The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is a global, member-led organization of dedicated professionals within the right of way industry. Established in 1934 as a not-for-profit association, IRWA's purpose has always been to improve people's quality of life through infrastructure development.
IRWA provides invaluable connections through its network of over 7,000 members across 15 countries. The Association actively promotes career growth through education and credentialing opportunities. Recognized as a leading education provider in the industry, IRWA elevates right of way professionals to make a powerful difference in their communities.
If you are interested in becoming a new member or would like to meet someone from Executive, please feel free to contact us at any time.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director
Director
Education Chair
Membership Chair
Program & Social Chair
Industry Chair
Professional Development
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2020 - 2022 : Ashley Rourke
2019 - 2020 : Rory Brown
2018 - 2019 : Ryan Gugyelka
2016 - 2017 : Trevor Martens
2014 – 2016 : Tyler Jans
2012 - 2014 : Dhugal Hanton
2010 - 2012 : Chris Thompson
2008 - 2010 : Brodie Allen
2007 - 2008 : Justian Wylie
2005 - 2006 : Bill Giese
2001 - 2002 : Jim Oldfield
2004 : Troy Dashkewytch
2003 : Rick Kaminski
2000 : Michael Dabbs
1999 : Debbie Steele
1998 : John A.D. Boone
1997 : Robert D. Drew
1996 : David J. Thompson
1995 : Phyllis V. Derbyshire
1994 : Jack C. Evans
1993 : Harlow Fox
1992 : Dan Hushion
1991 : Jim Gunn
1990 : Gary Cook
1989 : Miles McCall
1988 : Leo Ledene
1987 : Don Hutton
1986 : Colin Smith
1985 : Jeff Badyk
1984 : Barry Seniuk
1983 : Ron Reid
1982 : Reg Whyte
1981 : Salena Smith
1980 : Charles Powers
1979 : Jim McIllhargey
1978 : Ted Anderson
1977 : Doug Fox
1976 : Wayne Scheer
1975 : Jim Lawrence
1974 : Earl Brown
1973 : Dallas High
1972 : Shirley Johnson
1971 : Myril Offet
1970 : Leo Huene
1969 : Bob Hurlburt
1968 : George Grainger
1967 : Gerry Stuart
In a highly evolving world, a right of way professional is involved in almost every aspect of life. They facilitate everything from bringing water to your tap to watching your favorite show on the airplane!
Right of way professionals are involved from the initiation of a project to its finishing point. The technical skills required by all right of way professionals are increasingly important as many disciplines are involved in these complex activities.
The successful completion of a project relies on the relationship between these professionals and an understanding of their role. Most projects require the input from acquisition agents, appraisers, environment professionals, engineers, lawyers, property managers, surveyors, public consultation experts and title experts. These professionals can be found in the nearly 10,000 member strong IRWA.
The IRWA’s specialized education and credentialing program culminates in the SR/WA which is globally recognized for its dedication to strong ethics and continued professional development. Membership in Chapter 48 provides a conduit to making professional connections needed when trying to meet the current environmental regulation or perhaps get advice on a surface rights legal matter.
Join us as we grow Chapter 48.