Leadership & Senior Associates

Wayne Jalbert

Wayne C. Jalbert, P.L.S.

President & CEO

Danvers Office

wjalbert@HancockAssociates.com

Wayne C. Jalbert, P.L.S.

President & CEO

Wayne has been a professional land surveyor at Hancock Associates for over 38 years. He maintains a broad knowledge of the technical, legal and logistical aspects of managing all areas of surveying projects. He is responsible for overseeing boundary, topographic and hydrographic surveys, geodetic and photogrammetric projects as well as G.P.S. and construction layout services. Wayne supervises a staff of over 20 land surveyors trained and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, robotic and prismless laser equipment, software and G.P.S.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

 

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #36118

Professional Land Surveyor, CT #70248

Professional Land Surveyor, RI #1987

Licensed Land Surveyor, NH #861

Affiliations

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), Member

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Member

Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors (CALS), Member

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, Treasurer

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Former Secretary

National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), Member

New England Land Title Association (NELTA), Member

New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association (NHLSA), Member

Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors (RISPLS), Member

 

Specialized Training

Amtrak Contractor Safety Trained

MBTA Contractor Safety Trained

 

Other

Danvers Youth Hockey, Vice President

Essex Technical High School Advisory Board, Member

St. John’s Preparatory School, Alumni Mentor and Volunteer

University of Lowell, Civil and Environmental Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (CEE IAB), Member

Scott Jalbert

Scott R. Jalbert, P.L.S.

Senior Vice President & Director of Surveying

Danvers Office

sjalbert@HancockAssociates.com

Scott R. Jalbert, P.L.S.

Senior Vice President & Director of Surveying

Scott has been with Hancock Associates for 30 years. He became a Senior Vice President of the firm in 2020 and Director of Surveying in 2024. He is responsible for overseeing operations of the Danvers office and coordinates the collaboration of survey efforts among Hancock’s regional offices. In addition to his project management of surveys including boundary, construction, ALTA and GPS, he shares his expertise in technology as the leader of Hancock’s CAD Committee, oversees the firms IT department and archiving and data preservation and participates in day-to-day business decisions as a member of the Management Team and the Board of Directors.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Survey Certificate Program

Southern New Hampshire University

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #46737

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Member

Specialized Training

MBTA Contractor Safety Trained

OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Trained

Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certified

 

Greg Gould

Gregory G. Gould, P.L.S.

Vice President, Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Palmer Office

ggould@HancockAssociates.com

Gregory G. Gould, P.L.S.

Vice President, Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Greg has been with Hancock Associates for over 19 years, elevating to Associate in 2017. He has experience working on a wide range of surveying projects from both field and office perspectives including ANR and definitive subdivision plans, condominium, existing conditions, aerial photogrammetric control, GPS control, and boundary surveys, construction layout, Massachusetts Land Court surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, MassDOT surveys, settlement and groundwater monitoring surveys, easements and lease plans and FEMA Elevation Certificates. As Vice President, Greg focuses on operations in Hancock’s Chelmsford, Marlborough, Palmer and Princeton offices and plays an integral role in Hancock’s relationships with local college and university career and co-op centers.

Education

Clark University
Bachelor of Arts, Geography (Concentration: Mapping Sciences)

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Certificate in Land Surveying

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #51280

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE)

Specialized Training

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Trained

Other

Thomas Day Spring Lodge in Monson, Member

Friends of Quabbin, Member

Don Desmond

Donald I. Desmond, Jr., P.L.S.

Co-Founder & Advisor

Danvers Office

ddesmond@HancockAssociates.com

Donald I. Desmond, Jr., P.L.S.

Co-Founder & Advisor

Don Desmond co-founded Hancock Associates in 1978 with Frank Hancock. In 1984, Don took the helm as President and sole owner. After 32 years of success and growth, Don stepped aside as part of the succession plan, handing the reigns to Wayne Jalbert. Don still contributes to the firm, lending his 40+ years of land surveying experience to the team and participating as an advisor. With passion for travel, Don and his wife are spending their time seeing the world.

