Fall Forum of October 2024
This was Chapter 88's first forum.
We had a Chapter luncheon on 11th. Later that afternoon we hosted a 2 hour course on "The Contaminated Property" that addresses the history of environmental acts, laws, regulations and cases.
Saturday forum attendees were provided a continental breakfast and lunch.
After Saturday's forum, we hosted a dinner and a karaoke party.
Thank you for your continued support of the IRWA and Chapter 88.
Chapter 88's Jonny Garner is named Region V "Professional of the Year"!
A well-deserved Award for Jonny Garner!
PITTSBURGH Chapter 88's Jonny Garner is named the "2023 Professional of the Year"
"Chapter 88's own Jonny Garner, RWA, was presented the 2023 Professional of the Year for in Region 5, this past weekend at the Region Spring Forum in French Lick, IN."
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IRWA Three Rivers Chapter 88 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The International Right of Way Association is a professional member organization comprised of global infrastructure real estate practitioners.
For the advancement of Right-of-Way Professionals
Past Speakers and Topics
Past Topics & Speakers
June 13, 2023 Topic - “Application of methane monitoring technologies in the detection, localization, and quantification of emissions.” by Ali Lashgari, from Project Canary (PC).
January 10, 2023 Topic - “The Burnham Canal: from Festering Cesspool to (future) Restored Wetland.” by Beth Smith, SR/WA, Real Estate Specialist at Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
November 8, 2022 Topic - "All You Ever Wanted To Know About Easements" by Yasmin L. Stump, President and Founder of Yasmin L. Stump Law Group, PC ("YLSLG")
October 11, 2022 Topic - "Overview of the Marcellus, Utica, and Upper Devonian development operations of Olympus Energy LLC, right here in Appalachia." by Scott Cleveland iDirector - EHS & Regulatory at Olympus Energy, LLC.
March 15, 2022 - IRWA 88 Membership Drive / Chapter 88 Social Event
April 12, 2022 Topic: "Bridging the Gap: Utilizing Technology to reinforce Land and Environmental Collaboration" by Jeremiah Walker III of Boden Consulting Services.
March 15, 2022 Topic: "IRWA 88 Membership Drive / Chapter Social" --- Thanks to all who attended!
February 8, 2022 Topic: "Recognizing Potential Environmental Risks for Property Acquisition" (Click here for Video) by David Barraza of Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
January 11, 2022 Topic: "Landman Pivot" (Click here for Video) by Ryan Fairbanks, RPL of LandRunner
December 14, 2021 Topic: "Distressed Assets, Deals & Trends" by Sean Moran from Buchanon Ingersol & Rooney PC
November 9, 2021 Topic: "Electric Utilities Infrastructure" (Click here for Video) by Steven A. Walton from Pike Engineering.
October 12, 2021 Topic: "Association of Professional Pipeline" by Aaron Grau from Association of Professional Pipeline Surveyors.
September 14, 2021 "Employment During a Pandemic" by Rachel McElroy from McElroy Law Firm.
August 10, 2021 - "Overcoming Challenges of Project Management of Right of Way Acquisition: A Purple Line BRT Case Study" - by Patrick McCallister, SR/WA of WPS USA.
July 13, 2021 - "How it Started - How It's Going: Our Path to the ROW Profession" - by Steve Grandon, SR/WA of Liberty Core Consultants
June 15, 2021 - "Contracting with Special Groups" - by Renee Anderson from Cassidy, Anderson and Kane.
May 11, 2021 - "Offering a Drone/UAV Service to your Clients” - (Click here to see Video!) by Jim Garner of Mott McDonald.
April 13, 2021 - "Appraisals” - (Click here to see Video!) by Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr. & Mark V. Smeltzer, Jr. of Ditio Real Estate Appraisals & More.
March 9, 2021 - "Integration of Hydrogen into the American and Global Energy Mix” - (Click here to see Video!) by Justin Campbell of National Field Services
February 9, 2021 - "International Right of Way Association”
January 12, 2021 - "Incorporating Native Vegetation In Your Project" - (Click here) by Lindsey White & Randi Grout of Ernst Pollinator Service
December 2020 - “Federal Rules and Our New Normal” - (Click here to see Video!) by Faith A. Roland, SR/WA of Contract Land Staff.
November 2020 - "Right of Way and the Professional Surveyor” - (Click on Title to see Video!) by Gary R. Kent, PS of Meridian Land Consulting, LLC
October 2020 - “Right of Way perspective from the stakeholders point of view” (Click on Title to see Video!) by Michael Castle of The Phoenix Group WV, LLC
September 2020 - Drones and Society by Seth Zora of AerdiA (due to technical difficulties the presentation wasn’t recorded).
August 2020 - “Renewables 101” (Click on Title to see Video!) by Matt Pasquinelli and Tom Morgan of LandSolutions LP
July 2020 - "PA One Call System" (Click on Title to see Video!) by Marcos Bernal, Senior Liaison Representative of PA One Call System Inc.
June 2020 - “WVU Energy Land Management” (Click on Title to see Video!) by Shawn Grushecky, Ph.D, Program Coordinator of WVU Energy Land Management
May 2020 - “Real Property Legal Descriptions” (Click on Title to see Video!) by Karolina Powell, CPL, Dudley Land Company
April 2020 - “Value of leases and how the existing infrastructure affects development plans, which, in turn affects the lease value.” (Click on Title to see Video!) by David J. Marks, Dominion Energy Field Services
March 2020 - “Electric Transmission ROW and the Impacts on Agriculture” by Jon Clark, PMP, CFP, Vice President, Utilities, from Contract Land Staff, LLC
February 2020 - "Roadway Permitting" by Tim Lotinsky, P.E. from GAI Consultants
January 2020 - "Right-of-Way Challenges: A Streams, Wetlands and Permitting Perspective" by Adam Gailey, MS, PWS from Gailey Environmental
December 2019 - Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company by Jeff Davis, Jr.
November 2019 - The IRWA history, structure, and the next steps for the Pittsburgh Right of Way Group to become a chapter by Tim Drennan from IRWA
October 2019 - “The benefits of using an Occupational Medicine department for their employees” by Ralph Parks from Washington Physicians Group
September 2019 - “Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania the Jobs in Energy program” by Bill Lucas
August 2019 - We had a round table discussion
July 2019 - “Natural Gas ‘MEGA RULE’: Added Opportunity for the Right-of-Way” by Beth Minear from Global Project Solutions
June 2019 - “The perspective of an In-house Company Surface Land Representative” by Phillip Khoury from Chevron
It's time for IRWA Chapter 88 Election of Officers!
IRWA Chapter 88
It is time for elections for 2024 officers and other positions.
We have an open spot for vice president and are looking for others to help out with social media, membership and education.
Please let us know if you have any questions on these and other open roles in Chapter 88.
If you've been thinking about joining the IRWA and Chapter 88 this is a great opportunity for fellowship with others.
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