People

Tim Agurkis, PLS

Vice President and Director of Survey Operations

As Vice President and Director of Survey Operations, Tim oversees the operations of Feldman’s conventional land surveying. Tim’s work in the industry spans over 19 years and his experience covers virtually every type of survey, including complex construction projects, ALTA Surveys, and existing conditions surveys. Tim has been a leader in our firm’s utilization of AutoCAD applications and GPS (Global Positioning System) and training. His extensive experience on projects from field to finish and a reputation for an unparalleled level of accuracy and accountability, make Tim a leader that clients and colleagues trust, and whose honest opinion they value.

Tim truly embraces the Feldman mission of “making the complex simple”. He is respected for his approachable communication style and his ability to explain concepts in terms that are easy to understand and not overly technical. He has a passion for taking on large complex projects with challenging deadlines, and quickly breaking them down to deliver the project on time and under budget. When others say no, Tim strives to say yes.

Amy Allen, SPHR

Management Advisor

With 30 years of HR experience, Amy has held Human Resources Executive roles at Suffolk Construction, The Boston Globe, Staples, and other large national organizations before launching her own consulting business.  She has both tactical and strategic experience. Since 2016, Amy has provided Feldman Geospatial with executive-level guidance on workplace compliance, organizational development, and company training for all levels. As a guest lecturer in our Elevate Leadership Program, Amy has been instrumental in supporting the growth of our firm and its future leaders.

Rita Barreto

Management Advisor

Beginning in 2016, Rita Barreto from Top Tier Leadership was brought in to facilitate our executive strategy meetings to guide us in the development of our aspirational vision, mission, and values. She continues to guide our leadership team through comprehensive discussions resulting in innovative strategies aimed at building overall excellence. Rita provides executive coaching and development utilizing a variety of tools including assessments. She has also been the designer and administrator of our company surveys aimed at gathering innovative ideas from all team members and ultimately building employee engagement.

Kevin Jennings

Human Resource Manager

Kevin Jennings brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Human Resource Manager at Feldman. He has experience in every aspect of HR operations, including fostering employee engagement, aligning people strategy with corporate strategy, negotiating employment agreements, and leading recruitment efforts. Prior to joining Feldman, Kevin served as a People Relations Business Partner at JetBlue Airways in Boston, focusing on strategic initiatives, leading employee investigations while advocating company values and policies, and delivering collaborative workshops for people relations and management teams. Previously, he served in HR and employee relations roles for Irish Rail in Dublin, Ireland. While there, he led a team that received the National People Team of the Year award from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) for designing and implementing a culture-changing dispute resolution process. 

At Feldman, Kevin is driven to establish an HR department that aligns with the company's core values. Throughout his career, Kevin has promoted healthy living initiatives, been an advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively integrating LGBTQ+ celebrations, and cultivating a safe, secure, and inclusive work environment. Kevin’s goal is to make HR a valuable resource for all Feldman managers and employees, while providing a solid policy and procedure foundation for the firm’s growth.

Benjamin Bice

Director of Surface Utility Engineering
Subsurface Utility Engineering Department

Benjamin Bice leads Feldman’s Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Department, bringing over 15 years of experience. His expertise has been integral to the growth of this service at Feldman, where he has led subsurface utility mapping and geophysical surveys. Benjamin manages activities such as Electro Magnetic Utility Locating (EMI), Ground Penetrating Radar, Closed Circuit Television Pipe Inspections (CCTV), RINNO Camera Utility Structural Inspections, Utility Records Research (SUE QLD), and Vacuum Excavation (SUE QLA). These services are integrated into multiple departments across Feldman, creating a streamlined, comprehensive deliverable our clients can utilize for project efficiency.

In his capacity, Benjamin is responsible for all SUE initiatives at the company. He mentors Feldman staff on SUE topics, including tracing approaches, integration, best practices, and developing comprehensive delivery solutions. Colleagues and clients appreciate his profound knowledge and ability to simplify complexities.

Beyond his responsibilities, Benjamin is passionate about elevating the SUE industry and expanding its presence in Massachusetts and New England. He aims to educate others, ensuring they are well informed about the advantages and limitations of this practice.