 

Education

Northeastern University

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #31722

 

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Member

 

Other

Rotary International, Member

Friends Forever USA, Member

Joe Peznola

Joseph D. Peznola, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering

Marlborough Office

jpeznola@HancockAssociates.com

Joseph D. Peznola, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering

Joe has over 37 years of experience in land development projects for Hancock’s private sector development clients, non-profit organizations and municipalities. He has extensive experience in the development of complex, high-density commercial and residential developments throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. At Hancock Associates, Joe is responsible for managing the 25- person engineering division across Hancock’s eight offices, providing strategic planning and resource coordination, business development and technical quality control and assurance. He works with groups such as MHP, CHAPA and NHBA among others, to speak, advise and promote progress in the field of Civil Engineering. Joe recently was part of a dedicated group of responders to MA DEP’s proposed changes to stormwater regulations as a recognized expert in the field.

As Vice President and Director of Engineering, Joe is dedicating additional vision to our Engineering Division, assisting in strategic planning and evolution of our Civil Engineering Division including technology growth, business development, daily operations, personnel growth, diversity and more.

 

 

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer Massachusetts, MA #38117

Registered Professional Civil Engineer New Hampshire, NH #10270

Massachusetts Certified Soil Evaluator, MA

New Hampshire Licensed Septic Designer, NH #1706

Affiliations

Home Builders Association of Massachusetts, Public Policy Committee Member

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stakeholder Groups, Member

Stormwater Management

Groundwater Discharge Permit Regulation Revisions

Sewer Design Flows Revisions

 

Other

Citizen Planner Training Collaborative, Trainer

Frequent presenter at engineering, housing and business conferences and seminars

Joe Small

Joseph M. Small, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Danvers Office

jsmall@HancockAssociates.com

Joseph M. Small, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Joe has 30 years of experience in land surveying. At Hancock Associates, he handles the preparation of numerous types of surveys and survey plans including boundary and Land Court surveys, construction layout, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys and topographic and existing conditions surveys. He is responsible for the coordination with clients and municipal agencies, reduction of field survey data, CAD preparation of final products as well as overseeing staff and field personnel. Joe is also responsible for research, quality control and equipment calibration and procurement.

Education

The Cooper Union
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #45717

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Member

Carlos Frias

Carlos M. Frias, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Marlborough Office

cfrias@HancockAssociates.com

Carlos M. Frias, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Senior Project Manager

Carlos has over 39 years of land surveying experience managing various public and private sector projects including large-scale construction jobs, boundary retracement surveys, “Form A” and definitive subdivision projects, as-built and easement plans, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, land court surveys, topographic and existing condition surveys and condominium projects. He is responsible for client contact, contracts and proposal negotiations, billing, field and office personnel supervision and project presentations to approving authorities.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Associate of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #41407

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Board of Directors Member

 

Specialized Training

1500-Hour Certificate in Drafting

Amtrak Contractor Safety Trained

Andrew Desmond

Andrew C. Desmond

Senior Associate & Operations Manager

Danvers Office

adesmond@HancockAssociates.com

Andrew C. Desmond

Senior Associate & Operations Manager

Andrew has been with Hancock Associates since 1997. He started in the field as a surveyor before moving inside to an administrative role at the firm. As Senior Associate & Operations Manager, he is responsible for all day-to-day operations and cash management.

Education

Endicott College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Specialized Training

Cornell University
Human Resources Studies

Management & Associates

Doug Andrysick

Douglas W. Andrysick, P.L.S.

Senior Project Manager & Regional Office Manager

Princeton Office

dwandrysick@HancockAssociates.com

Douglas W. Andrysick, P.L.S.

Senior Project Manager & Regional Office Manager

Doug has 40 years of land surveying experience which includes 25 year as an owner and operator of Andrysick Land Surveying and Acton Survey & Engineering. He is responsible for the coordination of residential, commercial and municipal projects including client contact, proposal preparation, invoicing, briefing field crews, conducting research, calculations and the preparation of final plans and documents. Doug is responsible for the scheduling of field crews and their use of state-of-the-art survey instrumentation including Robotic Total Stations and GPS systems. His experience includes large boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM Title Insurance Surveys, Land Court Surveys, construction layout projects, FEMA elevation certificates, existing conditions plans, soil testing, wetland delineation and project presentations to boards and committees. As manager of the Princeton office, Doug is responsible for client contact, contracts and proposal negotiations, invoicing, field and office personnel supervision and project presentations to approving authorities.

Education

Duke University
Master of Forestry

Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts, Geography

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #34608

Licensed Soil Evaluator, MA #SE3058

Licensed Title V System Inspector, MA #SI770

Specialized Training

OSHA 10-Hour Training for the Construction Industry

Jason Ellis

Jason A. Ellis, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Boston Survey Manager

Danvers, Boston and Newburyport Offices

jellis@HancockAssociates.com

Jason A. Ellis, P.L.S.

