By Craig Justesen, Nominations and Elections Chair A big congratulations goes out to the new 2023/24 Chapter 1 Board Officers and recipients of this year’s Chapter 1 awards. For the first time in several years, the elections were held in person during a well-attended luncheon on March 10th at Tamayo’s Restaurant in Commerce. The elections […]
James Abear JUNE 17, 1943 – APRIL 16, 2023 Aloha Nui Loa. (Greetings with much love.) Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, James (Jim) “Kimo” Abear of Lake Elsinore, CA passed away suddenly on April 16, 2023. He was 79 years old. Born (on June 17, 1943) and raised in beautiful Hawaii, relocating […]
California public agencies that manage right of ways sometimes engage in leases and sell parcels to private parties either in furtherance of their agency objectives or to dispose of surplus land interests. In these efforts, public agencies that own and manage right of ways encounter the wonderfully diverse and multilingual fabric of the California economy. […]
After nearly 35 years in our industry, Mark La Bonte, SR/WA, has decided to formally retire from his career at OPC. We speak for all of his colleagues in IRWA and at OPC, now a division of TranSystems, when we wish him a happy retirement! Mark first got into right of way in 1988. Like […]
By Janelle Parra and Neidy Pinuelas Chapter 1 board members Janelle Parra and Neidy Pinuelas attended the Region 1 Spring Forum in Oakland on April 15, 2023. Some of the highlighted topics were: The scholarship deadline is fast approaching for the Right of Way International Foundation scholarship is due May 1, 2023. One $2,500 scholarship […]
Let’s get to know Matt Lubawy: What is your current occupation? Real Estate Appraiser What do you enjoy most about the eminent domain/right of way industry? I like being able to solve difficult problems when it comes to appraising ROW assignments. What’s something about you that not many people know? I went hang gliding once […]
Let’s get to know Norman Chung: What is your current occupation? Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer. What do you enjoy most about the eminent domain/right of way industry? Partial Acquisition. What’s something about you that not many people know? I have an Electrical Engineering degree. What’s the last book you read? “School Of Dreams: Making the […]
Let’s get to know Adriana Raza: What is your current occupation? Real Property Agent What do you enjoy most about the eminent domain/right of way industry? I’d have to say working with people! What’s something about you that not many people know? I’m a little bit of an adrenaline junkie, love roller coasters! What’s the […]
By: Ann Kullikoff As I look back at all the great people I have met throughout my career, I am grateful to have many of those people in my life today and call them friends. We started as colleagues working on a project or other work together as part of a team. As I reflect […]
Article by April Harvey In California, anyone planning to excavate or dig must first give notice via a service called Dig Alert. Notice may be provided by contacting Dig Alert simply by dialing 8-1-1. California legal requirements for both excavators and pipeline operators (as well as operators of other subsurface utilities) are set forth in […]