Four men having a business meeting, reviewing large architectural plans on a conference table with a laptop and papers.

Our Vision

To be the region’s most trusted survey and mapping partner, known for precision, responsiveness, and innovative solutions that advance public infrastructure.

Our Mission

To provide dependable, high‑quality surveying and mapping through dedicated expertise, advanced technology, and a commitment to delivering accurate data that forms a strong foundation for design and decision‑making.

Rice is a small, woman‑owned geospatial services firm specializing exclusively in surveying and mapping. Our entire focus, and every investment we make, goes directly into strengthening our surveying and mapping capabilities. This ensures our clients receive the highest level of precision, responsiveness, and technical expertise on every project.

With complete in‑house capabilities—including conventional surveying, photogrammetry, static, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR scanning, and subsurface utility engineering—we deliver reliable data that supports transportation, water, energy, and facilities projects across the region.

Since our founding in 1986, we have believed that great design starts with great data. As a solutions‑driven team, we identify challenges early, coordinate efficiently with design partners, and help keep projects moving forward. Our decades of experience, regional reputation, and unwavering commitment to quality make Rice a trusted partner for engineering firms, state and municipal agencies, and public owners.

Our Team

Meet the leaders driving our vision and success.

At Rice, our leadership team brings deep experience, hands‑on industry knowledge, and a shared commitment to supporting our clients and strengthening the communities we serve through reliable, high‑quality surveying and mapping.

Executive Management

Sherry Fee
President
sfee@ricesurveys.com
Jennifer Bell
Executive Vice President
jbell@ricesurveys.com
Randy Stowers, LS
Vice President
rstowers@ricesurveys.com

Management

Darryl Forsythe, LS
Northern Virginia & Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
dforsythe@ricesurveys.com
Bill Lippy, LS
Hampton Roads
blippy@ricesurveys.com
Frank Sokoloski, CP, SP
Richmond & Photogrammetry, UAS and LiDAR
fsokoloski@ricesurveys.com
Tim Payne, LS
Subsurface Utility Designating and Locating
tpayne@ricesurveys.com
Mike Zmuda, LS, PE
Richmond
mzmuda@ricesurveys.com
Preston Wittwer
Marketing
pwittwer@ricesurveys.com

Who We Serve

Our clients include federal and state agencies, private‑sector businesses, utility providers, and engineering firms. This diverse client base benefits from our tailored services, technical precision, and consistent commitment to quality.

With nearly 40 years of experience, Rice specializes in the following markets: