September - IRWA Chapter 74

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IN THIS ISSUE: Volume 12, Issue 7
Chapter 74 Greeting
1
President’s Message
2
Committee Updates
3-5
Education
6-7
Membership
9-10
Professional Development
11
Programs
12
Young Professionals
13
Career Hotline
14-15
Chapter Website Sponsorship
16-17
CHAPTER OFFICERS
President
Patti Bell, SR/WA
Allegiant Group, PLLC
512-826-1333
patti@allegiantgrp.com
President Elect
Maggie Schedler, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC
Contract Land Staff, LLC
512-346-6518
maggie.schedler@contractlandstaff.com
Vice President
Virginia Pompa, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-NAC
512-346-6518
virginia.pompa@contractlandstaff.com
About our Chapter
Bluebonnet Chapter No. 74, is the Austin, TX, chapter of the
International Right of Way Association. Our Chapter was
founded in 1985 by professionals in the right of way field to unite
members for education, to improve service to employers and the
public, and to advance our members within the profession. We
are part of Region 2 of the International Association. Our current
membership includes professionals involved in a wide array of
projects requiring real estate and right of way services.
Board of Directors Meetings are held the first Tuesday of
each month. All are welcome. If you are interested in attending, please contact a Chapter 74 Officer.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON INFORMATION:
Secretary
Alex Gale, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC
HDR Engineering, Inc.
512-239-9750
alex.gale@hdrinc.com
THERE IS NO LUNCHEON THIS MONTH
Treasurer
Lori Bible, SR/WA
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.
512-338-2754
LRBible@lan-inc.com
Director / 2 Year
Donald C. Toner, SR/WA
TxDOT—Strategic Project Division
512-531-5904
don.toner@txdot.gov
Director / 1 Year
Denise Skinner, SR/WA
NuStar Energy
210-918-2119
denise.skinner@nustarenergy.com
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Asset Management Committee Update
Valuation Committee Update
Save the Date: Christmas Party!
Professional Development Update
New Payment Process for Luncheons
Chapter 74 - Austin, TX
President’s Message
Hello Chapter 74!
It is hard to believe we are already into September. It seems the weeks and
months are flying past.
Our chapter is still growing as well with 23 new members since July 1st ,
and a total membership of 243 people. This includes 24 TxDOT members,
18 affiliate members, and 12 new members from the City of Austin. We
have an all-volunteer board that has been responsive as always to chapter
business, as well as International Headquarters’ business. We were the
16th largest chapter nationwide at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1st); these numbers are
fluid so stay tuned. Maintaining the top 20% for IRWA says a lot about our professional networking and education offerings within Chapter 74. This is thanks to all of you.
I’ve previously mentioned that the country of Mexico has been added as a member to our Region
2 this year, as we volunteered to mentor them and help grow their education programs. This is
an historical opportunity as their goal at some point is to grow their own countrywide IRWA
program. To support our newest Region 2 member, the spring forum will be held in Cancun
Mexico in March 2016 with classes on March 9-10, a networking social the evening of the 9th,
and the region meeting on Friday the 11th. Region 2 has set this up with member discounts
from March 8-11, 2016 with all-inclusive prices. Please feel welcome to join us if you can, as the
Mexican government is supporting this new professional organization in their country and will
have representatives there as well to meet us. The Region 2 website will have information on
this also.
Our board has added two new Committee Chairs this year for Legal and Pipeline representation, which we hope will help grow these two areas in addition to our existing committees of professional disciplines. Please reach out to Chapter 74 officers and committee members and share
your interest in the organization and questions at any time. Thanks so much for your ongoing
participation and support.
Sincerely,
Patti Bell
Chapter 74 President
2015-2016
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Committees
Asset Management
Ron Olderog, MAI, SR/WA
City of Austin, (512) 974-7193
Communication
Michelle Hawkins, SR/WA, R/W-NAC, R/W-RAC
Lisa Cooper, RW-RAC
HDR Engineering, Inc., (512) 531-5900
Professional Development
Cheryl Speaker, SR/WA, R/W-AC
(512) 415-5778
Programs
Melissa Garcia
Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 832-7024
William R. Gold, II
City of Austin, (512) 974-7027
Education
Cathy Thomas
CB Richard Ellis, (512) 499-4911
Relocation
David Harrah, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC
Matthew Eckmann
Cindy Schechter
September Eminent Domain Seminar
Contract Land Staff, LLC, (512) 346-6518
Legal
Stephen Best, J.D.
