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Scholars and Partners

RWIEF2025-02-06T18:35:01-06:00

Scholars and Partners [1] BY ANGEL BANKS, SR/WA An interview with Angela Deddish, SR/WA, and Madison Culp, RWP, recipients of RWIEF scholarships The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) has long enjoyed stellar leadership and educational programming. Both have positioned the Association at the forefront of drawing professionals to the right of way industry and developing their skills. Add financial support to this mix, making professional development more accessible, and you have a winning combination to propel our industry’s next generation up the ladder of career success. The Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF) has [...]

Scholars and PartnersRWIEF2025-02-06T18:35:01-06:00

Patrick McCallister, SR/WA, R/W-NAC

RWIEF2024-08-28T16:00:20-05:00

Patrick McCallister, SR/WA, R/W-NAC, has over 30 years of experience in the survey and right of way industry. Patrick is the Transportation Local Business Line Leader for WSP USA’s office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Patrick attended Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana, majoring in architectural drafting. He joined WSP USA in 2013 as the Right of Way Acquisition Manager to lead all right of way acquisition activities for WSP’s transportation projects. He also provides right of way support to WSP offices throughout the country. Patrick has been active in the IRWA since 2013. He has served on numerous Chapter 10 [...]

Patrick McCallister, SR/WA, R/W-NACRWIEF2024-08-28T16:00:20-05:00

Tiara McCray

RWIEF2024-08-28T15:00:57-05:00

Tiara McCray is a seasoned professional specializing in Right of Way acquisitions, and negotiations, having worked with State and Local government agencies. Over the past seven years, she has managed property interests for transportation infrastructure projects ranging from $500K to $662M. Tiara is recognized for her leadership within the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), where she has held various international, regional, and local roles. Most notably, she served as the International Young Professionals’ Committee Chair from June 2022 to July 2024. Tiara has a strong passion for student outreach and young professional development. Currently serving as the [...]

Tiara McCrayRWIEF2024-08-28T15:00:57-05:00

A Flourishing Foundation for Education

RWIEF2024-04-25T06:27:37-05:00

A Flourishing Foundation for Education [1] An Interview with RWIEF President Leslie Finnigan, SR/WA BY VIVIAN NGUYEN In 1976, the Association voted to adopt a separate nonprofit foundation known as the Right of Way International Education Foundation. The main purpose of the Foundation was to raise and manage funding for education courses through programs, scholarships and awards to IRWA members. For almost 50 years, RWIEF has been a critical partner to IRWA in its support of the Association's education initiatives and course offerings. As such, we invited RWIEF President Leslie Finnigan, SR/WA, to share her thoughts on the Foundation and where [...]

A Flourishing Foundation for EducationRWIEF2024-04-25T06:27:37-05:00

Jennifer Kriner

RWIEF2023-10-11T06:30:55-05:00

Jennifer C Kriner, SR/WA is principal in Croft and Associates LLC. Jenni has over 20 years of experience in the right of way project management for local, state and federally funded projects as well as multiple utilities. Jenni has helped lead Croft and Associates LLC to international recognition as a premier right of way acquisition firm. Jenni has served as president and director of Tennessee Chapter 32 for the International Right of Way Association. She has been awarded the chapter’s Professional of the Year award. Jenni was co-chair of the Nashville 2016 International Right of Way Conference. Jenni served [...]

Jennifer KrinerRWIEF2023-10-11T06:30:55-05:00

Fred Easton, Jr., PLS, SR/WA, R/W-AMC

RWIEF2023-08-12T17:56:17-05:00

Fred Easton, Jr., began his career at a young age running a survey rod for his Father’s mapping company performing surveys across the United States every summer and spent many summers setting control throughout the Rocky and Appalachian Mountain Ranges. After serving in the US Navy and then surveying in Central Florida, Fred has been with Farnsworth Group as a Senior Land Survey & GIS manager for Farnsworth’s survey staff since 2001. He has over 30 years of experience in surveying, mapping, GIS, ROW, and construction. Fred’s experience includes a wide range of industries including utilities, transportation, public bases [...]

Fred Easton, Jr., PLS, SR/WA, R/W-AMCRWIEF2023-08-12T17:56:17-05:00

Amanda Vande Voorde

RWIEF2023-07-28T06:55:42-05:00

Amanda Vande Voorde, SR/WA, is a CDBG-DR Project Manager with GrantWorks, overseeing URA compliance matters. Amanda has over 11 years’ experience in the right-of-way profession, and like many in the field, her experience spans several states and industries. Amanda has negotiated land rights for federal disaster buyouts, energy and utility projects, transportation and telecommunication projects, as well as municipal infrastructure projects including bridges, trails, and flood control. Amanda is most passionate about Relocation and helping displacees navigate the URA process. Amanda's educational journey took a non-traditional route, but she continues to be a strong proponent of industry-specific trainings and [...]

Amanda Vande VoordeRWIEF2023-07-28T06:55:42-05:00

Funding Your Future

RWIEF2023-03-22T12:26:26-05:00

BY ANGEL BANKS, SR/WA The Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF). Whew, that’s a long name! You may have heard of us but may not know what we do or how we do it. For all the answers, read on. Who are we? Created in 1976, we are a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is raising funds to grow and use for right of way education. As a 501(c)3 entity, donations to the Foundation are tax deductible, and this structure provides a secure holding place to grow a funding corpus dedicated to [...]

Funding Your FutureRWIEF2023-03-22T12:26:26-05:00

Leaders Light the Way

RWIEF2023-06-28T07:21:39-05:00

This scholarship offers an impactful way to combine the RWIEF’s mission and values of past IRWA leaders. The goal of this program is to identify and support IRWA members who can be future IRWA leaders by funding their pursuit of IRWA credentials and professional development. One $2,500 scholarship toward IRWA education courses will be available to each of IRWA’s 68 Chapters within the 10 Regions. The RWIEF will fund the program (up to $170,000) for two years from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025. IRWA will manage the program. To [...]

Leaders Light the WayRWIEF2023-06-28T07:21:39-05:00

Callie Braddock

RWIEF2023-06-28T07:22:24-05:00

Callie Howard-Braddock, R/W-AC is a Vice President within CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services and the Right-of-Way specialty practice in Houston following more than 9 years of valuation experience throughout the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Callie has worked extensively with large scale right-of-way infrastructure projects which include the valuation of fee simple and easement estates for proposed and existing pipelines, proposed electrical transmission line projects, proposed roadway expansions and public utility lines. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a BS in Agricultural Science and also with a Master’s in Real Estate from Mays Business School [...]

Callie BraddockRWIEF2023-06-28T07:22:24-05:00

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