Our Team

We are committed to your success.

We are land surveyors, civil engineers, and planners serving based in Roanoke, VA.

Leadership Team

Tom Dale, P.E.

President

Tom graduated from Virginia Tech in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Go Hokies! He began working at Lumsden Associates in 1997 and took on the role of President in 2015. His entire professional career has been spent designing projects in the land development field, and he still enjoys seeing the completed project after construction. He stays up to date on current regulations through membership in local associations and serving on committees.

When he is not at work, he tries to spend as much time as possible with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He also spends his time serving with several local ministries and is known to try and get on the golf course as much as he can.

Education

Virginia Tech, Civil Engineering, 1994

Associations & Affiliations

  • Professional Engineer / (VA #033002 and FL #PE93738)
  • Envision Sustainability Professional
  • Member, American Society of Civil Engineer
Andrew Lumsden

Vice President & Director of Engineering

Andrew began working for Lumsden Associates in high school as a survey field crew member and continued to do so during college breaks. He completed a dual degree program in 2008, earning both a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Roanoke College and a Civil Engineering degree from Virginia Tech. This educational background paved the way for his extensive experience in planning, designing, and managing of Civil Engineering projects. His areas of technical knowledge include design of stormwater management, water and sanitary sewer, erosion and sediment control, residential, and commercial projects. Andrew earned his P.E. in 2013 and became Director of Engineering in 2016.

Outside of work, Andrew has a passion for all things fitness related and a love of sports, especially Hokie sports. However, his favorite activity is being a devoted husband and father. His two young girls constantly keep him and his wife on the move and on their toes.

Education

  • Roanoke College, B.S. Physics, 2007
  • Virginia Tech, B.S. Civil Engineering, 2008

Associations & Affiliations

Professional Engineer / (VA #052216)

Larry Ogle, Jr., L.S.
Vice President & Director of Surveying

Larry is a third generation Land surveyor. He began surveying while still in high school and before attending Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College to study Civil Engineering Technology. He began working at Lumsden Associates in 1996 as a survey party chief and soon thereafter, a project manager. In 2016, Larry became the Vice-President and Director of Surveying. He specializes in Land Title, flood plain and construction surveys.

He has a servant’s heart, which led him to become a volunteer firefighter in 2008 to help protect the citizens in his local community.

Education

  • Virginia Western Community College, Civil Engineering Technology, 1994
  • Roanoke College, General Studies, 1996

Associations & Affiliations

Land Surveyor / (VA #002459)

We help people navigate any project.

Civil Engineering
Planning and designing new infrastructure.
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Land Surveying
Accurate mapping and boundary identification.
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Drone Surveys
Photogrammetric and LiDAR surveys for incredible accuracy.
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ALTA/ACSM Surveys
Land title surveys for real estate transactions.
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Single-Family Residential
Design and planning for individual homes.
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Multi-Family Residential
Creating functional spaces for multi-family living.
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Retail and Shopping Centers
Developing efficient layouts for retail and shopping centers.
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Subdivision Development
Holistic planning for land layout and preparation.
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Municipal Engineering
Designing and improving infrastructure.
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Boundary Surveys
Precise identification of property boundaries and lines.
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Topographic Surveys
Detailed mapping of land elevation and features.
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Flood Elevation Certificates
Assessing and certifying the risk of flooding.
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Explore our full range of land surveying and civil engineering services, from precise boundary surveys to comprehensive infrastructure design. We offer tailored solutions to meet every project's unique needs.

Project Gallery

Take a look at how we've helped our clients.

District Vue

District Vue is a high end active lifestyle aparment complex in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The 18 acre development included 324 apartment units, clubhouse, pool, and other amenities for its residents.

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River’s Edge North Park

River’s Edge North Park is one of Roanoke City’s premier outdoor athletic parks. This phase included high-end Bermuda grass athletic fields, walking trails, seat walls, landscape amenities, and upgraded parking facilities.

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The Retreat

The Retreat in Roanoke County is a 24 acre multi-family development with 12 apartments buildings and 252 apartments. In addition, 7.5 acres of commercial development acreage was created with this development.

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Allstate

This Allstate development in Roanoke County created a 70,000 square foot office building on 7.5 acres adjacent to Interstate 81. This project also included offsite roadway improvements and utility extentions.

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Ivy Market

Rezoning, full survey, and civil engineering plans for the planned commercial development along Franklin Road in the City of Roanoke featuring Mellow Mushroom and Earth Fare.

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Camping World

This 40 plus acre commercial planned development in Roanoke County consisted of road and utility extensions and the site development plans for Gander Mountain, Camping World, and Tractor Supply.

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Take a look at all of our projects.

Check out our entire project gallery to see our work in action, showcasing a variety of successful land surveying and civil engineering projects.

Get in touch.

Use the form below to contact us regarding your project. Please be as detailed as possible, including property address, if applicable. You may also email or call us to make an appointment. For job opportunities, please email us your resume or visit our careers page. We’re always looking for new and exceptional talent.
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