Local Public Agency
John Reed, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC
Compliant Relocation Services, LLC, (512) 468-5097
Elizabeth Norris
Atkins, (512) 342-3443
Surveying and Engineering
Jesse Cooper
Transportation
Dennis Sedlachek, SR/WA, R/W-RAC
Cintra U.S., (512) 371-4816
Sheila Mills, SR/WA, R/W-NAC
H.W. Lochner, Inc., (254) 715-8864
Utilities
Kerry Fulton, SR/WA
Membership
Wade McNeill, SR/WA
McNeill Real Estate Services, (512) 619-0270
TxDOT-Strategic Project Division, (512) 531-5905
Harsh Doshy, P.E.
Tara O’Neal
Valuation
Chris Hornsby
Nominations
Teri Morgan, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-NAC
HDR Engineering, Inc., (512) 431-2742
Paul Hornsby & Company, (512) 381-5510
Young Professionals
Matthew Eckmann
Denise Skinner, SR/WA
Contract Land Staff, LLC, (512) 346-6518
Don Toner, Jr. SR/WA
NuStar Energy, (210) 918-2119
Harsh Doshy, P.E.
TxDOT-Strategic Project Division, (512) 531-5900
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Committee Updates
What is Asset Management?
This fiscal year I have taken over the Asset Management Committee chair position for the chapter. I have had
several members ask me what Asset Management is and what is done at the International Asset Management
level.
Basically, Asset Management professionals at the local and international levels examine and monitor legislative changes and methods or practices pertaining to the acquisition, operation, management or disposition of
interest in right-of-way and real property. Areas of activities include interim rental and clearance of buildings
on properties acquired for rights-of-way for public purposes; disposal of real property interests including conveyance of easements, or other interests necessary for the relocation of streets or utilities; and acquisition, development, leasing of property held by public agencies including multi-use or joint use of rights-of-way and
other real property holdings.
The IRWA offers a certification in five disciplines, which includes Asset Management for the RW/AMC. The
candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of practice experience in asset management services of right-ofway related activities involving the interpretation of real estate valuation principles, semi-legal work in preparation or review of documents and an understanding of real property law. These types of work include acquisition or negotiation of leasehold interests covering public or private owned real property; negotiation for sale
of real property; acquisition or disposal of joint-use property rights; management of properties and contract
supervision; and supervision of asset management activities of right-of-way projects.
The classroom component for the candidate includes a total of 88 credit units from four disciplines including
environment issues, asset management, law and negotiation/acquisition. Additionally, a course in either ethics
or standards of practice in the right-of-way profession and a capstone exam are part of the academic process.
I hope this discussion helps provide some added clarity regarding the Asset Management discipline of the
right-of-way profession and its position within the IRWA organization.
Ronald Olderog, SR/WA, MAI
Asset Management Chair
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Committee Updates
FACT & Eminent Domain Seminar
Most of you are aware of FACT (Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas). FACT is an organization started
in 1991 to provide real estate appraisers in Texas representation in the legislature. FACTPAC is FACT’s Political Action Committee and is responsible for advocating appraiser’s interests in the legislature. Our lobbyist is
Eric Woomer. This past legislative session, we saw several bills passed that may impact appraisers and entities
with the power of eminent domain. Other bills were in the ad valorem tax arena. FACT opposed all bills that
would be negative to appraisers, and none were passed. Summaries of the bills passed can be found in the
links below.
http://www.supportfact.org/images/website305/eminent_domain_bill_summaries_72015.pdf
http://www.supportfact.org/images/website305/ad_valoriem_bill_overview_for_fact_july_2015.pdf
http://www.supportfact.org/images/website305/sb1007_bill_ananlysis.pdf
I’m sure there will be discussions at the upcoming Eminent Domain Seminar in San Marcos. I look forward to
seeing everyone there.
