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  International Director (Two Year Term 2025-2027)

(Per Chapter 26 By Laws, 2 Year Director requires a confirmation vote for 2nd year term.

Florence Green, SR/WA, R/W-RAC

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  International Director (One Year Term 2025-2026)

Sarah Boggs, R/W-RAC & RWP-TN

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Qualifications of Nominees

Wendi McAleese – Nominee for President

     Wendi has been a long-time Chapter member who has consistently supported the Chapter and the IRWA throughout her membership. She has served in various roles on the Chapter’s Executive board over the years, including as past president. She always steps up to the plate to serve the membership at every turn, serving on the board and committees, sponsoring events, being an invigorating guest speaker, dedicating time and work to events, and providing an endless source of advice regarding both IRWA and professional matters. She is the first to volunteer to guide new members in the industry and the IRWA to be their best selves. Wendi is an asset to our Chapter and the IRWA, modeling the integrity, professionalism, honesty, experience, and commitment that make IRWA members the best in the industry.

Adam Raad – Nominee for Vice President

     Adam is a right of way agent with over five years of real estate construction related experience. He brings a diverse skillset that includes financial analysis, budget management and reporting, scheduling, and communication practices, which he developed through his experiences in both construction project management consulting and his collegiate work at Florida State University. Over the course of his time with Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. (FLAA), Adam has had the opportunity to work all over Florida, acquiring real property on behalf of various agencies/municipalities, completing numerous R/W cost estimates of various complexities, and supporting back of house business operations. Adam is an enthusiastic learner who is excited about the future of the IRWA, Chapter 26, and the right of way profession as a whole.

Andrea Fatkin-Olden, SR/WA – Nominee for Treasurer

    Ms. Olden has been a member of the IRWA and Chapter 26 since 2014, serving for eight years on the Nominations and Elections Committee and one year as Chapter Treasurer during that time. She is fully qualified to meet the requirements of the Treasurer position and is recognized for bringing attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping to projects and task assignments. In addition to her experience serving the Chapter Board, Ms. Olden brings to the table 17 years of experience in the right of way industry over multiple disciplines in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. She currently serves as a Project Manager for American Acquisition Group, LLC in Tampa. Her goals in this position will be to support the continued growth and success of Chapter 26 while fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer position in the best interests of the Chapter.

Florence Green, SR/WA, R/W-RAC – Nominee for International Director, 2 Year Term

     Florence began her career in Right of Way with the Florida Department of Transportation as a trainee and later held the roles of Project Manager and District Relocation Administrator. Florence has been an active IRWA member since 1989, and served in the role as Chapter 76 President, Vice President, Secretary, Education Chair, Professional Development Chair, Newsletter Editor, Secretary for IRWA's Relocation Assistance Committee, Relocation Committee member, and is an IRWA CLIMB certified Instructor. Her belief is "Commitment is exhibited through efforts to participate, be actively involved, be a voice, and support the initiatives of the Chapter and the IRWA. Ms. Green has contributed to the success of Florida's IRWA program for 32 years. In 2014, she was asked to take the role of Education Chair for the Chapter. Ms. Green took on this most challenging role as Education Chair and has exceeded expectations every year since by increasing IRWA course presentations and participation by 73%. Chapter 26's growth in 2022 for presentations was 63%, with the achievement recognized at the international level. Florence also took on the challenge of serving as Co-Chair for the 2017 Winter Conference, which served as a catalyst for growth in membership and participation within the Chapter. In 2018, she received the award for "Professional of the Year" for exceptional contributions and dedicated service to the Chapter. Ms. Green is a proven leader and exemplifies the knowledge and experience needed to serve in the role of 2-year International Director and is the best candidate to guide our Chapter to continued growth.

Sarah Boggs, SR/WA, R/W-RAC – Nominee for International Director, 1 Year Term

     Mrs. Boggs has been a member of IRWA since 2018. She has worked in the right of way profession for over a decade and currently serves as a Project Manager at Florida Acquisition and Appraisal, Inc. Sarah has previously served as the Chapter 26 secretary from 2021-2023, vice president, chair of the Young Professional Committee, and currently serves as 1-year director and membership committee chair. Sarah’s initiatives since being elected to the Chapter’s executive board have been to increase member communications, revitalize the Chapter’s newsletter, and promote the Chapter on social media. Thanks to Sarah’s efforts, Chapter 26 has met its membership retention goals and continues to grow and connect members. She was recognized and awarded the 2021-2022 Young Professional of the Year by Chapter 26. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University.