Good morning all,

I am pleased to announce that Joe Mannix will officially begin his role as the supervisory land surveyor for Northwest Oregon District starting September 25, duty stationed in the Salem Office.  Joe has already started taking over some of the coordination for this position.  As he continues to fully integrate into the Northwest Oregon Lead position, he will begin withdrawing from some his previous lead roles.  For Joe he will be returning to supporting the Northwest Oregon District where he spent several years as a field surveyor in Springfield before taking a technical lead role with the State Office.  Joe’s energy, charisma, and relationships built from his time in Springfield will serve him well.

Congratulations Joe!

And I would like to officially announce that Robert Femling has been selected to be the next Branch Chief for Geographic Sciences and well start the position on September 25.  For those wondering, yes this feels very odd to be the one sending this message to the Branch, but while Mary is out that is the way it has gone.  I am sure some of you are wondering “How is that going to work with Mary also in the position?”.  Mary’s current plans are to remain for several more months to be part of the transition and trying to show me the rope while also helping begin the new fiscal year.  I expect to be drinking from a fire hose for that time!  I will refrain from doing much introduction of myself, but I am excited to continue to be a part of this Branch and look forward to leading these groups into the future.

Thank you all for the work that you.

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Robert Femling

Cadastral Section 2 Chief

Bureau of Land Management

Oregon State Office