August 2024 -- J2 announces the promotion of Jon Overton, PS, to Managing Director of Survey Operations and Associate. Since joining J2 in 2015, Jon has played an instrumental role in growing the firm’s survey department. With over 27 years of progressive experience in land surveying, his expertise spans all facets of the discipline, including pre-development surveying, mapping, platting, construction stakeout, and post-construction surveying, with multiple delivery methods.
His career has seen him excel in roles from field surveyor to department head, with responsible charge of projects, spanning the local up to national level. Jon brings a wealth of practical, hands-on knowledge and technical proficiency to the table, including using major brands of surveying equipment, mapping software, and collection methodologies such as robotics, GPS, GIS, SUE, photogrammetry, and LIDAR.
Jon’s leadership in managing capital improvement, transportation, civil projects, and private development work has solidified J2’s strong local presence in the region. His commitment to delivering high-quality survey products and his ability to build and maintain quality relationships with clients, partners, and staff at all levels have been key drivers in the department’s growth and success.
“Jon’s promotion highlights his strong leadership, project management, and client relations skills. He has consistently done what is best for our survey department, ensuring top-notch service while also being a champion of our culture,” said Bob Brown, J2 president and principal. “This promotion opens up exciting opportunities for further growth and excellence in our survey department. I am confident that Jon will continue to lead us to new heights, and I am enthusiastic about the future as we build on this momentum.”
A graduate of Virginia Tech, Jon earned his Bachelor of Science in Geosciences. As a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and a Certified Aeronautical Surveyor, his diverse experience brings a deep understanding of both public and private sector needs, further enhancing J2’s capability to deliver exceptional survey services across the region.
Please join us in congratulating Jon on this well-deserved promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role.
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