Our Director of Operations, John Valachovic, wears multiple hats at Kaaterskill. He manages the survey department under the direction of his wife Christine who is our Principal licensed land surveyor and he also handles supervising the firms day to day operations including safety and field work. John grew up in Rotterdam, NY. He graduated…
At Kaaterskill one of our newer employees is our Administrative Assistant. Mikala sits at the reception desk and greets clients, answers phones and helps with paperwork. She also doubles as the Marketing Coordinator. Here’s a little bit about Mikala: I am not originally from New York, I grew up in Washington State. I moved here…
I enjoy working with people and helping them to create an environment that reflects their dreams and desires
One of Kaaterskill’s best assets is our employees. Our employees are dedicated and strive to make the company a success. Each has a story outside of their work life. This week our Structural Engineer, Bill Scribner, shares a little bit about himself, his life outside of Kaaterskill and how he came to work in the…
Subdividing is often the first step in developing land or selling a property. When a client comes to us hoping to change boundary lines or with an idea for a major land development, creating a subdivision is a key step in the process. Subdivisions are more than simply dividing a property into pieces. It involves…
Read the writing on the wall.
Kaaterskill Associates is primarily owned by two partners, Darrin Elsom and Christine Valachovic. Christine is a mother of three boys, and is an accomplished woman who has managed to successfully juggle a career and a family, she shared a little bit about herself and how she became a business owner. Where are you…
A surveyor’s day is never the same twice. It seems like there’s always a domestic issue, a missing pin, an unclear deed or weather complications that make the job unique daily. But there is a standard set of procedures that every survey roughly follows from start to finish for the guys in the field. In…
Blueprints are packed with information on your house. They are made for a design team and construction crew but they easily be read by a home owner or anyone interested in the plans for a building. All you need is a little knowledge on where to look for relevant information. While every firm has a…
Designing a home means sets of drawings, blueprints and descriptions. Designing your own house is an exciting process that allows you to put together your favorite things from buildings you have seen throughout your life. But sometimes it can be hard to visualize. Seeing it on paper is completely different than what the completed building…
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