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Episode 23: Stories From the Field: A Career Built on Curiosity, People, & Opportunity
In this episode of SAM Amplify, Clay Harris reflects on more than 26 years with SAM and the company’s evolution from a growing regional firm to the organization it is today. He shares stories from his career across production, project management, business leadership, technology adoption, and executive leadership, while discussing the role that people, opportunity, curiosity, and mentorship have played along the way. Hear Clay’s perspective on SAM’s early adoption of technologies like GPS, LiDAR, and mobile mapping, the importance of developing the next generation of leaders, and the culture he hopes continues long after his retirement.
11 Aug 2026
Episode 22: William John Kenter | Every Stake Is a Legal Opinion
In this episode of SAM Amplify, William John Kenter, Department Manager for Survey in SAM’s St. Louis office, shares how he found his way into surveying and built a career around technical expertise, licensure, mentorship, and solving complex problems. He discusses why every stake represents a legal opinion, the surveyor’s responsibility to protect the public, and the importance of understanding the technology behind the data. Hear William’s perspective on LiDAR, scanning, AI, boundary work, and the value of bringing experienced professionals into a project from the start, plus a few memorable stories from the field along the way.
10 Jul 2026
Amplify Podcast Episode 21: Stories from the Field: Phillip de Klerk - Leadership, Innovation, & Growth
In this episode of SAM Amplify, Phillip de Klerk, Project Manager in SAM’s Chicago office, shares his path from fieldwork to project leadership and drone operations. He discusses the value of communication, mentorship, quality control, and staying hands-on with evolving technology.Hear Phillip’s perspective on the future of surveying, from UAS and fixed-wing mapping to automation and AI, plus a few career stories and personal insights along the way.
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