Nathan Bolton, LSI

Nathan Bolton, LSI, serves as the Bozeman Survey Department Office Lead at Stahly Engineering & Associates, where he helps oversee departmental operations under the direction of the Department Manager and Technical Lead. With a strong passion for the surveying profession, Nathan plays a key role in guiding projects from client engagement through fieldwork and final deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency every step of the way.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in GIS/Planning with a Minor in Land Surveying from Montana State University, and he has become an invaluable asset to the team through his versatile skill set. His expertise includes GIS mapping, Subdivision Review and Administration, and Examining Land Surveyor Reviews—contributing critical insight and precision to complex regulatory and planning processes.

In addition to his core surveying responsibilities, Nathan leverages his GIS background to support Master Plans, Growth Policies, and Capital Improvements Planning for both municipal and private sector clients across Montana. His ability to bridge surveying with spatial planning and policy has made him a trusted resource on multidisciplinary teams and a leader in advancing the integration of GIS into modern surveying practices.