NEW ORLEANS (press release) – T. Baker Smith, LLC (TBS), an engineering, surveying, environmental, and consulting services company, has welcomed the teams of Acadia Land Surveying and its Gulfport affiliate, Cassady-Acadia Land Surveying, to the TBS family.
TBS states that with offices in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi, these firms bring decades of experience, deep local expertise, and trusted client relationships to TBS’s expanding Gulf South presence.
“For more than 20 years, Acadia and Cassady-Acadia have been defined by professionals known for their precision, responsiveness, and local knowledge,” T. Baker Smith said in a statement. “Their dedication to clients across the Gulf Coast reflects the same values of service, integrity, and excellence that have guided TBS for over a century.”
“This is more than an acquisition—it’s a partnership rooted in shared values. Together, we’re expanding our ability to serve the Gulf South with innovative solutions and trusted local expertise,” said Kenneth Wm. Smith, PE, PLS, FACEC, CEO of T. Baker Smith.
“We’re proud to join the TBS family. This partnership allows us to continue serving our clients with accuracy and responsiveness while creating greater opportunities for our team and communities,” said Michael P. Blanchard, P.L.S.
The addition of Acadia and Cassady-Acadia strengthens TBS’s surveying capabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and the broader Gulf South region, positioning the firm to meet growing infrastructure and development needs. “Clients can continue to expect the same trusted service, now supported by TBS’s expanded resources, technology, and regional reach,” TBS said in a statement.
For more information about T. Baker Smith, visit www.tbsmith.com.
About T. Baker Smith, LLC
Founded in 1913, T. Baker Smith (TBS) is a market-driven, professional engineering, surveying, and environmental firm servicing the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Utilizing leading edge technology and cultivating our associates’ talents, TBS integrates services to provide customized solutions to clients’ challenges. As trusted advisors, we work on meaningful projects that improve, enhance and protect our communities.
Over the years, TBS has grown from a small local operation to a firm of more than 280 associates with multiple offices across the Gulf Coast. The firm serves diverse sectors, including public works, land development, pipeline, energy, industrial, and coastal infrastructure, and delivers comprehensive services from surveying and mapping to environmental compliance and engineering design.
About Acadia Land Surveying, LLC
Acadia Land Surveying began in 1999 and has grown from a one-person operation to a team of approximately 20 professionals, including land surveyors, field personnel, and CADD technicians. They combine effective field surveying with advanced computer technology practices to deliver timely, accurate results. Leadership includes Michael Blanchard, who has over 22 years of experience and oversees project management, field operations, client presentations, and final approval of survey plans.
About Cassady-Acadia Land Surveying
Cassady-Acadia Land Surveying was formed when Acadia acquired Cassady & Associates, a Gulf Coast firm established in 1947 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Cassady & Associates will continue to operate under the Cassady-Acadia name and maintain a presence in Gulfport at its longtime location. Wayne Vice, SI, directs day-to-day operations in Gulfport, while J. Michael Cassady continues in a consulting role through Cassady Consulting, Inc.
Representative Projects & Capabilities
TBS has a track record of involvement in significant regional projects, such as flood control structures, highway widenings, stormwater detention facilities, and beneficial uses of dredged material in coastal and inland areas. Its surveying and mapping practice emphasizes respecting boundaries, preserving property rights, and delivering innovation, efficiency, and accuracy in all projects.
The expanded combination enables TBS to better serve clients in sectors including transportation, coastal restoration, ports and airports, government infrastructure, and industrial development. With these enhanced resources, clients across the Gulf South can expect improved access to integrated services, stronger technical capabilities, and deeper local reach.