Senior Associate & Boston Survey Manager

Jason has over 27 years of experience in land surveying. He has a broad knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of utility, residential, commercial and municipal surveying projects. Jason is responsible for client contact, preparation of contracts, invoicing, briefing field crews, conducting research, calculations, the preparation of final plans and associated documents, CAD operations and GPS automation for the duration of various survey projects.

Education

Westfield State College
Bachelor of Science, Geography and Regional Planning (Minor: Cartography)

Registrations

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #49052

Affiliations

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, Member

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, Secretary

Specialized Training

MBTA Contractor Safety Trained

Brian Geaudreau

Brian G. Geaudreau, P.E.

Senior Associate & Project Manager

Chelmsford Office

bgeaudreau@HancockAssociates.com

Brian G. Geaudreau, P.E.

Senior Associate & Project Manager

Brian is a Professional Engineer and has over twelve years of experience at Hancock Associates. He has a proven track record in all aspects of land development from conceptual design to permitting, construction through as-built certification. Brian’s expertise ranges from single-family residential subdivisions to high-density mixed-use projects for both the public and private sector. This expertise includes design and compliance for various regulatory filings such as: MassDEP Stormwater Management, 310 CMR 15 Title 5, 310 CMR 10 Wetlands Protection Act, 521 CMR Architectural Access Board, 527 CMR Fire Prevention and MGL Ch. 41 Sec. 81K-81GG Subdivision Control.  He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Chelmsford branch engineering staff.

 

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Technology

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, MA, #54495

Certified Soil Evaluator, MA #13719

Certified Septic System Inspector, MA #13719

Don Frydryk

Don Frydryk, P.E., P.L.S.

Business Development Coordinator

Palmer Office

dfrydryk@hancockassociates.com

Don Frydryk, P.E., P.L.S.

Business Development Coordinator

Don has over 35 years of land surveying and civil engineering experience as Owner of Sherman & Frydryk, LLC, a well-respected land surveying and civil engineering firm. Throughout his career, he has served as Principal-in-Charge and Project Engineer/Surveyor on projects such as subdivision designs, site plan development, road and street reconstruction and highway design. His long list of prominent and long-standing clients includes residential and commercial developers, municipalities, service utilities, MassDOT, hospitals and more throughout Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties and the surrounding areas. His firm, Sherman & Frydryk, joined Hancock Associates in 2021.

In his position as Business Development Coordinator, Don fosters ongoing relationships with his client base, networks to establish prospective new clientele and generates opportunities for Hancock’s surveying, engineering and wetland science divisions. He also continues to mentor and train staff, sharing and teaching all the great skills and traits that have made him a leader in the industry.

Education

Western New England College
Master of Science, Engineering Management

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Professional Engineer, MA #35839

Professional Land Surveyor, MA #41606

Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers, Member

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers (MALSCE), Member

Anthony Donato

Anthony Donato, P.E., LEED AP

Associate, Senior Project Manager & Regional Office Manager

Boston Office

adonato@HancockAssociates.com

Anthony Donato, P.E., LEED AP

Associate, Senior Project Manager & Regional Office Manager

Anthony has over 30 years of experience with a long history of permitting in retail and residential developments throughout New England. He is responsible for business development, financial management, staff oversight and project management for both the Hancock and H.W. Moore entities in the Boston office. Anthony had a broad range of project experience including residential subdivisions, mixed-use developments, quick serve restaurants, K-12 and higher education projects from conceptual design stage through construction.

Education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, MA #40706

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, RI #13641

LEED AP Certified

Massachusetts Certified Soil Evaluator #598

David Cowell

David Cowell, PWS, CWB, CESSWI, CERP

Associate, Senior Wetland Scientist & Project Manager

dcowell@HancockAssociates.com

David Cowell, PWS, CWB, CESSWI, CERP

Associate, Senior Wetland Scientist & Project Manager

David has over 24 years of experience providing wetland, wildlife and ecological consulting services in both the private and public sectors in support of projects in land development, energy/utilities and transportation industries. He has performed wetland delineations in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and MassDEP methodologies; federal, state and local wetland permitting; third-party peer review and expert witness testimony; wetland replication and restoration design and oversight; vernal pool characterization; rare plant and animal surveys and conservation permitting; habitat inventories and conservation plans; construction monitoring and environmental compliance oversight; and erosion and sediment control design and inspection services. David has experience in permitting and compliance with  federal, state and local regulations such as Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA), Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA), as well as local municipal wetland and zoning ordinances and bylaws.