Victor Castillo

Team Leader/Project Manager
BIM Department

Victor Castillo is a Project Manager in the BIM department, focusing specifically on MEP, BIM, and VDC. Victor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the building process, working closely with engineers and architects to develop plans. Additionally, he develops 3D models of Architecture/MEP trades for existing conditions/reality capture.

Victor joined Feldman 6 years ago as an MEP technician with an interest in technology and a fascination for how things are held together. As an MEP technician, he learned the intricacies of reality capture and gained valuable experience in Point Cloud data collection and modeling.

Victor is passionate about the building process and using data to solve problems and provide clients with solutions. He believes that there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing something created from the ground up, and he never tires of driving past a building and knowing that he was part of the team that built it.

Katie Decker, Ph.D.

Director of GPR and Geophysics Integration
GPR and SUE Departments

As a Geospatial Data Scientist, Katie Decker’s work crosses Feldman Geospatial’s Reality Capture and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) departments, where her area of specialty is geophysics. Katie’s work entails: gathering SUE and non-SUE geophysical data; coordinating with other Feldman Geospatial field and office teams to integrate subsurface data and develop comprehensive subsurface and above surface deliverables; reality capture registration; drafting; survey design and field acquisition.

Katie earned her Ph.D. in geophysics and spent many years working in geophysical consulting before joining Feldman Geospatial.

Katie is passionate about urban design and development and is fascinated by the idea of reusing land or buildings for different purposes. She feels that the biggest highlight of her job is visiting projects and knowing the lay of the land - what’s underneath it, what’s on top of it, and what she has to do with it.

Brian P. Feldman

Vice President/Director of Accounting

Brian manages many company operational functions, including information technology, billing, accounts payable and receivable, and the general management of daily administrative operations. 

When Brian joined Feldman, he spent considerable time learning every detail of the business, even working in the field as an instrument operator. This first-hand experience helps him effectively communicate both within the firm and with clients. 

Before joining the company, Brian was an operations manager for Guitar Center, Inc., where he managed all operations for large, multi-faceted stores. He also led the charge for opening new stores around the country. His broad range of experience with this leading U.S. music retailer has proven vital to his current success at Feldman. 

Brian graduated from Framingham State University in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration. He also studied at the University of Maine at Orono. 

Laura Feldman

Vice President/Director of Engagement and Culture

With a degree in Education from UMASS Amherst and guided by her mantra, “Do whatever it takes”, Laura Feldman consistently upholds our company's core values to ensure our team remains inspired and engaged.  Laura's true calling emerged when she discovered the non-profit sector. Here, she found her passion for helping individuals facing significant challenges uncover their inner strengths and conquer life's obstacles.  

Her dedication led to countless success stories and, ultimately, a role at the state level, serving on the Employment Leadership Committee while continuing to advocate for a broader audience. As a Development and Implementation Advisor, Laura demonstrated her aptitude for process improvement, provided invaluable training to new service coordinators, and contributed to strategic planning that enhanced the organization's overall impact. 

In March 2019, Laura's journey came full circle when Michael Feldman invited her to join Feldman Geospatial. Leveraging her exceptional people skills and deep commitment to employee well-being, she embraced the opportunity to provide some fresh eyes and to do “whatever it takes.”   

As VP of Engagement and Culture, Laura is entrusted with preserving the company's family business culture amidst our rapid growth. She constantly challenges herself with the question, "How can we uphold, enhance, and expand our culture in harmony with our mission, vision, and values?" As a critical contributor to our firm’s success, Laura has developed various people-centric initiatives to focus on maintaining a positive workplace culture. Whether via 1-on-1 check-ins/stay interviews, a robust onboarding process for new team members, or engagement analysis, Laura finds crucial ways to connect with our field and office teams.  

As a Certified EQ Coach, Laura teaches emotional intelligence in our ELEVATE leadership program and individually to help our team advance their human skills and professional development. Laura is also the visionary behind Feldman's Women's Group, fostering inclusion and empowerment. Her dedication extends to volunteer work with the Special Olympics and active participation in 5K fundraisers, illustrating her unending commitment to the greater community. 

