Eric D. Colburn, PLS and president of Foster Survey Company was named the 2020 Surveyor of The Year at the Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS) 50th Annual Meeting and Conference held this past November, 2020.
2020 Surveyor of the Year
Eric ColburnThe Surveyor of the Year is given in recognition of someone who has made a superior contribution and/or performed sustained service to Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors.
Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Mr. Colburn has proven himself by facilitating and organizing, with is superior web and internet knowledge, the Board of Directors Meetings and seminars during this year marked by Covid-19. During this ongoing crises his actions allowed RISPLS to continue moving forward in a positive direction. He remains a stalwart protector of the profession as demonstrated by his service to RISPLS and his contributions to the organization this year. Mr. Colburn’s actions truly embodies the nature of why a professional society exist in order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
The Surveyor of The Year is awarded to Mr. Eric Colurn, PLS for his many years of unrecognized and unheralded service to RISPLS and for his continuing support and active participation. This past year he has added immensely toward the advancement of the surveying profession.