 

Education

University of San Francisco
Master of Science, Environmental Management (Concentration: Ecology)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation

Registrations

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Society of Wetland Scientists License #2480

Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), The Wildlife Society

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspection (CESSWI), EnviroCert International Inc., License #3917

Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)

Affiliations

Town of Clinton Conservation Commission, Member

New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society, President

Massachusetts Association of Wetland Scientists, Wildlife Committee Member

Charlie Wear, P.E., LEED AP

Business Development Coordinator

Danvers and Newburyport Offices

cwear@HancockAssociates.com

Charlie Wear, P.E., LEED AP

Business Development Coordinator

Charlie has been a licensed Civil Professional Engineer for over 25 years. His extensive experience includes civil design, stormwater management facilities, sanitary sewerage disposal systems, roadways, utilities, design permitting, Planning Board and Conservation Commission interaction and client relations. Prior to joining Hancock Associates, Charlie was President and Director of Engineering of a well-known regional civil engineering and land surveying firm.

Education

Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, MA #37867

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, RI #6587

 

Specialized Training

LEED AP Certified

Katie Cruz

Katie Cruz, P.E., LEED AP

Associate & Project Manager

Danvers Office

kcruz@hancockassociates.com

Katie Cruz, P.E., LEED AP

Associate & Project Manager

Katie is a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts with over 18 years of experience in land development civil engineering and permit acquisitions for a wide variety of projects from initial planning through construction. She is responsible for overseeing site, drainage and utility design, preparation of permitting and construction documents, obtaining approvals and construction administration. Her responsibilities include coordination with clients, regulatory officials, in-house surveying and environmental departments and other consultants. The majority of Katie’s work has focused on large-scale residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial projects in urban and environmentally sensitive areas. She has also managed recreational, educational, community institutional, healthcare and smaller-scale projects throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore.

Education

Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer, MA #51384

Specialized Training

LEED AP Certified

Matt Magee

Matthew Magee

Associate & Project Surveyor

Danvers Office

mmagee@hancockassociates.com

Matthew Magee

Associate & Project Surveyor

Matt has over 22 years of experience with Hancock Associates. He is responsible for the coordination of municipal, commercial, residential and utility projects including client contact, briefing field crews, conducting research, calculations and the preparation of final plans and associated documents. Matt is also responsible for CAD operations, calculations and field crew automation for the duration of various survey projects.

Education

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Roger Williams College
Architectural Program

Specialized Training

Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)

Jim Oneil

Jim O’Neil, L.L.S., P.L.S.

Senior Project Manager and Chelmsford Survey Manager

Chelmsford Office

joneil@hancockassociates.com

Jim O’Neil, L.L.S., P.L.S.

Senior Project Manager and Chelmsford Survey Manager

Jim has almost 30 years of experience in land surveying. He is responsible for overseeing the surveying department in the Chelmsford office and coordinating with the surveying teams in other offices. As Project Manager, Jim maintains client contact, supervises Staff and Field Crews and approves calculations, plans and reports for a wide range of projects including ALTA, construction layout, lot staking, FEMA, settlement monitoring, subdivisions and boundary plans.

Education

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Civil Engineering Program

Registrations

Registered Professional Land Surveyor, NH #928

Registered Professional Land Surveyor, ME #2588

Registered Professional Land Surveyor, VT # 024.0107526

Registered Professional Land Surveyor, CT # 0070517

Affiliations

Bedford, New Hampshire Zoning Board of Adjustment, Former Member

Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors, Member

Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers, Member

National Society of Professional Surveyors, Member

New Hampshire Surveyors Association, Member

 

Jeffrey LeBeau

Jeffrey LeBeau, Jr., P.E.

Engineering Manager & Senior Project Manager

Palmer Office

jlebeau@hancockassociates.com

Jeffrey LeBeau, Jr., P.E.

Engineering Manager & Senior Project Manager

Jeffrey joined Hancock Associates in 2023. He has over 27 years of experience in the civil engineering industry and a strong background in site/civil, utility and construction inspection. He is responsible for project management, QA/QC reviews, client communication and business development.

