Virginia Association of Surveyors

What Virginia Association of Surveyors does

The Virginia Association of Surveyors (VAS) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 1948 and headquartered at 10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 300, Fairfax, Virginia. It serves licensed land surveyors, technicians, students, and affiliate equipment/service companies in the Commonwealth of Virginia, organized through 10 regional chapters (At-Large, Tidewater, Central, Mount Vernon, Bull Run, Monticello, Western, Southern, Rappahannock, Peninsula) plus a Young Surveyors group, with a combined membership of approximately 727+. VAS is an official affiliate of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) and the American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), and maintains an active government affairs function focused on the Virginia General Assembly and the APELSCIDLA licensing board.

VAS operates a portfolio of membership tiers (Regular $233, Associate $46, Affiliate $75, Technician $25, Student $6, Retired $12 annually), continuing education programs (Fall Seminar, VAS Online webinar archive, John Foster School exam prep), the Old Dominion Surveyor monthly publication, a Career Center, and the Virginia Surveyors Foundation (VaSF) scholarship program (established 1970, enhanced by the John Foster estate endowment in 1994). Technology infrastructure is built on the YourMembership.com association management platform, providing the member portal, Find A Surveyor directory, event registration, and online store. The organization is staffed by four personnel (Executive Director, Marketing, Government Affairs, Executive Director Emeritus), reflecting a lean operating model.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring membership dues (the largest stream, across six tiered categories), advertising in the Old Dominion Surveyor publication ($60–$1,200 per placement), registration fees for the annual convention, Fall Seminar, and chapter events, and professional services revenue from John Foster School exam prep, VAS Online CEU courses, and the ST2 technician training program delivered in partnership with the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA). Distribution is exclusively domestic, single-geography (Virginia), delivered through direct membership sales and the chapter network.

Name

Virginia Association of Surveyors

Legal name

Virginia Association of Surveyors

Website

https://vasurveyors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Virginia Association of Surveyors is a 75-year-old 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association serving 727+ licensed land surveyors, technicians, and students across Virginia through 10 regional chapters, providing continuing education, licensing exam preparation, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Land surveying association
• Professional surveyor membership
• Continuing education surveyors
• Surveying licensing support
• Professional development surveyors

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from various member categories (Regular, Associate, Affiliate, Technician, Student, Retired) with joint NSPS membership included for regular members
2. Old Dominion Surveyor Advertising: Publication advertising in the monthly Old Dominion Surveyor magazine with 400+ member readers
3. Convention and Seminar Fees: Registration fees for annual conventions, fall seminars, and educational events including CEU/PDH credits
4. Educational Programs: Revenue from John Foster School exam prep classes, online CEU courses (VAS Online), and survey technician training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Virginia Association of Surveyors is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association that sells annual membership tiers (Regular, Associate, Affiliate, Technician, Student, Retired) to Virginia land surveyors, technicians, students, and surveying-related businesses. Its paid offerings also include the annual Fall Seminar, the 4-day John Foster School FS/PS exam prep class, the 16-module Survey Technician Training (ST2) program co-delivered with IPLSA, on-demand continuing education webinars through VAS Online, the Old Dominion Surveyor monthly publication (with paid advertising), the Career Center job board, the VAS Education Trust scholarships, the Leave A Legacy donation program, and a member-only online store.

Product overview

The Virginia Association of Surveyors operates as a professional membership association offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to support land surveyors in Virginia. The core offerings include various membership types (Regular, Associate, Affiliate, Technician, Student, Retired), continuing education through the VAS Fall Seminar, VAS Webinars, and John Foster School exam prep classes, and the Survey Technician Training (ST2) Program developed in partnership with IPLSA. Additional offerings include the Old Dominion Surveyor monthly publication, VAS Education Trust scholarships, a Career Center for employment services, the Leave A Legacy donation program, and a Young Surveyors networking group. The organization hosts an annual convention and maintains an online store for merchandise and advertising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virginia Surveyors Foundation (VaSF): Foundation established in 1970 dedicated to promoting surveying education through scholarships and educational opportunities.
• VAS Online
• Old Dominion Surveyor (ODS)
• VAS Education Trust

Products and services

• VAS Membership
• VAS Fall Seminar
• John Foster School Exam Prep
• Survey Technician Training (ST2) Program
• Old Dominion Surveyor (Magazine)
• VAS Education Trust Scholarships
• VAS Career Center
• VAS Online Store
• Leave A Legacy Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Record attendance at John Foster School exam prep classes with 50+ future surveyors at each 2023 and 2024 session
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2024VAS partnered with IPLSA to offer the Survey Technician Training (ST2) program - 16 web-based modules preparing technicians for the CST Exam. VAS members receive special discounts on enrollment.
• National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAS is an official affiliate of NSPS. Regular membership includes joint NSPS membership. VAS participates in NSPS national competitions including plat contests and scholarships.
• American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAS is an official affiliate of AAGS, providing members access to geodetic surveying resources and professional development.
• Virginia Court Clerks AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVAS is working with the Virginia Court Clerks Association on the issue of distortion and poor quality of recorded plats through inadequate scanning/digitizing/data conversion in some localities.
• Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for legislation recognizing the new National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) being implemented by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS).
• VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for NSRS legislation and ongoing collaboration on surveying standards and workforce development.
• VAMLIS (Virginia Association for Mapping and Land Information Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for NSRS legislation. VAS to present at VAMLIS conference at Kingsmill in Williamsburg.
• Wells Fargo AdvisorsminorOthersWells Fargo Advisors (Timothy P. Callahan) serves as contact for VAS Education Trust donations and financial management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS): Statewide professional association serving Texas surveyors with membership, continuing education, conventions, and advocacy. Mirrors VAS's structure and revenue model, but at a larger scale in a more populous state.
• California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA): California-based state surveyors association offering membership, CE, legislative advocacy, publications, and examinations support. Directly comparable to VAS in service mix and member-benefit orientation.
• Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS): Florida statewide society supporting licensed surveyors and mappers with meetings, education, and advocacy. Highly comparable to VAS in mission, structure, and service portfolio.
• Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS): State-level professional association for Pennsylvania land surveyors with comparable membership, CE, advocacy, and chapter network model. A direct analog to VAS in mid-Atlantic state-association operations.
• Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA): State-level surveyors association that co-developed the ST2 technician training program with VAS. Operates an analogous membership, CE, advocacy, and scholarship model for Illinois-based surveyors, making it the closest state-level peer.
• New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS): State-level professional association for licensed land surveyors in New York. Offers the same core mix of membership, CE/PDH, advocacy, publications, and regional chapters that VAS provides, making it a directly comparable state association peer.

Others

• National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES): National organization that develops and administers the FS and PS licensing exams that VAS's John Foster School prepares students for. Functions as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor, but centrally relevant to VAS's licensure pathway support.

Broad incumbents

• National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS): National professional association for land surveyors and VAS's primary affiliate; provides overlapping member services, continuing education, advocacy, and competitions at the national level. Comparable in mission and member model but operates at a broader, national scope rather than a single state.
• American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS): National technical association for geodetic surveying and a VAS affiliate. Comparable in providing member resources, education, and advocacy, but narrower in technical focus (geodetic) and broader in geography than VAS.

Regional players

• North Carolina Society of Surveyors (NCSS): Regional professional association for North Carolina surveyors offering membership, CE, conventions, and advocacy. Closely comparable to VAS in size and structure; serves a neighboring Southeast state rather than directly competing in Virginia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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