Meet Our Team
Since 2011, we've grown from a one-person operation to a team of six. And while we strive for the highest quality work in everything we do, we also like to have a little bit of fun while doing so. No matter who at Meridian you work with, you can expect the best--because we only hire the best.
President
Michael S. Lapp, PLS
Mike founded Meridian in 2011 to serve the Gallatin Valley and surrounding areas. With 40 years of experience in land surveying, Mike is a licensed Land Surveyor in 4 states. He is also an active member of the Montana Association of Registered Land Surveyors (MARLS) and has served in a variety of appointed and elected offices in that organization, including as president. Mike has represented the land surveying community through presentations at the MARLS annual convention, as well as the Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP), Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders (MACR), and the Montana Association of Planners (MAP), as well as providing testimony before both State House and Senate committees in Helena when called upon.
Vice President
J. Sean McFarland, PLS
Sean has worked in land surveying and engineering since 1995. He earned his BS in Construction Engineering with a minor in Land Surveying in 2002 and joined Meridian in 2016. As licensed Land Surveyor in Montana, he uses his extensive knowledge to provide exceptional work on every project, as well as to give back to the community through MARLS.
Land Survey Technician
Matias Francis, LSI
Matias joined Meridian Land Surveying, Inc. in 2023 and earned his AAS in Surveying from Flathead Valley Community College in 2026. An FAA Part 107-certified remote pilot and commissioned Notary Public, Matias brings experience across a variety of surveying and planning projects, serving clients ranging from private landowners to government agencies. He is currently a Land Surveyor Intern and working toward professional licensure.
Civil Engineer and Land Survey Technician
Evan Genay, PE/LSI
Evan has a wide-ranging background in surveying and engineering. Licensed as both a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Intern in Montana, he has the tools to get any job done. Evan’s specialties include water and wastewater infrastructure engineering design, surveying in challenging terrain, environmental permitting, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Land Survey Technician
Cody Pierson
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Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
Melanie Mudge
After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2010, Melanie has worked in a variety of fields and positions, including marketing, non-profits, research, and writing. She joined Meridian to crack the whip and get the boys in line.