Michael Feldman

Chief Executive Officer

Michael is the face of Feldman Geospatial, leading the firm’s community and branding activities, managing the company’s financial strategy, and directing and evaluating the firm’s fiscal and real estate positions. He continually monitors the pulse of the organization and sets the tone for Feldman’s company culture by reinforcing the vision, mission and values established by the leadership team. He collaborates with the management team and human resources on all people and talent management programs, initiatives, and key decisions. 

Michael was his own owner’s rep for the due diligence, acquisition, design, and adaptive re-use of the firm’s headquarters at 152 Hampden Street, a brick-and-beam, former factory building built in 1856. He marketed the tenant space and managed the leasing activities that landed three different breweries and tap rooms in the first-floor space. 

Under Michael’s leadership, Feldman has been recognized in several Boston Business Journal lists, including “Pacesetters,” “Fastest Growing Companies,” and as one of the region’s largest family businesses. His dedication to investing in new technologies has earned the business a reputation as the go-to firm for emerging practices such as 3D laser scanning and building information modeling (BIM). The company’s success in this emerging market has attracted positive media attention from The Boston Globe, New York Times, Associated Press, CBS Evening News, NECN, and the Discovery Channel. 

A humble but noteworthy philanthropist, Michael supports many local charities and non-profits including The Base, Orchard Gardens Boys and Girls Club, the Orchard Gardens Resident Association, the Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Friends of Boston’s Homeless, Victim Rights Law Center, Dana-Farber, American Heart Association, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, and many others. In 2021, Michael was appointed by Mayor Walsh’s office to the Advisory Committee of PLAN Newmarket, The 21st Century Economy Initiative, beginning the process of new zoning for the Newmarket area south of Mass Ave. He is a current member of the Board of Overseers of Historic Boston, Inc., a member of the Board of Directors of the Newmarket Business Association, and was also on the Board of Overseers of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital as well as the School Council at the Mason Rice Elementary School in Newton. 

In an effort to document and give back to the rich history of the City of Boston, Michael founded “Scanning Historic Boston.” For this unique charitable program, his firm performs 3D Laser Scanning of three historically significant buildings each year on a pro-bono basis. The results are breathtaking 3D, digital archives of Boston’s historic architectural treasures. 

Michael has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from George Washington University. 

An avid music enthusiast and percussionist, Michael studied Latin percussion at the Berklee College of Music and in Trinidad, Cuba. 

Paul Foley, PLS

President

As President of Feldman Geospatial, Paul Foley is responsible for the financial success of the firm, company proficiency, and executing the company strategy and vision.  He firmly believes that empowering people is the key to continued growth. As such, he strives to ensure that all employees clearly understand the firm’s goals and the role they play in pursuing the company vision.

Having worked in the industry for over 25 years, Paul’s depth of experience and unique perspective have been instrumental to Feldman’s growth.  Under Paul’s direction, Feldman has been responsible for the construction engineering of several major Boston projects, namely, Millennium Tower in Downtown Crossing, One Dalton in Back Bay, Boston South Station Tower, and Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA.  

Before joining Feldman, Paul worked for a national, large-scale construction company in Boston, where he supervised and organized structural steel and concrete layout. His work experience also includes Boston’s “Big Dig” and survey work as far away as New Jersey, Maryland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Paul takes pride in the client relationships he has built throughout his career and his ability to be a forward-thinking partner. 

Paul is a lifelong learner and a committed student of leadership. At Feldman, he strives to provide mentorship, guidance, and support for our employees to ensure every team member has the opportunity to achieve their goals.

Mark Guerard, Jr., PLS

Director of CAD Learning and Development
Survey Department

Mark is the Director of CAD Learning and Development at Feldman Geospatial. He is responsible for overseeing and implementing the training of the firm’s office-based CAD users in technical and drafting skills, as well as training those who are transitioning from the field to the office. Mark continuously seeks input from department leaders and employees to improve process efficiencies, information gathering, and consistency in process implementation.

