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Ron Barker, SRWA, completed a 48-year career and is recently retired being Lead Right of Way Agent at CenterPoint Energy Company Indiana North a natural gas and electric distribution company serving 6 states. Ron has worked within the Indiana and Ohio footprint of CenterPoint Energy service territories and has over 40 years of experience in the right of way profession working in project management, right of way acquisition and railroad permitting since 1979. He has been an active member of the International Right of Way Association since 1979. Ron is actively involved in the International Right of Way Association [...]

Leslie Finnigan, SR/WA, has over 33 years of right of way experience. She is Vice President, Western Region Universal Field Services, responsible for business development and project management for southwest Washington, the states of Oregon, Idaho, and California. She is the principal real estate broker for Universal in Oregon and California. Leslie attended Western Oregon University, majoring in early childhood education. She trained as a mediator and received an Oregon Mediation Certificate. In addition, she has attended many technical and management training programs in property acquisition, appraisal, and leadership. Leslie has been active in the IRWA since 1987, serving [...]

Craig Poorker, SR/WA is retired Manager of Land Rights for Great River Energy in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and has been involved in right of way acquisition since 1984. He was previously employed by Chisago County Public Works for 16 years and was involved in all aspects of highway surveying, design, construction, and right of way acquisition. Craig has been an active member of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) since 1985. He is past Region Chair of IRWA Region 3 and past president of Chapter 20 and has also served as Chapter 20 Membership Chair, Education Chair, and [...]