The Beginning
Fox & Associates was created in 1966, starting off as a small surveying firm. To date, we have a become a well established full-service, licensed, highly qualified engineering, surveying and planning firm. Office locations include Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland and Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Fox provides professional engineering and surveying services to various government agencies, private developers, public utilities, and architects.
William E. (Bill) Fox, Co-Founder
Mr. Fox co-founded Fox & Associates on June 6, 1966 after gaining 16 years of professional experience in the surveying business at Baker-Wibberly & Associates, Inc., and Potomac Edison. Although he retired after a career spanning more than forty years in the surveying and engineering business, he remained a licensed Surveyor in MD, PA, and WV well into his retirement years. The company continued to benefit from his many years of professional experience until his passing on June 12, 2015.
Bernard G. (Bernie) Charles, Co-Founder
Mr. Charles co-founded Fox & Associates after gaining 20 years of professional experience in the surveying business as well. He worked directly with Mr. Fox for 16 years prior, in various capacities at Baker-Wibberly & Associates, Inc., and on numerous projects when working for J. B. Ferguson Company while working at Potomac Edison. When Mr. Charles obtained his Surveying License in the spring of 1966, he and Mr. Fox decided to take their long term business relationship and friendship to the next level. Mr. Charles remained as a partner and working member of the Fox family until his passing on October 3, 1988.
Fox’s Mission
At Fox, our mission is to blend expertise in civil engineering, surveying, planning and landscape architecture, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. We strive to deliver exceptional service to our clients, providing reliable solutions that enhance communities and infrastructure. With a focus on precision and efficiency, we aim to set the standard for excellence in our industry, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Through a passion for creativity and technical expertise, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge designs that exceed expectations in functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics. With over 55 years of experience, continuous improvement, and driven by passion and integrity, we aspire to contribute positively to the built environment and create lasting value for our clients. Fox enjoys working closely with our individual clients, to ensure your personal touch is apparent for your final product.