Mitch is a 3^rd generation Land Surveyor and a native to our region.  With over twenty-five years in the surveying industry, he brings a wealth of local and broad-based knowledge to Axis.

Formerly with another eastside firm since 1981, Mitch has experience in all aspects of the surveying and land development industry.  He specializes in Geodesy and leads our GPS efforts for long distance and local survey control.   As a former schoolteacher and educator, Mitch likes to apply his knowledge of surveying technology, staff training and construction practices to help client’s projects succeed—regardless of size, scope or duration.   As our president, he’ll work hard to understand your project and timeframes.

“Our success should be determined by how well we help clients know and understand their land and rights.  Each project is equally important to our staff and the client. We need to understand their end goal and work towards that to provide successful outcomes."

Selected Highlights of Experience:

• Managed land survey efforts on 40 large-scale land development projects and over 700 small-scale residential projects.

• Reduced project specific cost overruns for clients by 95%.

• Implemented modernization for field survey operations – twelve crews strong.

With almost ten years of experience in the land surveying industry Allen brings a broad base of experience to Axis.  He is experienced working with numerous jurisdictions, accommodating a breadth of local requirements. 

Allen has met the challenges of a wide spectrum of projects, such as large plats, short plats, condominium surveys, boundary line adjustments, binding site plans, unit lot subdivisions, as well as construction, topographic and residential surveys. 

“Never stop learning. The constant evolution of technology available to us, the ever growing list of concerns facing our clients and the massive archive of historical and legal precedence requires us to constantly add to our understanding of the industry.”

Selected Highlights of Experience:

• Final Plat Map and construction staking oversight for Kentlake Highlands Subdivision

• Project Manager for Woodway Elementary School Administrative Segregation

• Project Manager on multiple Short Plats, BLA’s and Condominium Surveys

Toivo is a second generation surveyor with over twenty years experience of field and office duties.  He has become an excellent Survey CAD technician as well.  The last ten years he worked under registered professional land surveyors (up to eight) for one of the largest Land Development firms in the state preparing for signature: Final Plats, ALTA’s, Record of Surveys, Boundary Line Adjustments and Agreements, Topographic surveys and most recently full color, orthophoto LIDAR imagery for project feasibility studies.

With a quick look at his recent work, it becomes evident that Toivo has created his own niche in the market for getting land use projects up and going based upon these maps.  He also enjoys golfing, skiing, fishing and camping with family and friends.

“Business is just business until it’s your own company.  Opening up doors to the future has never been so much fun.  I look forward to working with you and your team.”

Selected Highlights of Experience:

• World Trade Center construction staking and grid control coordination

• Issaquah Highlands Final Plat coordination and recordings

• Quinn’s Crossing Final Plat coordination and construction plans for  the 2007  “Street of Dreams”

• Kent Station coordination and construction phases

Steven is a Northwest native with over 17 years experience as a field surveyor, including all aspects of construction surveying from residential to commercial.

He also functions as the in-house IT manager, building and maintaining the company computer network.

“We take great pride in our work and work hard to provide the best possible service to our clients”

Selected Highlights of Experience:

• Layout of easterly landing light system at SeaTac International Airport
• Quinn’s Crossing Rural Cluster Subdivision
• Lead Field Surveyor on numerous residential and commercial projects

With seven years of experience in fieldwork, Daniel continues to build his skills as a land surveyor.  Starting as a chainman for a large Eastside land development company he is currently a party chief at Axis.  Through hard work and a thirst for knowledge, Dan has gained skills in topographic mapping, boundary surveys, ALTA’s, subsidence and construction monitoring, as well as construction staking for large plats.

An Eagle Scout and lifetime resident of Western Washington, Daniel enjoys the many outdoor opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer, including boating, backpacking, snowboarding and fishing.

“As the land development opportunities in Washington State continue to grow, I am excited to be a part of this fast paced and evolving profession that reflects the nature of our land.”

Selected Highlights of Experience

• Lead Field Surveyor on numerous residential and commercial projects including Crown Park Subdivision in Mukilteo

August Pitcher came directly to the Land Survey field from the United States Marine Corps.  While serving more than eight years in the military, he became skilled at shore mapping for reconnaissance missions.  In 2001 August brought his knowledge to the Land Survey industry. 

For the last five years working as a land surveyor for another eastside firm, he has increased his skill and knowledge of the trade, from walking line to the beginnings of drafting.  With five strong years of experience in the field, August Pitcher brings an undeniable motivating presence to the Axis team. 

“Throughout my childhood and time in the Marines, I was always interested in exactly how the land affects the way people work, live and react to their surroundings.  I’m fascinated almost daily by this process of mapping and marking the land!”