TAMPA, Fla., August 21, 2020 – GeoPoint Surveying is proud to announce that Vernon Horne has been named the Senior Vice President, Director of Estimating and Safety Operations for the company’s five Florida offices. This transitional role from President will allow Horne to execute a plan toward retirement over the next five years.
In his new position, Horne will lead the team responsible for project estimates across GeoPoint’s six service departments, including their offices in Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Panama City Beach. In addition, he will also manage the safety and training requirements for approximately 200 employees who currently service the company’s active projects throughout the state.
“Vernon has been a cornerstone of GeoPoint since its inception more than 10 years ago,” said David Williams, President of GeoPoint Surveying. “His 50 years of experience in surveying and development has given us a foothold in this industry, and his guidance and support will ensure our success for years to come.”
Certified as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper in the state of Florida, Horne began his survey career in 1971 as a rodman for Walter C. Caldwell, and later joined Heidt and Associates where he climbed the ladder from instrument man to crew chief, and then to Vice President and Director of Field Personnel until the incorporation of GeoPoint Surveying in 2009. A founding co-owner of GeoPoint, Horne previously served as President of GeoPoint Surveying before choosing to transition to his new role in order to mentor the next generation of GeoPoint leadership, while allowing himself the ability to enjoy more time with his family. As part of his five-year exit plan, Horne’s ownership shares in the company were purchased by the remaining three owners; David Williams, Justin Brantley, and Frank Biggs.
“GeoPoint is growing and has a great future ahead of it, which makes me so proud, and gives me the confidence to make this decision at this time,” said Horne. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of the GeoPoint family.”
Access to forward-thinking technology and leading-edge equipment, as well as an exceptionally high performing staff has allowed GeoPoint to not only develop a positive reputation in the Florida survey industry, but to also become one of the fastest growing companies in the Tampa Bay area, evidenced by its inclusion on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘Fast 50’ companies list.
One of the largest land surveying companies in the southeast, GeoPoint Surveying, Inc. provides standard-setting survey services including subsurface utility location, remote sensing/LiDAR, construction support and land development services, hydrographic surveys and geographic information systems for residential, commercial, energy, industrial, and various other public and private projects. GeoPoint is licensed in Florida and Texas, and currently has five offices located in Tampa (2), Orlando, West Palm Beach and Panama City Beach.
