Professional Land Surveyor • Photographer • Explorer

Christopher Morris, PLS

Survey Project Manager

Shelbyville, Kentucky  ·  Kentucky Colonel

22+ Years Experience Licensed in 14 States Elected County Surveyor FAA Remote Pilot
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Mapping the Land,
Capturing the Landscape

Christopher Morris, PLS — Survey Project Manager
Christopher Morris, PLS
22+
Years in Surveying
14
State Licenses
7+
Active Websites
6
Professional Orgs

For over 22 years, Christopher has been immersed in nearly every aspect of the surveying and engineering professions. His deep background in survey work and project management has made him an invaluable part of the surveying community.

Christopher is an adept manager and surveyor, passionate about the historical dimensions of the profession, knowledgeable about precise surveying techniques, and dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surveyors.

Beyond his professional work, Christopher is a passionate photographer and outdoor explorer who has built and maintains several free public databases cataloging Kentucky's natural wonders — from waterfalls and arches to caves and wildflowers.

Professional Licenses
CO — Professional Land Surveyor FL — Professional Surveyor & Mapper IL — Professional Land Surveyor IN — Professional Surveyor KY — Professional Land Surveyor MN — Professional Land Surveyor MT — Professional Land Surveyor NV — Professional Land Surveyor OH — Professional Surveyor PA — Professional Land Surveyor SD — Professional Land Surveyor TN — Registered Land Surveyor UT — Professional Land Surveyor WI — Professional Surveyor FAA Remote Pilot OSHA 30

Career in Surveying

Christopher Morris surveying in Campbell Cave, Christian County, Kentucky
Surveying in Campbell Cave, Christian County, Kentucky
October 2024 — Present
Survey Project Manager
Kapur & Associates, Inc. — Jeffersonville, IN
Leads surveying projects across the country from Montana to Florida. Manages projects end-to-end including proposals, client relationships, staff hiring, and technical surveying tasks. Develops workflows for UAS operations, control networks, boundary resolutions, and CAD drafting.
February 2019 — September 2024
Survey Group Leader
The Kleingers Group — Louisville, KY
Managed the Kentucky office in Louisville, responsible for business development, staff hiring and scheduling, project management, proposals, budgeting, revenue forecasting, and client relations. Led the development and training of aerial data collection programs including photogrammetry and LiDAR systems, creating workflows, QA/QC protocols, and equipment testing.
June 2011 — February 2019
Director of Field Operations
Andrew R. Ament Surveying, PSC — Edgewood, KY
Provided proposals and performed all field and office work including legal descriptions, survey plats, and drawings. Managed client communications and government approvals. Initiated the digitization of nearly 50 years of paper survey records.
June 2004 — March 2011
Crew Chief / Survey Technician
TA & TC Surveying, Inc. — Winter Park, FL
Performed construction surveying on commercial projects and large-scale subdivisions, including theme park ride layouts, high-rises, and residential developments. Rose from rod person to Crew Chief. Drafted ALTA/NSPS surveys and performed section breakdowns for large acreage sites in rural Florida.

Personal Projects

💧
Database
Kentucky Waterfalls
A comprehensive free database of waterfalls across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
🪨
Database
Kentucky Arches
A publicly available database documenting natural arches throughout Kentucky.
⛰️
Database
Kentucky Landforms
Database of notable landforms, overlooks, and natural features across Kentucky.
🌊
Database
Ohio Waterfalls
A free public database of waterfalls in the state of Ohio.
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Photography
Bluegrass Waterfalls
Photography showcasing the beauty of Kentucky's waterfalls.
🏞️
Photography
Kentucky Arches Photography
Arches and landscape photography of Kentucky's stunning natural formations.
🌸
Photography
Kentucky Wildflowers
Photography of Kentucky's native wildflowers and botanical wonders.
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Photography
One Man's Adventure
Personal photography portfolio capturing adventures across the landscape.
🕳️
Street View
Cave Street View
Google Street View experience inside Lonestar Cave, Kentucky.
🎮
3D Models
Sketchfab
3D models and photogrammetry scans shared on the Sketchfab platform.

Giving Back

🏛️
Shelby County Surveyor
Elected November 2022 · Current term through 2026 · Shelby County, Kentucky
Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors
Legislative Committee Chair · 2023 – Present · Board Member · 2025 – Present
Meets with state representatives in Frankfort to discuss legislation affecting land surveying. Elected to an at-large board seat in 2025.
Kentucky Speleological Survey
Lifetime Member · Since 2016
Surveys caves and creates maps for researchers and conservationists. Designed the annual magazine, served as secretary, and helped revise the organization's bylaws.
ASPRS — Mid South Region
State Representative · Since 2020
Helped restructure the Mid South Region and planned the first in-person conference, growing it into a successful annual event.
Kentucky Heartwood
Member · Since 2018
Supports Kentucky's public forests through invasive species treatment, LiDAR-based slope analysis, and advocacy with Daniel Boone National Forest leadership.
ACE Mentor Program
Mentor · 2023 – 2025
Teaches high school students about surveying using UAS drones and terrestrial scanners at Jeffersontown High School.
Kentucky Natural Databases
Creator & Maintainer · Since 2016
Built and maintains free public databases of Kentucky's waterfalls, arches, overlooks, and natural features so all Kentuckians can explore their home state.
Professional Memberships
Kentucky Assoc. of Professional Surveyors Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors Florida Surveying & Mapping Society Tennessee Assoc. of Professional Surveyors National Society of Professional Surveyors Natural Arch & Bridge Society Kentucky Speleological Survey ASPRS Kentucky Native Plant Society Kentucky Historical Society Filson Historical Society

Academic Background

BS, Construction Management & Surveying
Northern Kentucky University
2016 · Highland Heights, KY
Advanced Survey Certificate
Cincinnati State College
2013 · Cincinnati, OH
AA, Civil Engineering
Valencia College
2009 · Orlando, FL
Software & Tools
Microsoft 365 Civil 3D ESRI / ArcGIS Trimble Google Products Pix4D AgiSoft RealityScan Joomla Claude ChatGPT Copilot Global Mapper Topcon

Let's Connect

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Location
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Current Position
Survey Project Manager
Kapur & Associates, Inc.
Elected Office
Shelby County Surveyor
Term through 2026