Two employees take over leadership of Thew Associates Land Surveyors

SALINA, N.Y. — A pair of long-time employees of Thew Associates Land Surveyors, a Salina–based land-surveying firm, are now leading the business. 

Michael Merithew and Jeremy Sweeney are now company principals after purchasing the member shares of Thew Associates from Spencer and James Thew, per an April 3 announcement about the leadership transition.

Merithew and Sweeney bought the shares on Jan. 1 of this year, Cameron Wattles, business development manager for Thew Associates, tells CNYBJ in an email.

Both of the firm’s new principals have worked for the business since the early 2000s, according to Wattles.

James Thew, who has worked for the company for 36 years, including 28 years as principal, stepped down from his leadership role at the start of 2023. Thew continues working for the business as a project manager and consultant as the leadership transition continues, Wattles says.

Spencer Thew has been retired since 2007 but has provided consulting work for the company in the years that followed. 

James Thew expressed his gratitude for all the clients who trusted in the services of Thew Associates throughout his tenure: 

“I have been blessed to have worked with so many wonderful people over the years. I thank each and every one of you for your trust in us to provide quality services on your projects,” Thew said in a statement.

Merithew and Sweeney say they will work to continue “providing responsive, professional, and quality services to each client.” 

“The goal is to continue the Thew Associates legacy of delivering high quality service and exceeding our clients’ expectations,” Merithew said.

Thew Associates Land Surveyors has been in business since 1972, per its website. It currently has 30 employees, according to Wattles. 

With offices located in Canton, Saranac Lake, Syracuse, and Utica, Thew Associates provides professional land-surveying services throughout the Northeast U.S.