Our Staff | Bedrock Engineering

Richard C. Shepard, PLS

Richard is a Professional Land Surveyor. His land surveying experience, starting in 1986, includes construction staking, topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, aerial photo control surveys, and right-of-way analysis. Richard has extensive experience in managing the surveying components of boundary, right-of-way, and construction projects. He has over twenty-five years experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for survey mapping and plan production.

Before joining Bedrock Engineering, Richard was Head of the Survey Department for Giersch and Associates, Inc. in Madera, CA. He was responsible for all aspects of the department, including research, cost estimates, fieldwork, parcel maps, ALTA survey maps, and legal descriptions. In addition, he was responsible for preliminary drafting and quality control of civil engineering improvement plans prepared by Giersch and Associates and for review of outside record maps and improvement plans as the agent of the City Engineer for various client-cities, including Chowchilla, Fowler, Parlier, and Mendota. Richard currently serves as the Acting City Surveyor for the City of Orange Cove.

Charles “Chase” Miller, PLS

Chase is a Professional Land Surveyor, project manager and a party chief at Bedrock Engineering, Inc. His thirteen years of land surveying experience includes establishing horizontal and vertical control networks and performing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, terrestrial laser scanning, construction staking, and underground utility locating/mapping. In 2010, Chase graduated from the University of Calgary with a Master of Science in Geomatics Engineering, which involved completing a thesis on the accuracy of GPS surveying.

Steve LaChaine, RCE

Steve is a highly experienced engineer with extensive experience spanning over 24 years of expertise in design and project management for grading, drainage, erosion control, streets, sewer, water, bike paths, and road striping for both public and private commercial and residential projects, including small schools. He has a track record of being responsive to the needs of clients and has extensive experience working in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. He is knowledgeable about the unique requirements of both coastal and inland projects.

Matt Byas, Operations Manager

Matt graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He joined Bedrock as a Ground Penetrating Radar specialist in the same year and has since taken on various roles including survey technician, safety officer, and Underground Locating Manager. In 2019, Matt was promoted to Operations Manager due to his strong problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and professional demeanor towards clients and team members. As Operations Manager, Matt is responsible for overseeing all projects from start to finish and ensuring that they are completed to the highest standards. His duties include scheduling, project management, client satisfaction, equipment management, personnel management, technology implementation, and training. Bedrock is grateful to have Matt's expertise and guidance as the leader of Operations.

Nick Armesto, Manager of Employee Relations and Marketing

Nick is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong foundation in psychology and athletics. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, where he also excelled in football. Throughout his career, Nick has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in social work and athlete training. Currently, Nick serves as the Employee Relations Manager at Bedrock, where he works closely with employees to identify their personal and professional goals and develop actionable plans to help them achieve success. In addition to his role in employee relations, Nick also manages the marketing department at Bedrock. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing the overall marketing strategy for the organization, as well as tracking and analyzing the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

CHRIS BARDON, SALES MANAGER

Chris is an expert in the field of geospatial sales. He has a diverse background in the industry, having held various positions such as a Fresno Operations Manager and Principal at California Surveying & Drafting Supply in Fresno, CA, a Sales Manager at Michigan Surveyors Supply in Lansing, MI, a Field/Office Surveyor at Engineering Technologies Corporation in Ann Arbor, MI, and a CAD operator/Field Crew at Bryan Land Surveys in Haslett, MI. His extensive experience in both field and office operations, as well as his expertise in geospatial sales, make him a valuable asset to our team. He is well-versed in the latest technology and trends in the industry and is dedicated to helping customers find the right solutions for their needs. He is a team player with a strong work ethic and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service.