Chris Hornsby
Valuation Chair
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Education News
2015 Courses being Offered in Austin, Texas
COURSE
TITLE
DATE
CLASS
COORDINATOR
100
Principles of Land Acquisition
09/22-09/25
Maggie Schedler
200
Principles of Real Estate Negotiating
11/05-11/06
Matthew Eckmann
2015 EMINENT DOMAIN SEMINAR
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
REGISTRATION FEE: $125.00
SAN MARCOS ACTIVITY CENTER
501 E. HOPKINS STREET
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
If you need additional information on courses, click here or contact:
Cathy Thomas @ (512) 499-4911
Matthew Eckmann @ (512) 346-6518
Cindy Schechter @ (512) 832-7126
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Education News
Happy 20th Anniversary!
Chapter 74 and Chapter 39 are pleased to once again announce the
2016 Eminent Domain Seminar, scheduled for September 16, 2016 in
San Marcos Texas at the Activity Center.
This year we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary. Check your emails for the
agenda and registration information. The cost is $125.00 and includes a
continental breakfast, lunch and at least 6 hours of CE credits for TREC,
TALCB, IRWA, CLE and AI.
We have interesting topics and dynamic speakers. Our subjects include outdoor
advertising signs and recent billboard legislation, utility issues in energy
corridors, valuation and parcel division issues, an overview of the recent
legislative session and our summary and review of recent supreme court cases.
Please join us for this great opportunity to network and hear motivated
speakers.
If you need additional information or want to be a sponsor, please contact
Liz Norris at 512-619-8787 or elizabeth.norris@atkinsglobal.com
Past Presidents >>>
2014 Donald C. Toner, SR/WA
2013 Denise Skinner, SR/WA
2012 Teri J. Morgan, SR/WA
2011 Dennis Sedlachek, SR/WA
2010 Lory R. Johnson, MAI, SR/WA
2009 Ron Olderog, MAI, SR/WA
2008 John Reed, SR/WA
2007 Connie Real, PMP, SR/WA
2006 Tinker Cotton, SR/WA
2005 Steve Bohuslav, SR/WA
2004 Steve Beck, MAI, SR/WA
2003 Elizabeth Norris
2002 Elisa Garcia
2001 Randall Kopfer, IFA, SR/WA
2000 Laurie Park, SR/WA
1999 George Schlemeyer, SR/WA
1998 Lauraine Rizer, SR/WA
1997 Randy Williams, MAI, SR/WA
1996 Margie Hamby, SR/WA
1995 Dean Harris, SR/WA
1994 Mary Jane Amezquita
1993 Larry O’Neal, SR/WA
1992 Sandra Bishop
1991 John Baylor
1990 Cheryl Bennett
1989 Rayburn Corbitt, MAI
1988 Josie Wiltzius, SR/WA
1987 Greg Althoff, SR/WA
1986 Richard Steubing
1985 Charles Clinger, SR/WA
If you need additional information on courses, click here or contact:
Cathy Thomas @ (512) 499-4911
Matthew Eckmann @ (512) 346-6518
Cindy Schechter @ (512) 832-7126
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Save the Date!
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Membership News
Visit www.irwa74austin.org to submit your application electronically and become
a member of Chapter 74!
Please welcome the following new members:
Eric J. Hammack
City of Austin
Dustin D. Somers
Frederick Hubbell
Clark Land Resources
Rodney Lubojasky
Clark Land Resources
Sejin C. Brooks
Barron & Adler LLP
Lisa K. Rials
Forrest P. Mullineaux
Townlake Land Services, LLC
Paul J. Stock
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Monique R. Mitchell-Evans
Jeremy W. Harder
Melissa Jo Taylor
Early Land, LLC
Steven Gonzales
City of Austin
Kim Vasquez
City of Austin
Michael Gates
City of Austin
Thomas Balestiere
City of Austin
Joanna Thompson
City of Austin
Mashell Marie Smith
City of Austin
Julie C. Fielder
City of Austin
Amanda Glasscock
City of Austin
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Membership News
Visit www.irwa74austin.org to submit your application electronically and become
a member of Chapter 74!
