Atwell adds Chris Blaze as Director in Survey

Atwell is pleased to welcome Chris Blaze, MS, LLS, PLS, RPLS, as a Director in our Survey group, further strengthening our survey capabilities and strategic growth across the Eastern Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions.

Blaze brings more than two decades of experience leading multidisciplinary surveying teams and delivering complex projects across land and infrastructure development with top engineering consultant firms. In his new role at Atwell, he will help drive our continued expansion, providing operational leadership, supporting project execution, and fostering strong client relationships. Blaze will also play a key role in developing talent and growing teams in strategic markets aligned with Atwell’s long-term growth strategy.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Blaze combines technical expertise with a disciplined, mission-driven approach to project delivery. His experience spans project types ranging from Government to environmental and major land development, boundary, topographic, and easement mapping, as well as bathymetric, and aerial surveying, leveraging technologies such as LiDAR, SLAM, and indoor mobile mapping.

Blaze holds a Master of Science in Survey Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Cadastral Land Surveying. He is a Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS) in Connecticut, a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Maine, and Rhode Island, and a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Pennsylvania.

With Blaze joining the team, Atwell is well positioned to continue expanding its survey presence in key markets, supporting clients with innovative solutions while investing in the people and partnerships that drive long-term success.

Please join us in welcoming Chris Blaze, MS, LLS, PLS, RPLS, to Atwell.