Rebecca Gardiner‐Bess, Esq
General Counsel
Rebecca Gardiner‐Bess serves as General Counsel at Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation, and is responsible for protecting our company’s legal interests and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. She provides hands-on counsel to all levels of the executive staff and oversees the legal department’s operations. Additionally, Rebecca plays a key role in guiding the development of company programs, strategic planning, and the implementation and management of company operations.
In her capacity as Administrative Director, Rebecca coordinates with Functional Supervisors in each office to oversee the performance of the administrative staff. She is responsible for the assignment and distribution of work, training, scheduling, task assignments, and quality control of administrative tasks.
Rebecca joined SSMC in 2012 as a Contracts Administrator. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011 after earning her Law degree from Florida A&M University, College of Law. Rebecca is an active member of the Florida Bar, serving on the Eminent Domain Committee and the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee.
In 2019, Rebecca was unanimously appointed to the SSMC Board of Directors. As a board member, she collaborates with other board members, the SSMC Leadership Council, and the ESOP Communications Committee to support and enhance the company’s growth and serve its community of owners.