Please welcome the following new members:
Jay Rector
Melissa Torres
City of Austin
City of Austin
Betty Ngyuen
Laura Seer
City of Austin
City of Austin
Membership is important to our chapter, we want to promote growth to be able to
qualify for incentives from IRWA International.
5% Net Growth
3 free memberships
1 free conference registration
10% Net Growth
3 free memberships
2 free conference registrations
$500 travel voucher
Chapter 74 would like acknowledge the City of Austin for their support of our
chapter with the 12 new members that joined from their office. This shows a
tremendous amount of support and strengthens our Chapter. Thank you!!
New Members: Please contact with Membership Committee in order to get your
first luncheon covered by the Chapter.
Please contact Wade McNeill (512) 619-0270 or Tara O’Neal (512) 832-7373
with questions regarding membership.
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Professional Development News
~ TO ~
Laurie Miller
for obtaining the
Uniform Act Certification (R/W-URAC)
&
John Barnes
for obtaining the
Negotiation and Acquisition Certification (R/W-NAC)
If you have any Professional Development questions, please contact Cheryl Speaker.
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Professional Development News
As of July 1, 2015, the International Professional Development Committee has
been changed into two independent work groups: The Partnership for Infrastructure Professional Education and the Credentialing Committee.
The Partnership for Infrastructure Professional Education focuses on instructor
development and curriculum design with the goal of building a world-class faculty and adult education programming for membership. The chair is Ms. Tamara
Benson, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC.
The Credentialing Committee provides structure and oversight for IRWA’s industry centric SR/WA program and our speciality certifications. The chair is Mr. David Withlock, SR/WA.
At the local level, each chapter has a Professional Development Chair (PDC) who
guides members seeking to complete the SR/WA (Senior Right of Way Agent) or
speciality certifications.
The Generalist Path includes the RWA Certification, RWP Certification and the
SR/WA Designation.
Speciality Certifications include:
R/W-AC - Appraisal Certification
R/W-AMC - Asset/Property Management Certification
R/W-NAC - Negotiation and Acquistion Certification
R/W-RAC - Relocation Assistance Certification
R/W-URAC - Uniform Act Certification
The Credentialing tab on the IRWA’s website (irwaonline.org) shows additional
information such as candidacy forms, program guides and completion applications for each of these certifications and the SR/WA designation.
Cheryl Speaker, SR/WA, R/W-AC
Professional Development Chair
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Program News
Monthly Luncheons are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month.
Please check the website each month as locations may change.
The new process
will go into effect
for the October
luncheon.
NE W
PAY
PROC MENT
ESS!
Pre-paid IRWA luncheons guarantee the low price of $15.00!
Payment at the door will now increase to $20.00.
There will be a link on the Chapter 74 IRWA website to register.
Payment will be required for all attendees.
Keep an eye on your email box for detail instructions on how to
register via PayPal from the Communications Committee.
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Young Professionals News
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Career Hotline
Texas Department of Transportation has various job openings.
click here to view job postings
Contact Land Staff, LLC has various job openings.
Atrium Real Estate Services is seeking to add an additional Texas Certified
General Appraiser for commercial and eminent domain appraisals to our firm.
Our office is located in Austin, Texas, serving areas throughout the state. A
majority of work completed is for condemning authorities for right of way and
easement acquisitions with additional work completed for banks and private
entities. Experience within eminent domain projects is not required but preferred. This is a commission-based position, which will be discussed based on
experience. Please contact Lory Johnson at ljohnson@atriumrealestate.com
HDR Engineering, Inc. has various job openings.
Stateside is seeking a qualified entry level right of way agent. The applicant should be able
to work independently and support other office staff and agents in the field by maintaining
data, tracking, the parcel status database, client reports and communication flow. The
agent must have strong computer, organizational, editorial and verbal skills. The agent will
often perform property research, order title, complete document preparation and
administrative support, as needed. This role requires attention to detail and
organization. We are looking for someone who is willing and able to learn quickly, is
motivated to meet deadlines and handles stressful situations well. The ideal applicant will
desire a long term commitment for an advancing career with Stateside.
