Meet Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
Managing Joint Venturer (Protégé)
Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. was founded in 1966. We pride ourselves on our standing within the aerial mapping and surveying industry, which we attribute in large part to the dedication and longevity of our team. Cooper team members have tenure with the firm ranging from two to thirty years. We hire the best and brightest, teach them best industry practices while pairing them with seasoned professionals, and constantly seek opportunities to incorporate new technology.
Our President and CEO Philip Gershkovich, personally oversees all project initiation activities and engages project teams throughout project delivery to ensure that Cooper QA/QC standards are met and our clients’ expectations are exceeded. Cooper's organizational capabilities include:
- Conventional Land Survey
- Aerial Mapping
- Photogrammetry
- LiDAR
- Terrestrial Scanning UAV/UAS (Drones)
- GIS
- QA/QC
- Large-Scale Printing & Plotting
Our key staff have decades of experience both with Cooper and the industry. Our team has worked with agency personnel representing city, county, state, and federal entities. Our team has the ability to adapt to varying requirements and the unique nature of states’ topography and have developed both comprehensive best practices as well as leading-edge solutions for gathering data.
Cooper has redefined how maps are made throughout our industry. Under the leadership of Philip Gershkovich, Cooper has evolved its operations by leveraging technological advances together with traditional methodologies. Cooper recognizes that every project is unique. We use our considerable collective experience to produce comprehensive, cost-effective solutions by working with our clients to identify key deliverables and anticipated data needs. We then combine the creative with the practical for optimum results.
Key Information
CAGE 1PJT3
DUNS 623437324
541370 – Surveying & Mapping Services (primary)
Meet SAM, LLC
Joint Venturer Partner (Mentor)
Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) has grown to become one of the largest providers of geospatial data solutions and construction phase services in the United States. The SAM Companies include a wholly owned subsidiary; SAM-Construction Services, LLC (SAM-CS) through which we provide construction phase services.
SAM is among the fastest-growing multidisciplinary professional services firms in the AEC industry. With a continual investment in technology and in an effort to expand our geographic reach and diversify the services we offer, SAM has acquired some of the most experienced and professional consulting firms in the industry.
Today, providing services as a single company, SAM has the ability to provide expertly tailored services across the United States with over 40 offices nationwide, employing more than 1400 professionals, and the capacity to field 250+ crews with the ability to mobilize quickly, perform reliably, and consistently provide quality deliverables. SAM offers a complete suite of geospatial services including:
- Professional Land Surveying
- Airborne/Mobile/Terrestrial LiDAR
- Aerial Mapping, Photogrammetry
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- 3D Laser Scanning
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
- Utility Coordination (UC)
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Management
SAM’s complete geospatial approach gives us the tools and skills to develop efficient and customized solutions for projects of any scale. This gives our clients the benefit of a single point of contact for a comprehensive set of surveying and mapping products. The size of our available workforce means we are able to use these tools effectively to accomplish even large-scale projects on accelerated schedules. Our market expertise includes electric, oil and gas, gas distribution, transportation (rail and roadway), airports, telecommunications, and water. SAM’s project portfolio demonstrates a proven track record for a wide variety of clients, in both the public and private sectors.
SAM holds decades of experience supporting contracts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, The U.S. Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Interior and numerous federal agencies and bureaus. Our projects have resulted in “exceptional” performance evaluations due largely to our responsiveness and ability to tailor solutions to meet client needs. Our staff also holds Professional Survey Licenses in 42 CONUS states and Puerto Rico.
Key Information
CAGE 02CY0
UEI N9P2JJCAH443
541370 – Surveying & Mapping Services (primary)
Individually, we are experts charting our own paths; united, we are pioneers, mapping the future of geospatial excellence.