Mark began his career in surveying as a teenager, and he has worked in the field consistently for over 20 years, holding positions from field technician to team leader. Mark has always been fascinated by the way in which land surveying utilizes and combines so many interesting elements, including the ongoing evolution of equipment and technology, real estate law, construction, and land development, data analysis and computations, historical research, and boundary determination. As Director of Training, Feldman Geospatial benefits from his experience with the complexities of surveying and his natural ability to mentor.

Mark is passionate about learning and views himself as a constant student. He is proud of the tool bag that he has built from the tips and wisdom that he has gleaned from others over the years, and he feels fortunate that he can share what he has learned and support his coworkers in becoming more knowledgeable and efficient.

Karen Hoffman, JD

Management Advisor

Karen Hoffman from DKS Consulting Group has been advising Feldman management since 2013. Her role has been instrumental in helping our team evolve as leaders and strategize for the future. She has also performed management assessments to help us work on our strengths and weaknesses as a leadership team, to manage growth, and create a work environment that fosters excellence. As a core lecturer for our Elevate Program for Leadership, Karen uses her extensive knowledge in practicing law and mediation to teach dispute and conflict resolution.

David Holland, PLS/CFS

Team Leader/Project Manager
Construction Department

Dave Holland is a Team Leader in Feldman Geospatial’s Construction department, where he is responsible for plan preparation and production for construction projects, field work processing, and crew setup and oversight.  

Dave joined Feldman in 2011, and over time he has gained experience in areas such as ALTA surveys, subdivision plans, existing conditions surveys, and construction surveying.  Dave is continually engaged by the opportunity to problem solve in the field and to learn new technology. 

Dave has a passion for diligence and hard work.  He does not look for the shortcut, but rather he strives to ensure that everything is done correctly, accurately, and on time. 

George Lau

Team Leader/Project Manager
Construction Department

George Lau is a Team Leader and Project Manager at Feldman Geospatial with more than 20 years of experience, and he has been involved in many of our large-scale projects.  George leads a team, manages day-to-day operations of projects, and supervises multiple field crews.

Prior to joining Feldman, George gained valuable and varied experience while working at another surveying firm doing Boundary surveys, including ALTA Surveys and Existing Conditions Survey, as well as Construction engineering. George also worked on the Central Artery Project, focusing on Project Network Control Survey and Deformation Monitoring Survey. 

George has a passion for math, and he likens surveying to an artwork of mathematics. He enjoys the calculation of master plans and using geometry and trigonometry to solve complex challenges in surveying.

Malia Lazu

DEI Advisor

CEO & Founder The Lazu Group (The Urban Labs)

Malia Lazu is our firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor as well as our partner for social justice initiatives.  An award-winning, tenured DEI strategist, Malia has sparked deep economic development and investment in urban entrepreneurship for more than 20 years. She has worked with Feldman Geospatial to plan and execute meaningful community events around Black History Month and the Juneteenth Holiday. Malia has successfully taught all of us that businesses that have a social conscience see positive results in terms of both profits and people.

Michael Mann, LSIT

Team Leader/Project Manager
Construction Department

Michael Mann is a Team Leader and Project Manager in Feldman’s Construction department, where he and his team focus on layouts and as-builts for new build, ground up, and core and shell projects, as well as assisting clients in their control needs. Michael joined Feldman in 2018, and his work ethic and service-oriented approach have made him a respected project leader.

Michael has been working professionally in the surveying industry for over 10 years; however, he got his start at the age of 15 when he began working with his father, who was also a land surveyor. Even at a young age, Michael was drawn to the problem-solving challenges inherent in the job.

Michael is passionate about teamwork and his role in shaping the Boston landscape. He values the relationships that he has built with his clients and superintendents over the years, and he takes pride in the trust that they have built. Whether it’s partnering on projects such as the expansion of Terminal E at Logan Airport or the building of the South Station Tower, Michael continues to be excited about his role in helping to build Boston.

Sean McDonagh, PLS

Vice President and Director of Construction Engineering

Sean McDonagh is a Vice President and Director of Construction Engineering with over 30 years of experience in the land surveying industry. Sean is the go-to person at Feldman Geospatial for his unique ability to communicate across a diverse group of clients and staff effectively. As the Director of Construction Engineering, he oversees proposals, estimates, strategy, client service, and daily management of onsite teams.