Please send all resumes to: CarrieW@statesiderow.com
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Chapter 74 Website Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting Chapter 74 website:
ROW Professionals
for Make A Wish
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Chapter 74 Website Sponsors
Perks of being a sponsor:
You will have your logo displayed on the home page and linked to your company
URL as well as your contact information on the Sponsor tab.
This elite sponsorship gives you access to have upcoming jobs posted to the
webpage, in the monthly newsletter and email blasted to all Chapter 74 members.
Chapter 74 Website:
www.irwa74austin.org
IRWA Website:
www.irwaonline.org
IRWA Region 2 Website:
www.irwaregion2.org
Website Sponsor Information or Questions , please contact:
Michelle Hawkins, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-NAC
or
Lisa Cooper, R/W-RAC
(512) 531-5900
Chapter 74 Bluebonnet is a publication of the International Right of Way Association.
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2015 September Seminar
Continuing
Education
IRWA
Application made for 6 hours of SRWA
recertification by the International Right
of Way Association.
AI
Application made for 6 hours by the
Appraisal Institute for Continuing
Education (CE) Credit.
TREC
Application made for 6 hours of
Mandatory
Continuing
Education
(MCE) by the Texas Real Estate
Commission.
TALCB
Application made for 6 hours of
Appraiser Continuing Education (ACE)
by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board.
CLE
Application
continuing
credits
September 11, 2015
San Marcos, Texas
“Hot Topics in Real Estate and Eminent Domain Seminar“ for
Attorneys, Legal Staff, ROW Agents, Appraisers, Engineers,
Consultants, City and Land Planners, Real Property Analysts,
Government Agents, Real Estate Agents.
About the Seminar
The September Seminar is an annual education event presented by
Chapter 39 and 74 of the International Right of Way
Association.
Continuing Education
The Texas Real Estate Commission requires full attendance to
receive Continuing Education Credits. Please plan on staying the
entire time to obtain credit.
Register now! See back of form for more information.
made for 6 hours of
legal education (CLE)
Seminar
Location
San Marcos Activity Center
501 East Hopkins Street
San Marcos, Texas 78666
(512) 393-8280
We appreciate our
sponsors
2015 Eminent Domain Seminar Agenda
7:30
Registration; Continental Breakfast
8:00
Welcome
Randy Williams, SR/WA MAI, FRICS,
Program Moderator
Allen, Williford & Seale
Alterra Design Group
8:15
8:30
Opening Comments
Legislative Update
Kris Heckman J.D. - Granite Public Affairs
9:15
Billboards and Recent Legislation
Susan Bonnen, J.D. – Office of the Attorney General
Randy Ward, J.D. – Right of Way Attorney, TxDOT Right of Way Division
10:00
Morning Networking Break
10:30
Current Eminent Domain Issues–Texas and US Supreme Court
Atkins
Barron & Adler, LLP
Civil Engineering Consultants,
Don Durden, Inc.
Dugger, Canaday, Grafe, Inc.
Kristina W. Silcocks, J.D - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Eckmann Groll, Inc.
Tony Blazi, J.D. – Office of the Attorney General
Gardere, Wynne Sewell, LLP
Sejin Brooks, J.D. – Barron and Adler
12:00
Lunch
1:15
In Re State: Division of a Parcel Prior to Acquisition
Integra Realty Resources
James Kirk, J.D. – Right of Way Attorney, TxDOT Right of Way Division
Law Offices of Ralph Brown, P.C.
Jack Ross, J.D. – Ross Molina Oliveros PC
Paul Hornsby & Company
Percheron
Rouse Realty Advisors, Inc.
2:15
“Excuse me, is this easement taken?” Utility Issues with Energy Corridors
Jim Oliveros, J.D. - Ross Molina Oliveros, P.C.
3:00
3:15
Afternoon Networking Break
Legal and Valuation Issues under Sharboneau: It’s Not as Easy as You Think
Paul Barkhurst, J.D. – Barkhurst Hinojosa PC.
Ross Molina Oliveros, P.C.
