The Utah Council of Land Surveyors (UCLS) held its annual conference this past February. As part of the conference, there was a leadership transition ceremony, marking a new chapter in its governance for 2024. This event, held at the Dixie Convention Center, saw the formal transition from my leadership, and was passed onto Chad Hill. Chad Hill was sworn in as the new chair, and Darryl Fenn was acknowledged and will serve as chair‑elect in preparation to serve as chair next year.

The ceremony included the traditional Oath of Office, reaffirming the commitment of the newly elected 2024-25 officers to uphold the standards and mission of UCLS. The Oath was administered to Chad Hill, Darryl Fenn and the rest of the leadership team as they stood in front of their peers, raising their hands to pledge their dedication to the land surveying profession and the organization’s goals.

During my time as chair of the Utah Council of Land Surveyors, I was truly honored to play a part in the success of this organization. I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from my colleagues and the entire UCLS community throughout the past year. The opportunity to serve and learn in this role has been invaluable, and I deeply appreciate the trust placed in me. Now, as I transition into the role of past chair, I feel humbled to have been formally recognized for my service with a commemorative plaque during the ceremony. In a heartfelt moment, I had the privilege of passing the leadership gavel to Chad Hill, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for UCLS.

Chad Hill, as the newly appointed chair, who was previously the Timpanogos chapter president, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position. During his introductory message, he expressed his vision for the coming year and his commitment to continuing the council’s mission of promoting high standards and professional ethics in land surveying across Utah.

Stepping into the role of chair-elect is Darryl Fenn, who has served in various positions in the UCLS and is currently a member of the Standards and Ethics Committee, was elected as chair for the 2025-26 term. Fenn is set to support Hill in the upcoming year, ensuring continuity and stable leadership within UCLS.

The Utah Council of Land Surveyors is looking forward to a productive year under its new leadership team, with the shared goal of further advancing and protecting the land surveying profession in the state of Utah.