About Jepson & Associates

Our Story

Back on New Year's Day in 1968, Ronald T. Jepson, a seasoned Professional Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer, decided to start something new. Fresh from a three-year stint as the Assistant City Engineer for the City of Bellingham, he founded our company.

Starting from his home, the company quickly outgrew its humble beginnings, moving to an office on Cornwall Avenue within three years. Our first projects? They were for the Port of Bellingham, the Bellingham School District, and the City and County Parks Departments. Around the same time, we started working on subdivision projects, a tradition we've kept alive to this day. In fact, we've helped create over 2,000 residential lots since then.

Today, we're all about Boundary and Construction Land Surveying, with a side of Short Plats and Boundary Line Adjustment services. We've also branched out into Drone and Bathymetric work, always looking for new ways to serve our clients.

Meet Our Team

Ron Jepson, PE, PLS

Principal Engineer
Land Surveyor | No. 9361

Chris Jepson, PLS

Survey Manager
No. 55832

Stefan Laufer, PLS

Sr. Project Surveyor
No. 41035

Alex Chose

Survey Technician &
Land Use Dept. Lead

Mark Pollack

Project Surveyor

Rachel Croteau

Drafting / Civil Technician

Zack Ward

Survey Technician

Dallas Betz

Survey Technician

Chelsea Jepson

Office Administration & Finance

Shelley Jepson

Office Manager

Brynn Burdge

Client Engagement Lead

Professional Affiliations

  • Land Surveyors’ Association of Washington is a professional organization representing over 1500 individuals practicing in various surveying disciplines. LSAW provides a means to keep its members informed of changes in laws, regulations, and rapidly changing technology. They work together to protect the principles and practices upon which surveying was founded.

  • The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County Building Industry Association of Whatcom County is a private, non-profit trade organization of builders, remodelers, and other home building and construction related businesses. Founded in Bellingham in 1978, BIAWC serves the interests of our industry in governmental affairs, professional development, social and networking opportunities, and community service.

  • The Hydrographic Society of America is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting education in hydrography, inshore surveying, inland waters surveying, offshore surveying, positioning and mapping/charting, including related earth sciences.

  • The National Society of Professional Surveyors monitors and comments on legislation, regulation, & policies that potentially impact its members' and clients' activities. It collaborates with many other organizations within the geospatial community on issues of mutual interest.

  • The Western Federation of Professional Surveyors is a regional non-profit organization composed of Land Surveyor associations representing the 13 western states. WFPS is dedicated to education, fostering common goals within the Western states, and providing a regional voice at the national level.

  • The International Federation of Surveyors is a federation of national member associations and covers the whole range of professional fields within the global surveying, geomatics, geodesy, and geo-information community. It provides an international forum for discussion and development aiming to promote professional practice and standards.

  • The American Association for Geodetic Surveying aims to lead the community of geodetic, surveying, and land information data users. AAGS provides educational programs, including presentations, seminars, and workshops on topics related to geodetic surveying and articles and papers that inform the membership of the latest scientific and technological developments and how to implement them in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

At Jepson & Associates, our commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our team.

We believe in staying connected, informed, and at the forefront of our industry.

That's why we're proud members and affiliates of several esteemed professional associations. These affiliations not only enhance our knowledge and skills but also signify our dedication to upholding the highest standards in surveying and engineering.