Christopher M. Clough, J.D. – Barron & Adler, LLP
Spitzer and Associates
Eric Friedland, J.D. – City of San Antonio
4:30
Seminar Registration
Closing Remarks and CE Credit Signatures
Registration Fee: $125
Please make checks payable to IRWA Chapter 39
Mail checks and registration form to:
Joyce G. Labus, SR/WA
213 Labus Lane
Floresville, TX 78114
Name
Company
Address
Fax/Email registration forms to:
jglabus@cpsenergy.com or
Attention: Joyce G. Labus, SR/WA
(210) 353-2965
City, State, Zip
Email
Bring checks to seminar if submitted by fax/email
Fax
Phone
Registration forms are due September 09, 2015
2015 TWIN RIVERS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
ONION CREEK COUNTRY CLUB IN SOUTH AUSTIN
On September 10, 2015 Right of Way Professionals of Texas will be hosting a golf tournament
benefitting Make-A-Wish of Central & South Texas. The tee time will be at 1:30 pm.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MAKE-A-WISH
Entry Fee:
$100 per player
Check one:
Team:
Includes green fee, cart, drink tickets, and dinner following the tournament. Trophies will be awarded for each
player on the top three teams, the closet to the pin (men and women) and longest drive (men and women). For
the fourth year, the Sherry Peel MVP Plaque will be awarded to the company or individual that has been a longtime supporter of the tournament.
Individual:
NAME #1:
NAME #2:
NAME #3:
NAME #4:
You can send a check payable to Right – of – Way Professionals or pay at the tournament. Please e-mail your
entry to Margarita Ayala at registermawgolf@gmail.com or Matthew Eckmann at
matthew.eckmann@contractlandstaff.com or mail to:
Attn: Margarita Ayala
523 Magnolia Wind
New Bruanfels, TX 78130
OR
Attn: Matthew Eckmann
8217 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste. 205
Austin, TX 78757
Please Note: If the Right of Way Professionals receives a check made out to IRWA, the check will be returned to the company and we
will request a new check with the correct pay to information.
THIS IS NOT AN IRWA SPONSORED EVENT
19210 S. Vermont Avenue, Building A, Suite 100
Gardena, CA 90248
Phone: (310) 538-0233
www.irwaonline.org
100 Principles of Land Acquisition- September 22-25, 2015- Austin, TX
Course 100 - Principles of Land Acquisition
Course Description:
This course outlines real estate law terms and concepts. Participants will gain awareness of environmental issues, learn the
methods of acquiring and transferring title to realty, three views of engineering plans and the fundamentals in property description
systems. Topics also include the requirements of a valid contract, information on easements, deeds, leases, the appraisal
process, successful negotiations, and relocation requirements involved with property acquisition and management.
Topics:

Real property law concepts
Environmental concerns
Property descriptions
Appraisal of real property
Acquisition / negotiations
Relocation due to acquisition of real property interest
Asset (property) management
Course Level:
Core
Course Tuition Includes:

Participant Manual
Principles of Right of Way Textbook (desk reference)
Engineering Tools (engineering scale, protractor and
straight edge)
USPAP Text
Real Estate Dictionary
CE Approval:
Who Should Take this Course:
This course has been approved for 32 hours of real estate
continuing education credit by the Texas Real Estate
Commission (TREC).
This course is geared toward the new right of way professional
with little or no experience in the right of way field, individuals
specializing in a specific area and right of way managers
desiring a refresher course.
This course is also approved for 32 hours of appraiser
continuing education credit by the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB).
100 Principles of Land Acquisition- September 22-25, 2015- Austin, TX Register online at www.irwaonline.org / Fax this entire page to IRWA HQ: (866) 388-7419
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After:
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Course Sponsor: IRWA Chapter
74 Date: September 22-25, 2015
Time: 4 days - 8 AM to 5 PM Daily
City: Austin, TX
Class Location:
Atkins Global
6504 Bridge Point Pkwy, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78730
Phone: (512) 327-6840
Fax: (512) 327-2453
Participant Capacity: 30
Four Ways to Register:
Online: www.irwaonline.org
Fax: (866) 388-7419
Phone: (310) 538-0233, x138
Contact Course Coordinator
Date:___________
EXP:___________
Amount to be Charged: ____________________
Accommodations:
Hyatt House Austin Arboretum
10001 Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 342-8080
Fax: (512) 342-0228
Rate: Single: 126.00
Please mention reservation code G-RW10 when placing reservation.
