Charlotte, NC – DRMP is pleased to announce that August Thick, PLS has been promoted to Surveying/Geospatial Manager for the Charlotte, NC office. His responsibilities include contract administration and project coordination, technical oversight and professional development of staff, budget and schedule coordination, and quality assurance/quality control of survey deliverables. He will also oversee DRMP’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program, which includes ensuring compliance with UAS safety, regulatory, and company policies, managing UAS projects, data collection and procedures, and ensuring the UAS program is running smoothly.
August started at DRMP as an Instrument Man in 2000 and was the first employee hired to be a part of the firm’s Jacksonville, Fla. office. During his time with the firm, he quickly progressed in his career to Party Chief in 2001, then became Field Crew Supervisor in 2006.
In 2017, August was promoted to his previous role as Survey Project Manager in Charlotte, NC and earned his Professional Surveyors License in 2020. He also has a Part 107 Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilot license certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, which has been instrumental in supporting DRMP’s Surveying & Mapping services.
“I’m excited to step into this new leadership role and work to build up DRMP’s reputation as an innovative and diligent surveying firm in North Carolina. My vision is for DRMP to be known as one of the top surveying firms in the state,” said August.
August’s knowledge and experience made him the perfect fit to become Surveying/Geospatial Manager for the Charlotte, NC office.
“As we continue to expand our services in North Carolina, we needed a leader who knew the firm’s capabilities,” Joe Di Benedetto, PLS, DRMP Vice President and Geomatics Division Leader. “August started his career at DRMP and has taken charge of every role he has served in, gaining invaluable skills and great relationships with staff and clients over the years – that’s what made him the person for the job. I look forward to working with him in this new role.”
