Matthew Byers

Director of Safety + Operations

Matthew Byers serves as the Director of Safety and Operations for David Mason + Associates, bringing tenured experience in surveying, field services, and safety leadership. He has experience as a surveyor, survey coordinator, and project manager that gives him the depth and insight to lead DMA’s Field Services Division.

Matthew joined DMA in 1995 and has led teams on visual and drone inspectors across multiple utilities and his surveying expertise includes modern laser scanning and GPS‑based field data technologies. He is Trimble‑Certified in RTK/GPS surveying and holds key safety credentials including OSHA‑10, OSHA‑30, MEA Energy University OQ Training, Confined Space Training, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification, and additional safety seminar training through Ashland Chemical and the International Airport Genetics Institute.

Matt plays a central role on the firm’s Safety Committee and drives initiatives focused on training, reporting, and safety-first improvement. He serves as a police officer in the St. Louis community suburbs and enjoys spending time with his family.