Sean has more than a dozen years of experience working onsite, gaining valuable field experience. He has been an integral part of Feldman throughout his entire career and his longevity with the firm brings clients an unparalleled sense of security, allowing them to focus on getting the job done.

Sean is a specialist in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Construction Survey, Consulting, and Photogrammetric Mapping. His vast experience includes photogrammetric base mapping, control networks, boundary retracement, wetlands mapping, boundary surveys, construction layout, and complex calculations, among other services.

Sean has a passion for execution and getting the job done.  He enjoys digging into a project and doing what it takes to bring someone’s dream from paper to reality.  He is respected by his clients for his knowledge, dependability, and the level of attention and effort that he puts into every project. The relationships that he has built over the years are a testament to his belief that in the end, it is all about execution and delivering what you promised.

Julie Nicoletti, R.Ph, Sports Nutritionist

Management Advisor

Julie Nicoletti from Kinetic Fuel has been in charge of our corporate nutrition initiative. Since one of our firm’s core values is Health, we engaged Julie to advise both management and our entire staff on the value of nutrition as fuel for the mind and body. Most of our management team meets with Julie regularly to assess body composition and nutritional intake and we have had over 20 others in the firm meet with her as well.

Sharon O’Connor, Ed.D

Management Advisor

Sharon O’Connor, Ed.D – Working in tandem with Karen Hoffman from DKS Consulting Group, Sharon O’Connor has been guiding our leadership since 2013. Acting as both an advisor and expert in the psychology of performance, Sharon has utilized her past experience in the engineering field to help us guide our leadership through strategic growth. As a key advisor and lecturer in our Elevate Leadership Program, Sharon provides tailored teaching for our emerging leaders.

Robert J. Pfischner

Team Leader/Senior VDC Manager, VDC Department

Rob Pfischner is a Senior VDC Manager at Feldman Geospatial, where he is responsible for the oversight and coordination of 3D design information for the construction process. Working with General Contractors, Robert collects and coordinates design documents and models from trade partners, integrating siloed products into the construction process.

Rob has been with Feldman Geospatial since 2010, having started in traditional land surveying before moving into laser scanning/3D.  Robert’s professional career started in the finance industry; however, as with many in the surveying field, the desire for a more hands-on role and the opportunity to work outside led him to a career change.  He transitioned to the field in 2001, working as a survey technician for a local engineering firm.

Rob has a passion for coordination. He enjoys the challenge of taking elements that don’t appear to fit together and finding the missing link that binds them, resulting in seamless integration.

Kevin Ponder

Director of Field Operations
Construction Department

As Feldman Geospatial’s Director of Field Operations, Kevin Ponder wears many hats, and his role encompasses training, operations, and corporate strategy. Kevin oversees the firm’s cross-department training of survey and reality capture field crews and ensures quality control and best practices are being followed on job sites. Operationally, Kevin is responsible for managing equipment calibrations and purchasing and overseeing the firm’s fleet of vehicles.

Kevin joined Feldman Geospatial in 2004, and he quickly rose to the position of Crew Chief, a role that he held for close to 15 years. During that time, Kevin led a field survey team and provided control benchmarks, performed as-builts, directed instrument operators, and worked with Superintendents.  Kevin’s drive and discipline can, in part, be credited to his eight years of duty in the Army Reserves, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and gained valuable field experience and technology services training.

Kevin has a passion for innovating, and he consistently seeks ways to make things better.  He enjoys the challenge of finding novel solutions to complex problems and strategizing ways to bridge knowledge gaps and improve processes.

Damien Raffle, PLS

Vice President and Director of Construction Operations

Damien is an integral part of Feldman Geospatial, bringing over 20 years of industry experience to his clients and his team. He is accomplished in all facets of survey, and this firsthand experience benefits both crews and clients, allowing him to recognize what it takes to get a job done effectively and efficiently.

As Director of Construction Operations, Damien coordinates the logistics of our entire field team, from personnel and scheduling to new equipment and training. He also oversees Feldman’s geospatial monitoring program.

