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MMS Consultants, Inc. was founded in 1975 by civil engineer Ronald Meyer, land surveyor Robert Mickelson, and landscape architect Larry Schnittjer. These three, who combined the first letters of their last names to create the name MMS, had been operating in Iowa City for several years, but decided to start their own business to provide the highest level of service, accountability, and dedication to their customers.
MMS has operated under these guiding principles for 50 years. MMS has worked with over 10,000 clients on over 40,000 projects throughout Eastern Iowa. The overwhelming majority of our projects are repeat customers. MMS’s many services range from single-lot surveys to complete project consulting, such as: concept planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, contract and construction administration, construction staking, and construction inspection.
“While the company has grown, we have done an excellent job of maintaining the core values that the founders set forth. Many of our customers have been with us for a long time, and for that we are truly appreciative.”
Kelly Beckler, President
MMS President Kelly Beckler has been with the company for 32 years, including 12 years as President, and has witnessed the footprint of the company growing throughout Eastern Iowa.
“It’s been a privilege to be able to be involved in the expansion and growth of the area in which I grew up and live in,” Beckler said. “While the company has grown, we have done an excellent job of maintaining the core values that the founders set forth. Many of our customers have been with us for a long time, and for that we are truly appreciative.”
Businesses don’t stick around for half a century without constant growth and evolution. That is why in 2024, MMS invested in more environmenta l services, as well as a state-of-the-art drone. Our DJI M350 drone sports Precision GPS capabilities, as well as Photogrammetry, and LiDAR scanning to produce 2D and 3D models. This drone will help MMS decrease costs while increasing accuracy. MMS takes pride in providing quality service and this drone will allow us to continue to provide the top-notch service that has kept us among the civil engineering leaders in the area for 50 years.
“This drone is an exciting step into the future for MMS Consultants,” MMS Principal and Licensed Professional Surveyor Rick Nowotny said. “We had already been working with a drone, but this new one will allow us to provide a wider range of services for our clients. We are looking forward to providing quicker and even more accurate survey services using our drone.”