Education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Registrations

Registered Professional Civil Engineer Massachusetts, MA #41666

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer Connecticut, CT #23870

Corporate

Joanne O'Connell

Joanne O’Connell

Vice President, Manager of Administrative Services and Human Resources

Danvers Office

joconnell@HancockAssociates.com

Joanne O’Connell

Vice President, Manager of Administrative Services and Human Resources

Joanne has over 20 years of experience in business administration, human resources, accounting and marketing. She oversees all administrative support personnel and functions including contracts, client relations, facilities, branch offices, special events and technology. In her role as Human Resources Manager, she assists all employees with enrolling and exercising their benefits as well as coordinates HR-related functions with our operations, accounting, administrative, marketing and management teams.

Education

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Susan Mailhoit

Susan Mailhoit

Accounting Manager

Danvers Office

smailhoit@HancockAssociates.com

Susan Mailhoit

Accounting Manager

Susan has over 30 years of accounting and financial experience in diverse industries including construction, real estate and manufacturing. Prior to joining Hancock, she was Finance Manager at a local residential development company and was the owner/founder of SDM Financial Services. As Accounting Manager, Susan manages the accounting operations and finances for all of Hancock offices.

Education

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Accounting

Affiliations

ACES (Alliance of Climate and Environmental Stewards), Member

Storm Surge and TMPO (Triton Music Parents Organization), Member

Specialized Training

Notary Public

Other

Notary Public

Lisa Beaulieu

Lisa Beaulieu

Project Accountant

Palmer Office

lbeaulieu@ShermanFrydryk.com

Lisa Beaulieu

Project Accountant

Lisa joined Hancock Associates’ Palmer, MA Division of Sherman & Frydryk in 2020 as a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant and in 2023, she was promoted to Project Accountant. Lisa supports Project Managers with their accounts receivable needs, coordination of monthly billing, contract review, payment reconciliation and client communication.

Education

Holyoke Community College

Kathleen Gobiel

Kathleen A. Gobiel

Project Accountant

Danvers Office

kgobiel@HancockAssociates.com

Kathleen A. Gobiel

Project Accountant

Kathleen has been with Hancock Associates since 2008. She started as a Survey Administrative Assistance and moved to Accounting in 2011. Kathy handles billing, accounts receivable and reviews new contracts. She also supports project managers in all offices with their accounts receivable needs, communicates regularly with clients regarding electronic payments, prepares account statements and handles general client inquiries.

Education

Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Other

Danvers Falcons Marching Band Parent Organization, Executive Board Member

Matthew Woolf

Collections Manager

Danvers Office

mwoolf@HancockAssociates.com

Matthew Woolf

Collections Manager

Matt joined Hancock Associates in 2021 as a Project Accountant. In 2023, he transitioned to Collections Manager allowing him to tap into his over 10 years of experience in credit/accounts receivable experience garnered in both the hospitality and waste service industries. Matt supports our Project Managers with their accounts receivable needs including the management of all incoming client payments and the coordination of collections activities.

Education

Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor’s Degree, Entertainment and Event Management

Travis Yacovitch

Travis Yacovitch

Archivist

Danvers Office

tyacovitch@hancockhssociates.com

Travis Yacovitch

Archivist

Travis has been with Hancock Associates since 2016. He is responsible for maintaining Hancock’s collection of surveying records, some of which date back to the 1800s. Thanks to his efforts in digital preservation by scanning such records, and creating a searchable database in turn, project managers throughout Hancock’s network of offices are able to conduct in-house research with efficient evaluation.

Education

Simmons University
Master of Library and Information Science
Concentration in Archives Management

Temple University
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in English

North Shore Community College
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Affiliations

Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society)

Our History

1978 Hancock Associates

1978 – Frank Hancock, PLS, PE founds Hancock Survey Associates. His first hire is Donald Desmond. Hancock offers land surveying and civil engineering services to the local area of the North Shore and Essex County.

Frank Hancock Article

1978 – Frank Hancock, PLS, PE discusses the founding of Hancock Associates in the August 30, 1978 issue of the Hamilton Wenham Chronicle.

history since 1984

1984 – Don Desmond purchases Hancock Survey Associates from Frank Hancock and incorporates as Hancock Survey Associates, Inc.

two boats on a lake on a cloudy day

1984 – Hancock adds wetland science as a new service.

hancock associates in beach road 1990

1990 – First branch office opens in Salisbury, MA.

landing surveying in 1992

1992 – After the economic downturn, Hancock undertakes aggressive diversification and growth plan incorporating new technology, expanding into a broader geographic service region and maturing into large, complex design and construction projects.

two men in 1994

1994 – Hancock expands ownership to include Wayne Jalbert, PLS and Vaclav Talacko, PE as Associates.

map of land surveying

1996 – Branch office established in Bolton, MA.
1997 – Services expand to southern New Hampshire.