Course Coordinator:
Maggie Schedler
8217 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 205
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: (512) 346-6518
Fax: (512) 270-7852
Email: maggie.schedler@contractlandstaff.com
Course Instructors:
Randy Williams, SR/WA, MAI, FRICS is the Managing Director for Integra Realty Resources Austin, Austin Texas. He holds the SR/WA, MAI, and FRICS designations. Mr. Williams' experience in real estate
appraisal/valuation and consulting since 1977 includes among others, appraisal and management in the real estate banking industry and appraisal, testimony, and appraisal review in private practice. Recent
experience is concentrated in major urban/suburban development and eminent domain in central Texas. Valuations have been performed on various properties including, but not limited to, neighborhood and
community shopping centers, apartments complexes, single and multi-tenanted industrial buildings, low to high rise office buildings, mixed used facilities, vacant land for different uses and condemnation and rightof-way. Clients served include accountants, investment firms, law firms, lenders, private and public agencies. Valuations and market studies have been done on proposed partially completed, renovated, and existing
structures. Eminent domain experience includes SH 130 and SH 45. Mr. Williams was the lead appraiser for Segments 3-6 on SH 130 and coordinated four Integra offices (including Austin) that worked on this
project. Mr. Williams is also a certified instructor for the IRWA and has taught IRWA courses in Beijing, China and Johannesburg, South Africa as well as in the United States. Randy was the2011-12 International
President for IRWA.
John F. Reed, SR/WA, R/W-RAC, R/W-URAC recently retired after 25 years of service with the Texas Department of Transportation, and has founded Compliant Relocation Services. LLC located in Round Rock,
Texas. Prior to his retirement, John served as the Relocation Assistance / Valuation Administrator for the Texas Department of Transportation, Right of Way Division in Austin, Texas. During his 25 years with
TxDOT, he worked in the relocation assistance and acquisition field developing and implementing policies/procedures. During this time, he also developed an in-house relocation training program for District
personnel, served as LPA coordinator to the Districts, supervised the appraisal staff and worked closely with FHWA/NHI/TTI in compliance review, and developing classes and video presentations. John is a current
member of the International Professional Development Committee past-member of the International Relocation Assistance Committee, certified as an IRWA Instructor in 2003 and the President of Chapter 74 for
2008. He is a 1976 graduate of Southwest Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In 2008, John was named Chapter 74’s Professional of the Year and, in 2009, received the
same honor from Region II.
Georgia S. Snodgrass, SR/WA, R/W-NAC, R/W-AMC, obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education from Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. She obtained her Master of Science
Degree in School Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. Until her retirement in December 2014, she was a Real Estate Representative III for the San Antonio River Authority with
responsibility for acquisition project management oversight on behalf of the River Authority and additional oversight responsibilities for the asset management program. Prior to the River Authority, Ms. Snodgrass
was the chief negotiator for the San Diego Unified School District and was responsible for their asset management program for 32 years. She is past Chair of both Regions 1 and 2 and Past Chair of the International
Membership Committee. She has been approved since 2007 to teach the 700 Series of IRWA Asset Management Courses as well as IRWA Communications Courses 205 and 213. In addition, she is a Certified
Course Coordinator for her chapter.
Randy Ward, J.D. is a Right of Way Attorney with the Acquisition/Eminent Domain Section of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Right of Way Division, in Austin, Texas. Mr. Ward holds a Juris Doctorate
(J.D.) degree from the University of Houston Law Center (1979). He has over 26 years of professional legal experience in governmental litigation, including 17 years with the Transportation Division of Texas
Attorney General’s Office representing TxDOT and other state agencies in litigating eminent domain, inverse condemnation and flood cases, injunctions and other right of way matters. Mr. Ward is a member of the
International Right of Way Association’s Austin, Texas Chapter 74.
John P. Campbell, P.E., SR/WA earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in 1984. Mr. Campbell earned his master's degree in business administration from the University of
Texas, Dallas, in 1992. He is a 1999 graduate of the Governors Executive Development Program at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin.
