Mr. Ray is our President and Principal Land Surveyor and is actively engaged in all projects of our firm. As a Registered Land Surveyor with 38 years of experience on projects in Kansas and Missouri, John provides the expertise needed for residential and commercial developments. John started his career with Payne & Brockway right after high school as a member of our survey crews and became a partner of the firm in 1984 and elected President in 2003.
John has extensive experience in the field of land surveying including ALTA/ACSM Land Surveying, Research of Documents for Land Acquisition, Topographic Surveying, Platting, FEMA Elevation Certificates and Construction Layout. He is responsible for all quality control aspects of our firm. John has worked hand and hand with City, State & County officials and Land Developers to insure all standards and guidelines are meet. His knowledge and expertise in Johnson County and the surrounding areas is beneficial in helping us meet our client's expectations.
Project Highlights
Johnson County Boundary Surveys
- Research and Review of old records, section corners, Johnson County vertical control network, availability, review final surveys for recording.
- Boundary information for platting, writing legal descriptions and preparation of final plat for recording.
- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for land acquisitions.
Road Improvements & Sanitary Sewer Improvements
- Review drafting of all engineering plans and prepare format for construction staking for contractors.
- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for land acquisitions.
- Review all as-builts.
Housing Construction in Johnson County and surrounding areas
- Meet with builders, review plans, review layout on lots, prepare plot plans, analyze grading, and prepare final documents for builders to obtain building permits.
Qualifications & Affiliations
Registered Land Surveyor in both Kansas & Missouri
- State of Kansas R.L.S. No. 816 since July 1, 1982
- State of Missouri P.L.S. No. 2099 since March 1, 1983
Member of:
- National Society of Professional Surveyors
- Kansas Society of Professional Surveyors
- Kansas City Metro Surveyors Association
- Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors



