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James Lott

James combines years of experience as a Backcountry Wilderness Ranger, Firefighter, Law Enforcement Ranger, Park Ranger, US Army Veteran Medic, bringing a loaded skillset to the surveying field. He loves the technical and pysical aspects of the survey field, since it is such an expanding field. His biggest accomplishment is being a good father, role model to his children, and husband.

James Lott, RP

Field Operations Survey Party Lead




509-902-2111 Mobile

LottjaJ@wsdot.wa.gov

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Carson Young

You may recognize Carson? Shortly after completing his associate degree from YVC, he began an exciting new career with WSDOT. Joining in January 2018 he started as a member of the Tri-Region bridge crew. He spent the next five years performing various bridge maintenance duties, \ inspections, and repairs. Seeking to expand his professional experience Carson then joined the survey team. He is eager to apply his skillset to the engineering field.

Carson Young, RP

Survey Tech




509-208-4395 Mobile

youngca@wsdot.wa.gov
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Jay Woods

Only having worked in the survey field for 6 months, Jay puts to use common sense and his AA in engineering tech to do the best job possible. Before surveying, he worked in construction at WSDOT for nearly a decade. He strives to consistently complete jobs accurately, ensuring the best for the clients. Jay loves his family, watching his son grow into a man, and especially watching his grandkids learn and grow.

Jay Woods, RP

Survey Tech




509-406-0790 Mobile

WoodsJ@wsdot.wa.gov

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Landon Heether

After working the summer as a WSDOT road inspector, Landon transitioned over to the South-Central Region Survey team. Landon is new to this field and eager to learn as much as he can while building his survey career. He loves getting out of the office rain or shine as much as creating right of way alignments in CAD. In his personal time, Landon likes to go backcountry hunting, fishing, and work on classic trucks.

Landon Heether

Survey Tech




509-823-6178 Mobile

HeetheL@wsdot.wa.gov
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Ryan Sternfeld

Upon completing his degree at the University of Oregon, Ryan embarked on a career in land surveying, a field he grew passionate about over the past seven years. Currently, he is furthering his education and professional development by pursuing a degree in Surveying and Geomatic Engineering Technology at Idaho State University, illustrating his commitment to excellence in his field. His ultimate goal is to obtain his professional land surveying license.

Ryan Sternfeld

Survey Tech




509-506-0097 Mobile

SternfR@wsdot.wa.gov

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Nick Kotlarz

Nick started at a young age with WSDOT bouncing back and forth with surveying and design work mostly in the survey world. Nick has been responsible for much of the UAV, and autonomous mapping program within the survey office. Beginning as an intern years ago, he has worked his way up to Party Lead. In his personal life, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, and enjoying the outdoors.

Nick Kotlarz, RP

Survey Party Lead / Assistant sUAS Coordinator



509-506-0475 Mobile

KotlarN@wsdot.wa.gov

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Rich Yocom

While recovering from an injury from his previous employment, Richie was given the opportunity to get his Civil Engineering degree from YVC. Since then, Richie has excelled at WSDOT in the Survey field and enjoys working on fish passage projects around Washington State. He enjoys training up new surveyors which in turn, helps him be a better surveyor and individual.

Rich Yocom, RP

Survey Party Lead & PHD Reviewer




509-992-0416 Mobile

YocomR@wsdot.wa.gov

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Caleb Watley

Caleb comes from a diverse background, bringing experience from manufacturing & sales. He excels and prospers with customer service in consumer communication technology. He hopes to bridge the gap between the survey office and the current WSDOT clients. In his free time, Caleb enjoys writing poetry and playing video games.

Caleb Watley

Survey Data Management Technician Apprentice




509-406-3145 Mobile

WatleyC@wsdot.wa.gov
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Lilly Fetzer

Pursuing a Computer Science degree at EWU, Lilly is eager to apply her coding skills to help keep our Survey Request Page up and running, as well as other various tasks. She welcomes a challenge and has enjoyed exploring the computing side of surveying. In her spare time she enjoys running for the EWU cross country & track team, as well as hanging out with her mini golden doodle.

Lilly Fetzer

Survey Data Management Technician


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Kevin Carlascio

Kevin’s greatest professional enrichment comes from teaching and mentoring others. Since 2005 Kevin has immersed himself in the land surveying community. At WSDOT oversees the Survey for the State Fish Passage Program. Yakima Valley College Survey & Engineer adjunct instructor, Land Survey Association of Washington Education Foundation chair, and local chapter Treasurer.

Kevin Carlascio, PLS, RP

Survey & CAE Supervisor / sUAS Coordinator




509-571-7583 Mobile

CarlasK@wsdot.wa.gov