Our Surveyors

Steven Ottmar, PLS

Steven Ottmar, PLS

Founder- Senior Survey Advisor

As Founder of AES Consultants, Steve provides the leadership, direction, and oversight that ensure the firm’s resources, staffing, and technical capabilities are aligned for successful project execution. With more than 44 years of professional surveying experience, he has established the project methods and quality control standards that guide the firm’s work today. Steve is committed to ensuring that every deliverable is an accurate and reliable representation of actual field conditions.

Throughout his career, Steve has earned a reputation for strong project management, sound judgment, and a hands‑on leadership style that ensures each project is completed successfully. His dedication to quality, accuracy, and client service continues to shape the firm’s approach and reinforces AES Consultants’ standing as a trusted surveying partner

Gary Chapman, PLS

Gary Chapman, PLS

Principle in Charge - President

Gary brings more than 35 years of professional surveying experience and a long history of supporting public utility and infrastructure projects throughout Kitsap County. His background spans the full range of design and construction surveying, including water mains, sanitary sewer systems, pipelines, wastewater treatment facilities, and power grid improvements. He has guided these projects from early planning and pre‑design topographic mapping through construction, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and dependable coordination at every stage.

As Principal in Charge, Gary provides leadership and oversight for all surveying activities. He manages boundary and easement research, establishes and verifies survey control, evaluates existing monuments, and directs field topographic mapping efforts. His field experience includes comprehensive surveys of boundary lines, rights‑of‑way, and topography, along with detailed mapping of existing site features such as utilities and manhole access points, structures, pavement, gravel surfaces, landscaping, and fencing.