Damien has a passion for collaboration and leadership.  As both a company leader and a youth basketball coach, he recognizes that the key to success comes from consistent communication with clients, colleagues, and players and respecting the role that everyone plays. It is not uncommon to see Damien on a job site late at night or before a crew arrives, guiding his team and ensuring that critical work is done on time.

Michael Schultz

Team Leader/Project Manager
Construction Department

Mike Schultz is one of Feldman Geospatial’s most experienced Project Managers, bringing over 30 years of know-how to his clients and crew.  As a Team Leader, Mike is responsible for working with both onsite superintendents and project managers, as well in the office with construction and trade partners.

Mike began his career working for a civil engineering firm and was mentored by a senior surveyor who taught him the principles of the profession. We he moved on to larger firms, continuing to learn as much as he could with each new opportunity.  Today, Mike has taken on the role of the mentor, sharing his experience with upcoming surveyors and helping them develop their skills and gain a better understanding of the nuances of the job.

Mike has a passion for being a solutionist and unraveling the mysteries of how boundaries were previously created, and determining how architectural designs will work within the perimeters of a site.  He appreciates the novelty of each project and the opportunity to problem-solve with architects, structural engineers, and owners.

Matthew Skibba

Director of Reality Capture

Matt Skibba is the Director of Reality Capture at Feldman Geospatial, where he runs the Reality Capture group with a focus on 3D services and technology innovation.  Matt brings expertise in introducing and implementing new technologies to Feldman, and he is excited about the opportunity to expand Feldman’s already robust suite of technology services and software.

Matt came to Feldman with close to 20 years of experience in the surveying industry.  After starting in the field, he quickly transitioned to Reality Capture. Since then, Matt has continued his role as a technology pioneer, having led the charge in the development and growth of the reality capture division for two major engineering firms. He has been fascinated by the convergence of surveying and technology, and the impact that it has had on the industry, enabling plans that once consisted of lines and labels, to now be represented as a 3D model or a virtual reality experience. 

Matt is passionate about the intellectual application of technology.   He believes that anyone can buy equipment, turn it on, and make it work, but the ability to use an instrument to accurately gather, capture, and interpret information repeatedly over time, is what distinguishes it as a craft.

Stephen Wilkes

Chief Innovation Officer/Vice President

Stephen Wilkes is the Chief Innovation Officer at Feldman Geospatial. Stephen’s deep experience with reality capture, and his thoughtful integration of technology and surveying applications, have secured Feldman’s spot on the bleeding edge of geospatial management and development. Stephen oversees the firm’s 3D department, which encompasses BIM, VDC, and Reality Capture, as well as its SUE department.  He works with clients and internal teams, providing support and guidance on applications and idea generation.  With an academic and professional background in archeology, preservation is at the core of what Stephen loves, and he takes on every opportunity to contribute to the scanning and modeling of Boston’s historic buildings and structures. 

Prior to joining the firm, Stephen oversaw the strategic development of the HP VISTA resource, a high-end data capture, visualization, and spatial analysis facility developed in partnership with HP and the University of Birmingham, UK.  His work reached the UK, Italy, Qatar, USA, Egypt, Turkey, Abu Dhabi, and Croatia.  Stephen’s work in 3D laser scanning goes back a decade, and his projects span the Eastern seaboard of the United States.

Stephen is passionate about connections and seamless integration across departments, trade partners, and the cities and towns in which he works.  He is awed by the number of connections developed in each project and the impact that it has on the life of the community.

Joseph Zambuto, PLS

Director of Land Surveying
Survey Department
PLS

Joseph Zambuto is the director of land surveying, bringing over 22 years of experience to the Feldman Geospatial team. Joe oversees a team of field and office employees, and he is responsible for ensuring that field crews are prepared and set up for success and that office staff are producing quality work on time and on budget.

Joe has spent much of his career performing both fieldwork and office calculations for a variety of significant projects, and his experience covers many facets of survey including;  construction surveys, boundary retracement, new and existing conditions, and ALTA Surveys.  His attention to detail, organization, and strong communication skills provide for exceptional commitment to client satisfaction.

Joe brings a passion for problem-solving to his work and he appreciates that no two jobs are ever the same.  He enjoys building relationships with new clients and providing them with the best service in the industry.