineers Union 158 Local 106
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, Licensed Land Surveyor partner/Owner (2011-Present)
- D.A. Collins Construction Co. Inc., Licensed Land Surveyor (2015- 2021)
- Barnard-D.A. Collins Joint Venture, Licensed Land Surveyor (2011- 2015)
- WSP Sells, Licensed Land Surveyor/Crew Chief (2010 – 2011)
- Darrah Land Surveying, Licensed Land Surveyor (2006-2010)
- Gilbert VanGuilder, LS, Land Surveyor (2004 – 2006)
- The Chazen Companies, Crew Chief (2002 – 2004)
- C.T. Male Associates, Crew Chief (1993 –2002)
- W.J. Rourke Associates, Instrument Operator (1990 – 1993)
Daniel Manna (Project Manager/Survey Technician, 2022-present)
34 years of Survey Technician experience.
Education:
A.A.S, Surveying/Forestry, Paul Smith’s College
Certifications:
Trimble RealWorks, 2012
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC (2022-Present)
- D.L. Dickinson, Project Manager/Draftsman (2017 – 2022)
- VanDusen & Steves, Project Manager/Draftsman (1995 – 2017)
- CT Male, Instrument Operator (1994 – 1995)
- VanDusen & Steves, Crew Chief/Instrument Operator (1992 – 1994)
- Rhinevault, Crew Chief/Instrument Operator (1990 – 1992)
Gary Bovee (Survey Technician, 2016-present)
16 years of survey technician experience, working both as an office technician and a survey crew on municipal and heavy highway projects.
Education:
Surveying Technology, Paul Smith’s College (2005-2008)
Certifications:
- 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Certification
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction and Safety Certification
- MSHA training – Part 46.
Professional History:
- Enpac Pallets and Crates, Trim Saw Operator & Forklift Driver (2011-2016)
- David A. Flanders Land Surveying, Instrument Operator (2008 – 2011)
- Darrah Land Surveying, Internship (2007), (2016-present)
- David Barrass Surveying, Internship (2005)
Michael Boyea (Survey Technician, 2017-Present)
42 years of Surveying Experience
Education:
A.A.S – Forest Technology – SUNY
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC (2017- Present)
- David F. Barrass Land Surveying, Survey Technician (1992 – 2017)
- Rist-Frost Associates, Survey Technician (1989 – 1992)
- Richard Bennett, Survey Technician (1988 – 1989)
- D.L. Dickinson, Survey Technician (1983 – 1988)
- C.T. Male, Survey Technician (6/1983 – 12/1983)
Joseph Gilbert (Crew Chief, 2018 – Present)
7 years of survey technician experience working heavy highway and complex construction layout projects, both independently and as part of a team.
Education:
A.A. Liberal Arts and Social Science, SUNY Adirondack (2016)
Certifications:
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction and Safety Certification
- 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
- Metro North
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC (Intern 2013) (2018-Present)
- Vika Engineering, (2021-2022)
- VJMR Companies, (2017-2018)
- Thatcher Brook Millwork and Doo, (2015-2017)
Travis Bogdan (Field Technician, 2023 – Present)
2 years of experience as a field technician, working independently and as part of a team on projects using robotic survey equipment and GPS, while assisting with GIS input and tracking.
Education:
- WSWHE BOCES (2017)
- Adirondack Community College (2017-2018)
Certifications:
- OSHA 10 hour
- Electricity Authorization Training – National Grid
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC (2023-Present)
- Girls Scouts of Northeastern New York (2019-Current)
- Department of Environmental Conservation (2017-2019)
Devin Zurlo (Field technician, 2023 – Present)
2 years of experience as a field technician, working as part of a team on projects using robotic survey equipment and GPS, while assisting with GIS input and tracking.
Education:
- SUNY Adirondack, (2019-2021)
- Sage College, (2012-2013)
Certifications:
OSHA 10 hour
Professional History:
- Darrah Land Surveying, PLLC (2023-Present)
- Classical Concepts, (2022)
- Membership Service Coordinator- Saratoga Springs (2020-2021)
Holly Barber-Bruce (Office Manager, 2024-present)
With over 10 years of administration experience, Holly manages the day-to-day needs of the office.
Adele Darrah (Accounts Receivable/ Payroll Manager, 2019 – Present)
With over 40 years of experience as a paralegal before joining Darrah Land Surveying, Adele oversees the accounts receivable and payroll.
Cherie Russell (Receptionist/Bookkeeper, 2025 – Present)
With over 20 years of Administration and bookkeeping experience, Cherie serves as the first point of contact for Darrah Land Surveying while overseeing the day-to-day bookkeeping