Philip Gershkovich, Managing Partner
Cooper Surveying & Mapping JV Team
Philip Gershkovich, CP, Cooper Aerial President
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Philip has more than 18 years of experience and is a highly respected member of the aerial mapping community. In 2016, Philip acquired Cooper Aerial Surveys, Co. and became President & CEO. Since taking on this key leadership role, Philip has leveraged his extensive knowledge of computer science to bring Cooper to new heights in technolog
Philip has more than 18 years of experience and is a highly respected member of the aerial mapping community. In 2016, Philip acquired Cooper Aerial Surveys, Co. and became President & CEO. Since taking on this key leadership role, Philip has leveraged his extensive knowledge of computer science to bring Cooper to new heights in technology and innovation. Philip oversees many large-scale projects throughout Arizona and nationally.
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Mr. Schmidt has 37 years of surveying experience, providing boundary, easement acquisition, and engineering design surveys. He has worked extensively throughout the State of Texas, manages surveying and mapping projects across the country, and is well known for his expertise in managing complex projects.
Dennis Harmon, RLS, Cooper Aerial Survey Manager
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Jim Crume PLS, CFedS, Cooper Aerial Flight Manager
Dennis is a detail orientated and meticulous land surveyor. He has had the opportunity to hone his skills on many high- profile projects. His expertise includes ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, GPS and conventional surveys, high-definition terrestrial scanning, drone mapping, precision construction layout and 3D modeling.
Jim Crume PLS, CFedS, Cooper Aerial Flight Manager
Gregory Schmidt, RPLS, LSLS, SAM Director Federal Market
Jim Crume PLS, CFedS, Cooper Aerial Flight Manager
Jim Crume has more than 46 years of experience as a professional land surveyor. His surveying expertise includes topographic, GPS, conventional, legal descriptions, ALTA, results of surveys, right-of-way, boundary, easements, MicroStation, state plane coordinates, mineral surveys, boundary conflicts, computer programming, and drone survey
Jim Crume has more than 46 years of experience as a professional land surveyor. His surveying expertise includes topographic, GPS, conventional, legal descriptions, ALTA, results of surveys, right-of-way, boundary, easements, MicroStation, state plane coordinates, mineral surveys, boundary conflicts, computer programming, and drone surveying. Jim is an industry leader with multiple publications to his credit, including Surveying Mathematics Made Simple, and Survey Mapping Made Simple.
Lawrence Doidge, Cooper Aerial Production Manager
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Lawrence Doidge is responsible for photogrammetry, compiling, bridging, cross sectioning, data management and project initiation for all Cooper projects. Lawrence is knowledgeable in all aspects of mapping such as Softcopy, DTM, close range, terrestrial and triangulation techniques; and aerial triangulation including pugging, measuring, and volumetrics.
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Pete Priestner is a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, boasting over 30 years of extensive experience in field work, project management, and business development. Pete has been a part of Cooper Aerial for more than five years. During his tenure with the company, he has played a pivotal role in driving its growth and expansion. His
Pete Priestner is a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, boasting over 30 years of extensive experience in field work, project management, and business development. Pete has been a part of Cooper Aerial for more than five years. During his tenure with the company, he has played a pivotal role in driving its growth and expansion. His deep industry knowledge and strategic approach have been instrumental in shaping the company's trajectory in the competitive AEC sector.
Gregory Frank Cooper Aerial Marketing Director
Pete Priestner, Cooper Aerial VP of Business Development
Gregory Frank Cooper Aerial Marketing Director
Gregory Frank stands out in the professional landscape with his unique blend of business savvy and engineering expertise. His background, enriched by substantial experience in marketing, business development, and engineering, equips him with a comprehensive skill set that is perfectly aligned with the demands of the evolving market. This
Gregory Frank stands out in the professional landscape with his unique blend of business savvy and engineering expertise. His background, enriched by substantial experience in marketing, business development, and engineering, equips him with a comprehensive skill set that is perfectly aligned with the demands of the evolving market. This distinct combination makes Gregory an invaluable asset in driving Cooper's growth.