Our Team
Our Team
Our leadership team brings together a wealth of expertise, innovation, and dedication to excellence. Each member plays a pivotal role in driving our mission to deliver precise, reliable, and cutting-edge geospatial solutions. With diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to client success, our leaders ensure every project is executed with professionalism and care. Explore the profiles below to learn more about the people behind our success.
Gerardo P. Sanchez, PLS
President
With a degree in Civil Engineering, he realized his passion for surveying. After spending a decade working for a couple survey companies in the Chicagoland area, he established Sanchez and Associates. His background in Civil Engineering helped when working alongside engineers and general contractors.
Gerry Sanchez, SIT, PMP
Survey & SUE Project Manager
Gerry is the Mapping Manager and has his Surveyor in Training certificate and Professional Project Management certificate. He has over 15 years of survey experience. He oversees all UAV operations and LiDAR scanning projects.
Tom Cody, PE
SUE Project Engineer
Tom Cody supervises the Subsurface Utility Engineering department. He ensures accurate utility investigations, compliance, and seamless project delivery through his expertise and dedication to quality.
Brayan Balladares, MME
CAD Project Manager
Brayan Balladares ensures precision in land survey project drafting. His expertise streamlines workflows, integrates data, and efficiently delivers accurate, high-quality survey deliverables. He holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
Gil Valencia
Aviation Project Manager
Gil Valencia oversees all aviation sector surveys. His expertise ensures precise data collection, compliance, and successful project execution for airport infrastructure and related developments.
Alejandra Manzo
Business Coordinator
Alejandra Manzo assists with invoicing and supports the team’s day-to-day business needs. She also prepares marketing materials that showcase our expertise and support new project pursuits.
Joey Gomez
SUE Technician I/NASSCO Certified
Joey Gomez has over 5 years of utility locating experience and holds NASSCO PACP, MACP, and LACP certifications, supporting accurate utility mapping, with a focus on precision and dependable service.
Mario Broccolo
SUE Technician II/Stake University Certified
Mario Broccolo has 4 years of utility locating experience and is certified through Staking University in electromagnetic locating and ground penetrating radar (GPR). He holds a Class C driver's license and operates our vacuum excavator.
Chris Ruiz
Survey Technician III/ Part 107 Drone Pilot
Chris Ruiz specializes in boundary and topographic surveys. As a Part 107 certified pilot, he also performs aerial mapping and video inspections with precision and expertise.