1998 - Hancock acquires assets of Carter & Towers Engineering Corp.

1998 – Hancock acquires the assets of Carter & Towers Engineering Corp. These assets expand the company’s archives to include land surveying records dating back to 1852.

Hancock north in 2004

2004 – Hancock moves into newly constructed office building at 185 Centre Street, Danvers, MA. Three additional Associates join Hancock, thus formally moving forward with the long-term plan for growth and stewardship. Hancock moves Bolton, MA office to Marlborough, MA due to successful growth.

Hancock Associates 2005

2005 – Company acquires the assets of Pembroke Land Survey Company of Salem, NH and establishes branch office in Salem, NH. These assets include surveying records for southern NH, as well as Plum Island, MA.

2006 Hancock Associates - Connecticut

2006 – Hancock expands surveying services to Connecticut.

entering chelmsford sign

2008 – A new branch office opens in Chelmsford, MA with the acquisition of Polaris Engineering.

Wayne Jalbert professional land surveyor

2009 – Hancock expands surveying services to Rhode Island.

team of associates in 2009

2009 – Joseph M. Small, PLS, Andrew C. Desmond, Carlos M. Frias, PLS and Scott R. Jalbert, PLS become Associates.

Andrysick land surveying

2013 – Hancock acquires the assets of both Acton Survey & Engineering, Inc. and Andrysick Land Surveying. These acquisitions include offices in Acton and Princeton, MA and expand Hancock’s geographic reach. Hancock continues stewardship plan with an additional Associate.

Hancock office in chelmsford

2015 – Hancock consolidates Acton and Chelmsford offices into the Chelmsford location.

Young Hancock team

2015 – The Young Professionals Group is formed to enhance the professional growth of Hancock’s younger employees. Jason A. Ellis, PLS is appointed as the group’s first Moderator.

2016 Hancock Associates - Wayne Jalbert and Don Desmond

2016 – Hancock undergoes ownership transition as Wayne Jalbert takes over as President. Don Desmond oversees financial operations and special projects as General Manager and remains a Board Member.

2017 – Gregory G. Gould, PLS, Jason A. Ellis, PLS and Brian G. Geaudreau become Associates.

2017 – Gregory G. Gould, PLS, Jason A. Ellis, PLS and Brian G. Geaudreau become Associates.

two men in 2017 smiling in front of hancock associates' office

2017 – A new branch office opens in Newburyport, MA allowing Hancock to offer area residents land surveying, civil engineering and wetland/coastal permitting services in addition to access to historical records for Plum Island.

2017 – Don Desmond, Co-Founder and Former President retires from Hancock but continues role as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

2017 – Don Desmond, Co-Founder and Former President retires from Hancock but continues role as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

celebrating 40 years of business

2018 – Hancock Associates celebrates its 40th year in business.

Noonan McDowell in 2018

2018 – Hancock acquires Noonan & McDowell, a well-respected land surveying and civil engineering firm in Billerica, Massachusetts.

two men shaking hands

2018 – Hancock acquires H.W. Moore Associates, Inc., a leading Boston engineering consulting firm specializing in civil/site engineering and land use planning services since 1967.

Hancock Associates Concord location

2020 – Hancock opens office in Concord, NH to provide exemplary land surveying and civil engineering services to land owners and developers in the Central New Hampshire region.

Atlas Land Surveying

2020 – Hancock acquires the assets of Land Surveys, Inc. of Brockton, Massachusetts adding their survey records and those from Atlas Land Surveying of Stoughton and Kenneth C. Heyward of Easton to Hancock’s vast historical survey records collection.

history of hancock associates

2021 – Hancock acquires Sherman & Frydryk, LLC, a land surveying and civil engineering firm located in Palmer, Massachusetts expanding Hancock’s services further into Western Massachusetts. This acquisition was successfully completed during the challenging times of the COVID-19 crisis.

Hancock associates leadership

2021 – Anthony Donato, PE, LEED AP, Katherine Cruz, PE, LEED AP, David Cowell, PWS, CWB, CESSWI, CERP, and Matthew Magee, Project Surveyor become Associates.

2023 - Hancock Associates celebrates its 45th year in business.

Affiliations

COMMUNITY