Cancellation Policy: All classes scheduled by IRWA are subject to cancellation. All class registrants must contact the Course
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and/or IRWA). Fully liquidated damages for any losses incurred by a class registrant are limited solely to a refund of the
registrant¶s prepaid class tuition. IRWA and its chapters assume no other registrant liability resulting from class cancellation.
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refund will be issued if notice is received 15 days or more prior to the class start date; a 75% refund will be issued if notice is
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200 Principles of R. E. Negotiation- November 5-6, 2015- Austin, TX
Course 200 - Principles of Real Estate Negotiation
Course Description:
This two-day course focuses on a unique blend of the communication skills associated with successful, real-world right of way
negotiations. With an emphasis on the practical as opposed to the theoretical, participants will explore their own negotiation
skills, habits and styles with the goal of improving settlement rates of right of way acquisitions.
Topics

Overview of types of negotiations
Pre-negotiation ³must do¶s´
Creating your own individual negotiation style
Three types of negotiations
Communicating effectively throughout the negotiation
process
Negotiating with attorneys and other ³powerful´
owners
Common issues, tactics, and pitfalls in negotiations
Preparing for administrative settlements, legal
settlements and condemnation
Course Level:
Core
Course Tuition Includes:

Participant Manual
Recommended Materials:

Successful Communication and Negotiation (Textbook)
Who should take this course:
This course is designed for all right of way practitioners and
negotiators who would like to explore their negotiation skills,
habits and styles to improve settlement rates of right of way
acquisition.
Please note: This course is approved for 16 hours of
real estate continuing education credit by the Texas
Real Estate Commission (TREC).
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200 Principles of R. E. Negotiation- November 5-6, 2015- Austin, TX
Sponsor: IRWA Chapter 74
Date: November 5-6, 2015
Time: 2 days ±8 AM to 5 PM Daily
City: Austin, TX
Class Location:
7745 Chevy Chase, Building 5, Suite 220
Austin, TX 78753
Phone: (512) 531-5900
Participant Capacity: 25
Four Ways to Register:
Online: www.irwaonline.org
Fax: (866) 388-7419
Phone: (310) 538-0233, x138
Contact Course Coordinator
Accommodations:
Hyatt House Austin Arboretum
10001 Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 342-8080
Fax: (512) 342-0228
Rate: Single: $126.00
Reservation Info: G-RW11
Course Coordinator:
Matthew Eckmann
8217 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 205
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: (512) 346-6518
Fax: (512) 271-2615
Email: matthew.eckmann@contractlandstaff.com
Course Instructor:
Sheila M. Mills, SR/WA, serves as the Right of Way Project Delivery Director for the Texas Department of Transportation. Sheila oversees the statewide project
delivery program including the right of way acquisition, relocation, and utility accommodation process. Sheila has been employed with TxDOT for the past 27
years working in various positions during her career including that of a right of way agent in the San Angelo District, Right of Way Administrator for the Waco
District and served as the North Regional Right of Way Manager prior to her current position. Sheila is graduate of Angelo State University with a Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance and Real Estate. Sheila was certified as an IRWA Instructor in 2014 and is a member of Chapter 74 in
Austin, Texas.
Cancellation Policy: All classes scheduled by IRWA are subject to cancellation. All class registrants must
contact the Course Coordinator prior to making travel arrangements, keeping in mind that the class may be
cancelled at any time (for reasons including, but not limited to, insufficient registration, Instructor
emergencies or other issues beyond the control of the chapter and/or IRWA). Fully liquidated damages for
any losses incurred by a class registrant are limited solely to a refund of the registrant¶s prepaid class
tuition. IRWA and its chapters assume no other registrant liability resulting from class cancellation.
Tuition Refund Policy: Written notification of intent to cancel registration must
be received via email by both the Course Coordinator and IRWA Headquarters
Education Staff (education@irwaonline.org ) prior to the class start date in order to be eligible for a tuition
refund. A full tuition refund will be issued if notice is received 15 days or more prior to the class start date; a
75% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 15 days prior to the class start date, and no refund
will be issued for notice received on or after the class start date.