Rebecca Gardiner‐Bess, Esq

Rebecca Gardiner-Bess serves as Director of Administration and General Counsel at Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation, functioning in the role of Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (CLAO) for the organization. In her role, she oversees the company’s legal, administrative, and operational functions while helping guide strategic initiatives, corporate governance, risk management, and organizational growth across the firm. 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 Director of Administration, 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.