18 months on, this innovative idea had become a reality. A once tiresome, time-consuming and inefficient process has been transformed into a streamlined, accessible, and secure operation.

Membership of LSR is increasing at a steady rate with positive feedback and endorsements from members and is a great reference and purchase point for those in the non-surveying world.

Moving forward, LSR are building on their initial experience and success by developing the business further in terms of database enhancements, raising awareness and growth in other market sectors.

Dino Astri, O.L.S

Dino Astri’s practice is focused on large scale commercial development. Dino has progressed through various companies in surveying positions including, the Toronto Transit Commission, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Bennett & Norgrove, H. Pillar Corp, Anton Kikas and Rudy Mak Surveying. Dino holds a BSc from the University of Toronto in Survey Science. He was licensed as an Ontario Land Surveyor in 1988 and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Geomatics.

F. Dale Eplett, P. Eng., O.L.S

Dale Eplett is principal and partner in Eplett and Worobec Surveying. Dale operates the Coldwater office where the practice is focused on commercial and waterfront development in the Georgian Bay Region. Dale has been a field engineer with Dineen Construction and a country agricultural engineer specialising in drainage for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Essex and Brant Counties. He joined United Extrusions Tile Drainage Company in 1982 and developed the Southwestern Ontario market for plastic culvert pipe. He formed Eplett and Worobec Surveying in 1995 with Alan Worobec. Dale holds a BSc from York University, a BSc (Eng) from the University of Guelph and has completed the requirements for Survey Science at the University of Toronto. Dale was licensed as a professional engineer in 1979 and as an Ontario Land Surveyor in 1994. Dale is a member of the Barrie Construction Association and Past President of the Greater Barrie Home Builders Association.

Rudy Mak, O.L.S.

Rudy Mak is the principal, owner and operator of Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd where his practice focuses on commercial and residential development. Rudy progressed through Survey Firms, John B. Dodd Ltd, Simcoe and Paul Kitchen Surveying, Barrie and formed Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd in 1984. Rudy holds a BSc in Biology and HBSC in Survey Science from the University of Toronto. He was licensed as an Ontario Land Surveyor in 1982. He is a board member of the Canadian Institute of Surveying and Mapping, a member and past chair of the Georgian College Advisory Committee and an active member of the Barrie Rotary Club.

Peter Raikes, B.Sc., O.L.S, OLIP, C.L.S

Peter Raikes is the Vice President of CDN Land Surveyors in Barrie. Peter trained with Raikes Surveying as an instrument man, party chief and articling student. Peter holds a BSc from the University of Toronto in Survey Science.  He became licensed as an Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.) in 2000 and as a Canada Land Surveyor (C.L.S.) in 2003.

Alan J. Worobec, O.L.S.

Alan J. Worobec is principal and partner in Eplett and Worobec Surveying. Alan operates the Barrie office where the practice is focused on commercial and residential development in Barrie. Alan has progressed as a surveyor through Ontario Hydro, Starr & Tarasick Ltd., Ministry of Transportation, W.D. Smith Ltd, and Bradbury and Worobec Ltd. He formed Eplett and Worobec Surveying Ltd. with Dale Eplett in 1995. Alan holds a BSc in Survey Science from the University of Toronto. He was licensed as an Ontario Land Surveyor in 1986. He is a member of the Barrie Construction Association, the Greater Barrie Home Builders Association and the Barrie Land Developers Association. He is an active member of the Barrie Rotary Club.