Our Team

Honesty, integrity, reliability and accuracy are values at the heart of the Pathfinder Land Surveying company culture. We will always do the right thing.

West Virginia is a small state.

Because of the nature of the terrain, our history, and the realities of our economy, our communities are often tightly knit and multigenerational.

As members of these Appalachian communities, Pathfinder’s ownership operates with transparency, remains approachable, and manages all relationships with respectful communication. We feel a profound responsibility to represent our company and our state with excellence and honesty.

Co-Owner Doyle Hupp

Doyle holds an Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying from Glenville State University (1982), and has maintained a distinguished career as a licensed professional (WV License No. 834) for over 37 years. Prior to co-founding Pathfinder, Doyle owned and operated Hupp Surveying and Mapping for 35 years. He has surveyed in multiple states – including Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. He has earned a reputation for excellence and reliability in the field of surveying.

An active and contributing member of the West Virginia Society of Professional Surveyors, Doyle sat on the organization’s board of directors in the early 1990s. He currently serves on the Exam Writing Committee for the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors.

In addition to his role at Pathfinder, Doyle contributes to the profession as a Lecturer of Land Surveying at Glenville State University. He is passionate about preparing the next generation of surveyors.

Co-owner Jacob Petry

Jacob, a licensed Professional Surveyor (WV License No. 2489 and KY License No. 4693) and certified Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Pilot (Certificate No. 4296229), is a co-owner and manager at Pathfinder Land Surveying.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management with a concentration in Land Surveying Technology and a Minor in Mathematics (2021) plus an Associate of Science in Land Surveying Technology (2020) – both from Glenville State University. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Science in Engineering Technology (2023) with a concentration in Surveying Engineering Technology from the University of Maine. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Engineering at the University of Maine, focusing his dissertation on West Virginia survey law.

Prior to his surveying career, Jacob served in the U.S. Army, where he met his wife, MacKenzie, who now works as the accountant for Pathfinder Land Surveying.

In addition to his managerial role, he is an Assistant Professor of Land Surveying at Glenville State University.

Accounting MacKenzie Petry

MacKenzie Petry, a seasoned accounting professional with diverse experience across multiple sectors, serves as the accountant for Pathfinder Land Surveying (PLS). She holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from Marshall University (2023) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (2021).

In addition to her role at PLS, MacKenzie is Lecturer of Accounting at Glenville State University, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of business professionals. Before joining Glenville State, she served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Calhoun County Board of Education in West Virginia. Her professional journey also includes experience in the private sector with energy companies and impactful work in a non-profit organization, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to financial excellence in a range of environments.

Co-owner Jacob Petry

Prior to his surveying career, Jacob served in the U.S. Army, where he met his wife, MacKenzie, who now works as the accountant for Pathfinder Land Surveying.

In addition to his managerial role, he is an Assistant Professor of Land Surveying at Glenville State University.

Co-Owner Doyle Hupp